CINCINNATI — Mincing few words before Saturday night’s game at Great American Ball Park, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that the club needed Tyler O’Neill and Steven Matz to be good the rest of the way for the Cardinals to arrive at their destination of a championship . O’Neill, batting No. 2 for the second … Read more
Well, folks, it was a preseason friendly — one in which one centerpiece move of the transfer window wasn’t available, another started off the bench, the game finished with youth prospects on both teams, and lightning kept interrupting proceedings. We’ll be OK! I…hope? Some quick-hit observations from me: Bayern started very, very strong, flashing dangerously … Read more
BALTIMORE—The dog days of summer have arrived for the Yankees. They’re dealing with an overworked and injury-depleted bullpen and a rotation that hasn’t matched its first-half success. The result has been three losses in four games coming out of the All-Star break, as they fell to the Orioles, 6-3, on Saturday night at Camden Yards. … Read more
The announcement came during SEC Media Days where the “It Just Means More” motto took on new meaning. “Surprised at that? Absolutely surprised at that,” said Tennessee coach Josh Heupel after first hearing Thursday the NCAA had essentially just allowed athletes to transfer an unlimited number of times. “I think it only heightens the craziness … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. — For the US women’s relay team, this was a shock. For the men — more of the same. The women pulled a stunner over Jamaica in the 4×100 relay at world championships Saturday, while the favored men finished second after a sloppy baton exchange in what has been a ritual since before … Read more
Barcelona remain undefeated in preseason and won their second straight game in the United States tour thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in Las Vegas. Tea Blaugrana played a very good first half and came away with the victory thanks to a fantastic goal by Raphinha, and the crowd at Allegiant Stadium … Read more
Some help arrived Saturday for the Mets, but lefty-hitting Daniel Vogelbach was in the dugout, not in the lineup. And on another quiet night for their bats, and with a 1-through-9 that looked the same as it did months ago, the Mets appeared to need more reinforcements. They made a clear case for adding another … Read more
Here is today’s roundup of top-39 (first round, supplemental round, Competitive Balance Round A) draft picks who have signed their first pro contracts. For further reference, here is the full list of recommended slot prices, and you can click the links for full pre-draft rankings and scouting reports from Baseball America, Fangraphs, MLB Pipeline, The … Read more
Afternoon thunderstorms caused the start of the third round of the 2022 3M Open to be moved up, and with it came ideal scoring conditions for competitors. Without a breath of wind to speak of, accessible pin locations and a shortened scorecard yardage, numerous players took advantage of Moving Day at TPC Twin Cities. Unfortunately … Read more
Tom Aspinall is taking a devastating UFC Fight Night 208 main event result in stride. Saturday’s heavyweight headliner at The O2 in London was brought to an abrupt end just 15 seconds in when Aspinall (12-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC) suffered a knee injury that sent him to the canvas in agony. His opponent Curtis Blaydes … Read more