MLB
Yankees’ offense keep things rolling against A’s for fifth straight victory
Not an off day nor a change in time zones could cool off the Yankees offense. The Yankees beat up on old friend Luis Severino in the first inning before he got hurt, then continued to add on the rest of the way while cruising to their fifth straight win, 8-2 over the Athletics on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd of 12,254 at Sutter Health Park.
Ron Darling shreds Mets coaching staff after David Peterson’s mental blunder: ‘Happens every game’
The Mets have played plenty of bad baseball this season, and Ron Darling sounded tired of watching it from the SNY booth. The 1986 World Series champion pitcher ripped into left-hander David Peterson and what he believed to be a less-than-satisfactory reprimand to potentially come from the Mets coaching staff after the starting pitcher failed to back up a play at the plate in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s 7-2 loss to the Reds at Citi Field.
Brewers’ Abner Uribe celebrates with wild ‘suck it’ chop at Cardinals — but manager was ’embarrassed’
Abner Uribe was feeling himself on Tuesday night. His manager was none too pleased. The late-inning reliever whipped out a version of the “suck it” crotch chop — made famous in the 1990s by the D-Generation X faction in WWF — after striking out Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson to end the top of the eighth in a 6-0 Milwaukee win. After the game, Uribe alleged that Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol signaled in the prior game to hit certain Brewers players.
Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing minor — but only victim’s mom is going to prison
Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, but the former Rays infielder will not serve any jail time, while the victim’s mother is looking at a 10-year prison sentence.
Cody Bellinger impresses Yankees with ‘game-changing’ throw in win
Since joining the Yankees prior to last season, Cody Bellinger has drawn praise from his coaches and teammates for his defense.
Marcus Semien’s prolonged slump continues as concerns mount for Mets
Marcus Semien’s season hasn’t had many highlights, and these days he stands among the symbols of the Mets lineup’s futility.
Chris Taylor, former Dodgers All-Star, retires at 35
Chris Taylor, 35, was a key member of the Dodgers’ core during their rise to superteam status from 2016-2025.
Yankees send Spencer Jones to Triple-A in telling Anthony Volpe sign
The Yankees optioned Spencer Jones and Yovanny Cruz back to Triple-A after their loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday night. The moves open roster spots for ace Gerrit Cole and infielder José Caballero to come off the injured list. The decision also likely indicates that Anthony Volpe will remain on the Yankees’ big league roster, even with Caballero’s expected return.