Chapman’s 3-run HR in 5-run 4th rallies A’s over Orioles 9-3 Chapman’s 3-run HR in 5-run 4th rallies A’s over Orioles 9-3:-OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A promising start for the Orioles ended in frustration following Jeremy Hellickson’s roughest outing since joining Baltimore’s rotation two weeks ago. Matt Chapman hit a […]

Fantasy baseball advice for Week 20 lineups Now is an important time for teams to put their best foot forward. In the majors, young players who’ve shown they’re ready to contribute are going to get playing time. And fantasy onwers shouldn’t be afraid to embrace youngsters, such as Boston’s Rafael […]

Big3’s biggest names mum on Charlottesville Big3’s biggest names mum on Charlottesville:- No comment from Julius Erving. No comment from Clyde Drexler. No comment from Dwyane Wade, Kenyon Martin and Mike Bibby. The collective silence on the violence in Charlottesville, Va., was almost as deafening as the music pumping inside […]

Coaching carousel shakes up Group of 5 pecking order Coaching carousel shakes up Group of 5 pecking order:- The coaching carousel could have an impact on which teams from outside the five major conferences have the most success this season. Western Michigan of the Mid-American Conference had an undefeated regular […]

Bettis back from chemotherapy, Strasburg rehab A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: ___ WELCOME BACK Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis will complete his comeback from chemotherapy for testicular cancer when he starts at Coors Field against Atlanta. The 28-year-old Bettis finished his last round of treatment in […]

Astros get Tyler Clippard in trade with White Sox Astros get Tyler Clippard in trade with White Sox:- The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations. Clippard was traded from the New York Yankees to Chicago […]

After withstanding Trout’s injury, Angels on a run After withstanding Trout’s injury, Angels on a run:- When Mike Trout went on the disabled list May 29 with a torn ligament in his left thumb, the Los Angeles Angels were 26-27 and seemingly in a lot of trouble. When he came […]