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Giants go extras to win 11-8 after Diamondbacks rally

Giants go extras to win 11-8 after Diamondbacks rally

PHOENIX (AP) — Buster Posey didn't have the best night at the plate, yet the Giants' All-Star catcher impressed manager Gabe Kapler with his tenaciousness — and his baserunning. Posey doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning for San Francisco, then hustled to third on a fly ball

Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency

Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency

Point guards were the immediate focus when the NBA's free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls while Chris Paul and Mike Conley landed lucrative deals to remain with their current teams. Lowry and the

O's slug 4 HRs, top Yanks 7-1 in game slowed by loose cat

O's slug 4 HRs, top Yanks 7-1 in game slowed by loose cat

NEW YORK (AP) — In a game delayed for several minutes while a bevy of groundskeepers tried to corral a scaredy cat in the outfield, the Baltimore Orioles hit four solo homers off New York newcomer Andrew Heaney and beat the Yankees 7-1 Monday night. The Orioles held a six-run

Brinson's 1st-inning grand slam helps Marlins beat Mets 6-3

Brinson's 1st-inning grand slam helps Marlins beat Mets 6-3

MIAMI (AP) — Lewis Brinson connected for a first-inning grand slam to back Jesús Luzardo in his Miami debut, and the last-place Marlins beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 6-3 Monday night. Miguel Rojas had two hits and scored twice for the Marlins, who ended a four-game losing streak

Fraley drives in 2, Flexen solid as Mariners beat Rays 8-2

Fraley drives in 2, Flexen solid as Mariners beat Rays 8-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Fraley had a two-run single during a five-run third, Chris Flexen went 6 2/3 solid innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Monday night. Fraley, who was activated before the game after being on the COVID-19 injured

Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings

Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Yuki Yanagita tied it with an RBI grounder off Scott McGough in the ninth inning, Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th and Japan beat the United States 7-6 Monday night to reach the Olympic semifinals. Japan overcame a 6-5, ninth-inning

Cubs, Nationals will always have 2016 and 2019

Cubs, Nationals will always have 2016 and 2019

There was something particularly poignant about the fact that the Washington Nationals hosted the Chicago Cubs this past weekend. By the time their three-game series began Friday night, each team had pulled the plug on an era that produced some great memories for its fans. Washington traded Max Scherzer, Trea

Rays top Red Sox 3-2 for 3-game sweep, widen lead in East

Rays top Red Sox 3-2 for 3-game sweep, widen lead in East

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan went six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday night, completing a three-game sweep. McClanahan (5-4) allowed one run and four hits, helping the Rays take a 1 1/2

NBA free agency set to open, with many eyes on Kyle Lowry

NBA free agency set to open, with many eyes on Kyle Lowry

Free agency doesn't start until 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday. The machinations toward getting ready, however, were in full steam on Sunday. And the Miami Heat were at the center of the activity. With Kyle Lowry set to become one of the top free agents available once the shopping window

Kris Bryant homers in SF debut, Giants beat Astros 5-3

Kris Bryant homers in SF debut, Giants beat Astros 5-3

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kris Bryant homered in his Giants debut, a two-out solo shot in the third inning, and San Francisco beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Sunday. Darin Ruf also homered for the Giants. They won two of three in the interleague matchup of division leaders and have

Bill Walsh's message launched John Lynch to Hall of Fame

Bill Walsh's message launched John Lynch to Hall of Fame

John Lynch's football career seemed to be nearing its conclusion in 1992 when he spent the summer as a successful starting pitcher in Class A ball for the expansion Florida Marlins. Lynch had come to Stanford as a quarterback and was converted to a part-time safety role under coach Dennis

Votto inches short of homering in record 8th straight game

Votto inches short of homering in record 8th straight game

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto came oh-so-close to matching the major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games, but Javier Báez did clear the fence in his New York debut and the Mets rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday night. With the

Rizzo HR again for Yanks as Marlins' Mattingly misses game

Rizzo HR again for Yanks as Marlins' Mattingly misses game

MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Rizzo homered in his second consecutive game since joining the Yankees, leading New York over Miami 4-2 Saturday on a night Marlins manager Don Mattingly missed the game after testing positive for COVID-19. Obtained from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, Rizzo drove a sinker from reliever

Rays move into 1st in AL East with 9-5 victory over Red Sox

Rays move into 1st in AL East with 9-5 victory over Red Sox

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Wander Franco had two key run-scoring hits, the Tampa Bay bullpen worked out of a pair of bases-loaded jams, and the Rays moved into first place in the AL East with a 9-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. Franco's RBI triple

Rays ace Tyler Glasnow likely to have Tommy John surgery

Rays ace Tyler Glasnow likely to have Tommy John surgery

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow is expecting to get a recommendation from doctors next week to have Tommy John surgery that would keep him out the rest of this season and possibly next year. Glasnow has been taking part in a rehab program that