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Durán to Twins and twin pitchers dealt on same day, but big names remain as MLB trade deadline looms
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
The Philadelphia Philles acquired hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Durán while identical twin relievers Tyler and Taylor Rogers got dealt on the same day, signaling that teams are willing to pay a hefty price for bullpen help as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches on Thursday. The 27-year-old Durán is arguably the best player to switch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Towering Canadian Gabriel Diallo reaches 3rd round in Toronto
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Towering Canadian Gabriel Diallo beat Matteo Gigante of Italy 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday to reach the third round of the National Bank Open. The 6-foot-8 right-hander from Montreal finished off Gigante in 1 hour, 46 minutes in the rain-interrupted match. Diallo saved two set points at 2-5 before breaking back and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox 2B Chase Meidroth departs after he gets hit by a pitch
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth left Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia after he was hit by a pitch on his right thumb. Meidroth was hit by an 89.6 mph sinker from Taijuan Walker in the fifth inning. The rookie stayed in to run the bases, but he was replaced by Lenyn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek easily advances in Montreal in first match since Wimbledon victory
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek easily advanced to the third round of the National Bank Open, beating Guo Hanyu of China 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday. Playing for the first time since routing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final for her sixth major, Swiatek raced to a 4-0 lead to push her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners add lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson in deal with Pirates for prospect
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, giving their bullpen another arm as they make a playoff push. Seattle sent right-handed pitching prospect Jeter Martinez to Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old Ferguson is 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this season and joins a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets bolster bullpen again, acquire Tyler Rogers from Giants for ButtĂł and 2 others
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets made another trade Wednesday to strengthen their injury-depleted bullpen, acquiring right-hander Tyler Rogers from the fading San Francisco Giants for three players. New York sent pitchers JosĂ© ButtĂł and Blade Tidwell to the Giants, along with minor league outfield prospect Drew Gilbert. Tidwell was at Triple-A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies acquire hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran in trade with Twins, AP source says
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Jhoan Duran on Wednesday, trading two top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the hard-throwing reliever. A person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because it was pending a review of medical records. Duran has 16 saves and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better practices show Bears QB Caleb Williams has gained confidence in new offense
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Caleb Williams’ confidence has hit a new high in the Chicago Bears offense while the number of interceptions he is throwing in practice is declining. Williams has practiced for a week in new coach Ben Johnson’s offense and after struggling initially with turnovers, the second-year quarterback seems to have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates complete sweep of Giants with 2-1 victory in 10 innings as SF endures winless homestand
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Henry Davis’ fielder’s-choice grounder brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Pittsburgh has won five in a row. San Francisco went 0-6 on its homestand, the first time since 1896 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darvish sharp for 7 innings, Sheets homers and the Padres beat the Mets 5-0 for 3-game sweep
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of the season, Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. Manny Machado added a two-run, bases-loaded single for the Padres, who won their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek cruises into NBO third round; Fernandez sisters, Dabrowski bounced in doubles
By Canadian Press on July 30th, 2025
MONTREAL — Iga Swiatek entered the National Bank Open with confidence after winning Wimbledon — and it showed in her opening match. In her first outing since capturing the grass-court Grand Slam title, Swiatek cruised into the third round with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Guo Hanyu of China on the Montreal hard court Wednesday. ... Read More »
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