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U.S. plans fresh tariffs as earlier levies near expiration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:50 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool earlier this year, forcing officials to find new ways to maintain import taxes and the revenue they generate.

Temporary tariffs imposed in February under emergency powers are set to expire in less than three months, leaving the White House scrambling for longer-term solutions. Th

Labourers are architects of nation-building, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on May Day

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:57:20 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 1 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that labourers are the architects of the country's economic and social development.

He was speaking after inaugurating the World Labour Day program organised at the KPCC office on Friday.

'Basavanna had said that bodybuilders are Kailash. No matter what work they do, they should be given equal respect,' Siddaramaiah state

Cubs edge D-backs to pull within half-game of first

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday in the first game of a weekend series.

Busch triggered a three-run first with a bases-loaded single, then the Cubs added three more in the fourth off Diamondbacks starter off Zac Gallen (1-2) for their thi

Surging Sounders primed to avoid 'trap' vs. lowly Sporting KC

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:40:38 GMT

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The surging Seattle Sounders will try to continue their excellent away form when they visit struggling Sporting Kansas City on Saturday afternoon.

The Sounders (6-1-1, 19 points) tied the best eight-game start in club history with a 2-1 home victory over FC Dallas last Saturday, powered by first-half goals from Jesus Ferreira and Jordan Morris. Away from home, S

Cardinals add to bullpen, recall LHP Jared Shuster

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals bolstered their bullpen in advance of a visit from the Los Angeles Dodgers by recalling left-hander Jared Shuster from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Dobbins was optioned to Memphis following his Cardinals debut Thursday when he gave up three runs on two hits and five walks over 4 1/3 innings against th

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:25:19 GMT

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The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31.

Walker, who played in college at Temple, made the rounds of North American-based football leagues over the past nine seasons.

He made his final stop in Calgary of the Canadian Football League, signing in October 2024 to the practice squad. He was the back

Mets, Angels aim to change fortunes at other's expense

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:07 GMT

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A scheduling coincidence will ensure that either the New York Mets or Los Angeles Angels will win on Friday night.

Good thing, because both teams need all the help they can get.

The Mets will begin a nine-game road trip Friday by visiting the Angels in Anaheim, Calif., in an interleague matchup between two struggling teams.

Christian Scott (0-0, 6.75 ERA)

Nationals get first look at Brewers fireballer Jacob Misiorowski

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:55:14 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will try to find an answer for Jacob Misiorowski when they open a three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.

Misiorowski (1-2, 3.31 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Jake Irvin (1-3, 4.85) in the series opener.

The Brewers right-hander has allowed t

First-place Reds carry 5-series winning streak into Pittsburgh

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:40:22 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds begin May atop the National League Central standings, having won five consecutive series heading into a seven-game road trip that begins Friday night in Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati's 20-11 record is the team's best 31-game start since 2006 and also marks the first time in franchise history that the Reds won 20 games

Zac Gallen attempts to steady D-backs' staff in opener vs. Cubs

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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Zac Gallen will start the opening contest of the Arizona Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon with a purple, baseball-seamed bruise on his right shoulder after being struck by a line drive in his latest start.

The Diamondbacks as a whole can relate.

The D-backs are in their roughest stretch of the season as they head to

US Attorney releases new footage of suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:51 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Ferris Pirro on Thursday (local time) released a footage connected to the alleged assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

In a post on X, Pirro said, 'Today, we are releasing video already provided to US District Court showing Cole Allen shoot a U.S. Secret Service officer

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet.

But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

It would be ironic if Tatis finally went deep against the organization that original

Mets place OF Luis Robert Jr. on IL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:13 GMT

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New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. could be facing an extended stint on the injured list with a lumbar spine disc herniation.

The Mets placed Robert on the 10-day injured list on Thursday after an MRI exam revealed the extent of the issue that crept up Sunday. He missed the last three games and officially was moved to the injured list prior to Thursday's game

Against Nationals, Mets strive to close dreadful month on a high note

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:15 GMT

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The New York Mets insist they are better than their record indicates.

As the first full month of the season concludes, it is time for the Mets to prove it.

The Mets will attempt to end a disappointing month on a high note Thursday afternoon when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA) is

A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:55:09 GMT

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Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons.

Perhaps that's why Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was so excited to see the 'Law Dog' deliver a pivotal three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 triumph over the Kansas City Royals.

Now

Michael Soroka, D-backs chase series victory vs. Brewers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for Michael Soroka to continue his hot start when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon in the deciding contest of a three-game series.

Soroka (4-0, 2.60 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 3.77).

The Diamondbacks evened the series with a 6-2 victory on Wednesday. Nolan Arenado belted

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Tigers put RHP Casey Mize (adductor), SS Javier Baez (ankle) on IL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:05:04 GMT

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Detroit Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize and shortstop Javier Baez were placed on the injured list on Wednesday after both were hurt during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Mize, 27, is on the 15-day IL with a right adductor strain. The 2025 All-Star appeared to be in pain after a second-inning strikeout, then departed in the third after a throw to first base

Pete Crow-Armstrong's big day boosts Cubs over Padres

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:19:05 GMT

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Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and drove in three runs for the second time in as many games, fueling the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Matt Shaw belted a solo homer among his three hits for the Cubs, who won the final two contests of the three-game series to improve to 12-3 in their last 15 games.

Crow-Armstrong lau

White Sox rally, walk off Angels to complete sweep

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:40:28 GMT

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Colson Montgomery lined a walkoff single to center field in the 10th inning and Austin Hays had two hits as the Chicago White Sox defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday to finish off a three-game sweep.

Vaughn Grissom hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning and Mike Trout also homered for the Angels, who have lost six straight and 10 of

White Sox place OF Everson Pereira (pectoral) on IL

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:25:13 GMT

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The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.

In a corresponding move, Chicago called up outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of its series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

Pereira, 25, is batting .250 with three homers, four doubles and seven RBIs in 18 ga

Red Sox place LHP Garrett Crochet (shoulder) on 15-day IL

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:11 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox placed ace left-hander Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

The move is retroactive to Sunday, one day after he scattered three hits over six shutout innings in Boston's 17-1 romp over the Baltimore Orioles. That afternoon game proved to be the last for manager Alex Cora, who was fire

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez aspires for more road success in clash vs. Brewers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:12 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to continue his road success on Wednesday night when the team continues its three-game series the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rodriguez (2-0, 2.89 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45).

The Brewers pounded out 15 hits and capitalized on six walks for a 13-2 victory in the

After 'fun' victory vs. Nationals, Mets pursue a repeat feat

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:05 GMT

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The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.

The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesday.

Juan Soto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run fourth inn

Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:05:12 GMT

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After beginning the Don Mattingly era with a much-needed victory, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday night's matchup with the visiting San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia entered Tuesday with a league-worst-tying 9-19 record, prompting the team to part ways with manager Rob Thomson.

Mattingly was promoted from bench coach to rep

With manager gone for a game, Padres pursue victory over Cubs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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Bench coach Randy Knorr will be at the helm of the San Diego Padres when they host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of the teams' three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Knorr will fill in for manager Craig Stammen, who will be attending an out-of-town funeral. Stammen departed before the start of the eighth inning of San Diego's 8-3 loss Tuesday to catch a flight.

Yankees RHP Elmer Rodriguez to make MLB debut against Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:05:11 GMT

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The New York Yankees are excited about Elmer Rodriguez's major league debut on Wednesday afternoon.

They also are enthusiastic about the prospect of capping a nearly perfect road trip with another win.

Rodriguez, a 22-year-old right-hander, will be on the mound when the Yankees finish a nine-game journey Wednesday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas

Free-falling Angels staying positive ahead of finale vs. White Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:13 GMT

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While a scuffling pitching staff is one reason the Los Angeles Angels have lost five in a row and nine of their past 10 games, the men charged with guiding them continue to preach patience.

As visiting Los Angeles aims to avoid a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon, Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux is quick to avoid j

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

Cubs break game open late to get by wild Padres

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:55:20 GMT

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Nico Hoerner's two-run double snapped a sixth-inning tie and Pete Crow-Armstrong broke open the game with a three-run homer Tuesday night as the visiting Chicago Cubs stopped the San Diego Padres 8-3.

The game was tied 2-2 when Hoerner lined his two-bagger into right-center field, scoring Nicky Lopez and Crow-Armstrong. Both runs were charged to reliever Kyle Hart

Cam Schlittler dazzles again as Yankees hold off Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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Cam Schlittler pitched six stellar innings to best Jacob deGrom and Aaron Judge homered for the third straight game as the visiting New York Yankees hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

The Yankees won for the 10th time in 11 games and Schlittler (4-1) turned in their 11th scoreless outing by a starting pitcher throu

Drew Romo switch-hits 2 home runs as White Sox bash Angels

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:55:10 GMT

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Drew Romo homered from both sides of the plate, Colson Montgomery also went deep and Davis Martin pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Tuesday.

Chicago has won the first two games of the series against skidding Los Angeles, which has lost five in a row and nine of 10.

Solving resurgent

Cubs' Justin Steele (elbow) sidelined late in Tommy John recovery

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:12 GMT

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Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been shut down in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday.

Steele, who last pitched for Chicago on April 7, 2025, was trending towards a return in late May or early June, but has now stopped throwing as he deals with a left elbow flexor strain.

He'll be re-evaluated in another month. I

Brewers' Jackson Chourio, Andrew Vaughn on track to return next week

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:39 GMT

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Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio and first baseman Andrew Vaughn are both set to begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday ahead of projected May 4 returns to the major league level, the team announced Tuesday.

Both Chourio and Vaughn have been sidelined since at least Opening Day with broken bones in their left hands.

Chourio was pla

After managerial change, Phillies look to alter fortunes vs. Giants

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies made news on Tuesday morning, hours before opening a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants.

The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and dec

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:40:26 GMT

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Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury. Machado, who was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs, was seen on Padres TV getting his calf rubbed by the team's training staff.

Long-ball White Sox chase series win vs. Angels in clash of aces

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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Back-to-back home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas sparked the Chicago White Sox to a seven-run outburst in the seventh inning on Monday night.

While the long ball proved the key to an 8-7 home victory against the slumping Los Angeles Angels, the White Sox also are confident in their ability to play small ball -- including bunting -- as they seek t

Padres' Manny Machado 'fine' after leaving game with leg ailment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:19:14 GMT

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Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning in a precautionary move due to a left leg injury.

Machado grounded out to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He ended the night with three hits, including two doubles, and three runs.

'He's fine

Munetaka Murakami blasts 3-run homer to spark Angels' rally past White Sox

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:19:11 GMT

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Munetaka Murakami belted a go-ahead three-run home run and Miguel Vargas followed with a solo shot to key a seven-run seventh inning and lift the host Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 victory against the skidding Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Chicago regrouped from a sluggish start to send the Angels to their fourth straight loss and eighth defeat in nine games.

Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Ty France knocked in four runs Monday night and Manny Machado doubled twice and singled before leaving the game as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 9-7 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs.

In winning its ninth straight home game, San Diego reached four Chicago pitchers for 14 hits. Machado scored three runs before departing after his sixth-inning at-bat, possibly du

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:40:27 GMT

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Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The cause wasn't immediately known.

Machado grounded out to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He left the game with three hits, including two doubles, and three runs.

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MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings and was backed by three homers as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

Ben Rice, Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered as the Yankees won for the ninth time in 10 games. New York hit at least three homers for the seventh time in its first 29 games.

US DoJ files 3 federal charges against Cole Allen in White House dinner shooting case, more counts likely

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:32:49 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Monday informed that the Department of Justice has filed three federal charges against Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, as the investigation continues.

The charges include attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a fel

Hidden kind of stress can damage your memory as you age: Study

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:08:54 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): A new study reveals that internalising stress--especially feelings of hopelessness--may significantly speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Surprisingly, factors like community support didn't show the same impact.

Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes may cause emotional struggles to go unnoticed and untreated. The findings suggest that targeted, cult

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offenses vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offense vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson eyes history in opener vs. league-best Braves

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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Detroit's Spencer Torkelson could write his name in the franchise record book when the visiting Tigers open a three-game series against the red-hot Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Torkelson matched the franchise mark by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game on Sunday against Cincinnati. Another blast would also make him the f

Phillies eager to end awful April on high note vs. Giants

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:25:07 GMT

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April will go down as a month that manager Rob Thomson and the Philadelphia Phillies would prefer to forget.

With 11 losses in their last 12 games and only nine victories on the season, the Phillies are desperate for a win Tuesday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game set.

Philadelphia enters the week with a 9-19 record, matc

HR drought over, Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers vs. Marlins

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:19:09 GMT

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As Shohei Ohtani emerges from an early-season downturn, the four-time MVP will now square off against a team that absorbed one of the best days of his career.The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to open a three-game home series Monday against the Miami Marlins, who are midway through a six-game road trip in California.Ohtani ended a 12-game home-run drought with a solo shot in

Containing Cubs' offense next quest for Padres' Randy Vasquez

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:19:05 GMT

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After conquering Coors Field in his last outing, Randy Vasquez now looks to tame the Chicago Cubs' potent attack.

The San Diego Padres right-hander tries to keep his outstanding start to the season going Monday night when he takes the mound to open a three-game series against the Cubs at Petco Park.

Vasquez (2-0, 1.88) hinted at this progression last September

Angels, White Sox looking for offensive consistency

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:10 GMT

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One month into the season, the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels have experienced extreme positives at the plate to go with frustrating negatives.

As the teams begin a three-game set in Chicago on Monday, the aim remains to build consistency -- with victories hopefully to follow.

After outscoring the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres 19-4 on April 16

Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:25 GMT

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Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday.

Martin, selected by Chicago in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and was elevated to the Cubs roster in early April as the team's No. 28 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Martin, 28, has dished scoreless relief innings in seven of his last eight a

Rookie LHP Riley Martin (elbow) sent to 15-day IL list

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:18 GMT

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Chicago Cubs rookie left-hander Riley Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Sunday.

Bears announce launch of Second Season: Player Internship Program

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Chicago Bears

The Bears on Thursday announced the launch of Second Season: Player Internship Program.

Chicago Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren and General Manager Ryan Poles collaborated with executive-level leadership across the Chicagoland region to develop the program, working alongside notable Chicagoland entities, such as United Airlines, Crate & Barrel, Abbott Laboratories, Mars Inc. and McD

All-around game, high-impact consistency defined Clay Matthews

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Super Bowl-turning play just one moment in a great career

Cliff Christl

Clay Matthews

Inducted: 2024

Linebacker: 2009-18

Height: 6-3; Weight: 255

College: Southern Cal, 2005-08

Honors:

NFL All-Decade Team: 2000s

Associated Press All-Pro Team (chosen since 1940): 2010

Pro Bowl Selection (played from 1950-2022): 2009, '10, '11, '12, '14, '15

Draft Day Lookback: Tunch Illkin

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Tunch Ilkin.April 30Tunch IlkinOffensive Tackle1980-92Drafted April 30, 1980If you are looking for someone who truly and honestly represented what it means to be

Where Are They Now Former Rams QB Jamie Martin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT

Jim Gehman

Raised in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach and having gone to their first game in Anaheim Stadium after moving from the L.A. Memorial Coliseum as a 10-year-old in 1980, Jamie Martin was destined to be a Ram.

Not once. Not twice. But three times.

A two-time Division I-AA All-America and two-time Big Sky Conference MVP quarterback at Weber State, Martin passed for 12,287 yards and 8

Eric DeCosta's Plan for Ravens' Starting Center Job

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:31:32 GMT

Clifton Brown

The Ravens' biggest need coming out of the 2026 draft is arguably the biggest need entering the draft center.

While Baltimore upgraded the interior of the line with first-round pick Vega Ioane, who will join veteran John Simpson to make a formidable duo at guard, the Ravens are still looking for a center to replace Tyler Linderbaum.

General Manager Eric DeCosta shared his perspective on

Fast Facts: Logan Jones

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

Offensive lineman Logan Jones, the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, talks withChicagoBears.comabout his favorite Tory Taylor memory while teammates with him at Iowa, who he is most excited to play with in Chicago, the details of his draft night and more.

What is the first thing you think of when you hear Chicago?

Probably St. Patrick's Day. I have not been here fo

Draft Day Lookback: Greg Lloyd

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Greg Lloyd.April 29Greg LloydLinebacker1987-1997Drafted April 29, 1987His demeanor appeared to match the shirt he wore on a regular basis. It simply said, "I was

Draft Day Lookback: Rod Woodson

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Rod Woodson.April 28Rod WoodsonCornerback1987-96Drafted April 28, 1987There are not many players who earn first-ballot Hall of Fame honors. Oftentimes, players h

Biggest Question for All 11 Ravens Draft Picks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:04:31 GMT

Clifton Brown

The Ravens' 2026 draft class is set, and all 11 players are excited to begin their NFL journey.

Here's a question facing each pick as they look forward to their rookie season:

G Vega Ioane, Penn State, Round 1 (14)

Can Ioane meet or exceed expectations and become a perennial Pro Bowl guard?

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