MLB notebook: Stanton on IL, to miss London trip
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is returning to the 10-day injured list with a strained right posterior cruciate ligament and will miss this weekend’s trip to London, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday.
Reports: Raptors’ Gasol exercises $25.6 million option
Center Marc Gasol will pass on free agency and return to the Toronto Raptors in 2019-20 after exercising his $25.6 million player option on Wednesday.
D-backs ruin Gonsolin’s debut, whip Dodgers
Arizona led 4-0 after four batters to spoil the debut of Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin, and the Diamondbacks cruised to an 8-2 win Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.
Reyes, Padres erupt in rout of Orioles
Franmil Reyes hit two of the Padres’ five home runs Wednesday afternoon as visiting San Diego completed a two-game sweep with a 10-5 victory over the Orioles.
Report: Seeking Butler, Rockets shopping Capela, Gordon
Looking to clear the way for a sign-and-trade for Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Jimmy Butler, the Houston Rockets are shopping center Clint Capela, guard Eric Gordon and forward P.J. Tucker to cap-abundant teams, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Trump criticizes Rapinoe for spurning potential White House invite
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California governor signs new horse racing rules after latest death
California’s governor on Wednesday signed legislation allowing state officials to suspend or shut down horse races with little notice, responding to a furor over the death of 30 horses since December at the famed Santa Anita track near Los Angeles.
Yankees’ Stanton to IL, will miss London trip
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is returning to the 10-day injured list with a strained right PCL and will miss this weekend’s trip to London, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday.
Torres rescues Yankees with walk-off single vs. Jays
Gleyber Torres hit a game-winning single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the New York Yankees overcame blowing a late lead and pulled out an 8-7 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.
Abreu, White Sox rally past Red Sox in ninth
Jose Abreu hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox avoided a three-game sweep by beating the host Boston Red Sox 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon.
