Cubs swept by Reds as bullpen falters again
Reliever Pedro Strop called the Cubs' fourth straight loss to the last-place Reds "a tough one to swallow" after a move to the bullpen once again backfired. Cincinnati's four-game sweep…Read more
Monthly Archives: giugno 2018
Iran contest not all about Ronaldo, insists Santos
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said his side's third World Cup group game was not a case of Cristiano Ronaldo versus Iran as he warned his players of the tough…Read more
Pence’s walk-off double lifts Giants in 11th
Hunter Pence, who has lost his role as an everyday outfielder, savored some redemption Sunday by stroking a bases-loaded, two-run double in the 11th inning that gave the Giants a…Read more
Kintzler, Hellickson ready to come off DL
A pair of Nationals completed rehab assignments at Class A Advanced Potomac on Sunday. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson started and threw 83 pitches in 4 2/3 innings, while Brandon Kintzler tossed…Read more
Venters headed to DL with strained hamstring
Rays reliever Jonny Venters left Sunday's 7-6 walk-off win against the Yankees in the 12th inning with a right hamstring strain after trying to cover first base on a bunt…Read more
Yankees believe Sanchez (groin) is likely to DL
After injuring his groin in Sunday's loss to the Rays, Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is likely a candidate for the DL, though he will undergo an MRI on Monday. Read more
World Cup 2018: England at home, Brazil´s party and exploding White Nights in St Petersburg
From the 19th century majesty of the city centre to the space-age feel of Krestovsky Stadium's and England and Croatia's soothing rural retreats, St Petersburg has already proved a visually…Read more
Nimmo’s X-rays negative, but MRI planned
After taking a Rich Hill pitch to the hand, Brandon Nimmo departed Sunday's loss to the Dodgers after six innings due to a sore right pinkie finger. X-rays were negative,…Read more
Pogba reveals ´issues´ with Mourinho
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has admitted to having “some small issues” with Jose Mourinho during the 2017-18 season. The France international, who has started both of his country's games…Read more
Acuna unlikely to return until later in the week
As the Braves continue to take a cautious approach with Ronald Acuna Jr., it appears they may keep the 20-year-old phenom on the disabled list through the early portion of…Read more