Gambling era hits MLB as Guardians struggle with suspensions
Cleveland faces disruption as pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Jose Ortiz receive non disciplinary paid leave amid a rising gambling atmosphere in baseball. The Guardians chase the AL Central while navigating weak hitting and a tough schedule. Jim Ingraham notes MLB’s gamble with gambling and critiques Commissioner Manfred amid recent tensions with Bryce Harper over a salary cap. Contact information provided.
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Nine pitchers shield Royals to 1-0 win over Braves
Salvador Perez drove in Mt Melendez on a first pitch single in the 10th, matching a major league record with nine pitchers used in KC's shutout. Sam Long earned the win in relief after strands at the corners with no outs. Daysbel Hernandez took the loss. In Detroit, Kerry Carpenter launched a two run homer and Chris Paddock debuted with six solid innings. Chicago’s Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero capped a rain delayed win with three run blasts in the seventh. Jose Altuve had four hits including a three run homer for Houston in a 4 for 4 performance.
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Ohtani exits early as Reds top Dodgers in NL clash
Spencer Steer drove in two with a eighth inning triple to lift Cincinnati past Los Angeles after Shohei Ohtani was pulled with two outs and a 2 0 count. Dodgers bullpen faltered as a wild stretch preceded the decisive extras, with Henry Davis delivering the go ahead run in the 10th.
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Guardians rout Rockies as Ramirez climbs all time list
Ramirez doubled in the first inning and moved past Omar Vizquel for seventh on the Guardians career hits list as Cleveland built a 2-0 lead. Fry launched a solo homer, and the bullpen sealed a 5-0 win behind strong multi inning efforts from Janis Enright Gaddis and Smith. Kwan extended a hitting streak to eight while Manzardo ran his RBI streak to nine. Cleveland improved to 24-9 when producing an RBI. Guardians face Twins next with Gavin Williams starting.
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Crushers blank Evansville to stay two games up in Frontier League
Evansville hosts Lake Erie as Anthony Escobar earns the win with six innings and a season high ten strikeouts. Derek Vegas and Burle Dixon drive in RBIs for the Crushers who move to 39-27. Escobar improves to 8-3, and the series concludes with Jack Eisenbarger set to start for Lake Erie at 7:35 p.m.
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Kickoff rule changes to stay with NFL season updates
The NFL confirms the one year kickoff experiment becomes permanent with tweaks to boost returns, plus overtime rules, expanded replay assist, and other technical changes. Highlights include moving touchbacks to the 35, a closer return setup, and a new onside kick option before Q4. Regular season OT now mirrors postseason with a possession for both sides.
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Sanders Return Lifts Colorado Team Spirit
Colorado safety DJ McKinney says Coach Prime's presence back at practice boosts the team after Deion Sanders disclosed bladder cancer surgery. Stoutmire calls him like family as the Buffaloes prepare for the season opener against Georgia Tech.
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