Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona said American League RBI leader Jose Ramirez will sit out Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after aggravating a thumb injury he sustained 10 days ago.
Josh Emmett pulled out a split decision over Calvin Kattar for his fifth straight victory, and afterward said he wants a shot at the winner of the featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.
Tylor Megill won’t throw for four weeks because of a strained right shoulder while infielder Eduardo Escobar rejoined the team Friday after having hospital tests for an unspecified “non-workplace event.”
Wizards star Bradley Beal has a player option for next season but was tight-lipped when asked about his contract situation as the start of free agency looms.
After a lackluster earlier part of his NHL career, the 2013 first-rounder has finally found success — and has been bumped up to the top line as a result.