Ben Rice hits 39th homer, Cole becomes winningest No. 1 draft pick as Yanks cruise past D-backs 9-2

PHOENIX (AP) — Ben Rice hit his 39th homer of the season, Gerrit Cole became the winningest No. 1 overall draft pick and the New York Yankees used a five-run first inning to take control early and ...

Mets’ Paul Skenes Trade Idea Would Cost Two Top Prospects

The New York Mets have had a dreadful season and are eliminated from postseason contention with just a week left on the schedule. The front office did not put together a respectable roster in the ...
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Mets vs. Phillies: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 19

The Philadelphia Phillies (85-69) will visit the New York Mets (70-84), Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET, with the Mets on a ...

The NFL opened with a scoring binge and defenses getting ‘faces kicked in’ — why it’s not just a fluke

It is difficult to pinpoint whether the offensive outburst that defined Week 1 of the NFL season is a waypoint or the endpoint on the road back from years of decreased scoring. Not to fingerpoint, but ...