Ryan O'Hearn drives in 3 to lead Pirates past Astros
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Ryan O'Hearn slugged a two-run home run as part of a four-run sixth inning and the visiting...
Zack Wheeler propels Phillies to season sweep of Padres
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Zack Wheeler worked seven strong innings as the host Philadelphia Phillies completed...
Reds trade RHP Kyle Nicolas to Orioles for cash
(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Cincinnati Reds traded reliever Kyle Nicolas...
Steelers sign TE Robert Tonyan, LB Jamin Davis to contracts
(Photo credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis via Imagn Content Services, LLC) Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and...
76ers name Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey as head of basketball ops
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers continued their front-office rebuild by naming Mike Gansey the...
Astros getting healthier ahead of series finale vs. Pirates
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Before a six-run eighth inning set the stage for closer Josh Hader to make his season...
A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began...
Phillies aim to close out season sweep of Padres
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies aim to sweep their season series with the...
MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before...
Reports: Steelers, TE Darnell Washington agree on 4-year extension
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Coming off the best season of his young career, tight end Darnell Washington agreed...
Astros erase 5-run deficit, emerge with 11-9 win over Pirates
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Cam Smith lined a tiebreaking two-run triple down the first base line, capping a six-run...
Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak over, but Phils nip Padres
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before...
Longtime QB Russell Wilson announces retirement
(Photo credit: Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Longtime NFL quarterback Russell Wilson announced...
Brewers LHP Rob Zastryzny (trapezius) back on injured list
(Photo credit: Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastryzny...
Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia
(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres...
Report: Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte interested in trade
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) New England wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is interested in being traded from the Patriots,...
Phillies prospect Aidan Miller out 6-8 weeks with spinal injury
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Top-ranked Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller will miss another...
Report: Leafs interviewing Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have conducted virtual interviews with 15 candidates...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski...
Struggling Padres face tall task vs. Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies
(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Cristopher Sanchez is in the midst of a historic stretch on the mound -- something the San...
Cubs continue search for offense against Athletics
(Photo credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images) The Chicago Cubs continue to be stuck in an offensive slump that has seen the club score three...
Tristan Gray, Twins pursue 3-game sweep of White Sox
(Photo credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images) The Minnesota Twins have revenge on their minds. Last week, the Chicago White Sox won...
MLB roundup: Reds rally, earn walk-off win over Royals in 10th
(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed...
Oneil Cruz's 3-run blast propels Pirates past Astros
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Oneil Cruz bashed a three-run, go-ahead home run, fueling a four-run sixth inning as the...
Bryce Harper homers as Phillies edge skidding Padres
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer and Brandon Marsh collected four hits as the Philadelphia...
Padres place OF Ramon Laureano (hip) on 10-day injured list
(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday...
Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension
(Photo credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers signed outside linebacker Nick Herbig to a four-year contract extension...
Eagles add veteran RB Elijah Mitchell
(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday. Mitchell,...
Report: Dolphins signing WR Jalen Reagor
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) The Miami Dolphins signed journeyman wide receiver Jalen Reagor, ESPN reported on Tuesday....
Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros will activate closer Josh Hader from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday,...
Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, cut K Jason Sanders
(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker...
A.J. Brown on Jalen Hurts: 'Not as close as we once were'
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) A.J. Brown still has love for quarterback Jalen Hurts even though they drifted apart over...
Twins acquire RHP Justin Lawrence from Pirates in cash deal
(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images) Right-hander Justin Lawrence, designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday,...
Fresh bullpens featured in matchup between Astros, Pirates
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Following a tumultuous start to the season largely dictated by injuries, the Houston Astros...
Gage Jump, A's aim to regroup in opener against Cubs
(Photo credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images) Two teams that ended May in downward spirals look to begin June in style when the Athletics...
Knights have Cup experience, but Canes enter finals historically hot
(Photo credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images) The Vegas Golden Knights know that the bookmakers in their own city have them as the...
Padres look to avenge being swept by Phillies last week
(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) The San Diego Padres won't have to wait long for a chance to exact revenge on the Philadelphia...
Eagles trade star WR AJ Brown to Patriots for 1st-, 5th-round picks
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) The New England Patriots acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown on Monday from Philadelphia...
Report: Russell Wilson to replace Matt Ryan on CBS' 'NFL Today'
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson is joining the 'NFL Today' studio...
Hurting Giants add trio of WRs, reunite with Odell Beckham Jr.
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Former New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr. was one of three wide receivers signed...
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