• The Canadian Press

    Trout bats leadoff for first time since 2020 as three-time AL MVP, Angels look to end slump

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout hit leadoff for the first time since 2020 as the slumping Halos took on the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. “I'm just trying to shake things up and trying to see if I can get some different cohesiveness with my lineup,” manager Ron Washington said. The Angels entered on a five-game losing streak. Trout led the American League and was second in the majors with seven home runs but struggled at the plate over the previous seven games.

  • The Canadian Press

    CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame

    CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moorehead. The induction ceremony will be held June 7 in Chicago. Gridiron Greats is a non-profit organization founded by former Green Bay Packer Jerry Kramer. It provides financial grants and pro bono medical assistance to retired NFL players in need. The CFL Alumni Association works in conjunction with

  • The Canadian Press

    José Ramírez homers as Guardians continue scorching start with 4-1 win over Red Sox

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio had RBIs in the seventh inning when Cleveland finally scored against Boston's Tanner Houck, and José Ramírez homered as the Guardians kept up their scorching start with a 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Houck (3-2) threw a three-hit shutout against the Guardians last week. He held them scoreless for six more innings before Freeman hit a run-scoring single and Rocchio added a sacrifice fly off reliever Brennan Bernardino. Ramírez connect

  • The Canadian Press

    Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly put on injured list by Chicago Cubs

    CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and left-hander Drew Smyly were placed on the 15-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Hendricks has a lower back strain. The 34-year-old is 0-3 with a 12.00 ERA in five starts, allowing major league highs of eight home runs and 28 earned runs along with 37 hits in 21 innings. Hendricks is the last player with the Cubs from their 2016 World Series championship team. Smyly, also 34, has a ri