Giants place OF Mike Yastrzemski on injured list with strained left hamstring
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring…
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Angels acquire veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar from the Mets for 2 minor league pitchers
DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have acquired switch-hitter Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets for two minor league pitchers. The…
Continue ReadingIreland’s Leona Maguire keeps rolling with a 68, takes halfway lead at the KMPG Women’s PGA
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Leona Maguire of Ireland birdied four of her final six holes for a 3-under 68 and a…
Continue ReadingReds release outfielder Will Myers
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have released outfielder Wil Myers. Myers was designated for assignment on Tuesday and owe about $4.19…
Continue ReadingTim Anderson returns to White Sox lineup at second base
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson has returned to the Chicago White Sox lineup at a new position, starting at second base…
Continue ReadingPirates bring up infield prospect Nick Gonzales, who was drafted 7th overall in 2020
MIAMI (AP) — The skidding Pittsburgh Pirates have called up another first-round draft pick, selecting touted infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A…
Continue ReadingSergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The team confirmed its second major addition in less…
Continue ReadingRockies place reliever Brent Suter on the 15-day injured list
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed reliever Brent Suter on the 15-day injured list Friday because of a left oblique strain. In a…
Continue ReadingMets demote starting pitcher Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The struggling New York Mets have optioned Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse, opening a spot in their underperforming rotation.…
Continue ReadingDJ LeMahieu struggling through slump, trying to regain batting champion form
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — DJ LeMahieu has been willing to look at his mechanics. The two-time batting champion is hitting…
Continue ReadingChicharito undergoes season-ending surgery on his right knee
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LA Galaxy forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández underwent reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his right knee and will miss…
Continue ReadingBoston Red Sox recall infielder Bobby Dalbec and left-hander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester
CHICAGO (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have recalled infielder Bobby Dalbec and left-hander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester. Boston also placed…
Continue ReadingWembanyama arrives in San Antonio, with fans waiting for hours to greet him
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The chants from hundreds of fans, some of whom waited outside for hours in nearly…
Continue ReadingMcKennie, Dest suspended by CONCACAF for games they weren’t playing in
MIAMI (AP) — American midfielder Weston McKennie and defender Sergiño Dest were suspended by soccer’s governing body for North and Central…
Continue ReadingRays manager Cash believes ace McClanahan can avoid IL due to mid-back tightness
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash believes that ace Shane McClanahan can avoid going on the injured list due to…
Continue ReadingMariners’ Julio Rodríguez to compete in Home Run Derby in Seattle next month
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — This year’s Home Run Derby now has a hometown favorite: Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez…
Continue ReadingAmerican teens Montgomery and Krueger to meet in Veneto Open semifinals
GAIBA, Italy (AP) — American teenagers Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger will face each other in the semifinals of the Veneto Open in Italy…
Continue ReadingDiamond Sports wants to get out of its broadcast agreement with the Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Diamond Sports is seeking to get out of its broadcast agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diamond Sports, which owns 19…
Continue ReadingBosnia-Herzegovina coach out after 4 games in charge of the national soccer team
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The Bosnia-Herzegovina soccer federation says Faruk Hadžibegić has agreed to resign as the national coach…
Continue ReadingSEC’s dominance on display again with Florida and LSU matched up in the College World Series finals
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — No. 2 national seed Florida and No. 5 LSU will open the best-of-three College World Series finals…
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