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Acuña homers and Schwellenbach goes 7 innings as Braves beat skidding Mets again
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves held off the New York Mets 3-2 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Michael Harris II and Sean Murphy each had an early sacrifice fly for the Braves, who beat starter Paul Blackburn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linus Karlsson leads Abbottsford Canucks to 3-2 win over Charlotte Checkers to win Calder Cup
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Linus Karlsson scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Abbotsford Canucks beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Monday night to win their first Calder Cup championship. Sammy Blais and Danila Klimovich also scored for the Canucks, and Arshdeep Bains had two assists. Arturs Silovs finished with 28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals hit 4 home runs in 8-2 win over Cubs
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan each hit two-run homers in the fifth inning, Matthew Liberatore pitched seven strong innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Monday night. Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Gorman also homered as the Cardinals hit a season-best four home runs for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raleigh hits one of Seattle’s four homers as Mariners romp over Twins 11-2
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 32nd home run on Monday, one of four by the Seattle Mariners in their 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Raleigh hit a two-run shot to left in the ninth inning off reliever Joey Wentz. Julio RodrÃguez and Luke Raley homered as part of a six-run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks beat Checkers 3-2 to win first Calder Cup
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE — The Abbotsford Canucks are Calder Cup champions. After spotting the host Charlotte Checkers the first two goals on Monday night at Bojangles Coliseum, the Canucks roared back with three unanswered goals, including the winner from Linus Karlsson at 17:19 of the second period. Sammy Blais and Danila Klimovich also scored for the Canucks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona legislature approves bill that would provide up to $500 million for Chase Field renovations
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are one small step from securing up to $500 million to help with renovations to the team’s downtown home Chase Field. The Arizona House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 2704 by a 35-20 margin on Monday. It would recapture sales taxes from the stadium and other adjacent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres star Tatis sues Big League Advance in attempt to get out of future earnings deal
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. filed a lawsuit Monday against Big League Advance in an attempt to void the future earnings contract he signed as a 17-year-old minor leaguer that could cost him $34 million. The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, accuses BLA of using predatory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers shuts down Rangers and Holliday hits a three-run homer in Orioles’ 6-0 win
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Trevor Rogers allowed three hits in a career-high eight innings in his home debut, Jackson Holliday hit a three-run homer and drove in the game’s first four runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Monday night with the game temperature reaching 100 degrees. Rogers (1-0) made his third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds designate $45M infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment after injury-plagued stint
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jeimer Candelario — the Reds’ highest-priced signing of the past six seasons — has seen his tenure in Cincinnati end. The Reds designated the oft-injured infielder for assignment Monday before their game against the New York Yankees. Candelario signed a three-year, $45 million contract in December 2023. He is owed nearly $23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez leaves game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez left the game Monday night in the first inning after being hit on the hand by a 95.9 mph fastball from Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith. The team said on social media he sustained a bruise and that X-rays were negative. Suárez hopped in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prized prospect Chase Burns excited to make MLB debut for Reds against Yankees
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Growing up, Chase Burns dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. He’s about to make his major league debut against them. The 22-year-old Burns will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night, less than a year after being the second overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft. “I ... Read More »
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