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Rangers send struggling Josh Jung to minors, activate Jake Burger from IL
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers sent struggling third baseman Josh Jung to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday and activated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list. Jung was hitting .237 with eight homers in 35 RBIs in 75 games this season, but hit only .164 (19 of 116) over his past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks sign right-hander Jake Woodford to bolster injury-riddled bullpen
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Jake Woodford on Wednesday as they try to replenish their injury-plagued bullpen. The 28-year-old Woodford has played five seasons in the big leagues, most recently with the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024. He was 0-6 with a 7.97 ERA last season over 35 innings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees catcher Austin Wells misses 4th straight start because of left index finger
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Austin Wells was out of the starting lineup for a fourth straight game Wednesday as Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the catcher had had recovered from an invasive test for a circulatory issue in his left index finger. “Wellsy is good to go,” Boone said. “He’ll be in there tomorrow starting, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NWSL will kick off 2026 regular season on March 13, won’t play matches from June 1-June 28
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League will avoid going head-to-head with the World Cup next June, according to an outline of the league’s 2026 schedule released Wednesday. The league said no official NWSL matches will take place from June 1 through June 28. The World Cup, which is being hosted by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last-place Pirates finish a 6-0 homestand by shutting out Cardinals in 3 straight games
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates didn’t look like a last-place team during a 6-0 homestand in which they outscored the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals by 43-4. “It was special,” shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa said after a 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Wednesday. “These aren’t just wins. These are dominating wins. It’s nice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed winger Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract worth US$3.25 million on the second day of NHL free agency Wednesday. Nyquist produced 11 goals and 17 assists in 79 games split between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild last season. The 35-year-old Swede has totalled 209 goals and 531 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned late in Day 2 of NHL free agency
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned 30 hours into NHL free agency, as the top player available weighed his options Wednesday and suitors awaited his decision that could be one of the final big moves of the offseason. Ehlers was already a rarity as a sought-after free agent who let the opening day of free agency go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deandre Ayton will join LeBron, Luka and the Lakers after Portland buyout, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal could not yet be announced between the Lakers and Ayton, the No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banged-up Astros place infielder Luis Guillorme on injured list with hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Houston Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring on Wednesday, the latest position player sidelined for the AL West leaders. The eight-year veteran Guillorme appeared in 12 games for the Astros, who put shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract, Pius Suter joins Blues
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Canucks signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth US$775,000, while centre Pius Suter exited Vancouver to join the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. Joseph had three assists in 47 games split between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Blues last season. The six-foot-two, 185-pound blueliner played in parts of four seasons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves’ Schwellenbach out with broken elbow. Profar returns from drug suspension and Verdugo cut
By Canadian Press on July 2nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach broke his right elbow during a start last weekend and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday as left fielder Jurickson Profar returned from an 80-game drug suspension and slumping outfielder Alex Verdugo was designated for assignment. Schwellenbach said he felt tightness while pitching for Atlanta against ... Read More »
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