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Fantasy Flames WR/TE: Heavenly production on the horizon for Chris Godwin

Fantasy Flames WR/TE: Heavenly production on the horizon for Chris Godwin

Each week, the Noise highlights under-started names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60% of Yahoo leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post results, whether genius or moronic, the following week. Scoring thresholds in .5

How the World Series can be won: Making the championship case for every playoff team

How the World Series can be won: Making the championship case for every playoff team

Ending the regular season on a mediocre note doesn't totally ruin your chances come playoff time. But in MLB postseason history since division play began in 1969, the teams that win the World Series tend to be the ones who play about .600 ball in September and October. And only

Twins' Arraez wins batting title, Varland earns first MLB win against White Sox  

Twins' Arraez wins batting title, Varland earns first MLB win against White Sox  

CHICAGO — Luis Arraez won the AL batting title, hitting a third-inning double after walking twice to finish the season at .316, and the Minnesota Twins rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Arraez was all but assured of topping the Yankees' Aaron Judge for

Reds lose 100 for 1st time since '82, Bote's 5 RBIs lead Cubs

Reds lose 100 for 1st time since '82, Bote's 5 RBIs lead Cubs

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds lost 100 games for the first time in four decades, falling to the Cubs 15-2 in their season finale on Wednesday as David Bote drove in a season-high five runs. Cincinnati finished 62-100, one shy of the franchise record for losses set by the

Ramírez, Civale lead surging Guardians past Royals 9-2

Ramírez, Civale lead surging Guardians past Royals 9-2

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez drove in two runs and had four hits, Aaron Civale pitched six solid innings and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Wednesday in their final tune-up for the postseason. Cleveland opens the wild-card round against Tampa Bay on Friday at Progressive

Protester subdued by Rams' Wagner files police report

Protester subdued by Rams' Wagner files police report

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A protester who ran onto the field during the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night home game against the Rams has filed a police report after being subdued by Los Angeles linebacker Bobby Wagner. Santa Clara Police Department Lt. Cuong Phan confirmed to The Associated Press

Angels keep Phil Nevin as manager for 2023 on 1-year deal

Angels keep Phil Nevin as manager for 2023 on 1-year deal

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have hired Phil Nevin as manager for the 2023 season, removing his interim title and giving him a one-year contract Wednesday before the final game of the regular season. The Angels will miss the playoffs for an eighth straight year. Nevin was

Fan who caught Aaron Judge's 62nd HR offered $2M for ball

Fan who caught Aaron Judge's 62nd HR offered $2M for ball

The owner of a sports memorabilia auction house says he has offered $2 million to the fan who caught Aaron Judge's American League-record 62nd home run. JP Cohen, president of Memory Lane Inc. in Tustin, California, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he has texted and emailed Cory Youmans,

Fantasy Flames RB: Hunt down points against unplugged Chargers D

Fantasy Flames RB: Hunt down points against unplugged Chargers D

Each week, the Noise highlights under-started names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60% of Yahoo leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post results, whether genius or moronic, the following week. Scoring thresholds in .5

The Narrative: Rams offense isn’t fooling anyone

The Narrative: Rams offense isn’t fooling anyone

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Matthew Stafford took a shotgun snap, dropped back to pass and flicked a quick screen toward Cooper Kupp in the right flat. When San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga jumped the route, corralled the ball in stride after a couple of bobbles and raced 52 yards

Langeliers' bases-loaded walk sends A's past Angels, 2-1

Langeliers' bases-loaded walk sends A's past Angels, 2-1

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shea Langeliers drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, sending the Oakland Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Tuesday night. "Those are the moments you practice for right there," Langeliers said. "All the hard work you do goes in, and it shows up

Judge hits 62nd HR, Cole Ks record as Yankees split in Texas

Judge hits 62nd HR, Cole Ks record as Yankees split in Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge led off the nightcap with his American League-record 62nd home run and Gerrit Cole set the franchise single-season strikeouts record even as New York lost 3-2 to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night for a doubleheader split. Leody Taveras hit a two-run

Mets sweep 2 games from Nats but eliminated in NL East race

Mets sweep 2 games from Nats but eliminated in NL East race

NEW YORK (AP) — New York was eliminated from the NL East race even as Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeill opened with three straight homers to spark the Mets to an 8-0 win over the Washington Nationals and a sweep of a doubleheader on Tuesday night. The Mets

Bogaerts hits slam, Eovaldi strong as Red Sox beat Rays 6-0

Bogaerts hits slam, Eovaldi strong as Red Sox beat Rays 6-0

BOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

MIAMI (AP) — William Contreras hit the go-ahead run in the fifth, and the Atlanta Braves clinched their fifth consecutive NL East title by defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Tuesday night. Atlanta, the defending World Series champion, earned a first-round bye as the No. 2 seed in the NL,