BREAKING: Minor’s perfecto ends in 7thBREAKING: Minor’s perfecto ends in 7th
Texas southpaw Mike Minor retired the first 19 Padres before Eric Hosmer’s one-out single in the seventh at Globe Life Park.
Day: June 28, 2018
DEVELOPING: Minor perfect so farDEVELOPING: Minor perfect so far
Texas southpaw Mike Minor is working on a perfect game against the Padres. Watch a live look-in from Globe Life Park as Minor vies for history.
Ray dominates Marlins in first start since AprilRay dominates Marlins in first start since April
Strikeout wizard Robbie Ray wasted little time returning to form on Wednesday against Miami at Marlins Park. Making his first start since April 29, after landing on the DL with a strained right oblique, Ray fanned six over six scoreless innings and used his patented slider to keep the Marlins off balance throughout. He gave up just two singles.
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Hoskins ignites Phillies with 3-run HR vs. YanksHoskins ignites Phillies with 3-run HR vs. Yanks
Rhys Hoskins has been on a tear since he broke his jaw last month in Los Angeles. He hit a three-run home run to right field in the second inning Tuesday night against Yankees right-hander Luis Cessa at Citizens Bank Park. Hoskins hit a 1-2 slider just off the plate to the opposite field for his 12th homer of the season.
Sources: Cavaliers to pick up Perkins’ optionSources: Cavaliers to pick up Perkins’ option
The Cavs will pick up Kendrick Perkins’ contract option for next season with the salary cap and possible trades in mind, sources said.
NBA predictions: Where will LeBron, Paul George and Kawhi play next?NBA predictions: Where will LeBron, Paul George and Kawhi play next?
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Red Sox (3 HRs in 2nd) keep hammering HalosRed Sox (3 HRs in 2nd) keep hammering Halos
Fresh off a four-homer barrage in the opener of this three-game series against the Angels, the Red Sox were back at it again on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. With a trifecta of long balls in the second, capped by a three-run shot by J.D. Martinez, Boston broke out to a 6-0 lead.
BREAKING: Cozart to undergo shoulder surgeryBREAKING: Cozart to undergo shoulder surgery
Zack Cozart received a second opinion on his left shoulder after experiencing continued discomfort during his progressions. After additional imaging and clinical examination, it was recommended that he undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.