Jul 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (22) runs out his two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds will attempt to complete a homecoming hat trick Wednesday afternoon when the visiting Pirates…
All of Major League Baseball ought to be worried about the future amid Commissioner Rob Manfred’s brave new world of institutionalized gambling. Gambling-related suspensions issued this season to two Cleveland Guardians pitchers represent what should be considered part of an existential crisis for MLB. And yet, the league acts as though the incidents are isolated…
Jul 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) celebrates his two-run home run with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians is a man of few words, so he lets…
Jul 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Eyeing their second straight road series victory, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to a pitcher who senses he likely is a…
Jul 28, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) celebrates after hititng a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images There was a 99.6 mph one-hopper off the back of Dylan Cease’s head, the fiery ejection…
Jul 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Having ended a personal losing streak, Justin Verlander will turn his attention to the San Francisco Giants’ current four-game skid when he faces the…
Jul 28, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Ben Williamson (9) slides to score a run during the fifth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images As Thursday’s trade deadline approaches, there has been heavy speculation that the Seattle Mariners are shopping for a third baseman….
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell welcomes fans to the 2025 NFL Draft before the first round on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin The man who police say shot and killed four people and seriously injured another in a Midtown Manhattan…
Jul 29, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Leylah Fernandez (CAN) returns the ball to Maya Joint (AUS) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images Aoi Ito of Japan completed a stunning comeback to eliminate Italian No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini, and hometown favorite Leylah Fernandez also experienced an early exit from…
Jul 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoots against Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Lynx will not be thinking about revenge when they tip off against the New York Liberty on Wednesday night in Minneapolis….
