The Chicago White Sox are on track to finish with the worst record in modern baseball history, so changes were clearly needed. On Thursday, the White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol and three coaches, just…
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Biden welcomes the World Series champion Texas Rangers to the White House, praising them for their embodiment of resilience
The Texas Rangers visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2023 World Series win with President Joe Biden. Biden mentioned that the team was making a special return to the city where their…
Luis Arráez delivered a game-winning RBI double in the 9th inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 comeback victory and a series sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates
Luis Arráez hit an RBI double in the ninth inning to finish off a three-run rally that gave the San Diego Padres a 7-6 victory and a series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday…
Rookie Jackson Chourio hit two home runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers won 16-7 to complete a sweep of the Atlanta Braves
Milwaukee rookie Jackson Chourio hit two two-run home runs as part of a six-homer, 20-hit attack by the Brewers, who defeated the Atlanta Braves 16-7 on Thursday to complete a sweep of the series. This…
Michael Conforto’s two-run single sparked a four-run 10th inning, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 victory over the Washington Nationals
Michael Conforto’s two-run single was the key to a four-run 10th inning, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday after losing a three-run lead in the ninth…
Pete Alonso hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lead the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies
Pete Alonso hit two home runs, David Peterson allowed one earned run in five innings, and the New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Thursday to secure a series win. Mark Vientos added…
As the playoff stretch approaches in the AL West, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are heading in different directions
Texas manager Bruce Bochy and the Rangers won’t play the rival Houston Astros again this regular season. The defending World Series champions need to do some work to have a chance at a rematch with…
The Cincinnati Reds rallied for 7 runs in the 10th inning to defeat the Miami Marlins 10-4
TJ Friedl hit a home run and drove in three runs, Elly De La Cruz had three hits and stole his major league-leading 59th base, and Jeimer Candelario got a two-run single during a seven-run…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a home run and extends his hitting streak to 20 games as the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th home run in 20 games and drove in four runs, while Kevin Gausman pitched eight innings to win his fourth consecutive game, helping the Toronto Blue Jays hold off…
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe exits the game against the Los Angeles Angels with a bruised left foot
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe left Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels because of a bruised left foot. Volpe fouled a ball off his foot in the second inning and then fouled…
Lowe and Carlson lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, preventing a sweep
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer and former Cardinal Dylan Carlson drove in two runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, preventing a…
Jo Adell delivers a bases-clearing double during a 6-run fifth inning, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees
Jo Adell hit a bases-clearing double with two outs during a six-run fifth inning, Tyler Anderson struck out Aaron Judge three times in six solid innings, and the Los Angeles Angels braved the rainy weather…
Haniger hits a three-run double in the ninth inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers
Mitch Haniger hit a game-ending three-run double, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. Luke Raley, who hit a home run in the bottom of the sixth…
Bryce Harper and Trea Turner delivered crucial hits during a 6th-inning rally, powering the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks
Bryce Harper had three hits, and Trea Turner contributed a go-ahead, two-run single, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night. Philadelphia has won four of its last…
An Iranian defector was defeated by an old friend and former taekwondo teammate at the Paris Olympics
One competitor wore a veil, while the other fought with her head uncovered. Nahid Kiyani Chandeh and Kimia Alizadeh, who used to be friends and roommates on the junior Iran taekwondo team, now find themselves…
NASCAR’s Bristol Motor Speedway will host a Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds MLB game next season
Bristol Motor Speedway is preparing to host a Major League Baseball game next season. According to someone familiar with the schedule who spoke to The Associated Press, the historic NASCAR venue will feature a game…
Josh Bell hit two home runs and drove in three runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep
Josh Bell hit two home runs and drove in three runs, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 5 2/3 innings for his season debut win, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 to sweep their doubleheader…
The New York Yankees paid tribute to the late MLB executive Billy Bean with a moment of silence before their doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels
The New York Yankees paid tribute to the late Billy Bean, MLB’s senior vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a moment of silence before their doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.…
Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan exits the game against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning due to tightness in his right triceps
Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan left the game in the third inning on Wednesday afternoon against the Cubs due to tightness in his right triceps. Ryan was four pitches into his at-bat with leadoff hitter…
The Baltimore Orioles have placed their No. 2 starter, Grayson Rodriguez, on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder and back strains
Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will be sidelined for an undetermined period due to a mild strain in his right shoulder and back. The Orioles are “optimistic” about his return this season, according to manager Brandon…
Ian Happ and Michael Busch hit home runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins
Ian Happ and Michael Busch hit home runs, and five pitchers from the Cubs combined to hold the Twins to just six hits as Chicago won 8-2 on Wednesday. Javier Assad pitched the first four…
Alvarez blasts a 117 mph home run, and the Houston Astros defeat the Texas Rangers 6-4 to win the season series once more
Yordan Alvarez hit a 117 mph home run, the hardest of his season, and Yusei Kikuchi struck out eight while pitching into the sixth inning as the Astros defeated the Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday. With…
The Oakland Athletics scored 3 runs in the 7th inning to secure a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, a day after Chicago ended its 21-game losing streak
Armando Alvarez and Zack Gelof both hit RBI singles, and Lawrence Butler added a run with a sacrifice fly, all in the seventh inning, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 win over the Chicago…
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 to even the doubleheader
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the New York Yankees 8-2,…
San Diego Padres’ Profar is day-to-day after being hit near the right knee by a pitch; X-rays show no fractures
San Diego Padres All-Star left fielder Jurickson Profar left Wednesday night’s game against Pittsburgh after being hit just below his right knee by a pitch. Profar was struck by a pitch from Hunter Stratton in…
Chapman had three hits, including a home run, while Snell pitched six innings, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals
Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman each hit solo home runs in the fifth inning to break a 3-3 tie, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.…