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The Tampa Bay Rays opened their series against the Atlanta Braves with a glimmer of hope before proceeding to get A-town stomped in a 7-3 loss. The Rays had a glimmer of hope, taking an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Yandy Díaz led off with a single, and Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Amed Rosario hit a double to right field, driving in Díaz and advancing Arozarena to third. With a promising start, the Rays had the chance to build on their momentum. However,…

The New York Knicks are expected to have stiff competition in keeping their prized free-agent center Isaiah Hartenstein which could include rising Eastern Conference contender Orlando Magic. Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto reported on June 15 that the Magic could join the Hartenstein sweepstakes when the free agency opens on June 30. “The Orlando Magic is another team to monitor for Hartenstein, according to rival NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype,” Scotto wrote. According to ESPN’s front office insider Bobby Marks, the Magic are projected to have $32 million in cap room. Orlando has injury-prone Wendell Carter, Jr. as its starting center. His chief backup Mo Wagner has a team option while third-string…

A Kentucky player who launched into a Pete Rose-esque slide during the College World Series gained some acknowledgement from Rose himself over the play. Nolan McCarthy made a great play during the Wildcats’ Super Regional game against Oregon State, catching the Beaver defense sleeping after a dropped third strike. With the game tied in the seventh inning, McCarthy took off from second on the play, then kept going when Oregon State’s pitcher did not bother to cover home plate. In order to beat the catcher to the plate, McCarthy launched into a Superman-style slide, and he ultimately scored what proved…

Braves Franchise History 1952 – Warren Spahn ties the National League record of 18 strikeouts in a 15 inning, 3-1 loss to the Cubs. MLB History 1933 – Lou Gehrig and manager Joe McCarthy are ejected. McCarthy is given a three-game suspension but Gehrig isn’t keeping his consecutive games played streak alive at 1,249. 1969 – Reggie Jackson has five hits, including a pair of homers, and drives in 10 in a 21-7 win by the A’s over the Red Sox. 1974 – Nolan Ryan strikes out 19 Red Sox in 13 innings including Cecil Cooper six straight times in a 4-3…

In what has been a difficult stretch for the Atlanta Braves, they finally stopped their five-game losing streak with a much-needed 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. While the offense finally came to life after scoring just a combined two runs in the first two games of the series, the starting pitching led by righty Reynaldo Lopez helped lift Atlanta to victory. Lopez pitched six brilliant innings and gave up just two hits, one walk, and struck out eight O’s to get his fourth win of the season. His ERA is now an MLB-best 1.69 as he continues to lead…

On a memorable day set for August 3, the Detroit Tigers are scheduled to retire number 10 in honor of Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland during a pregame ceremony at Comerica Park. This event not only celebrates Leyland’s recent induction into the Hall of Fame but also his remarkable contributions to the team and the sport. Leyland, who managed the Tigers from 2006 to 2013, expressed his gratitude and humility upon receiving this rare distinction. “This is absolutely unbelievable,” Leyland remarked, emphasizing the special nature of such an honor with a team that has been a significant part of his career. “The Hall of…

The details for the 2024 ACC/SEC Challenge were released on Wednesday, as the UNC women’s basketball program’s matchup features some very familiar faces on the opposing side. North Carolina will host Kentucky on December 5 at Carmichael Arena, as game time has yet to be determined. When the battle of the blues occurs in Chapel Hill, it will feature the return of Teonni Key, who transferred to Kentucky during the offseason after spending the last three seasons in Chapel Hill. Additionally, Kenny Brooks, the former Virginia Tech coach, will be in the midst of his first season at the helm…

The Atlanta Braves finally got back in the win column after a 6-3 win at Camden Yards. The Braves ultimately dropped the series, but Thursday afternoon’s win snapped the club’s five game skid. Reynaldo López turned in another successful start, throwing six innings of scoreless ball. He struck out eight and surrendered a base on balls. He now leads the majors in ERA with a 1.69. The lackluster offense showed some signs of life, as the Braves tallied 12 hits, five of them for extra bases. Chris Sale, Charlie Morton, and Hurston Waldrep are set to take the mound in the upcoming series with the Tampa Bay Rays.…

The Braves must add at the trade deadline. They don’t have a choice if they want any chance at winning the World Series this year after losing their two best players — Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider — for the season. It’s not a matter of if they will add, it is who will they add? For a few reasons, the most likely avenue for the Braves is to play the numbers game. Alex Anthopoulos will likely search for underperforming players or guys on the last year of their deals that won’t cost a lot in terms of prospects.…

The Atlanta Braves, who suffered their season-high fifth straight loss after falling 4-2 on the road against the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB) on Wednesday, have not been performing well, their general manager Alex Anthopoulos admitted. “I don’t normally do scrums during the season, because we’ve done well,” Anthopoulos told reporters before the game. “If I’m doing them, that means we’re not playing well.” The Braves secured more than 100 wins in each of the previous two seasons, but are currently 35-30 and in second place in the National League (NL) East Division, 10.5 games behind the first-place…