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Kody Clemens hits three home runs as Twins survive wild ninth inning for walk-off 9-8 victory over Diamondbacks
MINNEAPOLIS — Kody Clemens hit three homers and drove in five runs, almost singlehandedly carrying the Twins offense Friday, and yet he wasn’t the guy who teammates piled onto after a zany 9-8 victory over the Arizona ...Read more
Orioles' Trevor Rogers exits with injury in 6-1 loss to Blue Jays
TORONTO — Trevor Rogers was once again delivering an excellent start, making it through five innings without allowing an earned run Friday night against the Blue Jays.
But during that fifth frame, his velocity was ...Read more
Bryce Harper leads the Phillies' 8-2 thumping of Royals; magic number down to three to clinch NL East
PHILADELPHIA — Walker Buehler gave the Phillies exactly what they wanted Friday night, notably five solid innings and a fifth day of rest for each of their other starting pitchers.
But Bryce Harper supplied more of what...Read more
Yankees beat Red Sox as Aaron Judge rises on Bombers' all-time home run list
BOSTON — Aaron Judge continued his ascent in the Yankees’ record books on Friday, as he crushed the 362 nd home run of his career in the first inning of the team’s series-opener at Fenway Park.
The solo shot off Red...Read more
Alcantara shines, Skubal exits with injury as Marlins win third in a row
MIAMI — Friday’s pitching matchup between the Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara and Tigers’ Tarik Skubal promised to be something special.
After all, it marked only the second time in Marlins history that a pair of former...Read more
Chicago Cubs close in on playoff spot -- and home-field advantage for wild-card series is in sight
CHICAGO — It has been a while since Chicago Cubs fans had to figure out the magic number, a flashback to the late 2010s that disappeared around the same time Kyle Schwarber was nontendered.
But it’s time to brush up ...Read more
49ers' good humor man Mac Jones ready for his opportunity replacing Brock Purdy
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mac Jones came to the 49ers to back up Brock Purdy after washing out in both New England and Jacksonville, working his hardest to be ready when called upon.
It happened sooner than anyone imagined ...Read more
Pirates bullpen crumbles against Nationals, resulting in 7th straight loss
Winning has been a struggle as of late for the Pirates, and Friday’s game was no different.
Entering the bottom of the seventh inning with a one-run lead, Pittsburgh’s bullpen allowed the game to get away. The ...Read more
Lions still love Bears' Ben Johnson, but rivals' openers add fire to showdown
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — A few short weeks ago, it was easy to believe that Ben Johnson's return to Ford Field would be a high-intensity slugfest between teams looking to establish dominance as the division's top dog.
...Read more
49ers' injury woes continue: Trent Williams questionable against Saints
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers knew they would be without Brock Purdy and George Kittle.
Now the status of left tackle Trent Williams is up in the air as the 49ers depart for their Week 2 road assignment in New Orleans...Read more
Amid controversy, Dolphins' Hill addresses where he stands. And injury report
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill on Friday declined to comment on his estranged wife’s allegations of domestic abuse but said the NFL has not contacted him, as the league begins to investigate the matter.
Amid trade ...Read more
Will Chiefs' Xavier Worthy play vs. Eagles? Odds are slim, but he's not ruled out
After sitting out Wednesday’s practice, Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy returned Thursday and Friday. The team officially listed Worthy as a “limited” participant in both workouts.
While Worthy continues to progress,...Read more
David Murphy: Forget the Mets. The Phillies' playoff fate depends on the next nine games
There is no such thing as The Team to Beat in the major league playoffs. The Phillies have seen both sides of that coin. They were that team in 2010 and 2011. They beat that team in 2023.
Come October, there are only hot ...Read more
Knicks' Malcolm Brogdon signing puts training camp pressure on Tyler Kolek
The Knicks have reportedly signed veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract — but did so without any remaining space beneath the second apron to guarantee his deal if he earns a regular-...Read more
Chicago Sky just finished the 2nd-worst season in franchise history. What comes next?
CHICAGO — The second-worst season in Chicago Sky history ended in protest Thursday night.
The Sky fell to the New York Liberty 91-86, their 34th and final loss of the season in front of a Wintrust Arena crowd filled to ...Read more
Yankees' Aaron Boone remains confident in bullpen despite struggles: 'We've got to bring it together'
Of the five relievers to pitch for the Yankees on Wednesday night, only one managed to deliver a scoreless outing:
Austin Slater.
Slater, of course, is a veteran outfielder who was pressed into mop-up pitching duty in ...Read more
Why Jamel Dean agreed to a significant pay cut to remain with Bucs
TAMPA, Fla. — Jamel Dean said he changed his diet, and although he still stands 6 feet 1 and weighs 205 pounds, he feels faster and leaner to start the season.
At the very least, his wallet is significantly lighter.
...Read more
The Phillies used a group effort to bring Walker Buehler into the fold
After Walker Buehler was released from the Boston Red Sox two weeks ago, he fielded many calls from other teams checking in on his status.
But none of those teams put their general manager, manager, and pitching coach all...Read more
Did Chicago Bulls overpay for Josh Giddey? A closer look at the deal -- and what the point guard brings
The Chicago Bulls are officially all-in on point guard Josh Giddey.
After a laborious 71-day period of negotiations, the Bulls finally came to terms with Giddey this week on a four-year, $100 million deal.
There was ...Read more
Mariners move into first-place tie for AL West lead after walkoff win
SEATTLE — You can’t rely on a diminutive utility infielder to bail you out with a walk-off homer every night.
But apparently you can ask a rookie with only two Major League appearances to win you game and put you into...Read more
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