Guardians-Twins game suspended in fourth inning due to rain

Guardians-Twins game suspended in fourth inning due to rain

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians-Minnesota game was suspended in the fourth inning Monday night after a second rain delay with the Twins leading 2-1. The game will resume Tuesday night with the regularly scheduled game to follow 30 minutes after its completion. The Guardians scored on an RBI double by Kyle Manzardo in the first inning against Twins starter Bailey Ober. Ryan Jeffers singled off Guardians starter Logan Allen and scored on a base hit by Ty France as the Twins tied it in the bottom half. Harrison Bader scored from first on a double by Willi Castro to put the Twins up a run in the second before lightning led to a one-hour delay. They finished the second and played a scoreless third before more rain led to the suspension. Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.29) was Tuesday's scheduled starter against Twins RHP Chris Paddock (2-3, 4.05). ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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May 19, 2025

Guardians-Twins game suspended in fourth inning due to rain

Guardians-Twins game suspended in fourth inning due to rain MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians-Minnesota game was suspended in the f...

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Indiana Fever cooperating with WNBA amid hate speech investigation

Indiana Fever cooperating with WNBA amid hate speech investigation

AfterChicago Skystar Angel Reese claimed that a fan made racially insensitive comments to her during the team's season-opening game against theIndiana Feverat Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the WNBA launched a formal investigation. It appears the Fever are backing the league's actions. In a statement from the WNBA, the league said, "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society.  We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter." Fever star Caitlin Clark expressed similar dismay for the alleged racist acts aimed at Reese. Following team practice on Monday, Clark said "There's no place for that in our game. There's no place for that in society." She continued, "We want every person that comes into our arena, whether player, whether fan, to have a great experience. I appreciate the league doing that. I appreciate the Fever organization has been at the forefront of that since Day 1, and what they're doing. With the investigation, we'll leave that up to them to find anything, and take the proper action if so." Clark's sentiment has been mirrored by Fever teammate Brianna Turner. On Monday, Turner, who also serves as the WNBA players' union treasurer, said she supports the league opening an investigation into Reese's claims. "One person is too many," Turner said. "If one person said something, I think it's worth an investigation. If they find nothing, they find nothing. But if someone thinks they heard something or said something, I think it's warranted to investigate." WNBA News:Las Vegas Aces fantasy camp allows fans to 'step into the life of an Aces player' During the third quarter of Indiana's 93-58 win over Chicago, Reese and Clark got into a brief fight after Clark committed a flagrant 1 foul on Reese, who was attempting to make a rebound. According toIndyStar, the investigation has nothing to do with that foul. Clark claims she did not hear anything, but also noted that she couldn't really hear anything with how crowded the arena was. "It's super loud in here, and though I didn't hear anything, I think that's why they're doing the investigation," said Clark. "That doesn't mean nothing happened, so I'll just trust the league's investigation, and I'm sure they'll do the right thing." WNBA News:Ogwumike, Storm top Wings, but Paige Bueckers shines in second WNBA game This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Indiana Fever cooperate with WNBA amid hate speech investigation

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Indiana Fever cooperating with WNBA amid hate speech investigation

Indiana Fever cooperating with WNBA amid hate speech investigation AfterChicago Skystar Angel Reese claimed that a fan made racially insensi...

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Schwarber hits 300th HR, Phillies rally to beat Rockies 9-3

Schwarber hits 300th HR, Phillies rally to beat Rockies 9-3

DENVER (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his300th career home run, a 466-foot solo blast off the facing of the third deck in right field, Edmundo Sosa had four hits, including his first home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the scuffling Colorado Rockies 9-3 on Monday night. Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a four-run eighth inning for Philadelphia, which has won four straight. Joe Ross (2-1) got the win in relief of Cristopher Sánchez, who tossed six strong innings for the Phillies. Colorado starter Kyle Freeland allowed a run on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings but was denied his first win of the season. Ezequiel Tovar homered, singled and drove in two runs for the Rockies, who fell to 8-39, the worst 47-game start in the modern era. Tovar hit a solo homer in the first inning but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead. The Phillies got a run in the seventh on Harper's sacrifice fly and took the lead off of Seth Halvorsen (0-1) in the eighth. Bohm's third homer of the season gave Philadelphia a 4-3 lead and Turner drove in two more with a double to center. The Phillies tacked on three more on the homers from Schwarber and Sosa off Scott Alexander. Key moment Trea Turner led off the third inning with the first of his three hits picked off by Freeland when he broke for second base on a steal attempt. Bryce Harper followed with a single to center but Freeland retired Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to escaped unscathed. Key stats Despite having only one win, Freeland has walked just 10 batters in his 10 starts this season. Up next The teams play the second of a four-game series on Tuesday night. Phillies LHP Jesús Luzardo (4-0, 2.00 ERA) going against Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (1-7, 6.39). ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/MLB

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Schwarber hits 300th HR, Phillies rally to beat Rockies 9-3

Schwarber hits 300th HR, Phillies rally to beat Rockies 9-3 DENVER (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his300th career home run, a 466-foot solo blast...

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White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance

White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance

CHICAGO (AP) — There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2. That's where Father Bob — the future Pope Leo XIV — sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. The team also is planning to do something to commemorate the Rate Field seat the pope occupied during the 2005 World Series opener. "When people come into the ballpark, it's an interesting piece of our history and they're going to want to see it," said Brooks Boyer, the chief executive and marketing officer for the White Sox. "So we're going to be able to put something on that seat." Robert Prevost becamethe first popefrom the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. TheChicago-bornmissionary, who took the nameLeo XIV,is a White Sox fan, according to his friends and family. Prevost attended the World Series opener with Schmit, a longtime season-ticket holder who died in 2020. The White Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep for the title. Eddie Schmit, 25, who works in the family's day-care business, described the future pope as a great guy and kindhearted. "A lot of this is about the White Sox. It should be more about what kind of guy the pope is," Schmit said. "You look at some of the things he's done with his missions, I mean it's incredible. He's been in places that are so poor, just trying to help other people." Prevost and Schmit knew each other through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago's South Side, and Schmit's son, Nick, remains the account holder for the pope's World Series seat. Ed Schmit used to tell Father Bob he was going to be the next pope, Schmit's daughter, Heidi Skokal, said. "Right around when my dad was passing, Father Bob made sure, he couldn't be there, but made sure he spoke with him and everything," an emotional Skokal said. "And he said, 'Father Bob, Father Bob, I know you're going to be the next pope. I may not be here to see it.' And he goes, 'But I'll be definitely looking down.' And I'm sure he is today." The White Sox, who have struggled on the field in recent years, and their fanshave embracedtheir connection to the new pope since he was elected. The team said it sent a jersey and a hat to the Vatican after the announcement. Some fans have been dressing as the pope for White Sox games, and there are several different T-shirts that celebrate the team's most famous fan. "The pope absolutely has an open invite to come back," Boyer said. "To come sit in Section 140, to throw out a first pitch. Heck, maybe we'll let him get an at-bat." ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance

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Who is the highest-paid MLB player in 2025? Top 25 baseball salaries

Who is the highest-paid MLB player in 2025? Top 25 baseball salaries

Juan Soto holds the title. In December, he agreed to a15-year, $765 million dealwith theNew York Mets, the largest deal in professional sports history. His salary in 2025 will be $61.88 million, easily making him the highest-paid player in baseball. The deal also didn't include a penny of deferred money with a $75 million signing bonus, along with an opt-out after the fifth year. Shohei Ohtani, who agreed to a historic10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgersbefore the 2024 season, will average $70 million per year. But because of his heavily deferred deal, he will make much less than that. Ohtani is deferring $68 million of his $70 million annual salary, lowering his present-day value to $28 million. Ohtani is actually the18thhighest-paid player in baseballas calculated by the MLB Labor Relations Department in 2025. (In present-day value calculated by MLB) 1 − Juan Soto, Mets − $61,875,000 2 − Zack Wheeler,Phillies− $42,000,000 T3 − Aaron Judge, Yankees − $40,000,000 T3 − Jacob deGrom, Rangers − $40,000,000 5 − Anthony Rendon, Angels − $38,571,429 6 − Carlos Correa, Twins − $37,333,333 7 − Mike Trout, Angels − $37,116,667 8 − Gerrit Cole, Yankees − $36,000,000 9 − Jose Altuve, Astros − $33,000,000 10 − Corey Seager, Rangers − $32,500,000 11 − Francisco Lindor, Mets − $32,477,639 12 − Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees − $32,000,000 13 − Corbin Burnes,Diamondbacks− $30,791,435 T14 − Pete Alonso, Mets − $30,000,000 T14 − Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers − $30,000,000 16 − Nolan Arenado, Cardinals − $29,533,909 17 − Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Blue Jays − $28,500,000 18 − Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers − $28,213,523 19 − Dansby Swanson, Cubs − $28,000,000 20 − Carlos Rodon, Yankees − $27,833,333 21 − Bryce Harper, Phillies − $27,538,462 22 − Cody Bellinger, Yankees − $27,500,000 23 − Trea Turner, Phillies − $27,272,727 24 − Kris Bryant, Rockies − $27,000,000 25 − Blake Snell, Dodgers − $26,825,953 2025 MLB SALARIES:https://databases.usatoday.com/major-league-baseball-salaries-2025/ The figures, compiled by USA TODAY, are calculated by the MLB Labor Relations Department of the present-day value of contracts including deferrals and signing bonuses. The figures by MLB and distributed to all teams are intended to reflect the cash obligations in any given year. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Highest-paid MLB player 2025: 25 biggest baseball salaries in 2025

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Who is the highest-paid MLB player in 2025? Top 25 baseball salaries

Who is the highest-paid MLB player in 2025? Top 25 baseball salaries Juan Soto holds the title. In December, he agreed to a15-year, $765 mil...

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