When Eduardo Nunez, Sandy Leon and J.D. Martinez homered off Andrew Heaney in the second inning, it seemed to be setting up the Red Sox for yet another rout of the Angels. Instead it created what proved to be a necessary cushion. Craig Kimbrel prevented the bullpen from springing another leak, striking out Luis Valbuena with the bases loaded and notching his first four-out save of the season.
The league is reportedly in negotiations with players on loosening restrictions on the design of player shoes.
The Mavericks are reportedly interested in trading for DeAndre Jordan, three years after the center backed out fo a verbal free-agent agreement to sign in Dallas.
The Dodgers’ Justin Turner apparently wasn’t too pleased with Cubs catcher Willson Contreras during a play at home plate in the first inning on Wednesday.
The Lakers reopened talks with the Spurs about Kawhi Leonard. The Lakers envision a trade in which San Antonio would get something similar to what the Cavs received for Kyrie Irving or the Pacers acquired for Paul George. The Spurs value Leonard higher.
Giants starter Madison Bumgarner added to his long list of accomplishments by recording his 1,500th career strikeout in Wednesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park. Bumgarner retired Rockies leadoff batter DJ LeMahieu on a called third strike to reach his latest milestone.
While Magic Johnson plays it cool regarding his chances to add major free agents to the Los Angeles Lakers, pressure to create his own superteam in L.A. may be mounting behind the scenes. One day after Johnson, the Lakers’ president of basketball operations, told local media he would step down if
While Magic Johnson plays it cool regarding his chances to add major free agents to the Los Angeles Lakers, pressure to create his own superteam in L.A. may be mounting behind the scenes. One day after Johnson, the Lakers’ president of basketball operations, told local media he would step down if
Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin turned in a masterful performance, allowing four hits over seven innings to lead a shutout of the potent Yankees, who missed a sweep to finish 2-4 on their road trip. Rhys Hoskins drove in all of Philadelphia’s runs with his 12th homer in the second, off starter Luis Cessa, and Seranthony Dominguez recorded a dominant six-out save to seal the win.
Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin had a masterful performance Wednesday night in a 3-0 victory over the Yankees at Citizens Bank Park. He allowed just four hits and two walks, while striking out six in seven innings. It was arguably his best performance of the season against arguably the best offense in baseball, helping the Phillies avoid a series sweep. Eflin went 5-0 with a 1.76 ERA in five starts in June.
