Share this: 7:40 p.m.: The Baltimore Orioles got some pitching help in the form of Wade Miley. 3:45 p.m.: Bad news, Chris Sale suitors. I've now heard twice today that the odds of Chris Sale getting traded are "less than 5 percent." White Sox seem more curious than serious — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2016 3:41 p.m.: It appears the Rangers have emerged as a front-runner for Lucroy. Texas is not on Lucroy’s no-trade list. Source tells me Lucroy to Rangers is in "final phase." I know more than anyone that no deal is done before its done. — Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) July 31, 2016 3:13 p.m.: The Red Sox still are in the market for relief pitching and also could be interested in acquiring a right-handed bat, sources told
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Malcolm Mitchell: Patriots’ Preparation ‘Most Impressive Thing I’ve Ever Seen’
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — It didn’t take long for Malcolm Mitchell to realize why the New England Patriots are so successful. Mitchell was selected in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Georgia, and he’s noticed the Patriots take their preparation very seriously. “Everything matters, from what you eat to how you hydrate to how much rest you get, to the amount of time you spend doing plays,” Mitchell said Sunday. “There’s not a single thing from the cleats you wear, to how you strap on your pads, to your mouthpiece, there’s not a piece that goes unnoticed. That, by far, is the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen thus far in my young life, to see something so detailed,
Patriots Practice Attendance: Injuries Piling Up On Offensive Line
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ offensive line depth is quickly diminishing. Guards Tre’ Jackson, who is on the physically unable to perform list, and Jonathan Cooper and center Bryan Stork were absent from Day 4 of training camp Sunday. Wide receiver Keshawn Martin was newly absent, and running back Dion Lewis, also on PUP, hasn’t been spotted yet this summer. Cooper suffered a plantar fascia strain Saturday during practice, a source told NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Guards Josh Kline and Shaq Mason haven’t been full participants in practice, leaving rookies Joe Thuney and Ted Karras on the top offensive line unit. Wide receivers Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola and Nate Washington, offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer, tight end Clay Harbor and defensive tackle Alan
PGA Championship Rounds 3, 4 Live Stream, TV Schedule, Tee Times
Share this: Luke Bryan will tell you rain makes corn, but it certainly doesn’t make for good golf conditions. The third round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club was suspended Saturday after rainy conditions halted play before the leaders could tee off. Stormy conditions also are in the forecast for Sunday, but officials are planning for play to resume around 7 a.m. ET. The final round is scheduled to begin at 8:40 a.m. with the same pairs as the third round. Robert Streb and Jimmy Walker still are in the lead at 9-under-par, but Jason Day ( 7 under) and Henrik Stenson (6 under) are among the golfers still within striking distance. The action will air live on TNT starting at 9 a.m., and
Red Sox Notes: Drew Pomeranz’s First Three Starts With Boston A ‘Mixed Bag’
Share this: Drew Pomeranz’s first three starts in a Boston Red Sox uniform couldn’t have been more different. In his Boston debut, Pomeranz pitched well for three innings, but it all came apart for him in the fourth. Start No. 2 went much better, as he allowed only two runs in six innings. The third? Well, as Red Sox manager John Farrell said, it was somewhere “in between” the other two. Pomeranz allowed five earned runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks in 5 1/3 innings in Boston’s 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. “Overall, he probably wasn’t as sharp as he was last time out,” Farrell said on NESN’s “Red Sox Extra Innings. “And when they created some damage against
Red Sox Vs. Angels Lineup: David Ortiz Gets Night Off Vs. Los Angeles
Share this: The expectation always was that David Ortiz would sit one of the games against the Los Angeles Angels this weekend. It turns out that day will be Saturday. Ortiz will start the evening on the bench as the Red Sox face left-hander Hector Santiago at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Hanley Ramirez will shift over to designated hitter, and Travis Shaw will take his place at first base. That means Aaron Hill will start at third base, while Jackie Bradley Jr. will bat in Big Papi’s usual cleanup spot. Brock Holt also will start the game on the bench, as Bryce Brentz will man left field instead. The Red Sox rebounded from a heartbreaking loss against the Angels in Game 1 of their four-game
Nationals Reportedly Land Closer Mark Melancon In Trade With Pirates
Share this: The Washington Nationals reportedly have made a significant move to upgrade their bullpen. The Nationals have acquired closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a multi-player trade, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday, citing sources. Washington will send relief pitcher Felipe Rivero and left-handed pitching prospect Taylor Hearn to Pittsburgh in return, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Melancon has developed into one of Major League Baseball’s top closers over the past few seasons. He saved an MLB-best 51 games in 53 opportunities for the Pirates last season and entered Saturday with 30 saves in 2016 to go along with a 1.51 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. That’s good news for the Nationals, who have gotten inconsistent results from current