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    Jarred Kelenic homers, AJ Smith-Shawver works 4 1/3 strong innings as Braves top Cubs 3-0

    CHICAGO (AP) — Jarred Kelenic hit a solo homer, rookie AJ Smith-Shawver worked 4 1/3 three-hit innings in his first start of the season and the Atlanta Braves topped the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Thursday. The Braves have won two straight games and three of four after a four-game skid. Smith-Shawver, one of Atlanta’s top pitching prospects, combined with five relievers for a four-hitter. The 21-year-old right-hander, recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett for the game, struck out four and walked two. Dylan L

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    Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Padres beat the Reds 6-4

    CINCINNATI (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Thursday to secure a series win. Luis Arraez, who had 10 hits in the three-game set, reached on a bunt single leading off the 10th that sent automatic runner Luis Campasano from second base to third. Tatis ripped a double down the left-field line off Sam Moll (0-1) to drive in Campusano, and Arraez scored on Jake Cronenworth's sacrifice fly. Ci

  • The Canadian Press

    MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025

    NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025.

  • The Canadian Press

    Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress

    CLEVELAND (AP) — J.B. Bickerstaff won and still lost his job. He dragged the Cleveland Cavaliers through some turbulent seasons, getting them back to the playoffs and deeper into the postseason than they've been without LeBron James on the roster in more than 30 years. It wasn't enough. Bickerstaff was fired as Cleveland's coach on Thursday despite the Cavs improving in each of his four seasons and making it to the second round of the playoffs this year despite numerous injuries. His dismissal c