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Thor goes 7 in return, but Mets fall in DC

Published: 08/02/2018 @ 08:00 am

What was supposed to be a National League Cy Young Award-caliber season for Noah Syndergaard has instead been fragmented into pieces. Back in May, a late-notice rainout cost Syndergaard a start. Two weeks later, Syndergaard strained his right index finger, and he wound up missing close to two months. Then it was the unusual case of hand, foot and mouth... more

Gray takes loss for Yanks, rotation spot in doubt

Published: 08/02/2018 @ 08:00 am

With a crucial four-game series against the first-place Red Sox beginning on Thursday, it appeared as if the Yankees’ focus had already shifted to Boston as the club played all too loose against the Orioles in Wednesday’s matinee, resulting in a 7-5 loss in the series finale at Yankee Stadium. Although he had won his previous three starts, Yankees starter... more

Doubledays sweep double-header at State College

Published: 08/03/2018 @ 08:00 am

Not even Mother Nature herself could stop the Doubledays (25-20) as they took on the Spikes (19-27) in a Thursday night double-header. Making up their game from June 21 that was postponed due to rain, the Doubledays’ bats hit the cruise button as Auburn ran away with Game 1, 7-1, and coasted into a 6-0 victory in Game 2. Looking... more

Bills announce new behind-the-scenes video series

Published: 08/03/2018 @ 08:00 am

Pegula Sports and Entertainment today announced a new, behind-the-scenes production that will give viewers an inside look at the Bills. Buffalo Bills: Embedded, presented by Pepsi, will kick off with four episodes, and be released on Facebook Watch Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. from Aug. 15 through Sept. 5. “This series is the next step in providing our fans unprecedented... more

Mets unable to rally from miscues behind Vargas

Published: 08/03/2018 @ 08:00 am

Another short outing from Jason Vargas on Thursday — this one was more his defense’s fault than his own — at least gave the Mets a chance to take an extended look at their bullpen. Earlier Thursday, the Mets called up hard-throwing Bobby Wahl, who will vie for high-leverage opportunities alongside Drew Smith, Tyler Bashlor and other youngsters. The top... more

Yankees can’t contain Sox in Fenway slugfest

Published: 08/03/2018 @ 08:00 am

A lackluster showing from the bullpen doomed the Yankees on Thursday night, as they fell to the Red Sox, 15-7, at Fenway Park in the opener of a critical four-game series. The loss extended the Red Sox’s lead over the Yankees to 6 1/2 games in the American League East. The Yankees took an early lead thanks to a three-run... more

Mets unable to end drought for deGrom

Published: 08/04/2018 @ 08:00 am

It was around mid-June, sometime toward the end of Jacob deGrom’s first month-long winless streak, that the Mets’ lack of run support for their best pitcher reached a level of absurdity. In the nearly seven weeks since that time, nothing has changed. deGrom has not won another game. In dropping a 2-1 contest Friday night to the Braves at Citi... more

Doubledays best State College in pitcher’s duel

Published: 08/04/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Doubledays came out victorious in a Friday night game against the State College Spikes that was dominated by spectacular pitching on both sides. But just barely. Auburn snuck in a run in the seventh inning and preserved their shutout against the Spikes the rest of the way through in a nail-biter at Lubrano Park. On the heels of absolute... more

Yankees one-hit by Porcello, lose to Red Sox again

Published: 08/04/2018 @ 08:00 am

By the time Red Sox righty Rick Porcello pumped his fist after the last out he recorded in a one-hit complete game on Friday, the Yankees had spent nine innings trying to dig themselves out of a hole. And not just on the scoreboard. The hole appeared in each at-bat, as the Yankees consistently fell behind in the count against... more

Doubledays complete sweep of Spikes in blowout fashion

Published: 08/05/2018 @ 08:00 am

With a rare four-game sweep under their belts, the Doubledays appear to be back in the same form they were early in the season when they won nine straight in late June/early July. Auburn defeated the Spikes 12-5 Saturday night in State College, their first sweep since early July. This time it was thanks to yet another all-around effort from... more

Adams solid in debut, but Yankees lose again at Fenway

Published: 08/05/2018 @ 08:00 am

Yankees manager Aaron Boone slipped through Fenway Park’s visiting clubhouse and disappeared into his office with a plate of food for some solitude, his mind set and focused on one thing — tomorrow. “I’m a broken record,” Boone said. “Tomorrow is always really important.” But with the Yanks at risk of being swept in this four-game series by the Red... more

He’s a keeper: Wheeler fans 9, as Mets beat Atlanta

Published: 08/05/2018 @ 08:00 am

After his last start, Zack Wheeler wasn’t sure if he would sport a Mets uniform again. With all of the trade rumors circulating and his value peaking, Wheeler was a hot commodity leading up to Tuesday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. New York decided to keep him, though, and the 28-year-old is looking more and more like a promising part of the... more

Doubledays win streak ended by Williamsport

Published: 08/06/2018 @ 08:00 am

Despite having two runners on and a runner in scoring position in the ninth, the Doubledays were not able to pull off any late-inning magic. Auburn fell to the Crosscutters after Williamsport notched a game-clinching run in the eighth inning to take the game, 4-3. Starting pitcher Tim Cate got off to a slower start than usual. He allowed three... more

Bullpen falters as Mets fall to Braves in extras

Published: 08/06/2018 @ 08:00 am

Given the Mets’ stated goal of winning as much as possible down the stretch, the team has an opportunity to play spoiler against all three National League East teams in contention. So far, however, they haven’t found much success upending their rivals’ plans. After dropping two straight in Washington last week, the Mets returned home to lose three of four... more

Buffalo Bills receiver Zay Jones cleared for practice

Published: 08/06/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Buffalo Bills have activated receiver Zay Jones off the non-football injury list, putting the second-year player in position to practice for the first time this offseason. Coach Sean McDermott made the announcement before the team’s practice Sunday. Jones has spent the first 10 days of training camp working out individually. He has been sidelined since mid-May, when McDermott revealed... more

Yankees swept by Red Sox after Chapman blows save

Published: 08/06/2018 @ 08:00 am

Manager Aaron Boone had set up his bullpen in textbook fashion, with the urgency that goes along with a season-defining game. He’d gotten 4 2/3 effective innings from Masahiro Tanaka before he turned the ball over to David Robertson, Zach Britton, Dellin Betances and Aroldis Chapman. Robertson, Britton and Betances did their jobs, but the hard-throwing Chapman couldn’t harness his... more

Doubledays offense powers past Crosscutters

Published: 08/07/2018 @ 08:00 am

After narrowly falling to the Crosscutters on Sunday evening at Falcon Park, the Doubledays came back in a big way. 14 hits against Williamsport drove Auburn to a blowout win against the the Crosscutters, scoring a baker’s dozen in a 11-6 win. The Doubledays played catch up early after the Crosscutters tagged starting pitcher Reid Schaller for a run in... more

Bills acquire Corey Coleman from Browns

Published: 08/07/2018 @ 08:00 am

Bills acquire former 1st rd pick, WR Corey Coleman, from Cleveland in exchange for a 7th round pick in 2020. The addition of Coleman amplifies an already heated battle for roster spots at the WR position. BuffaloBills.com: Read More The @buffalobills have agreed to terms to acquire WR Corey Coleman from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for undisclosed future draft... more

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