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The Canadian PressContreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate
When catcher Willson Contreras of the St. Louis Cardinals was struck on his left arm by a swing Tuesday night, it was felt by former and current backstops all over the big leagues. Everyone from Salvador Perez in Kansas City to managers like Bruce Bochy and Rob Thomson. It was especially painful for his Contreras' brother, William. “It’s hard for me, too, because I love my brother. He plays every day. But he’ll be back,” said William Contreras, a catcher with the Milwaukee Brewers. Willson Contr
The Canadian PressReal Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
MADRID (AP) — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 and reach the final for the second time in three seasons. Like it happened so many times in 2022, Madrid needed some late drama to advance. Joselu scored in the 88th minute and then in stoppage time as Madrid advanced 4-3 on aggregate to set up a fin
The Canadian PressMariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Seattle Mariners sent starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma and placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a hyperextended right knee on Wednesday. Hancock finished four innings with four runs allowed in his last turn on Tuesday in Minnesota. The sixth overall pick in the 2020 amateur draft is 3-3 with a 5.24 ERA in seven starts, with six home runs allowed in 34 1/3 innings. The Mariners are expected to insert Bryan Woo into the rotation o
The Canadian PressShea Langeliers drives in career-high five runs, A's beat Rangers 9-4 in Game 1 of doubleheader
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-4 on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Brett Harris hit a go-ahead homer in the fifth and Brent Rooker added a three-run drive in the seventh for the A's, who backed lefty JP Sears (3-2) and snapped a three-game skid that came after a six-game win streak. Marcus Semien homered for the Rangers against his former club. Leody Taveras then
