Federal immigration agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers organization said Thursday that it asked federal immigration agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates. Dozens of federal agents with their faces covered arrived in SUVs and cargo vans to a...
Pete Crow-Armstrong dazzles once again as Cubs add to NL Central lead
CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong heard more thunderous chants of “P-C-A!” and “M-V-P!” He is still getting used to the adulation. “I’m still kind of new to the ovations and whatnot. I don’t quite know how to respond all the time,” a sheepish Crow-Armstrong said. Looks like he might get some...
Rafael Devers ready to put Boston situation behind, start fresh in San FranciscoVideo
SAN FRANCISCO — Rafael Devers strolled into the clubhouse side-by-side with home run king Barry Bonds, a fellow left-handed slugger who San Francisco’s new big hitter has long admired from afar. “I think just looking at him my game has already improved a lot,” Devers joked as he was formally...
Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos benched for ‘inappropriate comment’ after being pulled for defensive replacement
MIAMI — Nick Castellanos was benched by Phillies manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday for “an inappropriate comment” the outfielder made after he was pulled for a defensive replacement a day earlier, ending Castellanos’ streak of 236 consecutive starts. “One thing about Nick, one of the many things about Nick is...
First Call: Antonio Brown overseas as attempted murder charges loom; Sean Casey needs surgery after Savannah Bananas injury
Tuesday’s “First Call” sorts out Antonio Brown’s latest legal drama. Sean Casey needs significant surgery after an injury suffered during a Savannah Bananas game. We get an update on Jonnu Smith’s status. And Penn State’s hockey team just landed a big recruit who could hear his name called in the...
Tim Benz: Bubbling opinions on Aaron Rodgers’ arrival, T.J. Watt’s absence, Paul Skenes’ dominance and Penguins’ future
My honeymoon in Italy was great. But I’ve had enough pasta, pizza, wine and marble statues for a while. After two weeks away, it’s time to get “Breakfast With Benz” rolling again. So, let me get caught up on a few things I missed while I was away and didn’t...
Red Sox trade slugger Rafael Devers to Giants in blockbuster dealVideo
LOS ANGELES — The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday in a blockbuster deal. Devers’ agent, Nelson Montes de Oca, confirmed that the slugger had been traded to San Francisco. ESPN reported that the package of players going back to the Red Sox...
Willson and William Contreras first pair of brothers to homer in same inning as opponents since 1933
MILWAUKEE — Willson and William Contreras became the second pair of brothers to homer in the same inning as opponents in baseball’s modern era on Saturday. Both went deep in the ninth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped the Cards’ six-game skid....
In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the U.S.
In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others. “So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression or sadness — they can discover that the...
Astros send RHP Forrest Whitley to the Rays for cash
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Friday, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect. The 6-foot-7 Whitley was selected by Houston with the No. 17 pick in the 2016 amateur draft....
Brewers trade RHP Aaron Civale to the White Sox for 1B Andrew Vaughn
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-hander Aaron Civale and cash to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. The Brewers moved quickly after they announced they were removing Civale from their rotation. The pitcher said Thursday he wanted to remain a starter even if it meant...
Brewers pitching prospect Misiorowski set to make his major league debut against the Cardinals
Jacob Misiorowski, the top pitching prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, is set to make his major league debut Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Misiorowski, 23, who entered this season as the third-best prospect in the organization according to Baseball America,...
MLB acquires stake in Jomboy Media to expand digital presence
Major League Baseball has agreed on a strategic partnership with Jomboy Media and will acquire a stake in the company. The two sides announced the deal on Tuesday. Jomboy Media will be used across MLB’s digital channels. MLB will also help grow Jomboy Media’s other shows, including “Talkin’ Baseball,” “Talkin’...
Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation; no timetable for returnVideo
The scuffling Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow Saturday when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before losing to the Pirates, 2-1. Harper sat out Friday night’s 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. The move is retroactive to Friday. The two-time National League...
Brothers bring boxing back to Fenway after 70 years and hope to revitalize the sport in Boston
For the first time in nearly 70 years, boxing is returning to Boston’s famed Fenway Park. The 11-fight card is the culmination of years of effort by twin brothers and longtime public schoolteachers who grew up in Watertown and want to revitalize boxing in the city that was home to...
Diamondbacks All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes set for Tommy John surgeryVideo
CINCINNATI — All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks is set to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery, ending his season early in the first year of a $210 million, six-year contract that’s the richest in team history. Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday the decision was made with “a lot...
Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing big lead
SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Braves have called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century. The Braves selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against...
White Sox reach agreement for potential future sale of controlling interest to Justin IshbiaVideo
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox reached an agreement that will give Justin Ishbia, the brother of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, the chance to buy a future controlling interest in the club. The team made the announcement Thursday, adding that Ishbia will make capital infusions into the White Sox...
Trump’s support of Pete Rose among voices Rob Manfred listened to
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors MLB commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Manfred announced the...
North Allegheny grad Cole Young delivers walk-off RBI in MLB debut with Seattle
SEATTLE — Cole Young hit a fielder’s choice in the 11th inning in his major league debut for his first RBI, giving the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Promoted from Triple-A Tacoma prior to the game, the North Allegheny graduate hit a dribbler...
Astros’ Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threatsVideo
HOUSTON — Soon after Lance McCullers Jr.’s family received online death threats following a tough start by the Houston Astros’ pitcher, his 5-year-old daughter, Ava, overheard wife Kara talking on the phone about it. What followed was a painful conversation between McCullers and his little girl. “She asked me when...
Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver diagnosed with torn UCL
ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow, the team said Friday. Smith-Shawver left Thursday’s 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader opener and said he felt a “pop.” The 22-year-old was initially placed on the 15-day injured list before...
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May...
Sub-.500 Braves remain optimistic thanks to Ronald Acuna’s return
ATLANTA — The restored health of Ronald Acuna Jr. gives the Atlanta Braves reason for optimism despite again falling two games under .500 after losing two of three to the San Diego Padres. Acuna played all three games against the Padres and immediately flashed his all-around athleticism in his return...
Ohtani to face hitters Saturday for 1st time in pitching rehab with Dodgers
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts announced Friday. It’s the...
