Month: September 2020

3:33 PM ET Pittsburgh Pirates No. 3 prospect and Gigantes del Cibao shortstop Oneil Cruz was under the influence of alcohol when he hit a motorcycle on Monday night in a crash that killed three people, according to a police report and authorities in the Dominican Republic. Cruz, 21, was arrested at the scene and
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9:20 PM ET Justin Turner, expected to make his first start at third base in nearly a month, was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ lineup on Tuesday because of recurring discomfort in his previously injured hamstring. Turner, 35, missed two weeks because of a strained left hamstring but returned last Tuesday and
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11:00 PM ET The Chicago Cubs are in the postseason for the fifth time in six years, clinching a spot on Tuesday night despite losing 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s David Ross’ first trip to the postseason in his first season as the Cubs’ manager. “It’s nice,” Ross said after the game. “Super proud.
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11:29 PM ET ESPN News Services Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two homers and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL East title by beating the Miami Marlins 11-1 on Tuesday night. Atlanta hit five homers, including drive by Dansby Swanson and
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10:32 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — With one sweet swing, Jose Ramirez pushed the Cleveland Indians into the playoffs and strengthened his case for the American League MVP award. Ramirez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, giving Cleveland a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox that clinched a
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6:43 PM ET Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has opted out of the remainder of the season. The Angels announced Simmons’ decision Tuesday but did not disclose a specific reason. “This year has presented unique challenges for so many and the Angels respect Andrelton’s decision,” the team said in a statement. 1 Related The
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9:49 PM ET Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst said he approached Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after Sunday’s game to express his support in the wake of what Hurst called “disgusting” comments made by Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless about Prescott’s opening up about his mental health. Prescott recently shared in an episode of
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8:52 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are signing former Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman after losing Saquon Barkley for the season. Freeman and the Giants agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, Freeman’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Freeman is expected to
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6:01 PM ET Billy Donovan has agreed to a deal to become the next coach of the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Chicago Bulls executive VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas aggressively pursued Donovan in the aftermath of Donovan’s leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, sources said, selling Donovan on a partnership and
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