MLB roundup: Cubs rally behind Christian Bethancourt’s 7 RBIs

Aug 21, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Christian Bethancourt (right) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Dansby Swanson (left) during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the…

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Corbin Carroll, D-backs chase encore vs. Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning to take the lead 8-5 on Aug. 28, 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix. Corbin Carroll was a bust for the first half of this season, but the Arizona Diamondbacks star has rediscovered his power stroke at a really…

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Three Biggest Winners of 2024 NFL Preseason

PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Don’t feel guilty if you refrained from watching the NFL preseason. We’re sure you had better things to do than watch Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Trey Lance get picked off five times on a Saturday afternoon.  Lance had that dismal performance in Dallas’ preseason finale, a 26-19 loss to the…

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Braves face critical division matchup with Phillies

Aug 24, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves have a sparkling opportunity to wreak havoc on the National League East race this weekend in Philadelphia, beginning with Thursday’s game…

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Bobby Miller searches for consistency as Dodgers face O’s

Aug 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (28) delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports As the Los Angeles Dodgers try to settle on a dependable rotation while moving toward the playoffs, right-hander…

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UNLV looking to spoil Willie Fritz’s Houston debut

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports The Willie Fritz era kicks off Saturday night when Houston hosts Mountain West contender UNLV. Fritz, 64, takes over for Dana Holgorsen, who…

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Bethancourt (7 RBIs) helps rally Cubs to 14-10 win over Pirates

Aug 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs center tfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (rear) greets catcher Christian Bethancourt (60) crossing home plate on a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single…

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