Rays’ Franco convicted in Dominican Republic
MLB, Sports
June 27, 2025
Wander Franco got a suspended sentence after being convicted of sexually abusing a child. PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was convicted of sexu...
Misiorowski outduels Skenes in Brewers’ 4-2 win
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
June 26, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Making his third major league start, Jacob Misiorowski threw five shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a 4-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul Skenes on Wedn...
Oneil Cruz benched for lack of hustle
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
June 26, 2025
TribLive There’s no disputing that Oneil Cruz, with his Statcast- shattering swings and howitzer arm, is one of baseball’s most unique talents. But throughout his major- league career, Cruz’s elite sk...
Angels’ Moore puts majors on notice with two HRs
MLB, Sports
June 26, 2025
AP ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Christian Moore made it to the big leagues less than 11 months after the Los Angeles Angels drafted him. A mere 10 days after he got that call, Moore felt he truly arrived Tu...
Brewers tag Heaney for three HRs in 9-3 win over Bucs
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 25, 2025
Andrew Heaney had ample reason to be displeased with his last time on the hill, when he allowed a season-high seven earned runs June 19 in Detroit. But, as the 34-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates veteran n...
Cora ejected as frustration grows for Red Sox
MLB, Sports
June 25, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Cora is 0 for 2 in arguing obstruction calls with umpire Alan Porter after the Boston Red Sox manager was ejected Monday night in the fifth inning of a 9-5 loss to the Los ...
Prospect Burns excited with debut for Cincinnati
MLB, Sports
June 25, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Growing up, Chase Burns dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. He’s about to make his major league debut against them. The 22-year-old Burns took the mound for the Cincinnati R...
MLB, Sports
June 25, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new Athletics ballpark serving as the backdrop Monday morning, team owner John Fisher...
Gonzales goes 5-for-5 in Bucs’ win
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 24, 2025
Taking the hill Monday night in Milwaukee must have been a combination of familiar and foreign for Braxton Ashcraft. On one hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher, starting against the Brewers at...
MLB, Sports
June 24, 2025
Arizona approves deal that will help renovate Chase Field PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are one small step from securing up to $500 million to help with renovations to the team’s downtown ho...
Cherington previews approach as deadline nears
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 24, 2025
Ben Cherington remains unwilling to give up on the club he assembled for the 2025 campaign, insisting the Pittsburgh Pirates in their current iteration have potential. That said, there is an inescapab...
Pham hoping he’s turned the corner after vision issues
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 24, 2025
In Tommy Pham’s debut campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the lows have exceeded the highs. For much of this season, Pham has struggled to maintain a batting average north of the Mendoza line. While...
SGA scores 29 as OKC wins first NBA title
MLB, Sports
June 23, 2025
Only two teams have ever won more combined games in the regular season and playoffs. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into th...
Pirates withstand heat, Rangers in 8-3 victory
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 23, 2025
Spencer Horowitz, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Tommy Pham combined for eight hits. On the verge of being swept, as well as dropping eight of their last 10 games, the Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Texas Rangers...
O’s backup catcher Handley leaves game after collision
MLB, Sports
June 23, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Orioles backup catcher Maverick Handley left Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees after being knocked over in a collision at the plate with Jazz Chisholm Jr. “He got hit...
Shoeless Jazz Chisholm Jr. mimicks Shoeless Joe Jackson
MLB, Sports
June 23, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoeless Jazz crossed the plate, a century after Shoeless Joe. Both of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s cleats flew off his feet as he scored from second base in the New York Yankees’ 4-2 win over ...
Pirates took on Tigers and fans Thursday
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 21, 2025
Separate altercations with fans broke out between Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana and outfielder Tommy Pham during Game 2 of a doubleheader against the host Tigers on Thursday night at Come...
Bucs salvage split with 10th-inning explosion
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
June 20, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in a four-run 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 for a split of a doubleheader Thursday. The Tigers won the firs...
Skubal, Tigers take Game 1 of delayed doubleheader
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 20, 2025
Inclement weather Wednesday evening in Detroit deprived the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance at facing one of baseball’s best pitchers on a day that the club has consistently performed very well. The Pirat...
Debate ignites over Dodgers’ immigrant support
MLB, Sports
June 19, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, they were met with a surprising rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Latin pop and...