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Guardians score 3 in 1st inning to back Ortiz in 4-0 win at Yankee Stadium
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Martínez hit an early two-run homer, Luis Ortiz earned his first win since April 18 and the Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Yankees 4-0 on Wednesday night. Kyle Manzardo also went deep for the Guardians, who scored three times in the first inning and turned a trio of double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Bennett scores twice to put the Panthers ahead of the Oilers 3-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sam Bennett scored twice and Brad Marchand had a power-play goal to put the defending champion Florida Panthers ahead of the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 through two periods of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Bennett and Marchand scored less than two minutes apart in the first period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants designate struggling LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The struggling San Francisco Giants designated infielder-outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment Wednesday along with catcher Sam Huff. In addition, San Francisco signed infielder-outfielder Dominic Smith to a one-year major league contract, selected outfielder Daniel Johnson and catcher Andrew Knizner from Triple-A Sacramento while optioning infielder Christian Koss to Sacramento. Manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alejandro Kirk has winning hit in ninth inning as Blue Jays beat Phillies 2-1
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Kirk drove in the winning run in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Wednesday night. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a one-out single off former teammate Jordan Romano (4-2) and stole second base. Addison Barger struck out but Kirk won it with a line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk drives in Guerrero Jr. to give Blue Jays a 2-1 walkoff win over Phillies
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk drove in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the winning run to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 2-1 walkoff victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at Rogers Centre. With former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (0-2) on the mound, Guerrero hit a one-out single and stole second. After Addison Barger struck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates rookie Mike Burrows shuts down Astros to pick up first win as a starter in 3-0 victory
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Mike Burrows held Houston in check into the sixth inning to pick up the first victory of his career as a starter as the Pirates topped the Astros 3-0 on Wednesday night. Burrows (1-1), whose rise through the Pirates system was slowed by Tommy John surgery in 2023, allowed five hits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gore outpitches Boyd as Nationals blank Cubs 2-0 to even series
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — MacKenzie Gore pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and Amed Rosario homered to break a scoreless tie in the seventh as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Wednesday night. Nasim Nuñez added an RBI double in the eighth to chase Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, who carried a perfect game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guard Ryan Cornish transfers to Southern California from Dartmouth
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons. Cornish started 23 of 27 games for the Big Green as a senior, averaging 17.1 points and 4.9 rebounds to earn All-Ivy League first-team honors. He finished his time there with 1,014 points. “Ryan is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres’ Yu Darvish continues progressing toward return from inflammation in his pitching elbow
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Padres right-hander Yu Darvish threw off a mound for a third straight day Wednesday as he continues to progress toward a return from inflammation in his pitching elbow that landed him on the injured list to start the season. Manager Mike Shildt said Darvish would return to San Diego for another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates rookie Mike Burrows shuts down Astros to pick up first major league win in 3-0 victory
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Mike Burrows held Houston in check into the sixth inning to pick up the first victory of his career as the Pirates topped the Astros 3-0 on Wednesday night. Burrows (1-1), whose rise through the Pirates system was slowed by Tommy John surgery in 2023, allowed five hits and struck out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is learning a new city and offense with plenty of support
By Canadian Press on June 4th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — First and foremost, Sam Darnold wants it to be known that he’s not a good golfer. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, who signed a $100.5 million, three-year contract in March, said he’s a 10 handicap. The 27-year-old spends time on the course whenever he can during the offseason, and hopes to hike ... Read More »
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