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JJ Wetherholt breaks tie, powers Cardinals past Rockies

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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Rookie JJ Wetherholt lined a tiebreaking two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday afternoon, keying the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-4 victory against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Wetherholt finished 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs for the Cardinals, who won for the fifth time in seven games to pull back to .500 overall.

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Eduardo Rodriguez fans 9 as D-backs take season series from Dodgers

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:19:08 GMT

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Ketel Marte homered, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high nine, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to clinch the season series Sunday in Phoenix.

Rodriguez (11-4) threw a season-high 115 pitches, two short of a career high, while giving up two runs in seven innings. He allowed seven hits and walked two in his eighth quality start

JJ Wetherholt breaks the tie, powers Cardinals past Rockies

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:55:28 GMT

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Wetherholt finished 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs for the Cardinals, who won for the fifth time in seven games to pull back to .500 overall.

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Kyle Schwarber (2 HRs), Phillies rally past Jays in 12

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:55:12 GMT

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Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning Sunday afternoon and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Kyle Schwarber hit two homers for the Phillies, belting a three-run blast and a solo shot.

Toronto tied the game at 5 with a three-run eighth and took a 6-5 lead in the 12th. Caleb Kili

Blazing bats of Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr. lead Mets rout of Pirates

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:55:19 GMT

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Bo Bichette had five hits and three RBIs and Sean Manaea struck out 11 over seven innings to lead the New York Mets to a 11-1 win and a series victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.

Leading 5-1 in the top of the fourth, Bichette's bases-clearing double off Pirates starter Jared Jones (2-4) broke the game open and lifted the Mets to their f

Resurgent Jackson Merrill looks to lead Padres vs. Astros

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:40:22 GMT

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For San Diego Padres fans, Jackson Merrill at-bats prior to the All-Star break took on a sad sameness. Opposing pitchers would get ahead in the count, then get him to chase a high fastball or an off-speed pitch in the dirt for another strikeout.

Since the All-Star break, Merrill has looked like the franchise player everyone expects him to be. His third-inning homer o

Shane Bieber, improving Jays go for road sweep of Phillies

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:35 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays haven't been shy about working overtime.

Fresh off venturing into extra innings for the third time in four games, the visiting Blue Jays -- who have won seven of their last 10 games -- will bid to secure a three-game series sweep on Sunday afternoon when they face the Philadelphia Phillies.

Toronto escaped Houston with a 5-4 victory in 1

Offense finally flowing for Pirates, who look for more vs. Mets

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates desperately needed Saturday's offensive outburst, which helped snap a four-game losing streak.

The Pirates will next try to string victories together for the first time in two weeks when they host the New York Mets in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Pittsburgh scored more than four runs for the first time

Out to avoid sweep by Nats, Reds hand ball to Brady Singer

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:55:14 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will go for a sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds when they complete their three-game series on Sunday.

After a disastrous 1-7 road trip to Atlanta and Philadelphia, Washington returned home and has taken two from Cincinnati, moving ahead of the Reds in the National League wild-card race in the process.

'We couldn't wait to get home,

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in select club

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:40:25 GMT

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Jake McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the visiting Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

McCarthy is only the second player in the live-ball era (since 1920) to fill a box score with at least four runs, four hits, three RBIs, two homers

MLB roundup: Rockies' Jake McCarthy joins Shohei Ohtani in elite club

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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McCarthy is only the second player in the live-ball era (since 1920) to fill a box score with at least four runs, four hits, three RBIs, two homers

Quillan Salkilld gets another first-round win at UFC Fight Night

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:55:11 GMT

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The moment wasn't too big for Quillan Salkilld.

Making his main-event debut, the Australian's run of first-round finishes continued Saturday night as he defeated veteran Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke at 4:25 of the first round of their non-title lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Salkilld (13-1 MMA) survived a Gam

Nathan Lukes rips game-winning HR as Jays edge Phillies in 11

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:25:10 GMT

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Nathan Lukes belted a two-run homer in the 11th inning to fuel the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Chase Shugart (2-1) retired the first two batters in the 11th before Lukes deposited a 3-2 sweeper over the wall in right-center field. Lukes' homer was his sixth of the season and first since July 12.

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Nathan Lukes belts game-winning homer as Blue Jays edge Phillies

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:40:24 GMT

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Nathan Lukes belted a two-run homer in the 11th inning to fuel the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Chase Shugart (2-1) retired the first two batters in the 11th inning before Lukes deposited a 3-2 sweeper over the wall in right-center field. Lukes' homer was his sixth of the season and first since July 12.

Padres hold off Astros, now 1 game out of wild-card spot

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:25:08 GMT

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Jackson Merrill homered and knocked in two runs while Michael King sailed through six innings of one-run ball as the San Diego Padres edged the visiting Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night.

Merrill snapped a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the third inning when he launched his 17th homer of the season off Houston starter Peter Lambert's 3-2 fastball. The ball traveled an e

Bubba Chandler, Pirates dominate Mets in shutout

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Bubba Chandler tossed six scoreless innings and the host Pirates' bats came alive as Pittsburgh blanked the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night.

Jake Mangum had three hits, including a pair of doubles, and Nick Gonzales drove in three runs to lead the Pirates, who snapped a four-game losing streak and the Mets' four-game winning streak.

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Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:55:20 GMT

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The Washington Commanders made three additions to their offensive line Saturday, announcing the signings of center Daniel Brunskill, tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and guard Max Scharping.

The Commanders also released wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay, while defensive tackle D.J. Davidson was placed on the reserve/retired list.

Brunskill, 32,

Eagles RT Lane Johnson: 'Probably' my last season

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:55:08 GMT

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Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson told reporters on Saturday that the 2026 season probably will be his last.

'As you get older, things change in your life, priorities. Your children get older, parents get older. Just puts things into perspective,' Johnson told reporters.

'Looking like, man, this is potentially going to be, probably, my la

New OC Sean Mannion: Eagles will 'lean into' tush push

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:40:28 GMT

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Whether it's called the 'tush push' or the 'brotherly shove,' the Philadelphia Eagles plan on using their signature short-yardage play during the 2026 season.

'It's going to be a part of what we do. It's been an extremely effective play here,' the team's new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, said Saturday morning. 'We're going to lean into that. It's something

Masyn Winn, Cardinals aspire to continue winning ways in clash vs. Rockies

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:40:34 GMT

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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn suggested that his teammates zag after the front office zigged at the recent trade deadline.

Even though the Cardinals mostly sold for the future by dealing right-hander Dustin May and others at the deadline, Winn said the players who remain should go about their business intending to make the playoffs anyway.

'I mean, ju

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes mound vs. D-backs in crucial NL West game

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:40:26 GMT

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto's won-loss record doesn't reflect just how well he has pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season.

And the Dodgers need a big outing from him Saturday night when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, seeking to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Yamamoto will go up against Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt for the second time this season,

Happy where he is, Rangers' Jacob deGrom takes aim at O's

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:19:04 GMT

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Jacob deGrom will take the mound on Saturday when the Rangers host the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington, Texas.

deGrom was going to be sent to the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline, however The Athletic reported the two-time Cy Young Award winner used his no-trade clause to block the move. Instead, deGrom remained with the Rangers, who are holding the third and fi

Nats' Daylen Lile strives to keep a hot bat against Reds

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:55:11 GMT

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Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile has owned the Cincinnati Reds this season.

The 23-year-old has hit four of his 15 home runs against the Reds and has driven in 10 runs in 17 at-bats.

On Friday, his three-run homer in the first inning gave host Washington an early lead in a 5-3 series-opening win over Cincinnati.

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Astros turn to reliable Peter Lambert in game vs. Padres

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:55:05 GMT

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There's some doubt that the Houston Astros have the starting pitching to win the American League West.

Imagine how much trouble they might be in if right-hander Peter Lambert hadn't suddenly blossomed into their most dependable starting pitcher this season.

Lambert will try to keep the best year of his career going Saturday against the Padres in San Diego.

Mets play role of spoiler against fading Pirates

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:55:05 GMT

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The New York Mets are on one of their best, albeit brief, runs of the season.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are fading, as the team has lost four straight games.

The Mets will seek a season-high fifth consecutive win when they take on the host Pirates on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series.

New York will se

Behind Max Scherzer, Blue Jays chase series win vs. Phillies

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:05:04 GMT

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Two veterans who are starting to pitch up to their standards will square off Saturday evening when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the middle game of a weekend set.

Max Scherzer (1-4, 7.92 ERA) will take the mound for Toronto, while fellow right-hander Aaron Nola (3-9, 5.55) will start for Philadelphia.

Scherzer is coming off one of his

Trump announces over USD 2 billion mining investments to bolster US critical mineral supply chains

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:59:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced more than USD 2 billion in new investments in mining and mining-related projects, along with over USD 180 million for mining schools, as his administration seeks to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains, reduce dependence on foreign countries and bolster US national security.

According to a fact sheet released by the White Hou

MLB roundup: Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off HR lifts D-backs over Dodgers

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:55:15 GMT

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Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 4-3 in Phoenix on Friday, sending Los Angeles to its seventh consecutive loss.

Max Kepler walked to open the ninth off Edwin Diaz (1-1). Pinch runner Jorge Barrosa stole second with one out before Waldschmidt lined a 411-foot homer to left

Josh Smith's big night helps Blue Jays hold off Phillies

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:40:28 GMT

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Josh Smith collected three hits, including a homer, and scored three runs as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays held on to nip the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Friday.

In a back-and-forth game that started two hours after the scheduled first pitch due to inclement weather, Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers survived a shaky ninth inning. Philadelphia scored twice and had t

Mets build early lead, hold off Pirates for 4th straight win

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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Marcus Semien hit a three-run home run and Carson Benge drove in two more runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

The Mets matched their season high with a fourth consecutive victory and handed the Pirates their fourth straight defeat, pushing them four games under .500 for the first time this season.

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon (elbow) headed for rehab assignment

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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The New York Yankees will send left-handed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon on a minor league rehab assignment Saturday.

Rodon, who last appeared in the majors on June 28 before hitting the IL with left elbow inflammation, will throw around 50 pitches on Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

According to manager Aaron Boone, an early return for Rodon in

White Sox place C Joey Bart, LHP Chris Murphy on IL

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:19:02 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Joey Bart and left-hander Chris Murphy on the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

The White Sox entered the weekend in first place in the American League Central, three games ahead of the Guardians and Minnesota Twins.

Bart landed on the 10-day IL with a fifth metacarpal

Earth, Wind & Fire postpone concert with Lionel Richie after band member's medical emergency

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:59:48 GMT

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): Legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire has postponed its scheduled concert with Lionel Richie after a member of the group suffered a medical emergency.

The band shared the news on Instagram, saying they would not be able to perform at the Chase Center in San Francisco on August 6 (local time) as planned.

In a statement posted on social media, the band said, 'We are unable to

Dodgers, D-backs square off in suddenly key NL West showdown

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:55:04 GMT

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The star-studded, payroll-guzzling Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a speed bump.

Even the trade-deadline addition of two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal could not stop a losing streak that has reached six games as the Dodgers open a three-game series against the surging Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday night.

Right-hander Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.64

Orioles out to regroup in series opener vs. Rangers

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:40:24 GMT

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A series with wild-card implications will take place this weekend in Arlington, Texas, when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

The Rangers were idle on Thursday, one day after posting a 6-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.

It was the second straight victory for the Rangers after losing six games in a row

Brewers sailing through season; Twins still afloat in AL playoff chase

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:55:05 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will look to improve on their MLB-best record when they welcome the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series that starts Friday night.

The Brewers (72-43) have won three straight games and five of their past seven, scoring a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon in the debut of recently acquired starting pitcher Dustin Ma

Pirates' postseason push in need of reset against Mets

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:55:10 GMT

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It's make-or-break time for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they return home on Friday to open a three-game series against the New York Mets.

The Pirates bolstered their bullpen at the trade deadline in the hopes of making a playoff push, but they lost their third consecutive game on Thursday and dropped to three games under .500 for the first time this season.

Surging Phillies send Zack Wheeler to face road-weary Blue Jays

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:19:03 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays will play three road games in three days in three cities this week, capped by the opener of a series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Toronto wrapped up a series victory in Houston on Wednesday, posting a 5-4, 10-inning win over the Astros before flying to Chicago for a makeup game of an earlier rainout. The Blue Jays gave up two

White Sox C Joey Bart sustains hand fracture on HBP

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:55:19 GMT

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Joey Bart sustained a left hand fracture in his third game with his new team, the Chicago White Sox.

The catcher left Chicago's Thursday road game against the Boston Red Sox after he was hit by a 97.7 mph pitch from Erik Miller on the hand in the seventh inning. Soon after, the White Sox announced Bart was diagnosed with a fifth metacarpal fracture and that he wo

MLB roundup: Red Sox rally 5 times, prevail in 13th to extend streak

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:40:23 GMT

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Caleb Durbin's RBI single up the middle in the 13th inning lifted Boston to a wild 12-11 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday, the Red Sox's eighth consecutive victory.

After Wilyer Abreu was intentionally walked with one out, Durbin (3-for-6) plated automatic runner Nick Sogard from second base to end a 4-hour, 23-minute marathon in which the te

White Sox C Joey Bart suffers hand fracture on HBP

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:05:11 GMT

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Joey Bart suffered a left hand fracture in his third game with his new team, the Chicago White Sox.

The catcher left Chicago's game Thursday night at the Boston Red Sox after he was hit by a pitch on his hand in the seventh inning. Soon after, the White Sox said he'd been diagnosed with a fifth metacarpal fracture and that he would undergo further evaluation.

MLB roundup: Cubs force extras with HR, walk off Jays in 11th

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on an error in the 11th, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Crow-Armstrong singled to lead off the ninth and Bregman deposited a 1-2 knuckle curve from Louis Varland just inside the left field foul pole to forg

Reds add well-traveled RHP Ron Marinaccio

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:40:23 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds claimed right-handed pitchers Ron Marinaccio and Chase Selesky off waivers on Thursday.

Solesky, a rookie recently designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays, was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds also transferred outfielder Blake Dunn (right elbow sprain) from the 10- to the 60-day injured list.

Marinaccio had been designa

Phillies ride 8 doubles to series-clinching victory over Nationals

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:19:03 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez recorded his major-league-leading 15th win and Bryson Stott had two of his team's eight doubles Thursday as the Philadelphia Phillies notched a 7-3 home victory over the Washington Nationals.

Stott was one of seven Phillies players who hit a double in the first three innings alone. Philadelphia compiled 16 hits with seven players contributing exa

Dustin May does well in Milwaukee debut, Brewers beat Pirates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:05:04 GMT

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Dustin May impressed in his debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, who used home runs from Jackson Chourio and Gary Sanchez to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday.

May (6-7), a trade-deadline acquisition from the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week, threw six innings and allowed just two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five. After is

Cardinals wish for Jordan Walker's return as Rockies roll into St. Louis

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:25:06 GMT

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The return of slugger Jordan Walker might provide a boost for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Colorado Rockies, who could use some aid in their precarious position in the National League wild-card race.

Walker, an All-Star and Home Run Derby champ having a breakthrough season, has missed the past two games because of a sore right knee. He remains questionable for

Colts, RB Jonathan Taylor agree to extension

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:40:28 GMT

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The Indianapolis Colts announced a contract extension for workhorse running back Jonathan Taylor on Thursday afternoon.

The team didn't disclose the financial teams of the deal, but multiple media outlets reported it's a two-year, $44 million extension worth up to $47 million. It will be added to the remaining season on Taylor's exi

Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow retiring after 37 seasons

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:05:07 GMT

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Former Giants pitcher Mike Krukow announced Thursday that he is retiring from the San Francisco broadcast booth at the end of the season following 37 years on the air

He arrived in San Francisco following a December 1982 trade and never left. After the final season of his career in 1989, he joined the Giants broadcasts on a part-time basis in 1990 and became a f

Reds RHP Hunter Greene (elbow) has 'slim chance' to return in '26

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:55:11 GMT

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Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene likely will miss the rest of his injury-plagued season with an elbow issue.

Manager Terry Francona confirmed Thursday -- Greene's 27th birthday -- that there's 'probably a slim chance' he will return from the 15-day injured list, where he landed a day earlier with soreness in his right elbow.

Francona also told FOX19 of

Penguins sign F Ville Koivunen to eight-year, $32M deal

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:19:08 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract on Thursday.

The deal runs through the 2023-24 season and carries an average annual value of $4 million.

Koivunen, 23, recorded two goals and five assists in 39 games with the Penguins in 2025-26. He added 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists) i

Reports: Colts, RB Jonathan Taylor agree to two-year, $44M extension

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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Indianapolis Colts workhorse running back Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million contract extension worth up to $47 million, according to multiple reports on Thursday morning.

The deal is added to the remaining season on Taylor's existing contract and includes $39 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Thursday.

A three-

White Sox ask newcomer Luis Castillo to stop the unstoppable Red Sox

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:40:29 GMT

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Luis Castillo takes the mound for the first time since his pre-deadline trade to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in the series finale against the surging Red Sox in Boston.

Castillo (3-9, 5.06 ERA) joined the White Sox in a Saturday trade with the Seattle Mariners, where the three-time All-Star had been unable to match his previous success so far this season. His ne

Behind versatile Miles Mikolas, Nationals seek split vs. Phillies

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:25:10 GMT

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Miles Mikolas will go from the batter's box to the pitcher's mound Thursday as the Washington Nationals conclude their four-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mikolas came off the bench in extra innings Wednesday after Washington had forfeited its designated hitter earlier in the game. The veteran right-hander laid down a suicide squeeze as part of a si

After spectacular July, Jays' Dylan Cease pursues latest win vs. Cubs

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:19:03 GMT

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The month of July went about as well as possible for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease.

The 30-year-old veteran will try to stay on track when he takes the mound against the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday in a makeup game from a rainout on June 21.

Cease went 3-1 with a 1.00 ERA in five starts in July, and he was selected the American League's Pitcher o

Dustin May ready to make Brewers debut against rival Pirates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:05:08 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to newly acquired veteran Dustin May against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday as they look to win the four-game series between division rivals.

May (5-7, 4.38 ERA), acquired at the deadline along with reliever JoJo Romero from St. Louis to bolster an injury-thinned youthful rotation, will be opposed by fellow right-hand

Reds, in matchup with woeful Athletics, chase elusive home sweep

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:40:33 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds will seek their first home series sweep of the season and just their third sweep of the year overall when they host the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.

Rhett Lowder threw six strong innings as the Reds registered a 3-2 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday, securing their sec

While going for sweep of Angels, Orioles search for consistent offense

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:19:03 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles were reeling in the clubhouse after a rash of deadline trades, but they will look to add to some of their recent encouraging on-field developments on Thursday afternoon in the series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

The Orioles will be aiming for a three-game sweep.

Three home runs produced all of Baltimore's runs in a 5-2 v

MLB roundup: Andre Pallante leads Cardinals to another win over Yanks

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:19:02 GMT

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Andre Pallante pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and rookie JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run double in the fifth inning for the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, who withstood rainy conditions and earned a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

After a 68-minute rain delay before the first pitch, the Cardinals won for the fourth time in their past five visits to Yankee

Nationals use six-run 11th to drop Phillies

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:19:04 GMT

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CJ Abrams delivered a two-run triple to spark a six-run 11th inning for the Washington Nationals in a 10-4 road win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Abrams finished 3-for-5 with two runs and three RBIs for Washington, which had lost seven games in a row. Nasim Nunez and Andres Chaparro each drove in two runs, while Brady House delivered a pinch-hit hom

Kyle Harrison returns to pitch Brewers past Pirates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:55:16 GMT

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Kyle Harrison tossed five innings of one-hit ball in his return from the injured list to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

William Contreras homered and Andrew Vaughn singled home two runs to cap a three-run fourth inning for the NL Central-leading Brewers

Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna in midst of woeful season

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:55:11 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, less than six months after the team signed him to a one-year, $12 million contract.

The Pirates called utility man Ronny Simon up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ozuna's roster spot.

Simon, 26, hit .330 with seven homers, 63 RBIs and 33 stolen

Orioles blast 3 homers and edge lowly Angels

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:40:32 GMT

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Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs, Leody Taveras belted a pinch-hit homer, and Trevor Rogers put together a strong start from the mound as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Rogers (7-7) struck out a season-high nine without walking a hitter and limited Los Angeles to two runs and three hits ov

Orioles blast three homers and edge lowly Angels

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:25:14 GMT

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Rogers (7-7) struck out a season-high nine without walking a hitter and limited Los Angeles to one run and three hits ove

Reds RHP Hunter Greene (elbow) returns to injured list

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:55:15 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handed starter Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list with right elbow soreness on Wednesday, continuing an injury plagued season.

The move was retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled right-hander Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville.

Greene, who turns 27 on Thursda

Blue Jays All-Star 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out of starting lineup

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:19:08 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays did not have All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the host Houston Astros because of hamstring tightness.

Kazuma Okamoto started at first base and batted second for the Blue Jays after Guerrero looked uncomfortable running out a ground ball Tuesday. He was available off the bench.

Report: Spot saved on 2028 Olympics roster if LeBron James wants it

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:40:28 GMT

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A spot on the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is reserved for LeBron James if he wants it.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported USA Basketball's intention on the most recent edition of his podcast, 'The Hoop Collective.'

'If LeBron wants to play, he'll get a roster spot,' said Windhorst, who has covered James since the star's high school

White Sox designate veteran OF Austin Hays for assignment

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:25:14 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox designated former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays for assignment on Wednesday.

Hays, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, batted .233 with a homer and seven RBIs in 12 games.

Hays, 31, landed on the 10-day IL on May 4 with a left calf strain and was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 9.

He batted .250 with six home

49ers sign WR KhaDarel Hodge, DL Ogbo Okoronkwo

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The San Francisco 49ers addressed the wide receiver position by signing KhaDarel Hodge to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

The 49ers also signed Ogbo Okoronkwo to a one-year deal -- financial terms were not disclosed on either deal -- and waived fellow defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sample.

The addition of Hodge comes after the 49ers lost Ricky Pea

Reports: Pirates to release DH Marcell Ozuna

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:25:05 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.

The reported move comes just under six months after the team signed Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract.

Per reports, second baseman Ronny Simon will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ozuna'

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson: A 'dream' to stay with one team

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:55:13 GMT

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Bijan Robinson is thrilled to remain with the Atlanta Falcons.

The star running back achieved one of his goals on Wednesday morning by signing a contract extension that spans through the 2030 season.

While financial terms were not disclosed by the team, multiple outlets reported the extension is valued at a maximum of $75 million over three years.

Robinso

With Marlins in town, Braves pursue season-high win streak

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:19:03 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves will look to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games on Wednesday when they host the Miami Marlins in the second contest of their three-game series.

The Braves won the series opener 4-2 on Tuesday. The Marlins scored two runs in the ninth inning, only to have the rally end when Jakob Marsee was thrown out trying to steal third base

Casey Mize makes Padres debut against fellow wild-card contender D-backs

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:05:20 GMT

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Casey Mize will make this first start for San Diego on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, and Padres general manager A.J. Preller has set the bar high.

'He was somebody that we had targeted,' Preller said after the Padres acquired rotation boosters Mize and Robbie Ray at the trade deadline Monday.

'Somebody that could pitch a playoff game

After losing friends, Tigers aim to continue winning ways vs. M's

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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Who needs Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize?

Apparently, not the Detroit Tigers.

After dealing their top two starting pitchers at the MLB trade deadline in exchange for a bevy of prospects, the Tigers went out and defeated the host Seattle Mariners 8-0 on Tuesday.

The three-game series resumes Wednesday night in Seattle.

'You lose a couple friends, good

Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. Brewers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:55:15 GMT

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Both starting pitchers in Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Milwaukee Brewers will be trying to bounce back.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes will be attempting to rebound from two disastrous outings and Brewers starter Kyle Harrison will be making his first start after being on the injured list since July 11

Focus turns to the mound as White Sox, Red Sox clash again

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:55:06 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball. The Chicago White Sox sit atop the American League Central.

Two reasons for their teams' recent success make up the head-to-head pitching matchup as the teams continue a three-game series on Wednesday night in Boston.

After the Red Sox rolled to a series-opening, 14-2 win, Boston's Sonny Gray (13-2, 2.93

US Fed's Anna Paulson says recent inflation improvement 'only one step', keeps open mind on future policy

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:11 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): Philadelphia Federal Reserve President and CEO Anna Paulson said the recent improvement in inflation was encouraging but not sufficient to determine the future course of monetary policy, adding that she is keeping 'an open mind' to ensure policy achieves price stability and maximum employment.

In an essay released after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep t

Phillies put trust in rookie Andrew Painter vs. reeling Nationals

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:25:06 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies boosted their offense with a significant trade at the beginning of the week, but they opted not to tweak the back end of their rotation.

The Phillies look to push their winning streak to five games Wednesday when they continue their four-game home series with the Washington Nationals.

In advance of Monday's trade deadline, Philadelp

Ever-optimistic Reds aim to send A's to 12th consecutive series loss

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:19:03 GMT

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Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan coined the expression 'make it weird' to reflect the attitude of the players who were hoping to make it difficult for the Reds to trade away multiple players in a fire sale at the trade deadline.

With only role players Nathaniel Lowe and Caleb Ferguson gone in deals, Pagan can continue to dream abo

Liam Hicks, Rays seek to slam Rockies again for series sweep

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:40:24 GMT

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Liam Hicks made a great first impression with his new team, hitting a grand slam in the Tampa Bay Rays' 9-7, 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Hicks can help the Rays sweep Colorado when the teams wrap up their three-game series in Denver on Wednesday. Tampa Bay will start right-hander Nick Martinez (10-3, 2.77 ERA) against Rockies righty Tomoyuki Su

Mired in 5-game skid, Dodgers send reliable Eric Lauer vs. Cubs

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:40:35 GMT

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The rotation for the Los Angeles Dodgers could be a revolving door through the remainder of the regular season.

How long veteran left-hander Eric Lauer can maintain his spot is one of the key question marks.

Lauer will get his next opportunity to audition for a longer-term starting role when he takes the mound on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of the thre

Jose Altuve aims to stay hot, lead Astros to series win vs. Jays

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:19:09 GMT

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Second baseman Jose Altuve, riding a streak of three consecutive multi-hit games, leads the Houston Astros into the decisive matchup of a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Altuve keyed Houston's 7-2 victory on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs, his fifth multi-hit performance in the past seven games. The three-ti

MLB roundup: Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's Dodgers' debut

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.

Nico Hoerner singled and homered while Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed two hits, an RBI and a run for the Cubs, who won the opener of the three-game series 10-5 on Monda

Brewers down Pirates, set team mark for fastest route to 70 wins

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:40:24 GMT

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Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered to lead the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Chourio went 3-for-4 with two RBIs for the Brewers, who reached 70 wins faster than any season in franchise history. Milwaukee got to the milestone in its 113th contest of the season, beating the 2025 Brewers to 70 victories by o

PA's statewide health tour educates public on free preventive services

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:08:36 GMT

By Anna Gustafson for the Pennsylvania Independent.

Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Pennsylvania Independent-Public

Practice Physicality Ramps Up on a Hot Sunday Morning

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:17:08 GMT

Quentin Corpuel
With the Ravens' first preseason contest on the horizon, Head Coach Jesse Minter said he wanted Sunday's practice to look "game-like".
Minter got exactly what he wanted. Like last Thursday, Sunday's practice was padded, lasted almost two-and-a-half-hours, and played on a hot and humid morning.
There werent any scuffles like there was on Thursday, but players got a ton of reps Minter sa

Jalyx Hunt: 'I'm extremely confident in my rush plan'

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:19 GMT

The young outside linebacker has been one of the best performing players throughout the first week of Eagles Training Camp.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Training Camp can be brutal. Afterpractice, many players will joke about how theydon'tknow what day of the week it is, or the fact Training Camp feels like it has been going on for two months instead of one week.
Then you haveJalyx Hunt, whosangto himself

News & Notes: Zay Flowers Day to Day After Suffering Quad Contusion

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:36:09 GMT

Clifton Brown
Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers will be day to day after suffering a quad contusion during Saturday's practice, according to Head Coach Jesse Minter.
Flowers collided with safety Jaylinn Hawkins while trying to catch a pass and stayed on the ground before eventually rising to his feet. Flowers did not return to practice but walked inside under his own power while accompanied by a m

2026 Camp Blog: Turning on the lights

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Teresa VarleySaturday, August 8Turning on the lights:It might not be the traditional Friday Night Lights Steelers players experienced when they were in high school, but the day of the week doesn't matter.When the Steelers hit the field tonight at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, the feeling will be the same."It will be fun," said linebacker Jack Sawyer. "It's almost as if we have a night game. You have the meetings beforehand, g

50 Words or Less: 10 Ravens Starting Strong in Training Camp

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:18 GMT

Clifton Brown
More than a week of training camp is in the books, and time is flying.
The Ravens will open their preseason soon against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Plenty of players are having a strong start to training camp, but here are 10 who have caught my eye, all in 50 words or less:
S Kyle Hamilton: Head

Nick Sirianni: 'Looking to perfect the detail'

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:09 GMT

The Eagles Head Coach gives an update on the progression of the team through two weeks of Training Camp.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
It was over 90 Fahrenheitfor mostof Friday's practice, causing the Eagles' coaching staff to implement water breaks between team periods.Despite the heat, the offense and defense managed to make some highlight reel-worthy plays in front offans andreporters.Tanner McKee threw a de

2026 Camp Blog: Bringing the energy

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:43:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyFriday, August 7Bringing the energy:Players love the energy fans bring to training camp practices on a daily basis, but even without the fans at Saint Vincent College because of inclement weather, the energy was high on Friday.Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward said fans or no fans, their job is to bring it every day."I loved our energy, especially on the defensive side of the ball," said Heyward. "We've got to

Get to Know Vikings DL Isaiahh Loudermilk

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:27 GMT

Lindsey Young
Throughout Vikings Training Camp, we'll be running a "Get to Know" series spotlighting first- and second-year players to share more of their stories and familiarize fans with Minnesota's roster.
EAGAN, Minn.Isaiahh Loudermilk is new to the Vikings roster, but familiar faces and an affinity for Northern culture and weather have helped the defensive lineman feel at home in Minne

Andy Dalton: 'You've got to be ready for all of it'

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:06 GMT

Entering his 16th year in the NFL, Dalton is still experiencing firsts as he competes for the backup quarterback role behind Jalen Hurts.
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OnMarch 18th,something happened to Andy Dalton that had never happenedthroughouthis 15-year NFL career.
He was traded.
The Philadelphia Eaglesacquiredthe veteran signal-caller from the Carolina Panthersin exchange for a 2027 seventh-ro

Mailbag: How Much Will Starters Play During the Preseason

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:11:50 GMT

byClifton Brown&Quentin Corpuel
Brown:How to handle the preseason is one of many decisions facing Head Coach Jesse Minter.
My gut tells me that most Ravens starters won't play at all until Week 1. I think that's why Minter scheduled two joint practices against the Minnesota Vikings and one against the Washington Commanders.
Those joint practices will give the starters a chance to

2026 Camp Blog: Making it work

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyThursday, August 5Making it work:Linebacker Payton Wilson admits that it is an adjustment to have to go full speed in training camp and not tackle.But he is becoming accustomed to it."It's a little different," said Wilson. "Obviously, when you're facing backs like Jaylen (Warren) and Rico (Dowdle), they're so downhill. They run the ball so hard. It's hard to kind of meet in the middle at the same pace, but it

Jets & CBS New York Extend Multi-Year Partnership

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:07:39 GMT

Building on a Longstanding Partnership, CBS New York Will Air Jets Preseason Games, Original Team Programming and Exclusive Content Throughout the Year
The New York Jets and CBS New York have agreed to a multi-year extension of their longstanding partnership, keeping CBS New York as the official broadcast home of the team.
The agreement includes exclusive local television coverage of all three Jets presea

'Franco moments' rush Steelers into action

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Brian Batko
LATROBE, Pa. Mojo is out and Franco is in.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has long made "mojo moments" a staple of his practice script. But now that he's back in his hometown, he has made a tweak to give the idea some Pittsburgh flavor.
It's now a "Franco moment" for the Steelers when the coaching staff interrupts what the team is doing to spring into action for a live 11-on-11 rack of

Inbox: It's just the tip of the iceberg

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterdays price is not todays price in the NFL
Wes Hodkiewicz
Craig from Appleton, WI
Seeing the contract signed by Zay Flowers this week was really eye opening. He gets the same money as Justin Jefferson annually. It makes the contracts signed byJayden ReedandChristian Watsonseem like a bargain by comparison. Where does the madness end? Makes the Packers look even smarter by comparison.

Spadaro: A.J. Epenesa says signing with Eagles 'a no-brainer for me'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:39 GMT

Epenesa signed with the Eagles at the conclusion of the spring practices, so he spent plenty of time on video meetings learning the playbook ahead of Training Camp.
Dave Spadaro
For a long while in the spring, A.J. Epenesadidn'tknow what his football futureheld.
He had six solid years playing with Buffalo on his resume after the Bills made him a second-roundselectionin the 2019 NFL Draft. He nearly

Where Are They Now: TJ Graham

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Catch Up with the Former Jet from N.C. State
Jim Gehman
After being drafted by Buffalo in 2012 and spending two seasons and the 2014 training camp with the Bills, TJ Graham discovered it wasn't going to be an easy journey to eventually stay in the AFC East by joining the Jets.
"I remember talking to my parents and being like, 'Hey, made the team.' And then within like an hour or so after the deadlin