When the Cubs acquired Alex Avila from the Tigers at the non-waiver Trade Deadline, Chicago manager Joe Maddon made a point of saying the catcher was not a backup. Little…Read more
The Mets plan to promote Dominic Smith, their second-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, prior to Friday's game against the Phillies. Smith was hitting .330 at Triple-A Las Vegas. Read more
So many young stars in baseball. Not one a bigger star than Chris Sale right now, not Altuve or Mike Trout or Bryce Harper or Aaron Judge or Cody Bellinger…Read more
In the big picture of 162 ballgames, no one player can dictate the course of a team's season. But in the smaller window that is these final weeks of the…Read more
Ramadan Sobhi has signed a new five-year contract with Stoke City. The 20-year-old made 17 Premier League appearances last season, which was his first with the club after signing from…Read more
The Royals will be without their No. 5 starter for at least one turn through the rotation, as they placed right-hander Trevor Cahill on the 10-day disabled list with a…Read more
Ryan Kent is aiming to break into Liverpool's first team after being handed a new long-term contract. The 20-year-old, who is yet to make his Premier League debut, featured in…Read more