Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each hit three-run homers as the Seattle Mariners drew to within two wins of the franchise’s first World Series appearance.… Continue Reading »
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Padres’ Shildt retires, cites ‘severe toll’ of job
Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a “severe toll” the job has taken on him “mentally, physically and emotionally.”… Continue Reading »
Turang: Dodging would-be HBP ‘natural reaction’
Milwaukee’s Brice Turang was inches from wearing a game-tying hit by pitch in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night — but reflex caused him to back away.… Continue Reading »
Larsen-like Snell silences Brewers in Game 1 win
Blake Snell led the Dodgers to a 2-1 Game 1 victory in the NLCS against the Brewers, pitching his way into the kind of company he knew he’d be keeping when he signed with L.A. before the season.… Continue Reading »
Kings’ Murray out for start of season with UCL tear
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and will be out at least four to six weeks.… Continue Reading »
Source: Mavs sign Kidd to multiyear extension
The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a contract extension, a source confirmed, in the wake of the Knicks’ interest in hiring him over the summer.… Continue Reading »
Brewers turn MLB’s 1st playoff 8-6-2 double play
The Brewers pulled off the first 8-6-2 double play in MLB postseason history against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night.… Continue Reading »
Former All-Star infielder Alomar Sr. dies at 81
Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and ’70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81.… Continue Reading »
QB Penix: Win over Bills shows Falcons are ‘legit’
The Falcons showed they were a “legit” playoff contender after a 24-14 win over the Bills on Monday Night Football… Continue Reading »
Rodgers, Flacco happy to be part of ‘Icy Hot Bowl’
Thursday night’s matchup between the Steelers and Bengals featuring Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco will mark just the second time in NFL history that opposing quarterbacks age 40 or older will start a regular or postseason game against each other.… Continue Reading »