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Diamondbacks recall Saalfrank, whose 1-year suspension for betting on baseball ended June 5
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank, who was one of four players whose one-year suspensions for betting on baseball ended on June 5. Saalfrank’s next game will be his first since April 29, 2024, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He appeared in two games with Arizona last year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yoshida leads Red Sox to sweep of Rockies with 10-2 win
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Masataka Yoshida went 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI in his season debut after undergoing shoulder surgery in October, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep with a 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Carlos Narváez, Wilyer Abreu, Romy Gonzalez and Jarren Duran homered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams to have surgery for partial UCL tear, out until next season
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — National right-hander Trevor Williams said Wednesday night that an MRI exam of his elbow revealed a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, and he will undergo surgery next week that will keep him out until at least next season. Williams, who re-signed with Washington on a $14 million, two-year deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Jazz coach and GM Frank Layden dies at 93
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93. “Frank Layden made a lasting impact on the Jazz, the state of Utah, and the NBA,” the Jazz said in a statement Wednesday. “There will never be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston’s Jake Meyers exits game after apparent pregame injury
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston center fielder Jake Meyers was removed from Wednesday night’s game against Cleveland after he appeared to be injured during pregame warmups. Meyers, who had missed the last two games with a right calf injury, jogged onto the field before the game but soon summoned the training staff, who joined him on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braeden Cootes signs entry-level deal with Canucks after being drafted 15th overall
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Forward Braeden Cootes has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver selected Cootes in the first round, 15th overall, of this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Cootes, 18, completed his third season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League in 2024-25. He had 26 goals and 37 assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After routing Real Madrid in Club World Cup, PSG eyes Chelsea and historic quadruple
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Wearing their blue, red and white jerseys, Paris Saint-Germain supporters were surrounded by white shirts. Real Madrid fans were 95% of the crowd at MetLife Stadium for Wednesday’s Club World Cup semifinal, the shirts of Los Blancos radiant in the harsh summer sun. Yet, it was PSG fans in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryce Harper after slump-busting game vs. Giants: ‘I’m really good. I mean, I really am’
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryce Harper broke out of a slump with a career-best four extra-base hits — and then issued a reminder about his place in the game. “I’m really good. I mean, I really am,” Harper said after leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins’ Buxton leaves game after getting hit on hand
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton exited Wednesday’s game with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton. Buxton led off the bottom of the first inning when he was hit, although the play was initially ruled a foul ball. Minnesota challenged the call and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers’ winning streak
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — First-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers’ winning streak at five games. Down 3-2 after five innings, the Rays scored four times in the sixth and Caminero led off the seventh with his 22nd homer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics Jacob Wilson’s hand injury less severe than feared, All-Star Game status uncertain
By Canadian Press on July 9th, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The news on Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson’s injured left hand was much better than feared, however his status for Tuesday’s All-Star Game is uncertain. “That’s the question I can’t answer right now,” manager Mark Kotsay said before Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. “Its day to day. We hope to ... Read More »
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