6 mins. ago
Carlos Rodon was on the mound in live game action Saturday for the first time since going down with elbow inflammation.
The Yankees southpaw tossed 48 pitches (29 strikes) across 2.2 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four batters for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
It was an inauspicious start for Rodon. Seaver King took Rodon deep to lead off the game. Rodon bounced back to get the next three batters out to end the first inning. After a 1-2-3 second inning, Rodon ran into trouble in the third. After striking out the first batter of the inning, four batters in a row reached base (a double, two walks and a triple) as Rochester pushed across two more runs.
After Rodon struck out his fourth batter to get the second out of the third, he was pulled.
Rodon would have pitched deeper, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier this week that the plan was for the southpaw to throw around 50 pitches.
#rodon #inning #pitches
The Yankees southpaw tossed 48 pitches (29 strikes) across 2.2 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four batters for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
It was an inauspicious start for Rodon. Seaver King took Rodon deep to lead off the game. Rodon bounced back to get the next three batters out to end the first inning. After a 1-2-3 second inning, Rodon ran into trouble in the third. After striking out the first batter of the inning, four batters in a row reached base (a double, two walks and a triple) as Rochester pushed across two more runs.
After Rodon struck out his fourth batter to get the second out of the third, he was pulled.
Rodon would have pitched deeper, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier this week that the plan was for the southpaw to throw around 50 pitches.
#rodon #inning #pitches
20 mins. ago
What Were Garrett Crochet's Stats in the Bullpen? Examining Red Sox's Aces' Bullpen Stats originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox are hopeful that at some point over the next month or so, Garrett Crochet can return to the mound.
It was interesting to see that Crochet struggled a bit before going down with his injury, but at least it gave the Red Sox some peace of mind. This is a guy who was arguably the best pitcher in Major League Baseball in 2025, so for him to go from a 2.59 ERA to a 6.30 ERA obviously showed that something was wrong.
The one thing that was a tad worrisome with Crochet is the fact that he became a starter after working out of the bullpen exclusively throughout a lot of his career. He was a starter in 2024 as well with the Chicago White Sox, but prior to that, he dealt with some injuries and had only thrown out of the bullpen.
In that span from 2020 to 2023, he appeared in 73.0 innings for the White Sox out of the bullpen, allowing just 22 earned runs and striking out 85 hitters. He did walk 40, which isn't great, but he posted a 2.71 ERA and 3.16 FIP.
#garrett #nesn #appeared
The Boston Red Sox are hopeful that at some point over the next month or so, Garrett Crochet can return to the mound.
It was interesting to see that Crochet struggled a bit before going down with his injury, but at least it gave the Red Sox some peace of mind. This is a guy who was arguably the best pitcher in Major League Baseball in 2025, so for him to go from a 2.59 ERA to a 6.30 ERA obviously showed that something was wrong.
The one thing that was a tad worrisome with Crochet is the fact that he became a starter after working out of the bullpen exclusively throughout a lot of his career. He was a starter in 2024 as well with the Chicago White Sox, but prior to that, he dealt with some injuries and had only thrown out of the bullpen.
In that span from 2020 to 2023, he appeared in 73.0 innings for the White Sox out of the bullpen, allowing just 22 earned runs and striking out 85 hitters. He did walk 40, which isn't great, but he posted a 2.71 ERA and 3.16 FIP.
#garrett #nesn #appeared
25 mins. ago
Justin Wrobleski was an All-Star this season but heads into Sunday with plenty of room for improvement after two forgettable starts in a row. Wrobleski allowed four home runs in each of his last two outings, matching his total from his first 17 games and 106 2/3 innings this season.
Fellow left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez is coming off a rough outing of his own, allowing an inconvenient seven runs on 11 hits in a Tuesday loss to the San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks have won both of Rodríguez's starts against the Dodgers this season, with him going six innings on both June 1 and July 10 with a total of three runs allowed.
Wrobleski in his lone start against Arizona this season, on June 4, he pitched six scoreless innings at Chase Field.
Teams: Dodgers at Diamondbacks
Ballpark: Chase Field, Phoenix
#runs #chase
Fellow left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez is coming off a rough outing of his own, allowing an inconvenient seven runs on 11 hits in a Tuesday loss to the San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks have won both of Rodríguez's starts against the Dodgers this season, with him going six innings on both June 1 and July 10 with a total of three runs allowed.
Wrobleski in his lone start against Arizona this season, on June 4, he pitched six scoreless innings at Chase Field.
Teams: Dodgers at Diamondbacks
Ballpark: Chase Field, Phoenix
#runs #chase
44 mins. ago
Barcelona increase Rodri bid, Cristian Romero wants to join **** nal and Nottingham Forest are set to sign Ousmane Diomande.
Barcelona are in continued talks with Manchester City over signing Rodri and have made an increased bid of £51.4m for the Spain midfielder, 30. (Sport - in Spanish)
Cristian Romero would like to join **** nal, but Tottenham have no intention of allowing the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back to move to their north London rivals. (Sun)
Romero is also an option for Barcelona, who are set to let Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo, 27, join Liverpool on loan. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 22, from Sporting for £34m. (Athletic - subscription required)
#Barcelona #arsenal
Barcelona are in continued talks with Manchester City over signing Rodri and have made an increased bid of £51.4m for the Spain midfielder, 30. (Sport - in Spanish)
Cristian Romero would like to join **** nal, but Tottenham have no intention of allowing the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back to move to their north London rivals. (Sun)
Romero is also an option for Barcelona, who are set to let Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo, 27, join Liverpool on loan. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 22, from Sporting for £34m. (Athletic - subscription required)
#Barcelona #arsenal
1 hr. ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The struggling Chicago White Sox optioned rookie left-hander Noah Schultz and rookie right-hander David Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte, and recalled highly regarded prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.
#allowing
The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.
#allowing
2 hours ago
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark had an uncharacteristically bad game on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Aces. The Fever star as she finished with eight turnovers and shot just 7-for-20 from the field, including 2-for-10 from three-point range.
However, Clark's late-game miscues were even more alarming.
She had a chance to all but clinch the game with two free throws with Indiana leading by three points with just seven seconds in regulation. Making one of them would have given the Fever a two-possession lead with just seconds remaining. Instead, she missed them both, paving the way for Aces guard Chelsea Gray to send the game to overtime with a buzzer-beater three-pointer.
In overtime, Clark had a costly turnover with less than 10 seconds remaining, allowing Gray to hit a second buzzer-beater to win the game. After the game, Clark took full accountability.
"Obviously, that just can't happen. Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating," Clark said during the postgame presser. "Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead. Kind of cost my team there for sure, so that's on me."
#fever #aces #obviously
However, Clark's late-game miscues were even more alarming.
She had a chance to all but clinch the game with two free throws with Indiana leading by three points with just seven seconds in regulation. Making one of them would have given the Fever a two-possession lead with just seconds remaining. Instead, she missed them both, paving the way for Aces guard Chelsea Gray to send the game to overtime with a buzzer-beater three-pointer.
In overtime, Clark had a costly turnover with less than 10 seconds remaining, allowing Gray to hit a second buzzer-beater to win the game. After the game, Clark took full accountability.
"Obviously, that just can't happen. Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating," Clark said during the postgame presser. "Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead. Kind of cost my team there for sure, so that's on me."
#fever #aces #obviously
2 hours ago
As Dana Brown works through the final year of his current contract as Astros general manager, it's fair to start evaluating his tenure the same way you would any executive in professional sports.
Create a ledger.
Put the good decisions on one side, the questionable ones on the other, and determine whether the positives outweigh the negatives.
There have certainly been positives.
Perhaps Brown's biggest success came when the Astros realized they weren't going to sign Kyle Tucker to the massive long-term contract he was eventually going to command. Rather than allowing another star player to simply walk out the door, Brown acted.
#contract #create
Create a ledger.
Put the good decisions on one side, the questionable ones on the other, and determine whether the positives outweigh the negatives.
There have certainly been positives.
Perhaps Brown's biggest success came when the Astros realized they weren't going to sign Kyle Tucker to the massive long-term contract he was eventually going to command. Rather than allowing another star player to simply walk out the door, Brown acted.
#contract #create
4 hours ago
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Chinese startup Moonshot's flagship AI model, Kimi K3, escaped a cybersecurity testing environment developed by the UK AI Safety Institute, research firm Frontier Security said on Thursday, raising concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI systems.
AI models are typically run in isolated "sandboxes" during cybersecurity tests to block access to external information and ***** s their ability to solve problems independently.
Kimi K3 bypassed one such sandbox, allowing it to access information beyond the test environment, U.S.-based cybersecurity research firm Frontier Security said.
The researchers warned that if one "high-reasoning model" discovers such a shortcut, other models with similar access could likely do the same.
As Kimi K3 is a publicly available model, the researchers cautioned that it could be used by "adversarial actors," making the incident potentially more harmful.
#model #security #firm
AI models are typically run in isolated "sandboxes" during cybersecurity tests to block access to external information and ***** s their ability to solve problems independently.
Kimi K3 bypassed one such sandbox, allowing it to access information beyond the test environment, U.S.-based cybersecurity research firm Frontier Security said.
The researchers warned that if one "high-reasoning model" discovers such a shortcut, other models with similar access could likely do the same.
As Kimi K3 is a publicly available model, the researchers cautioned that it could be used by "adversarial actors," making the incident potentially more harmful.
#model #security #firm
5 hours ago
By Nandita Bose
WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
Senior Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives and committee aides have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document requests to obtain records from entities tied to Trump's political and business orbit, the sources said. It is a bet that investigating private companies and outside financial players will prove more fruitful than directly confronting a White House they expect to resist oversight, they said.
The approach reflects both Democratic caution and a lesson many in the party say they learned during Trump's first term: that impeachment proceedings can consume Congress while allowing Trump to cast himself as the victim of a partisan campaign.
Instead, Democrats involved in the planning envision using House investigative powers after November's midterm elections to scrutinize the administration's decision-making and examine whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies or donors.
#instead
WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
Senior Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives and committee aides have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document requests to obtain records from entities tied to Trump's political and business orbit, the sources said. It is a bet that investigating private companies and outside financial players will prove more fruitful than directly confronting a White House they expect to resist oversight, they said.
The approach reflects both Democratic caution and a lesson many in the party say they learned during Trump's first term: that impeachment proceedings can consume Congress while allowing Trump to cast himself as the victim of a partisan campaign.
Instead, Democrats involved in the planning envision using House investigative powers after November's midterm elections to scrutinize the administration's decision-making and examine whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies or donors.
#instead
5 hours ago
The Athletics have lost nine straight after getting blown out 13-1 by the Boston Red Sox in last night's series opener. At 45-71, the A's are tied for the worst record in the league. It wasn't long ago that the team was sitting at .500, highlighting just how swift and extreme this collapse has been.
This afternoon, the A's will look to stop the bleeding and avoid dropping their 10th in a row. Left-hander Gage Jump will get the start for the Green and Gold. The 23-year-old enters his 14th start of the season with a 4-7 record, a 4.59 ERA, a 1.47 WHIP and 73 strikeouts across 66 2/3 innings pitched.
The club's top pitching prospect got off to a strong start, showcasing his tantalizing stuff during a dominant stretch to begin his major league career. However, Jump has struggled recently, perhaps running into a rookie wall as opposing teams have figured out how to attack the southpaw.
In Jump's last outing against the Detroit Tigers, he took the loss after allowing six runs on four hits and six walks over just 3 2/3 innings. The start before that, he dominated these Red Sox hitters in Sacramento, striking out seven over six scoreless innings.
If the Athletics want to win a baseball game, they will need Jump to replicate that performance at Fenway Park, although the Red Sox will have a better idea of what to expect from the left-hander. A quality start would go a long way, especially after right-hander Jack Perkins' short and poor start yesterday forced the team to ask more out of its struggling bullpen.
#left
This afternoon, the A's will look to stop the bleeding and avoid dropping their 10th in a row. Left-hander Gage Jump will get the start for the Green and Gold. The 23-year-old enters his 14th start of the season with a 4-7 record, a 4.59 ERA, a 1.47 WHIP and 73 strikeouts across 66 2/3 innings pitched.
The club's top pitching prospect got off to a strong start, showcasing his tantalizing stuff during a dominant stretch to begin his major league career. However, Jump has struggled recently, perhaps running into a rookie wall as opposing teams have figured out how to attack the southpaw.
In Jump's last outing against the Detroit Tigers, he took the loss after allowing six runs on four hits and six walks over just 3 2/3 innings. The start before that, he dominated these Red Sox hitters in Sacramento, striking out seven over six scoreless innings.
If the Athletics want to win a baseball game, they will need Jump to replicate that performance at Fenway Park, although the Red Sox will have a better idea of what to expect from the left-hander. A quality start would go a long way, especially after right-hander Jack Perkins' short and poor start yesterday forced the team to ask more out of its struggling bullpen.
#left
7 hours ago
The Dodgers will turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Saturday in hopes to end their seven-game losing streak, a stretch in which nothing really seems to match up properly.
Yamamoto pitched quite well last Saturday at home, allowing three runs in eight innings to the Boston Red Sox, but that was a game in which the Dodgers offense could only score twice. Much like Friday night in Arizona, Roki Sasaki allowed only two run in six innings and the Dodgers took a lead in the eighth inning, but a bad Edwin Díaz slider turned that into a loss, too.
The loss on Tuesday at Wrigley Field turned lopsided later, but that was another strong start wasted, with Tarik Skubal allowing only two runs in six frames in his Dodgers debut.
Major league teams are 803-358 (.692) when their pitcher provides a quality start this season. The Dodgers lead the majors with 61 quality start this season, 11 more than any other team, and that's not even including the six hitless, scoreless innings Eric Lauer provided in bulk relief following an opener on June 22.
The Dodgers are 44-17 (.721) when receiving a quality start, but have lost three such games in the last week on this losing streak.
#Dodgers #quality
Yamamoto pitched quite well last Saturday at home, allowing three runs in eight innings to the Boston Red Sox, but that was a game in which the Dodgers offense could only score twice. Much like Friday night in Arizona, Roki Sasaki allowed only two run in six innings and the Dodgers took a lead in the eighth inning, but a bad Edwin Díaz slider turned that into a loss, too.
The loss on Tuesday at Wrigley Field turned lopsided later, but that was another strong start wasted, with Tarik Skubal allowing only two runs in six frames in his Dodgers debut.
Major league teams are 803-358 (.692) when their pitcher provides a quality start this season. The Dodgers lead the majors with 61 quality start this season, 11 more than any other team, and that's not even including the six hitless, scoreless innings Eric Lauer provided in bulk relief following an opener on June 22.
The Dodgers are 44-17 (.721) when receiving a quality start, but have lost three such games in the last week on this losing streak.
#Dodgers #quality
8 hours ago
As more players pursue a fifth year of college eligibility following temporary court injunctions allowing certain athletes to compete for an additional season, schools are beginning to add experienced players to their rosters.
That trend continued with former NC State transfer Darrion Williams, who recently committed to Texas Tech for his fifth and final season, provided the current eligibility ruling remains in place.
Kentucky showed interest in Williams last month, according to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader, but the Wildcats ultimately missed out on the 6-foot-6, 225-pound wing.
Williams spent last season at NC State, averaging 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 ****** ists per game while shooting 40.4% from the 3-point line.
Before joining the Wolfpack, Williams spent two seasons at Texas Tech, where he started 67 games. He began his college career at Nevada, averaging 7.3 rebounds per game and earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors.
#williams #year
That trend continued with former NC State transfer Darrion Williams, who recently committed to Texas Tech for his fifth and final season, provided the current eligibility ruling remains in place.
Kentucky showed interest in Williams last month, according to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader, but the Wildcats ultimately missed out on the 6-foot-6, 225-pound wing.
Williams spent last season at NC State, averaging 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 ****** ists per game while shooting 40.4% from the 3-point line.
Before joining the Wolfpack, Williams spent two seasons at Texas Tech, where he started 67 games. He began his college career at Nevada, averaging 7.3 rebounds per game and earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors.
#williams #year
10 hours ago
What WNBA rulebook actually says about Enes Kanter Freedom, other men playing in women's basketball league originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Enes Kanter Freedom is the latest athlete to push back on the suggestion that trans women should be allowed to play women's sports.
The NBA journeyman-turned-right wing activist announced that he was declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft on Friday, claiming that he and his team found a loophole allowing for him to play in the women's league.
"I know my presence on the court will stir up strong opinions. I am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices," Freedom said. "I'm simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone — the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for."
Freedom's declaration had the sports world talking. Here's what you need to know about whether he actually can be considered eligible to play in the WNBA.
#sporting
Enes Kanter Freedom is the latest athlete to push back on the suggestion that trans women should be allowed to play women's sports.
The NBA journeyman-turned-right wing activist announced that he was declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft on Friday, claiming that he and his team found a loophole allowing for him to play in the women's league.
"I know my presence on the court will stir up strong opinions. I am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices," Freedom said. "I'm simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone — the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for."
Freedom's declaration had the sports world talking. Here's what you need to know about whether he actually can be considered eligible to play in the WNBA.
#sporting
10 hours ago
Hickory starter Mason McConnaughey was alright, alright, alright, striking out three in four scoreless innings. Jormy Nivar (who I keep wanting to call Ramon Nivar) allowed three runs in 2.2 IP, striking out five and walking two. Michael Trausch struck out one and walked one in 1.1 scoreless innings.
Paulino Santana had a hit and a stolen base. Noah Franklin homered. Kaden Carpenter had a hit and a stolen base. Marco Argudin had a walk and a stolen base. Kolby Branch had a hit, a walk and a stolen base.
Hickory box score
Hub City starter Caden Scarborough was quite good, throwing 51 of 75 pitches for strikes in 5.2 IP, walking two, striking out five, and allowing one hit and one unearned run.
Maxton Martin was 3 for 4 with a double and a homer. Casey Cook was 2 for 5 with a homer.
#base #three #innings
Paulino Santana had a hit and a stolen base. Noah Franklin homered. Kaden Carpenter had a hit and a stolen base. Marco Argudin had a walk and a stolen base. Kolby Branch had a hit, a walk and a stolen base.
Hickory box score
Hub City starter Caden Scarborough was quite good, throwing 51 of 75 pitches for strikes in 5.2 IP, walking two, striking out five, and allowing one hit and one unearned run.
Maxton Martin was 3 for 4 with a double and a homer. Casey Cook was 2 for 5 with a homer.
#base #three #innings
10 hours ago
Faced with the Boston Red Sox being the hottest baseball team on the planet right now, the New York Yankees have to keep winning either to stay just ahead in the American League standings or maintain pace to hold their postseason bid.
Ryan McMahon's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Yankees to a 3-2 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. That victory kept them a half-game ahead of the charging Red Sox for second place in the AL East in addition to the league's top wild-card playoff spot.
Against Braves reliever Tyler Kinley in the 10th, José Caballero struck out with a two-strike bunt attempt going foul. Kinley then intentionally walked Spencer Jones and walked George Lombard Jr. after missing low and outside with several sliders. That moved designated runner Luis Garcia Jr. to third base.
Facing McMahon, Kinley worked the Yankees' third baseman inside with five pitches before leaving a slider on the low, outside corner of the strike zone. McMahon lifted the ball to right field, deep enough for Garcia to score the game-winner.
The Braves and Yankees were tied 0-0 into the eighth inning with Atlanta's trade-deadline addition Tyler Mahle pitching 6 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts and 3 hits allowed. Max Fried countered for the Yankees by keeping his former team off the scoreboard for 6 1/3 frames, allowing 3 hits with 7 strikeouts.
#mcmahon
Ryan McMahon's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Yankees to a 3-2 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. That victory kept them a half-game ahead of the charging Red Sox for second place in the AL East in addition to the league's top wild-card playoff spot.
Against Braves reliever Tyler Kinley in the 10th, José Caballero struck out with a two-strike bunt attempt going foul. Kinley then intentionally walked Spencer Jones and walked George Lombard Jr. after missing low and outside with several sliders. That moved designated runner Luis Garcia Jr. to third base.
Facing McMahon, Kinley worked the Yankees' third baseman inside with five pitches before leaving a slider on the low, outside corner of the strike zone. McMahon lifted the ball to right field, deep enough for Garcia to score the game-winner.
The Braves and Yankees were tied 0-0 into the eighth inning with Atlanta's trade-deadline addition Tyler Mahle pitching 6 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts and 3 hits allowed. Max Fried countered for the Yankees by keeping his former team off the scoreboard for 6 1/3 frames, allowing 3 hits with 7 strikeouts.
#mcmahon
11 hours ago
Tight end DaSaahn Brame returns to Tennessee for his second season in 2026.
He totaled six receptions for 63 yards as a freshman last season. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound sophomore has appeared in nine games for the Vols.
Following Tennessee's second practice during fall training camp on Thursday, tight ends coach Alec Abeln discussed Brame's growth since spring.
"One, just mastery of the offense, knowing what to do," Abeln said. "It's hard to do anything at a high level until you feel really confident in what you're doing.
"To the last point, man, the work that those guys have done in the weight room, on the field, those guys are moving better, they're stronger, they're more explosive, allowing him to translate in the box a little bit more, and, you know, really excited to see what he'll do this camp."
#season
He totaled six receptions for 63 yards as a freshman last season. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound sophomore has appeared in nine games for the Vols.
Following Tennessee's second practice during fall training camp on Thursday, tight ends coach Alec Abeln discussed Brame's growth since spring.
"One, just mastery of the offense, knowing what to do," Abeln said. "It's hard to do anything at a high level until you feel really confident in what you're doing.
"To the last point, man, the work that those guys have done in the weight room, on the field, those guys are moving better, they're stronger, they're more explosive, allowing him to translate in the box a little bit more, and, you know, really excited to see what he'll do this camp."
#season
11 hours ago
The Cubs made a flurry of deals before Monday's Trade Deadline, and one of Jed Hoyer's primary aims was to add quality starting pitching to the team.
And in acquiring Kevin Gausman, he appears to have done so. Gausman was as advertised (after a bit of a shaky first inning), throwing seven strong innings and allowing two runs, helping lead the Cubs to a 6-4 win over the Royals, their fifth straight victory.
That first inning for the Cubs' new right-hander included a walk and then a single by Salvador Perez that went off Gausman's foot for a hit. A double by Isaac Collins scored a run to give KC a 1-0 lead.
Gausman stayed in the game and after that was nails, including four strikeouts and inducing weak contact on his excellent splitter.
The Cubs then put together a four-run rally in the second that began with two out and no one on base. Carson Kelly and Pedro Ramirez singled and Dansby Swanson walked to load the bases. Pete Crow-Armstrong then singled and two runs scored [VIDEO].
#gausman #first #inning #scored
And in acquiring Kevin Gausman, he appears to have done so. Gausman was as advertised (after a bit of a shaky first inning), throwing seven strong innings and allowing two runs, helping lead the Cubs to a 6-4 win over the Royals, their fifth straight victory.
That first inning for the Cubs' new right-hander included a walk and then a single by Salvador Perez that went off Gausman's foot for a hit. A double by Isaac Collins scored a run to give KC a 1-0 lead.
Gausman stayed in the game and after that was nails, including four strikeouts and inducing weak contact on his excellent splitter.
The Cubs then put together a four-run rally in the second that began with two out and no one on base. Carson Kelly and Pedro Ramirez singled and Dansby Swanson walked to load the bases. Pete Crow-Armstrong then singled and two runs scored [VIDEO].
#gausman #first #inning #scored
13 hours ago
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has acknowledged that player availability for the IPL will be carefully managed as the team prepares for one of its busiest international schedules in recent years.
Beginning with a two-Test home series against Bangladesh, Australia are set to play 20 Test matches and 14 white-ball internationals over the next 12 months. The packed calendar includes a five-Test tour of India, a potential World Test Championship (WTC) final, and the Ashes in England, with the 2027 IPL window expected to fall between the India series and the WTC final.
The demanding schedule has reignited the debate over balancing franchise commitments with national duties, particularly for Australia's leading fast bowlers.
Despite the congested calendar, McDonald insisted that the IPL continues to play an important role in Australia's player management strategy.
"I know people will start talking about the IPL and filling that time and what does that look like," McDonald told Cricinfo.
"I've said this before, the IPL is part of our management plan for a lot of our players, and exposing our best players to what I believe is the best T20 competition in the world has performance benefits as well. You've just got to balance that out," he added.
Australia currently have several key players contracted to IPL franchises, including Pat ******* mins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Cameron Green, Travis Head, while wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis represents Lucknow Super Giants.
McDonald stressed that protecting the fitness of Australia's pace attack will remain the priority as the team navigates a demanding Test schedule.
"People always talk about country versus franchise cricket, but the important thing during this period is allowing our fast bowlers to reset their bodies and give themselves the best opportunity across the 20 or 21 Tests everyone is talking about," he said.
The Australia coach expressed confidence that players would make sensible decisions in consultation with the coaching and medical staff.
"Our players make good decisions throughout the journey, and that's supported by discussions with the medical team and coaches. They want to play for Australia. There's an Ashes after that, hopefully a World Test Championship final, and then a World Cup. There is a lot of important cricket coming up, so we're going to have to make some decisions," head coach added.
Australia could once again draw on the approach that proved successful in 2023, when Pat ******* mins, Mitchell Starc and Travis Head skipped the IPL to focus on red-ball cricket before playing pivotal roles in Australia's World Test Championship triumph, Ashes campaign and ICC Cricket World Cup victory.
#ashes #coach
Beginning with a two-Test home series against Bangladesh, Australia are set to play 20 Test matches and 14 white-ball internationals over the next 12 months. The packed calendar includes a five-Test tour of India, a potential World Test Championship (WTC) final, and the Ashes in England, with the 2027 IPL window expected to fall between the India series and the WTC final.
The demanding schedule has reignited the debate over balancing franchise commitments with national duties, particularly for Australia's leading fast bowlers.
Despite the congested calendar, McDonald insisted that the IPL continues to play an important role in Australia's player management strategy.
"I know people will start talking about the IPL and filling that time and what does that look like," McDonald told Cricinfo.
"I've said this before, the IPL is part of our management plan for a lot of our players, and exposing our best players to what I believe is the best T20 competition in the world has performance benefits as well. You've just got to balance that out," he added.
Australia currently have several key players contracted to IPL franchises, including Pat ******* mins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Cameron Green, Travis Head, while wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis represents Lucknow Super Giants.
McDonald stressed that protecting the fitness of Australia's pace attack will remain the priority as the team navigates a demanding Test schedule.
"People always talk about country versus franchise cricket, but the important thing during this period is allowing our fast bowlers to reset their bodies and give themselves the best opportunity across the 20 or 21 Tests everyone is talking about," he said.
The Australia coach expressed confidence that players would make sensible decisions in consultation with the coaching and medical staff.
"Our players make good decisions throughout the journey, and that's supported by discussions with the medical team and coaches. They want to play for Australia. There's an Ashes after that, hopefully a World Test Championship final, and then a World Cup. There is a lot of important cricket coming up, so we're going to have to make some decisions," head coach added.
Australia could once again draw on the approach that proved successful in 2023, when Pat ******* mins, Mitchell Starc and Travis Head skipped the IPL to focus on red-ball cricket before playing pivotal roles in Australia's World Test Championship triumph, Ashes campaign and ICC Cricket World Cup victory.
#ashes #coach
13 hours ago
Texas A&M's 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State is just over three weeks away, while the Aggies have already completed two preseason practices since Wednesday evening. Overall, the takeaways have been varied, ranging from starting quarterback Marcel Reed's increased accuracy and confidence as a passer to junior wide receiver Terry Bussey, who bulked up this summer and improved as a route runner.
Sticking with Texas A&M's borderline elite wide receiver corps, former Alabama wideout Isaiah Horton brings much-needed size to a rotation built on NFL-level talent, led by Mario Cravers' elite twitch and quickness, paired with Ashton Bethel-Roman and Terry Bussey's track speed. After transferring from Mississippi State before the 2025 season, Craver reeled in 59 receptions for 917 yards and 4 touchdowns, developing immediate chemistry with Marcel Reed.
Reed and Isaiah Horton go back to their high school playing days in Tennessee, and while they have yet to play together at the college level, it's clear that after two practices, both players are on the same page. Horton's catch radius was on full display during Thursday's practice, captured by Texas A&M's media team after the senior wideout snagged Reed's well-thrown pass.
Horton is in line to earn the starting X receiver job, and, on paper, will open up the passing game for Reed, allowing Mario Craver to roam the middle of the field and allowing the redshirt junior to take more 50/50 shots downfield, which was not the case last season given the lack of size on the outside.
Losing star WR KC Concepcion, who led the Aggies in receiving yards and touchdowns last season, likely won't have a massive impact on new OC Holmon Wiggins' ability to push the ball down the field on early downs given his background as one of the top wide receivers coaches.
#season #wide #receiver #marcel
Sticking with Texas A&M's borderline elite wide receiver corps, former Alabama wideout Isaiah Horton brings much-needed size to a rotation built on NFL-level talent, led by Mario Cravers' elite twitch and quickness, paired with Ashton Bethel-Roman and Terry Bussey's track speed. After transferring from Mississippi State before the 2025 season, Craver reeled in 59 receptions for 917 yards and 4 touchdowns, developing immediate chemistry with Marcel Reed.
Reed and Isaiah Horton go back to their high school playing days in Tennessee, and while they have yet to play together at the college level, it's clear that after two practices, both players are on the same page. Horton's catch radius was on full display during Thursday's practice, captured by Texas A&M's media team after the senior wideout snagged Reed's well-thrown pass.
Horton is in line to earn the starting X receiver job, and, on paper, will open up the passing game for Reed, allowing Mario Craver to roam the middle of the field and allowing the redshirt junior to take more 50/50 shots downfield, which was not the case last season given the lack of size on the outside.
Losing star WR KC Concepcion, who led the Aggies in receiving yards and touchdowns last season, likely won't have a massive impact on new OC Holmon Wiggins' ability to push the ball down the field on early downs given his background as one of the top wide receivers coaches.
#season #wide #receiver #marcel
15 hours ago
Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of the England Lions, ending his tenure with the national development side less than two years after taking charge.
Flintoff, who began the role in September 2024, played a key role in reshaping the Lions programme and creating an environment aimed at developing England's next generation of players and coaches. His departure comes as he prepares to take up his new role as head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League.
The former England all-rounder said he had taken pride in watching young players develop during his time with the Lions but had decided it was time to move on.
"Unfortunately I've made the decision to step away from my role with the Lions. Not only have I enjoyed my time having the opportunity to work with the best young cricketers in the country, but have taken great pride in seeing them develop," Flintoff said in an ECB statement.
"I'd like to thank the coaches and staff for all their passion, tireless work and support they give everyday. In particular, Ed Barney who I've loved working with and was so lucky to have as a performance director, and obviously Rob (Key) for trusting me with one of the most important roles in English cricket."
Flintoff added: "I can't wait to get started with the [Sydney] Thunder later in the year and see where coaching takes me."
Flintoff's appointment marked a significant step in his return to cricket after the serious accident he suffered while filming for the television programme Top Gear.
During his stint with the Lions, the 48-year-old was central to establishing what the ECB described as a "world-class Lions environment", with his work extending beyond the players to coaches at different stages of their careers.
Ed Barney, ECB men's performance director, praised Flintoff's contribution and credited him with transforming the development programme.
"Fred has helped to transform the Lions environment into a programme that has had a major impact on young players. By creating an environment that both supports and pushes excellence at all times he has helped bring forward a new generation of young players," Barney said.
"Coaches have also flourished alongside him, whether early in their coaching journey or with decades of experience, and he has consistently maximised the expertise around the group."
Flintoff had initially been expected to combine his Lions responsibilities with his Sydney Thunder commitments, with the ECB allowing him to miss two four-day matches in South Africa during the winter because of his BBL duties. He has now opted to leave the England role entirely.
Flintoff's departure comes shortly after England men's managing director Rob Key publicly praised his work with the Lions, saying the ECB was "incredibly fortunate to have him".
The Lions are scheduled to face a Professional County Club Select XI against Pakistan Men in a four-day match at Beckenham, beginning on Wednesday, August 12.
Flintoff, who began the role in September 2024, played a key role in reshaping the Lions programme and creating an environment aimed at developing England's next generation of players and coaches. His departure comes as he prepares to take up his new role as head coach of Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League.
The former England all-rounder said he had taken pride in watching young players develop during his time with the Lions but had decided it was time to move on.
"Unfortunately I've made the decision to step away from my role with the Lions. Not only have I enjoyed my time having the opportunity to work with the best young cricketers in the country, but have taken great pride in seeing them develop," Flintoff said in an ECB statement.
"I'd like to thank the coaches and staff for all their passion, tireless work and support they give everyday. In particular, Ed Barney who I've loved working with and was so lucky to have as a performance director, and obviously Rob (Key) for trusting me with one of the most important roles in English cricket."
Flintoff added: "I can't wait to get started with the [Sydney] Thunder later in the year and see where coaching takes me."
Flintoff's appointment marked a significant step in his return to cricket after the serious accident he suffered while filming for the television programme Top Gear.
During his stint with the Lions, the 48-year-old was central to establishing what the ECB described as a "world-class Lions environment", with his work extending beyond the players to coaches at different stages of their careers.
Ed Barney, ECB men's performance director, praised Flintoff's contribution and credited him with transforming the development programme.
"Fred has helped to transform the Lions environment into a programme that has had a major impact on young players. By creating an environment that both supports and pushes excellence at all times he has helped bring forward a new generation of young players," Barney said.
"Coaches have also flourished alongside him, whether early in their coaching journey or with decades of experience, and he has consistently maximised the expertise around the group."
Flintoff had initially been expected to combine his Lions responsibilities with his Sydney Thunder commitments, with the ECB allowing him to miss two four-day matches in South Africa during the winter because of his BBL duties. He has now opted to leave the England role entirely.
Flintoff's departure comes shortly after England men's managing director Rob Key publicly praised his work with the Lions, saying the ECB was "incredibly fortunate to have him".
The Lions are scheduled to face a Professional County Club Select XI against Pakistan Men in a four-day match at Beckenham, beginning on Wednesday, August 12.
17 hours ago
PARIS (AP) — Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes launching themselves from a 20-meter platform in front of the Eiffel Tower — a spectacular new test of the city's effort to reclaim its river for sport.
The event on the Bir-Hakeim Bridge has also exposed the fragility of that ambition: Organizers suspended training Thursday when traces of hydrocarbons were detected upstream. By Friday, the French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated, allowing athletes to return to the water and the event to proceed as planned.
High diving concludes Saturday with the final two rounds and medal events, while the broader European Aquatics Championships run through Aug. 16.
"There are things that are within our control, and there are uncertainties that are inevitably linked to any outdoor activity," said Maxime Sauvage, Paris deputy mayor in charge of sports, sports facilities and equal access to sport.
Among the things within the city's control, he said, are the massive investments made before the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to make the river safe for swimming, from work to prevent sewage from flowing directly into the Seine to improvements in stormwater management.
#athletes #things
The event on the Bir-Hakeim Bridge has also exposed the fragility of that ambition: Organizers suspended training Thursday when traces of hydrocarbons were detected upstream. By Friday, the French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated, allowing athletes to return to the water and the event to proceed as planned.
High diving concludes Saturday with the final two rounds and medal events, while the broader European Aquatics Championships run through Aug. 16.
"There are things that are within our control, and there are uncertainties that are inevitably linked to any outdoor activity," said Maxime Sauvage, Paris deputy mayor in charge of sports, sports facilities and equal access to sport.
Among the things within the city's control, he said, are the massive investments made before the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to make the river safe for swimming, from work to prevent sewage from flowing directly into the Seine to improvements in stormwater management.
#athletes #things
2 days ago
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WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner's son is trying to make it in the NFL, but he's off to a rough start.
Brock Rechsteiner is in his first season with the New Orleans Saints, but will now have to miss the first six games of his rookie season due to a suspension. The NFL announced the news on Thursday afternoon, allowing Rechsteiner to continue participating in training camp but forcing him to be away from the team once the season begins.
Rechsteiner is not a high-profile player, but he was hoping to make the Saints roster as a depth option. Now, he faces an uphill battle to secure a spot.
Brock Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Fame Scott "Big Poppa Pump" Steiner, was suspended six games by the NFL to begin the 2026 season. Rechsteiner signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Jacksonville State after playing three seasons for the Gamecocks.
#season #pump #scott
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner's son is trying to make it in the NFL, but he's off to a rough start.
Brock Rechsteiner is in his first season with the New Orleans Saints, but will now have to miss the first six games of his rookie season due to a suspension. The NFL announced the news on Thursday afternoon, allowing Rechsteiner to continue participating in training camp but forcing him to be away from the team once the season begins.
Rechsteiner is not a high-profile player, but he was hoping to make the Saints roster as a depth option. Now, he faces an uphill battle to secure a spot.
Brock Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Fame Scott "Big Poppa Pump" Steiner, was suspended six games by the NFL to begin the 2026 season. Rechsteiner signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Jacksonville State after playing three seasons for the Gamecocks.
#season #pump #scott
2 days ago
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Management characterizes Zeta's evolution from a marketing technology company to an intelligent AI infrastructure platform, where marketing serves as the first application rather than the limit.
Revenue growth of 44% was driven by the platform becoming a 'system of intelligence' for enterprises, enabling real-time decision-making rather than just static data reporting.
The proprietary Data Cloud, covering 535 million individuals, serves as a competitive moat because the data is owned rather than rented, allowing for infrastructure-level economics on inference models.
The launch of Athena has fundamentally changed user interaction through voice enablement, with voice users interacting with the platform at a 500% higher level than non-Athena users.
#platform #athena #voice
Management characterizes Zeta's evolution from a marketing technology company to an intelligent AI infrastructure platform, where marketing serves as the first application rather than the limit.
Revenue growth of 44% was driven by the platform becoming a 'system of intelligence' for enterprises, enabling real-time decision-making rather than just static data reporting.
The proprietary Data Cloud, covering 535 million individuals, serves as a competitive moat because the data is owned rather than rented, allowing for infrastructure-level economics on inference models.
The launch of Athena has fundamentally changed user interaction through voice enablement, with voice users interacting with the platform at a 500% higher level than non-Athena users.
#platform #athena #voice
2 days ago
Tennessee has some questions entering this season, but depth at the skill positions isn't one of them. Particularly at tight end, where Tennessee lost Miles Kitselman, the Volunteers are locked and loaded with guys like Ethan Davis, Trent Thomas, DaSaahn Brame, Cole Harrison, Luca Wolf and Drake Martinez.
Easily the most coveted prospect of the group is Brame, who chose Tennessee over Oregon two recruiting cycles ago. The Derby, Kansas native was a 4-star prospect ranking inside of the top 50 overall by On3. Standing in at 6-5, 240 pounds, Brame is a matchup nightmare waiting to happen.
Going into year two and moving up a notch or two on the depth chart, Brame should have plenty more opportunities as a sophomore this season.
"One, just mastery of the offense, knowing what to do," Tennessee tight ends coach Alec Abeln said of Brame. "It's hard to do anything at a high level until you feel really confident in what you're doing. I think to the last point, man, the work that those guys have done in the weight room, um, on the field, those guys are moving better, they're stronger, more explosive, allowing him to translate in the box a little bit more. And I'm really excited to see what he'll do this camp."
Brame, just like many others on the roster, is up ten pounds from last season's listing. He appeared in nine games as a true freshman despite being buried at fourth on the depth chart. Brame ended up catching six passes for 63 yards, three of which came against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Interestingly enough, Brame was also used a bit as a slot option later in the year as the injuries piled up.
#prospect
Easily the most coveted prospect of the group is Brame, who chose Tennessee over Oregon two recruiting cycles ago. The Derby, Kansas native was a 4-star prospect ranking inside of the top 50 overall by On3. Standing in at 6-5, 240 pounds, Brame is a matchup nightmare waiting to happen.
Going into year two and moving up a notch or two on the depth chart, Brame should have plenty more opportunities as a sophomore this season.
"One, just mastery of the offense, knowing what to do," Tennessee tight ends coach Alec Abeln said of Brame. "It's hard to do anything at a high level until you feel really confident in what you're doing. I think to the last point, man, the work that those guys have done in the weight room, um, on the field, those guys are moving better, they're stronger, more explosive, allowing him to translate in the box a little bit more. And I'm really excited to see what he'll do this camp."
Brame, just like many others on the roster, is up ten pounds from last season's listing. He appeared in nine games as a true freshman despite being buried at fourth on the depth chart. Brame ended up catching six passes for 63 yards, three of which came against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Interestingly enough, Brame was also used a bit as a slot option later in the year as the injuries piled up.
#prospect
2 days ago
The Mets racked up 18 hits on their way to their third win and series sweep against the Guardians, 13-6. Nolan McLean was good for most of his outing, and when he needed to come out after the fifth inning, the bullpen smothered the Guardians' hitters, allowing two hits and one run.
The first inning was deceptively quiet for the Mets. With two outs, Luis Robert, Jr. sneaked a ground ball into left field for a single, but Carson Benge struck out immediately after that. When McLean took the mound for the bottom of the inning he issued two walks back-to-back, and then allowed a line-drive single to Nathaniel Lowe to load the bases. After this, Angel Martínez managed an RBI single on a grounder to center field that scored Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez. After getting the second out, McLean gave up another single, this one on a fly ball smacked into left field by Petey Halpin. Fortunately, McLean got Patrick Bailey to fly out right after that, and the inning ended with the Guardians leading 2-0.
In the second inning, Marcus Semien responded by bouncing a home run off the top of the fence, slightly confusing the announcers. Next up, Eric Wagaman lined a single into center field, setting up Luis Torrens to drive a two-run home run into right field, stunning new Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin and giving the Mets the lead. McLean continued to struggle slightly with walks, allowing one to Travis Bazzana. Bazzana stole second base after Torrens' throw to second was a bit too high, but he was stranded there when Wagaman dove to stop a ground ball from Ramírez and got it to McLean in time for the third out. The score remained Mets 3, Guardians 2 at the end of the inning.
Bo Bichette walked to lead off the third inning but was caught in a fielder's choice out when Robert grounded to third softly. With Robert on first, Carson Benge smacked an RBI triple off the wall above Halpin's head, scoring Robert. Francisco Alvarez walked as well, and Semien scored Benge on a sac fly into left field for the second out. Wagaman struck out for the third out, but after Nolan McLean retired the batters in order at the bottom of the inning, the score was Mets 5, Guardians 2.
With two outs in the fourth inning, Lindor drove a single into left field, and Bichette doubled on another line drive, sending Lindor to third base. However, Robert flied out to right field to end the half-inning and strand the pair in scoring position. McLean once again worked a 1-2-3 inning. Matt Festa replaced Foster Griffin in the top of the fifth inning and gave up another walk to Alvarez with one out. Semien then rolled a double down the left field line, and Alvarez slid into to third. Jared Young pinch-hit for Wagaman and threaded an RBI single through the infielders into left field, scoring Alvarez. Young then stole second base completely uncontested. However, the next two outs came back-to-back to strand the runners in scoring position again.
#Guardians #single #robert #left
The first inning was deceptively quiet for the Mets. With two outs, Luis Robert, Jr. sneaked a ground ball into left field for a single, but Carson Benge struck out immediately after that. When McLean took the mound for the bottom of the inning he issued two walks back-to-back, and then allowed a line-drive single to Nathaniel Lowe to load the bases. After this, Angel Martínez managed an RBI single on a grounder to center field that scored Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez. After getting the second out, McLean gave up another single, this one on a fly ball smacked into left field by Petey Halpin. Fortunately, McLean got Patrick Bailey to fly out right after that, and the inning ended with the Guardians leading 2-0.
In the second inning, Marcus Semien responded by bouncing a home run off the top of the fence, slightly confusing the announcers. Next up, Eric Wagaman lined a single into center field, setting up Luis Torrens to drive a two-run home run into right field, stunning new Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin and giving the Mets the lead. McLean continued to struggle slightly with walks, allowing one to Travis Bazzana. Bazzana stole second base after Torrens' throw to second was a bit too high, but he was stranded there when Wagaman dove to stop a ground ball from Ramírez and got it to McLean in time for the third out. The score remained Mets 3, Guardians 2 at the end of the inning.
Bo Bichette walked to lead off the third inning but was caught in a fielder's choice out when Robert grounded to third softly. With Robert on first, Carson Benge smacked an RBI triple off the wall above Halpin's head, scoring Robert. Francisco Alvarez walked as well, and Semien scored Benge on a sac fly into left field for the second out. Wagaman struck out for the third out, but after Nolan McLean retired the batters in order at the bottom of the inning, the score was Mets 5, Guardians 2.
With two outs in the fourth inning, Lindor drove a single into left field, and Bichette doubled on another line drive, sending Lindor to third base. However, Robert flied out to right field to end the half-inning and strand the pair in scoring position. McLean once again worked a 1-2-3 inning. Matt Festa replaced Foster Griffin in the top of the fifth inning and gave up another walk to Alvarez with one out. Semien then rolled a double down the left field line, and Alvarez slid into to third. Jared Young pinch-hit for Wagaman and threaded an RBI single through the infielders into left field, scoring Alvarez. Young then stole second base completely uncontested. However, the next two outs came back-to-back to strand the runners in scoring position again.
#Guardians #single #robert #left
2 days ago
Kentucky Wildcats senior center Coleton Price has been tabbed to The Rimington Trophy preseason watch list for the nation's top center. This marks the second straight season Price earned a spot on The Rimington Trophy's preseason watch list.
Meanwhile, senior left tackle Lance Heard has been named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, given annually to the nation's top offensive/defensive lineman.
Price, who played his previous three seasons at Baylor, has seen action in 32 career games and made 30 starts. Last season, he logged 842 snaps while earning an 83.6 pass-block grade and a 69.5 run-block grade from Pro Football Focus. He allowed just one sack, six quarterback hurries and seven total pressures, while starting 11 of 12 games.
As for Heard, he transferred to Kentucky this past offseason after two seasons at Tennessee and one season at LSU. He's played 35 career games (24 starts) while allowing just three sacks in his career. He was a Third-Team All-SEC pick after making all 12 starts at left tackle for the Volunteers in 2025. He earned a 72.3 pass-blocking grade and a 69.7 run-blocking grade from PFF across 887 total snaps.
#preseason #games
Meanwhile, senior left tackle Lance Heard has been named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, given annually to the nation's top offensive/defensive lineman.
Price, who played his previous three seasons at Baylor, has seen action in 32 career games and made 30 starts. Last season, he logged 842 snaps while earning an 83.6 pass-block grade and a 69.5 run-block grade from Pro Football Focus. He allowed just one sack, six quarterback hurries and seven total pressures, while starting 11 of 12 games.
As for Heard, he transferred to Kentucky this past offseason after two seasons at Tennessee and one season at LSU. He's played 35 career games (24 starts) while allowing just three sacks in his career. He was a Third-Team All-SEC pick after making all 12 starts at left tackle for the Volunteers in 2025. He earned a 72.3 pass-blocking grade and a 69.7 run-blocking grade from PFF across 887 total snaps.
#preseason #games
2 days ago
Myles Lewis Skelly has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United as they search for a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw this summer.
Shaw is entering the final year of his contract at the club, and United reportedly do not have an appetite to offer him an extension. This situation has encouraged them to explore options for a new left back, with Lewis Skelly now among the players they are considering.
The Red Devils previously attempted to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United but were unsuccessful, leaving them to focus their attention on other targets. Lewis Skelly has now become a player of interest as they look to strengthen that position.
Arsenal could potentially face pressure if the defender continues to receive fewer minutes than he would like, as other clubs may attempt to take advantage of the situation. However, the Gunners have not indicated that they are willing to allow him to leave.
As reported by Football Insider, ****** nal have informed United that Lewis Skelly is not for sale. The club recognise his quality and do not want to strengthen a direct rival by allowing him to move to Old Trafford.
#lewis #myles
Shaw is entering the final year of his contract at the club, and United reportedly do not have an appetite to offer him an extension. This situation has encouraged them to explore options for a new left back, with Lewis Skelly now among the players they are considering.
The Red Devils previously attempted to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United but were unsuccessful, leaving them to focus their attention on other targets. Lewis Skelly has now become a player of interest as they look to strengthen that position.
Arsenal could potentially face pressure if the defender continues to receive fewer minutes than he would like, as other clubs may attempt to take advantage of the situation. However, the Gunners have not indicated that they are willing to allow him to leave.
As reported by Football Insider, ****** nal have informed United that Lewis Skelly is not for sale. The club recognise his quality and do not want to strengthen a direct rival by allowing him to move to Old Trafford.
#lewis #myles
2 days ago
Casey Mize's West Coast tenure may quickly be going south.
The former Detroit Tigers starter was traded to the San Diego Padres on Monday, Aug. 4, in a last-minute deal that cemented the Tigers as deadline-day sellers. The Tigers received praise for the deal, and one start into Mize's time with the Padres, the deal may be looking even better than initially thought.
Mize pitched what he called "the worst start of my career," against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 6, allowing nine hits and eight earned runs over 3⅓ innings in a 10-4 road loss. His ERA rose from 2.70 to 3.40 after the start.
"Not the first impression I wanted to make for my teammates and for the fans," Mize told reporters after the game. "Pretty tough time to have the worst start of my career. I just put us in a really tough spot, didn't give us a chance to win. So, frustrated and embarrassed by that."
By game score, a metric that measures the quality of an individual start with higher scores indicating better performances, this was indeed Mize's worst start of his career (8). His previous worst start by game score (15) came when he allowed six runs over 1⅔ innings against the Kansas City Royals on May 21, 2024. He had averaged a game score of 58 in 2026 before Wednesday's start.
#worst #Padres #mize
The former Detroit Tigers starter was traded to the San Diego Padres on Monday, Aug. 4, in a last-minute deal that cemented the Tigers as deadline-day sellers. The Tigers received praise for the deal, and one start into Mize's time with the Padres, the deal may be looking even better than initially thought.
Mize pitched what he called "the worst start of my career," against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 6, allowing nine hits and eight earned runs over 3⅓ innings in a 10-4 road loss. His ERA rose from 2.70 to 3.40 after the start.
"Not the first impression I wanted to make for my teammates and for the fans," Mize told reporters after the game. "Pretty tough time to have the worst start of my career. I just put us in a really tough spot, didn't give us a chance to win. So, frustrated and embarrassed by that."
By game score, a metric that measures the quality of an individual start with higher scores indicating better performances, this was indeed Mize's worst start of his career (8). His previous worst start by game score (15) came when he allowed six runs over 1⅔ innings against the Kansas City Royals on May 21, 2024. He had averaged a game score of 58 in 2026 before Wednesday's start.
#worst #Padres #mize
2 days ago
Up until July 20th, Yankees trade acquisition Ryan Weathers was sporting a disappointing 4.40 ERA in 102.1 innings. His four-seam fastball was getting battered, and he was allowing too many home runs to have a chance at sustained success. Baseball, however, is a game of adjustments. The talented left-hander has allowed just one earned run in his last three starts and 18.2 frames, with 13 hits, no homers, five walks, and 17 punchouts. He seems like a completely different pitcher, much less vulnerable, and has dropped his season ERA to 3.79 over that span.
What changed? Well, if you have a fastball that has surrendered a .628 xSLG (expected slugging percentage) and a .408 xwOBA, you just don't throw it very often, as our own Peter Brody suggested a few weeks ago. The writer prescribed more sinkers and fewer four-seamers as the recipe for success. Let's see Weathers' pitch mix in his last start on Tuesday, when he held the St. Louis Cardinals scoreless for six frames, conceding just four hits and a walk while fanning six:
Changeup: 30 percent
Sinker: 25 percent
Sweeper: 24 percent
#weathers #fastball #frames
What changed? Well, if you have a fastball that has surrendered a .628 xSLG (expected slugging percentage) and a .408 xwOBA, you just don't throw it very often, as our own Peter Brody suggested a few weeks ago. The writer prescribed more sinkers and fewer four-seamers as the recipe for success. Let's see Weathers' pitch mix in his last start on Tuesday, when he held the St. Louis Cardinals scoreless for six frames, conceding just four hits and a walk while fanning six:
Changeup: 30 percent
Sinker: 25 percent
Sweeper: 24 percent
#weathers #fastball #frames
3 days ago
Leandro Pineda, Maxwell Romero Jr. and Sam Petersen each hit their first Triple-A home run, while Jackson Kent allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Rochester Red Wings rolled to an 8-1 win over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday night at PNC Field.
Kent allowed three hits and struck out five to improve to 8-3 on the season.
The Red Wings took the lead in the third inning. Seaver King singled and Phillip Glasser walked, setting up Trey Lipscomb, who hit a run-scoring single. Riley Adams followed with an RBI single to left, scoring Glasser and extending Rochester's lead to 2-0.
Rochester broke the game open in the fifth. After Petersen walked, Pineda hit a two-run homer to right-center, pushing the lead to 4-0. The blast was Pineda's first Triple-A home run, and Romero followed one batter later with his first Triple-A homer as Rochester stretched the lead to 5-0. Pineda finished with two hits and two RBIs as part of a balanced Red Wings attack that saw five different players drive in runs.
The RailRiders briefly answered when Yanquiel Fernández hit a solo homer in the sixth, but Kent limited the damage to that one run before handing the ball to the bullpen. Jake Bird, Cole Henry and Kyle Nicolas combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit to secure the win.
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Kent allowed three hits and struck out five to improve to 8-3 on the season.
The Red Wings took the lead in the third inning. Seaver King singled and Phillip Glasser walked, setting up Trey Lipscomb, who hit a run-scoring single. Riley Adams followed with an RBI single to left, scoring Glasser and extending Rochester's lead to 2-0.
Rochester broke the game open in the fifth. After Petersen walked, Pineda hit a two-run homer to right-center, pushing the lead to 4-0. The blast was Pineda's first Triple-A home run, and Romero followed one batter later with his first Triple-A homer as Rochester stretched the lead to 5-0. Pineda finished with two hits and two RBIs as part of a balanced Red Wings attack that saw five different players drive in runs.
The RailRiders briefly answered when Yanquiel Fernández hit a solo homer in the sixth, but Kent limited the damage to that one run before handing the ball to the bullpen. Jake Bird, Cole Henry and Kyle Nicolas combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit to secure the win.
#wings #romero #petersen
