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Pirates shut out Diamondbacks; David Bednar earns 100th career save
PITTSBURGH — For the second time this series, the Pirates held the Arizona Diamondbacks scoreless through nine innings. This time, the Pirate offense did enough to win.
Andrew Heaney and five relievers combined on a ...Read more
Royals acquire veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from Diamondbacks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have spent weeks scouring the trade market for an outfield bat to add to their starting lineup.
On Saturday, several days ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, they found their...Read more
Byron Buxton exits because of injury, Joe Ryan roughed up as Twins blown out by Nationals
MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Ryan delivered his worst start in nearly two months during a 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals, and Byron Buxton exited Saturday night’s game because of left side soreness.
It was a tough day for ...Read more
Padres ride Randy Vásquez, his 4 helpers to victory over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Randy Vásquez and Mike Shildt’s Four Horsemen rode to the rescue.
On a surprisingly (somewhat) pleasant July evening at Busch Stadium, the San Diego Padres got a much-needed victory the same way they got ...Read more
Kris Bubic knocked out early as Royals drop doubleheader finale against Guardians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic’s first inning against the Cleveland Guardians is one that he will no doubt want to forget.
Coming off his first All-Star appearance, the left-handed Bubic walked ...Read more
Yankees acquire infielder Amed Rosario from Nationals, deal Clayton Beeter and prospect
NEW YORK — The Yankees traded for another infielder on Saturday night, acquiring Amed Rosario from the Nationals.
The trade will send minor league pitcher Clayton Beeter, a member of the 40-man roster, and Browm ...Read more
Tigers' nosedive reaches 12 out of 13 with 6-1 loss to Blue Jays
DETROIT — You keep waiting for a spark. Something, anything, to jolt the offense awake.
A sellout crowd of 40,528 brought plenty of energy to Comerica Park. As did ace Tarik Skubal, who was electrifying in his six ...Read more
Troy Renck: Last year was Bo Nix's time. Now, the Broncos are his team. And it shows, on and off field.
DENVER — Last summer, it was Bo Nix’s time. This summer, it is Bo Nix’s team.
For a Broncos quarterback to navigate this responsibility, he must understand the magnitude of the position on and off the field.
No job...Read more
A rare Taylor Walls error and a bullpen mess cost Rays another game
CINCINNATI — A rare Taylor Walls error cost the Rays their sixth-inning lead Saturday, then another bullpen blowup led to a frustrating 6-2 loss to the Reds.
Walls’ error on a seemingly routine grounder with two outs ...Read more
Seahawks fear RB Kenny McIntosh tore ACL during camp practice
RENTON, Wash. — Third-year Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh suffered a left knee injury early in Saturday’s practice that the team fears is a torn ACL, which could sideline him for the upcoming season.
A ...Read more
Matt Calkins: Can Jaxon Smith-Njigba become Seahawks' No. 1 with DK Metcalf gone?
RENTON, Wash. — Gone is receiver DK Metcalf — the Seahawks' dynamo who not only set single-season franchise records during his time in Seattle, but drew enough attention from defensive backs to open the playing field ...Read more
Rays add infield depth, reacquire Tristan Gray from White Sox
CINCINNATI — Short of reliable depth around the infield with Brandon Lowe and Ha-Seong Kim injured, the Rays turned to a familiar face Saturday in reacquiring Tristan Gray.
The 29-year-old spent six years in the Rays ...Read more
Paul Sullivan: A kinder, gentler City Series? Say it ain't so, Chicago.
CHICAGO — The parking lot across the street from Rate Field was filled with tailgaters a few hours before Saturday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and White Sox.
Fans of both teams were seen sharing beers, brats and ...Read more
49ers' Robert Saleh begins his attempt to rejuvenate a broken defense
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Robert Saleh is the 49ers’ third defensive coordinator in three years but comes with familiarity in terms of the system.
Nick Bosa and Fred Warner are the only defensive players on the roster who...Read more
'Call the police.' Jared Verse left inspired by his Aaron Donald workout trauma.
LOS ANGELES — Jared Verse thought he was ready for the challenge.
A workout with future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald in Donald's home gym?
No big deal. Or so believed Verse, the reigning NFL defensive rookie of the year....Read more
Patrick Reusse: Low scores at 3M Open start bright and early, beginning with weekend's lone amateur
BLAINE, Minn. — Michael La Sasso started his college golf career at his hometown school, North Carolina State. He played for the Wolfpack as a freshman and then decided to leave the familiar confines of Raleigh and ...Read more
'Not trying to be paper champs:' Steelers hoping to build winter resilience in the summer
PITTSBURGH — It would be easy to dismiss last year's late-season collapse on a brutal 11-day stretch in December in which the Steelers lost three consecutive games to the best teams in the league.
It would be easy to ...Read more
Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders carted off at practice with apparent injury
DENVER — A key young piece of the Broncos’ defense may have suffered another tough setback.
Toward the end of Denver’s second full day of training camp Saturday morning, third-year linebacker Drew Sanders was seen ...Read more
Akshay Bhatia, Thorbjørn Olesen at top of crowded leaderboard at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. — More than four hours after Kurt Kitayama posted a record-tying 60, two-time PGA Tour winner Akshay Bhatia and Friday’s leader Thorbjørn Olesen together moved one shot ahead of him entering Sunday’s ...Read more
Yankees star Aaron Judge to be placed on 10-day IL with flexor strain, UCL intact
NEW YORK — Even though Aaron Judge is going on the injured list, the Yankees breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday.
Manager Aaron Boone said the slugger is heading to the IL with a right flexor strain after missing ...Read more
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