Jul 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago White Sox during the eight inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The skidding Chicago White Sox traded closer Michael Kopech to the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Jul 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) hits against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks seemingly have put their uneven start behind them and stand a season-best five games above .500. The Diamondbacks…
Jul 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits a two RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch to help the Arizona Diamondbacks notch…
Jul 10, 2024; New York City, New York, USA;Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres look to complete a three-game sweep when they visit the Washington Nationals in a Thursday matinee….
Jul 20, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (45) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Taj Bradley aims to win his fifth consecutive decision for the Tampa Bay Rays in the decisive contest of a three-game…
Jul 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini reacts during the first half against CF Montreal at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to stretch their unbeaten streak in MLS play to five matches when they play host to Sporting Kansas City on…
Last summer, when Mae Tingstrom had the idea to open a romance bookstore in Ventura, Calif., the first thing she did was search online to see whether there was already one in her region. She found The Ripped Bodice — a bookstore in Culver City that was doing so well, it was expanding to a…
I look forward to the first zucchini of the season almost as much spring’s first asparagus. Taut, crunchy and with an almost grassy taste, the small, early zucchinis have a concentrated flavor without the diffuse bloat of their overgrown siblings. Of course, the vegetable gardeners among us have all summer to take their pick of…
Jun 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports After a slow start to June, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta insisted he was healthy, and he proved his point with…
Jun 24, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Carson Spiers (68) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports One step forward followed by a step or two back has been a trend for the Cincinnati Reds this season. They hope…
