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Cubs` Arrieta leaves game with suspected leg cramps

Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta left his team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a leg injury in the third inning on Monday, though the team later said it appeared to just be due to the effects of cramping. More »

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Chicago Cubs give World Series ring to notorious fan Bartman

FILE PHOTO: Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman (C) who tried to catch a foul ball hit by Florida Marlins Luis Castillo sits in the stands in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series in Chicago, Illinois, October 14, 2003. The Chicago ... More »

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Yankees land ace Gray in trade with A`s

Jul 25, 2017- Toronto, Ontario, CAN- Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) throws a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – So... More »

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Dodgers acquire prized ace Darvish from Rangers

Jul 26, 2017- Arlington, TX, USA- Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – Yu Darvish is o... More »

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Fit-again Trout to return to Angels lineup on Friday

May 21, 2017- New York City, NY, USA- Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) heads out on his rbi double during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Angels slugger ... More »

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Baseball: Here comes the Judge to All-Star Game festivities

Jul 9, 2017- Bronx, NY, USA- New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) runs to the dugout between innings against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Having already blasted past Joe DiMaggio New York... More »

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Rockies` Freeland barely just misses no-hitter

Jul 9, 2017- Denver, CO, USA- Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (31) gestures to the crowd in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – Kyle Freeland... More »

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Japan`s Ichiro takes MLB hits record for foreign-born player

Jul 6, 2017- St. Louis, MO, USA- Miami Marlins right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) looks on from the on deck circle during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Suzuki hit a single in the eighth inning to become the all time hits leader among foreign born players wi... More »

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North American leagues urge vigilance after Manchester attack

A man looks at flowers for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in central Manchester, Britain May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth North America’s major sports leagues have strict safety procedures at their arenas but have urged fans attending games to ... More »

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Jeter`s No. 2 retired in emotional Yankees ceremony

May 14, 2017- Bronx, NY, USA- Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter along with his wife Hannah look on during a pre-game ceremony to retire his jersey number and unveil his monument park plaque before the game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadi... More »

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Factbox: Jeter`s No. 2 joins other Yankee retired numbers

May 14, 2017- Bronx, NY, USA- Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter speaks after being honored during a pre-game ceremony to retire his jersey number and unveil his plaque for monument park before the game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. ... More »

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Factbox: Highlights of Derek Jeter`s career

Aug 13, 2016- Bronx, NY, USA- Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter stands at his position during a ceremony for the reunion of the 1996 World Series Championship Team prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam... More »

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Lion cubs born in Chile after world first veterinary procedure

Lion cubs, who were born after a pioneering veterinary procedure that involved a reversed vasectomy of their father, are presented to the media, at Buin Zoo, in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile May 4, 2017. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado Two baby lion cubs were present... More »

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First African-born MLB player gets hit in debut

Apr 26, 2017- Pittsburgh, PA, USA- Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Gift Ngoepe (61) reacts after recording his first major league hit against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburg... More »

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Highlights of Tuesday`s MLB games

Apr 11, 2017- Philadelphia, PA, USA- New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a three RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchang... More »

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Baseball: Dominican Republic shut out winless Venezuela

Mar 16, 2017- San Diego, CA, USA- Dominican Republic infielder Manny Machado (3) and outfielder Gregory Polanco (25) celebrate following the game against Venezuela during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODA... More »

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Olympics: Fukushima confirmed as additional 2020 baseball venue

Yoshiro Mori, Japan’s President of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, talks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas Peter Picture Supplied by Action Images Fukushima prefecture’s Azuma Baseball Stadium will host at least one ba... More »

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Tebow gets cheered despite rough start in Mets debut

Mar 8, 2017- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA- New York Mets designated hitter Tim Tebow (97) grounds into a double play that resulted in a run against the Boston Red Sox at First Data Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Tim Tebow had a rough start ... More »

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Team Israel keen to show they belong at WBC

FILE PHOTO: Boston Red Sox batter Ryan Lavarnway hits a two-run single off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald during the first inning of a MLB spring training baseball game in Bradenton, Florida, March 18, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File photo ... More »

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Pirates infielder Kang gets suspended sentence for drunk driving

Jun 14, 2016- New York City, NY, USA- Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (27) hits a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters Picture Supplied by Actio... More »

Right-hander Nova inks three-year deal with Pirates

Sep 29, 2016- Pittsburgh, PA, USA- Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova (46) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their... More »

Selig, Schuerholz make Hall of Fame

File Photo – Oct 22, 2014- Kansas City, MO, USA- MLB commissioner Bud Selig speaks at a press conference before game two of the 2014 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Han... More »

Yankees land Holliday on one-year-deal

Apr 20, 2016- St. Louis, MO, USA- St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday (7) hits a two run home run in the first inning off of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (not pictured) at Busch Stadium. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The New York Ya... More »

Bryant and Cubs team mates up for major awards

Nov 2, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hits a single against the Cleveland Indians in the fourth inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports – RTX2RMJF C... More »

List of World Series winners

Nov 2, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports List of winners in Major League Baseball’s W... More »

Zobrist named World Series MVP

Nov 2, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist (18) celebrates with the MVP trophy after game seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David J. Phillip/Pool Photo via USA TODAY S... More »

Honor in World Series defeat, says Francona

Nov 2, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber is relieved by manager Terry Francona against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA... More »

Cubs cursed no more as `Billy Goat` put to pasture

Nov 2, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Chicago Cubs players celebrate on the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports When the long-suffering Chicago Cub... More »

Wrigleyville goes bonkers as Cubs end 108-year drought

Fans of National League baseball team Chicago Cubs gathered to watch the game at Kelly’s bar celebrate their Major League Baseball World Series game 7 victory against American League’s Cleveland Indians in Manhattan, New York U.S., November 3, 2016. REUTERS/An... More »

Cubs win World Series for first time since 1908

Nov 2, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Chicago Cubs players celebrate on the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the... More »

Managers win measure of credit for World Series showdown

Oct 22, 2016- Chicago, IL, USA- Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon tips his cap after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports A lot of the credit for bei... More »

Indians name Kluber as Game One starter

Oct 18, 2016- Toronto, Ontario, CAN- Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchi... More »

Kershaw`s pitching gem pulls Dodgers even with Cubs

Oct 16, 2016- Chicago, IL, USA- Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game two of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sport... More »

Walk-off error caps Jays` sweep of Rangers

Oct 9, 2016- Toronto, Ontario, CAN- Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the winning run against the Texas Rangers in the 10th inning during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Roger... More »

Giants top Cubs in 13 innings to stay alive

Oct 10, 2016- San Francisco, CA, USA- San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) hits a walk-off RBI double against the Chicago Cubs during the thirteenth inning during game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit:... More »

Giants versus Mets, Blue Jays versus Orioles in wildcard games

Oct 2, 2016- San Francisco, CA, USA- San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8), left fielder Angel Pagan (16), shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) and center fielder Denard Span (2) celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 at AT&T Park. Mand... More »

AL rides early homers to 4-2 win in All-Star Game

(The Sports Xchange) – Second-inning homers by Kansas City teammates Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez powered the American League to a 4-2 victory over the National League on Tuesday night in the 87th All-Star Game before 42,386 at Petco Park. The National Leagu... More »

Former ballplayer, sportscaster Joe Garagiola dead at age 90

PHOENIX Former Major League catcher Joe Garagiola, who achieved more lasting fame as a sports announcer and television host after his retirement from baseball, died on Wednesday at the age of 90. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of this amazing man who was ... More »

Yankees’ A-Rod to retire after 2017 season: ESPN

Alex Rodriguez plans on retiring at the end of the 2017 Major League Baseball season after playing out his contract with the New York Yankees, ESPN reported on Wednesday. “I won’t play after next year,” Rodriguez, a 20-year MLB veteran who turns 41 in July, to... More »

YES network taps New York Yankees in campaign against Comcast

Twenty-First Century Fox Inc’s YES Network is looking to hit a home run with one of its most valuable assets in a fight with cable provider Comcast Corp: the New York Yankees. The sports regional network, which is 80 percent owned by Fox and 20 percent owned b... More »

Rockies Reyes put on paid leave pending abuse case

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes has been placed on paid leave pending completion of his criminal proceedings on domestic abuse charges in Hawaii, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Tuesday. Four-time All-Star Reyes entered a plea of n... More »

Woody Allen casts pop star Miley Cyrus for Amazon series

Acclaimed movie writer-director Woody Allen is turning his attention to the small screen, with a new streaming television series for Amazon starring pop star Miley Cyrus. On her Instagram account, Cyrus confirmed on Monday she had been cast for the show, posti... More »

Detroit land free agent outfielder Upton: reports

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a six-year contract worth $132.75 million with free agent outfielder Justin Upton, MLB.com reported on Monday. The deal for the 28-year-old, who batted .251 with 26 home runs and 81 runs batted in with the San Diego Padres las... More »

Royals reign after beating Mets in World Series

NEW YORK Kansas City ended a 30-year wait for a World Series title as the Royals reigned over Major League Baseball with a 7-2, 12-inning victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. A pinch-hit single by utility infielder Christian Colon scored the go-ahead run ... More »

Brave Volquez key in joyful win despite tragic loss

NEW YORK Royals starter Edinson Volquez did not figure in the decision in Sunday’s World Series-clinching victory over the New York Mets but his Kansas City team mates were moved by his performance. Volquez gave up two runs, one earned, on two hits in six inni... More »

Manager Collins went with his heart and it cost the Mets

NEW YORK New York Mets manager Terry Collins let his emotions get the best of him on Sunday, and the team gave up another lead late as they lost the World Series to the Kansas City Royals. “I let my heart get in the way of my gut. I love my players,” Collins s... More »

Royals Perez crowned World Series MVP

NEW YORK Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez was named the most valuable player of the World Series after the Royals clinched Major League Baseball’s Fall Classic with a 7-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. The 25-year-old Venezuelan delivered rock solid d... More »

Kansas City erupts in World Series celebration

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jubilant Kansas City Royals fans poured onto the streets of Missouri’s largest city on Sunday to celebrate a World Series triumph that marked a first Major League Baseball championship in 30 years. The Game Five 7-2 road win in 12 innings over... More »

Mets beat Cubs and Arrieta for 2-0 series lead

NEW YORK The New York Mets struck early, using a combination of pitching and power to post a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. Daniel Murphy blasted a two-run ho... More »

Modest Murphy turned power-hitting monster for Mets

NEW YORK Daniel Murphy has been a good hitter with modest power over his seven-year Major League Baseball career with the Mets, but the 30-year-old second baseman has turned into a one-man wrecking crew this postseason. Murphy, who hit a career high 14 home ru... More »

Mets’ winning mojo helps team flex post-Madoff financial muscle

Fans of the New York Mets had bemoaned the negative impact of the Bernie Madoff financial scandal on the Major League Baseball team’s payroll until Thursday night’s series-clinching victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With believers now dreaming of the team’... More »

Tulowitzki helps keep Blue Jays alive with three-run homer

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki snapped out of a postseason slump with a three-run home run to keep his team alive with a 5-1 win against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Tulowitzki had gone 0-for-11 with a walk before his home run to left field busted... More »

Tulowitzki keeps Blue Jays alive in ALDS

(The Sports Xchange) – Troy Tulowitzki snapped out of his post-season funk with a home run and four RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays stayed alive in the American League Division Series with a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The Rangers still lead th... More »

Utley to appeal two game suspension for illegal slide

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chase Utley has been suspended for two games for taking out New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada with an illegal slide in a playoff game on Saturday, though he will appeal the decision. Major League Baseball chief baseball officer... More »

Keuchel digs deep as Astros put Royals on brink

(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Keuchel, the ace Astros left-hander, treated his first career postseason home start as he did others throughout the regular season, throwing seven strong innings in Houston’s 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday at Minute... More »

Ichiro takes mound for Marlins, Phillies win

Ichiro Suzuki got a chance to experience life atop the mound on Sunday when the Miami Marlins let the veteran outfielder pitch the eighth inning of their season finale against Philadelphia. Ichiro, who has more than 4,000 combined hits in Japan and the major l... More »

Astros celebrate first playoff berth since 2005

(The Sports Xchange) – Houston lost to Arizona 5-3 on Sunday when Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, but the Astros still managed to clinch their first playoffs berth since 2005. Houston (86-76) qualified whe... More »

Dodgers’ Kershaw records 300th strikeout of season

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw became only the third pitcher since 2000 to post a 300-strikeout season in their 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. On a pitch count to prepare for the playoffs, the left-hander entered the game needing six... More »

Hamels pitches Rangers to AL West title

(The Sports Xchange) – The Texas Rangers put their personal victory cigar on the mound in the biggest game of the season Sunday at Globe Life Park. Cole Hamels did not disappoint. The veteran left-hander pitched a complete-game three-hitter, and Texas clinched... More »

Rockies keep Dodgers’ celebrations on ice

(The Sports Xchange) – The Colorado Rockies did their part Sunday to keep the Los Angeles Dodgers from celebrating a division title, completing a three-game series sweep with a 12-5 victory. Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead, three-run homer a... More »

Hernandez beats Texas, again

(The Sports Xchange) – Felix Hernandez had his start cut short by a stiff right elbow, but he was good enough in his 5-2/3 innings to pitch the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Hernandez (18-9) is 5-0 with a 1.83 ERA in five star... More »

Cardinals get by Cubs, avoid sweep

(The Sports Xchange) – The St. Louis Cardinals were able to enjoy clinching their playoff berth a little bit more Sunday after holding off the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to avoid being swept. Manager Mike Matheny delivered a “quick talk” to his players to recognize thei... More »

Greinke making solid Cy Young case

Los Angeles right-hander Zack Greinke gave up three hits in eight scoreless innings and strengthened his case for the NL Cy Young Award in the Dodgers’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sunday. Greinke (17-3) struck out eight and walk... More »

Yankees avoid sweep with win over Blue Jays

(The Sports Xchange) – Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven outstanding innings and the New York Yankees averted a four-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. First baseman Dustin Ackley was put in the lineup because of a .364 average off... More »

Bumgarner, Giants escape with win over Rockies

(The Sports Xchange) – San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner minimized the damage when he loaded the bases with no outs twice to lead the Giants to a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Bumgarner (17-7) loaded the bases with no outs in the first and again in the ... More »

Santiago, Angels blank Rangers

(The Sports Xchange) – Left-hander Hector Santiago and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Los Angeles Angels earned a 7-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Santiago (8-9) permitted only one hit, a double by second baseman Rougned Odor in ... More »

Nationals complete sweep of Braves

(The Sports Xchange) – The Washington Nationals gathered momentum heading into a huge series against the New York Mets by completing an 8-4 triumph on Sunday over the Atlanta Braves. It would have been understandable for the Nationals to let their minds drift ... More »

Arrieta dodges Dodgers’ bats as Cubs ace no-hits LA

Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta threw his first career no-hitter, finishing off the milestone in grand style by striking out the Los Angeles Dodgers in order in the ninth inning for a 2-0 win on Sunday. The right-hander also became the first 17-game winner in Ma... More »

Blue Jays complete sweep of Tigers

(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Martin has been on postseason teams before but the Toronto Blue Jays catcher said after a 9-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday that this team might be on the way to doing something really big. “If this isn’t the feel of ... More »

Athletes’ habits die hard in new lives as financial pros

College and professional athletes may be clients financial advisers love to get, but many also find good homes on the other side of the desk. Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, for example, is discovering that its three-year, $1.5 million sponsorship, through... More »

Mets bash team-record eight homers, rout Phils

(The Sports Xchange) – Second baseman Wilmer Flores hit two of the Mets’ franchise-record eight homers and drove in five runs on Monday to welcome back third baseman David Wright as New York cruised to a 16-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the ... More »

Indians’ Brantley drives in winner in 16th innings

(The Sports Xchange) – Left fielder Michael Brantley’s RBI single in the bottom of the 16th inning gave Cleveland a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. With one out in the bottom of the 16th, second baseman Jose Ramirez singled off right-hander B... More »

Cardinals rally to defeat visiting Pirates

(The Sports Xchange) – St. Louis rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fifth after denying Pittsburgh a prime scoring threat to notch a 4-3 win on Tuesday in the opener of a series between the teams with the top records in the National League. The Cardin... More »

Harvey, Mets blank Rockies

(The Sports Xchange) – Matt Harvey threw eight splendid innings of four-hit ball on Tuesday as the Mets completed a 4-0 victory over the Rockies. Harvey missed all of 2014 recovering from Tommy John surgery and has been a slightly different pitcher this season... More »

Ethier strikes twice as Dodgers sweep fallen Angels

(The Sports Xchange) – Andre Ethier hit a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth and a two-run shot in the 10th as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Freeway Series, handing the Los Angeles Angels a 5-3 defeat at Dodger Stadium on S... More »

Matheny plays his Cards right as gamble comes up trumps

(The Sports Xchange) – St Louis manager Mike Matheny rolled the dice in the late innings of Sunday’s 3-2 win over Colorado, gambling that the Cardinals would win the game in nine innings. Pinch-hitter Brandon Moss’ one-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth... More »

Zeng thrives at Pan Ams as women’s baseball debuts

TORONTO U.S. rhythmic gymnast Laura Zeng increased her gold medal haul to five, women’s baseball made a landmark debut and hosts Canada had their least productive day at the Pan American Games on Monday. The 15-year-old Zeng, her focus fixed firmly on the 2016... More »