Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Yankees weather rain, Royals comeback for 5-4 win in 10 (Yahoo Sports)

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Home plate umpire Pat Hoberg walks off the field as rain begins to fall during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees hung tough after blowing a four-run lead for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Dellin Betances (3-4) tossed two scoreless innings of relief for New York before Ben Heller loaded the bases with one out in the 10th. Chasen Shreve entered the game and calmly struck out Kendrys Morales and got Salvador Perez to fly out, picking up his first career major league save.


 

Odor hits game-ending homer for Rangers in 8-7 win over M's (Yahoo Sports)

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Texas Rangers' Ian Desmond (20), Delino DeShields (3) and others wait for Rougned Odor, right, at home after Odor hit a walk-off two-run home run in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 8-7. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rougned Odor hit a game-ending two-run homer and the AL-best Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 on Tuesday night. Odor's 25th homer was a drive to the hill in center field on a 2-2 pitch from Mariners closer Edwin Diaz (0-3), who had converted his first 11 save chances of the season. Adrian Beltre started the ninth with a single, his third hit of the game.


 

Wieters' homer leads Orioles past Blue Jays 5-3 (Yahoo Sports)

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, left, walks off the field after being relieved in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Baltimore won 5-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter considered taking Matt Wieters out of the game after the catcher took a hard foul ball off his mask in the fifth inning. Wieters hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jason Grilli in the eighth to lead the Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Baltimore pulled within three games of the first-place Blue Jays, who had a four-game winning streak snapped.


 

Granderson homers twice off bench, Mets beat Marlins 7-4 (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets' Jose Reyes greets teammates in the dugout after scoring on Alejandro de Aza's sixth-inning RBI single in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in New York. The Mets won 7=4(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Curtis Granderson came off the bench and homered twice, Jose Reyes had four hits and the surging New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Tuesday night. Asdrubal Cabrera extended his recent tear at the plate, hitting a two-run homer in his return to the lineup after missing one start due to a sore left knee. Rookie right-hander Seth Lugo (2-2) gave up two runs in the first inning but recovered nicely as the Mets won for the eighth time in 10 games.


 

Longoria's HR in 8th rallies Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox (Yahoo Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is embraced by Brad Miller (13) after the Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Boston. Longoria scored the go-ahead run on a home run, breaking a 3-3 tie, in the Rays' 4-3 win. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Evan Longoria broke a tie with a solo homer in the eighth inning, clearing Fenway Park's ''Green Monster'' and rallying Tampa Bay to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Luke Maile of the Rays hit a two-run homer with two outs in the seventh. It was just the second career homer for Maile, who drove a 1-2 pitch from Drew Pomeranz out to left to restore the tie after Boston had taken a 3-1 lead.


 

Kinsler, Jones lead Tigers to 8-4 comeback victory (Yahoo Sports)

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Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones watches as he hits an RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Detroit. The hit was Jones' first hit as a Tiger. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ian Kinsler homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night. Kinsler came into the game hitting .085 (4 for 47) in his last 13 games, but he hit a two-run homer in the fifth and added a two-run single in Detroit's four-run sixth inning. JaCoby Jones had two hits and two RBIs for the Tigers in his major league debut, while Todd Frazier homered for Chicago.


 

Davis homers, Indians hand Twins 12th straight loss, 5-4 (Yahoo Sports)

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Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis (22) dives into home plate and is tagged out by Minnesota Twins' Kurt Suzuki (8) on a ball hit by Francisco Lindor during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Francisco Lindor drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Cleveland Indians survived another poor start by Josh Tomlin to beat Minnesota 5-4 on Tuesday, extending the Twins' losing streak to 12 games. Lindor's double off Alex Wimmers (0-1) snapped a 4-4 tie and helped the Indians maintain their lead over second-place Detroit in the AL Central. Rajai Davis hit a three-run homer and Jason Kipnis added a solo shot for Cleveland, which trailed 4-1 in the second after the Twins knocked around Tomlin.


 

Scherzer dominant as Nationals edge Phillies 3-2 (Yahoo Sports)

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Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa (8) collides with Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp after being tagged out trying to score on a single by Trea Turner during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Max Scherzer didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning and he was dominant through eight as the Washington Nationals continued their mastery of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Scherzer (15-7) allowed three hits and struck out 11 while walking one. Ryan Howard, who got the start despite being 1 for 18 with 11 strikeouts against Scherzer coming in, hit an opposite-field two-run home run in the seventh inning to break up the shutout and pull the Phillies within 3-2.


 

AP Source: Giants re-sign offensive tackle Will Beatty (Yahoo Sports)

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The New York Giants have re-signed offensive tackle Will Beatty just two days before their preseason finale against the New England Patriots. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Giants have not announced the deal. A second-round draft pick by New York in 2009, Beatty was released in February after missing the 2015 season with a pectoral muscle injury.

 

Kershaw moves closer to return after solid sim game in LA (Yahoo Sports)

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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw took a big step toward a return by throwing two solid innings during a simulated game Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined with a minor disk herniation in his lower back since late June. Of course, Kershaw critiqued his performance afterward, telling team officials he wasn't as sharp as he wanted to be.

 

AP Source: Indians, Athletics agree to trade Coco Crisp (Yahoo Sports)

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Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp reacts after being called out on strikes in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

A person familiar with the trade says the Cleveland Indians are nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Coco Crisp from the Oakland Athletics. The exchange has been agreed to by both teams, said the person who spoke Tuesday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has to be approved by Major League Baseball. The Indians entered Tuesday leading the AL Central by 4 1/2 games.


 

Pirates' ace Cole plays catch day after beginning DL stint (Yahoo Sports)

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Gerrit Cole wipes his face in the dugout in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole has returned to the team after getting his sore right elbow examined and is already playing catch. Cole said before Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs that it's ''comforting to have confirmation that you'll be OK.'' Cole traveled to Los Angeles for a second opinion with a specialist, who confirmed posterior elbow inflammation. Cole is on the DL retroactive to last Thursday, meaning he is eligible to return Sept. 9.


 

As anthem controversy simmers, Kaepernick prepares to play (Yahoo Sports)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers defensive end Datone Jones pursues during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Colin Kaepernick will get one more chance to impress coach Chip Kelly before the San Francisco 49ers announce their starting quarterback even as the debate surrounding Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem remains heated. Kelly said Tuesday that Kaepernick will play in the team's final exhibition game Thursday night in San Diego after missing the first two preseason games with a tired shoulder. This will be Kaepernick's first game since he spoke publicly over his anthem protest, saying he won't stand during the anthem because of what he described as oppression of minorities in the United States.


 

Bosa hits the field for first practice with Chargers (Yahoo Sports)

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San Diego Chargers' Joey Bosa plows into a blocking dummy while working out at his first practice since agreeing to a four year contract, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Rookie defensive end Joey Bosa finally made it back onto the field for the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday after a long holdout. Bosa missed 31 days and three preseason games during a nasty contract spat that included disagreement over payment of Bosa's $17 million signing bonus and whether the contract would have offset language. First, the Chargers wrap up the preseason schedule on Thursday hosting the San Francisco 49ers but Bosa's not expected to play.


 

Brady keeping plans during 'Deflategate' suspension quiet (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE- In this Jan. 23, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, holds a football as starting quarterback Tom Brady, right, stands by during a walkthrough at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass. Brady will have to sit out the first four games of this season for his role in the

In some ways, the Patriots' last preseason game against the New York Giants on Thursday will serve as a sort of going away party for Tom Brady. Brady's four-game suspension for his role in ''Deflategate'' begins Saturday as New England shifts to the regular season. Once it starts, Brady won't be eligible to rejoin the active roster until Oct. 3.


 

Cowboys put QB Kellen Moore on season-ending injured list (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - This Aug. 25, 2016 file photo shows Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott passing against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Seattle. Prescott grew up rooting for the Dallas Cowboys in Louisiana and suddenly finds himself in line to start their opener as a rookie quarterback with Tony Romo sidelined by yet another back injury. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, file)

The Dallas Cowboys have placed quarterback Kellen Moore on season-ending injured reserve, eliminating the chance for him to return after breaking his right ankle in practice early in training camp. Moore was expected to be Tony Romo's backup, and now both are out after Romo broke a bone in his back in the preseason against Seattle. The Cowboys haven't said how long Romo will be out, but rookie fourth-round pick Dak Prescott figures to start at least the first few games if healthy.


 

Jags settle O-line by selecting Beachum starting left tackle (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2016, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum works a drill during NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla. Beachum is so close to returning from knee surgery that he

The Jacksonville Jaguars have settled on a starting offensive line, with Kelvin Beachum at left tackle and former first-round draft pick Luke Joeckel moving to left guard. Beachum and Joeckel spent much of training camp splitting repetitions at both positions. The Jaguars gave Beachum a five-year, $45 million contract in free agency and declined to pick up a fifth-year option for 2017 in Joeckel's contract, so the outcome is what many expected.


 

Porcello majors' 1st 18-game winner, Red Sox beat Rays 9-4 (Yahoo Sports)

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rick Porcello had a simple answer to why he can't think about his current success. Porcello became the majors' first 18-game winner and the first Red Sox pitcher in 70 years to open a season 13-0 in Fenway Park, going seven solid innings in Boston's 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. Mookie Betts hit his 30th homer, a solo shot, and drove in two runs for the Red Sox, who hold the AL's first wild-card spot but had lost four of five.


 

Cespedes homers in 10th, Mets top Marlins 2-1 in opener (Yahoo Sports)

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New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes reacts after hitting a walk-off home run during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 2-1. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

When the New York Mets need a big hit, Yoenis Cespedes is their man. Cespedes homered with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to give New York a 2-1 win over the slumping Miami Marlins in the first game of a pivotal series between National League playoff contenders Monday night. It was a rousing triumph for the Mets, who appeared overmatched on the mound in the opener of a four-game set.


 

Gee, Escobar lead red-hot Royals to 8-5 win over Yankees (Yahoo Sports)

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Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (2) celebrates his three-run home run with teammate Kendrys Morales (25) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

With two runners aboard in the sixth inning, the Royals' Alcides Escobar was just trying to put the pitch from Yankees reliever Blake Parker in play Monday night. The three-run homer broke open a nip-and-tuck game, and backed by a strong pitching performance by Dillon Gee, Kansas City went on to beat New York 8-5 to open their three-game series. Everybody else was sure, the way things have been going for Kansas City lately.


 

Cubs rally for 8-7 win against Pirates in 13 innings (Yahoo Sports)

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Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero (47) celebrates his game winning hit with his teammates against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the thirteenth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs won 8-7. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Miguel Montero waited for five hours before he got a chance to play. Montero hit a game-ending RBI single in the 13th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a wild 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. ''It's a winning team, winning attitude,'' Montero said.


 

Late throwing error lifts Cardinals to 6-5 win over Brewers (Yahoo Sports)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty reacts as he scores from second on a wild throw on a bunt by Yadier Molina during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Stephen Piscotty watched Jonathan Villar's throw skid past first base, then sprinted 180 feet to give the St. Louis Cardinals a victory. Piscotty scored on a throwing error in the ninth inning after Carlos Martinez struck out a career-high 13, leading the Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Monday night. Reliever Tyler Thornburg (5-5) threw to third base for a force out, but Villar's throw to first was wild, allowing Piscotty to score from second.


 

Donaldson homers again, Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-1 (Yahoo Sports)

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Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Enarnacion scores on a single by Troy Tulowitzki against the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Baltimore. The Blue Jays won 5-1. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Josh Donaldson is making a push for another AL MVP Award, and the Toronto Blue Jays may be narrowing the field in the AL East. Donaldson hit his fourth homer in two days and Jose Bautista also went deep in support of Marco Estrada, leading the Blue Jays over the fading Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night. Toronto maintained a two-game lead over the Red Sox for the division lead, while Baltimore fell four games back.


 

Saltalamacchia's HR lifts Tigers over White Sox 4-3 (Yahoo Sports)

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Chicago White Sox's Tyler Saladino high-fives the ball boy after a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Jarrod Saltalamacchia's drive was so high in the air, it was fair to doubt whether it had the right trajectory to clear the wall in right-center field. ''I saw the outfielders kind of meeting right at that little Bermuda Triangle out there, so I got a little scared,'' Saltalamacchia said. Saltalamacchia's two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.


 

Kipnis' single in 10th gives Indians 1-0 win over (Yahoo Sports)

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Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor (12) is tagged out at third base by Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano (22) trying to advance on a hit by Mike Napoli during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Jason Kipnis came through in the clutch and survived a mobbing from his teammates. Kipnis' single scored Chris Gimenez and gave the Indians a much-needed victory after a 2-5 road trip. Kipnis lined a 1-0 pitch from Brandon Kintzler (0-1) with one out to left-center to finally break up the scoreless game, sending the Twins to their 11th straight loss.


 

Kaepernick's decision to sit through anthem scrutinized (Yahoo Sports)

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, stands next to quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

From the White House to San Francisco police union headquarters, Colin Kaepernick's name came up Monday as his decision to sit down during the national anthem reached far beyond football. To clarify, I support Colin's motivation. It's his method of action that I take exception to,'' Harbaugh posted on Twitter.


 

Dolphins' Jordan placed on reserve non-football injury list (Yahoo Sports)

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Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan has been placed on the reserve non-football injury list, meaning he's ineligible for the first six games of the season. The move was expected after Jordan, the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2013, underwent minor knee surgery in late July. The underachieving Jordan has played in only 26 games with one start and three sacks.

 

Bucs-Redskins preseason game moved to Wednesday (Yahoo Sports)

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' preseason game against the Washington Redskins has been moved to Wednesday night because of a potentially severe storm headed to the area. The game will remain at Raymond James Stadium and will now be played Wednesday at 8 p.m. - instead of Thursday night - in an attempt to avoid Tropical Depression Nine which is expected to impact the Tampa Bay area. ''We have been in regular communication with administrators from the Tampa Sports Authority, Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa and the National Weather Service over the past day as it has become apparent that the most severe weather associated with Tropical Depression Nine will likely make landfall on Thursday,'' Buccaneers chief operating officer Brian Ford said.

 

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Chargers announce they've signed Joey Bosa to 4-year deal (Yahoo Sports)

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FILE - In this May 13, 2016, file photo, San Diego Chargers rookie defensive end Joey Bosa trains during an NFL football rookie training camp in San Diego. Bosa's holdout has overshadowed everything else going on with the Chargers, who went public with the contract dispute. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

The San Diego Chargers say they've signed rookie defensive end Joey Bosa to a four-year contract. The announcement late Monday morning came five days after the two sides went public in their nasty spat over payment of Bosa's $17 million signing bonus and whether the contract would have offset language. The Chargers threatened last Wednesday to reduce their offer to Bosa under the assumption he wouldn't be ready to play a full season.


 

Browns' Paul Kruger calls his release 'wrong decision' (Yahoo Sports)

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Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Paul Kruger (99) reacts during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Steelers won 28-12. (AP Photo/David Richard)

On his way out the door, Paul Kruger lowered his helmet and drilled the Browns. The veteran linebacker was released Monday by Cleveland's new front office, which is turning to younger players to overhaul a team that won just three games last season. Shortly after the team terminated his contract, Kruger went on Twitter to post his feelings.


 

Jaguars still figuring out best way to use Beachum, Joeckel (Yahoo Sports)

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley voices an opinion during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

After three preseason games, the Jacksonville Jaguars still have questions - more like concerns - about the left side of their offensive line. Free-agent acquisition Kelvin Beachum was rusty in his first game in nearly a year Sunday night against Cincinnati. It's far from an ideal situation, especially since the Jaguars have little time before the regular-season opener against Green Bay on Sept. 11.


 

Standings can deceive in multiteam postseason races (Yahoo Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph loses control of the ball as New York Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera (13) beats the throw to first base of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in New York. Cabrera was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Take a look at the American League's second wild card, for example: Right now, Baltimore leads that race and Detroit is only two games back, but according to the playoff probabilities at Fangraphs.com , the Orioles have only a 43 percent chance to reach the postseason, and the Tigers are at 36 percent. The New York Mets are only 2 1/2 games behind St. Louis for the second wild card in the National League - hardly a daunting deficit with over a month to play. Fangraphs gives the Mets a 19-percent chance to make it.


 

Rays-Red Sox preview (Yahoo Sports)

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Stunned by an eight-run rally Sunday night that cost them the series finale against the Kansas City Royals, the Boston Red Sox look to Rick Porcello to reverse their fortunes. Porcello brings a 12-0 home record to the mound in the opener of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night at Fenway Park. Porcello will face fellow right-hander Matt Andriese in a rematch of a game last Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla. Neither pitcher earned a decision in that game, won 4-3 by the Rays in 11 innings, and Porcello takes his second shot at a major-league-leading 18th win in the rematch.

 

Yankees-Royals preview (Yahoo Sports)

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On Aug. 6, the Kansas City Royals were seven games below .500, 11 games back of the Cleveland Indians in the American League Central and 9 1/2 games out in the wild-card chase. The defending World Series champion Royals, however, have been the hottest team in the majors since then, winning 17 of 21 games and seven consecutive series. Kansas City has crept within 5 1/2 games of the Indians and is three games back of the Baltimore Orioles for the second wild-card spot.

 

Marlins-Mets preview (Yahoo Sports)

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As unusual as the New York Mets rotation appears to be this week, manager Terry Collins did not devise it by throwing a bunch of names into a hat. A pair of National League wild card contenders will meet Monday night, when the Mets host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a pivotal four-game series at Citi Field. The Marlins (67-63) and Mets (66-64) are chasing the St. Louis Cardinals, who currently occupy the second wild card spot.

 

Reds-Angels preview (Yahoo Sports)

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The Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds don't know much about each other, playing head-to-head only nine times in their respective histories. The Angels, though 18 games under .500 and 20 1/2 games out in the American League West, enter the series playing well, having won four of their past five games, beating playoff contenders Toronto and Detroit during that stretch. The Reds, though, have Dan Straily starting on the mound coming in on a hot streak.

 

Nationals-Phillies preview (Yahoo Sports)

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A.J. Ellis, the Philadelphia Phillies' recently acquired catcher, has made an immediate impact with his new team. The same cannot be said of Jake Thompson, the Phillies' rookie right-hander. Thompson (1-3, 9.78) will be looking to get untracked Monday, when the Phillies open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals.

 

Dodgers-Rockies preview (Yahoo Sports)

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Kenta Maeda will try to continue his dominance against Colorado and his mastery at Coors Field when he starts Monday against the Rockies for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Maeda is 13-7 with a 3.37 ERA this season. In his last outing Tuesday, Maeda picked up the win in a 9-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

 

Athletics-Astros preview (Yahoo Sports)

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After six games serving as the designated hitter or as a pinch hitter off the bench, Yuli Gurriel is poised to make his debut defensively for the Astros this week against the Athletics, perhaps as early as Monday night in the series opener. Gurriel worked extensively with third base coach Gary Pettis in left fielder prior to the series finale against the Rays on Sunday in anticipation of donning a glove for the first time since the Astros (68-62) recalled him from Triple-A Fresno on Aug. 21. Gurriel will debut at either third base or in left, with the latter a more likely option given how effectively rookie Alex Bregman has wielded his glove at the hot corner.

 

Weekend Sports in Brief (Yahoo Sports)

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Colin Kaepernick plans to sit through the national anthem for as long as he feels is appropriate and until he sees major change in America, specifically when it comes to race relations. Two days after he refused to stand for the ''The Star Spangled Banner'' before the 49ers' preseason loss to the Packers, Kaepernick said his stand will continue. Kaepernick insists his stand is not against men and women in the military fighting for Americans' rights and freedoms.

 

Big plays allowed by Titans defense has coach's attention (Yahoo Sports)

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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Marcus Mariota is throwing the ball effectively. DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry are running so well that fans already are tossing out nickname possibilities on social media, even if it just preseason. Defensively, the Titans have a few issues they need to clean up.


 

2 Dolphins rookies expected to make preseason debuts (Yahoo Sports)

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Miami Dolphins rookies Xavien Howard and Kenyan Drake are expected to make their preseason debuts Thursday against the Tennessee Titans. Howard missed the first three-plus weeks of training camp recovering from arthroscopic surgery, while Drake has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, but they're likely to see action in the final preseason tuneup. ''We're going to play them both,'' coach Adam Gase said Sunday.

 

Monday, August 29, 2016

Dalton, Bengals sharp early in 26-21 preseason loss at Jags (Yahoo Sports)

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley voices an opinion during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

The Cincinnati Bengals were so sharp against Jacksonville that Andy Dalton and several teammates were done long before halftime. Dalton led the Bengals to two touchdowns in three possessions, earning him a little extra rest in a 26-21 loss to the Jaguars in the preseason Sunday night. ''It was a good outing for us,'' said Dalton, who completed 6 of 10 passes for 77 yards and a TD.


 

Stewart, 4 relievers throw 4-hitter; Dodgers beat Cubs 1-0 (Yahoo Sports)

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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, gives relief pitcher Kenley Jansen the ball after the Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Brock Stewart and four relievers combined on a four-hitter and Andrew Toles scored on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday. Stewart struck out eight over five innings of two-hit ball, and then Jesse Chavez, Grant Dayton, Joe Blanton and Kenley Jansen closed up shop. Blanton (5-2) got the win and Jansen got three outs for his 39th save.


 

Giants hit 4 homers to back Bumgarner and beat Braves 13-4 (Yahoo Sports)

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San Francisco Giants' Denard Span, right, and Conor Gillaspie (21) celebrate after scoring against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Joe Panik homered twice and matched his career high of four RBIs to back Madison Bumgarner, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 13-4 on Sunday to win a series for only the second time since the All-Star break. Denard Span and Eduardo Nunez also homered, Brandon Crawford had three hits and Jarrett Parker drove in three runs for San Francisco. The Giants took two of three from the Braves and remained two games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.


 

Rangers top Indians 2-1 to take 3 of 4 in series (Yahoo Sports)

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Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus, right, steals second base against Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. Andrus was originally called out on the play but it was overturned after a video review. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Derek Holland allowed one run over six innings in his second start off the disabled list, new left fielder Carlos Gomez made two highlight-reel catches and the AL-best Texas Rangers held off the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Sunday. The Rangers took three of four in the series between division leaders, the first time since 1999 both teams were in first place when playing each other after the All-Star break. Cleveland loaded the bases with one out in the ninth against closer Sam Dyson, who struck out pinch-hitter Tyler Naquin and retired Abraham Almonte on a fly ball to end it.


 

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