UNLV’s baseball team defeated UNR 8-1 to clinch at least second place in the Mountain West and a first-day bye in next week’s conference tournament.
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The New York Mets on Thursday placed catcher Travis d’Arnaud on the seven-day concussion list after he was hit on top of his hockey goalie-style mask by the follow through of a swing Tuesday.
When David Wright signed his big contract to stay with the New York Mets, he cited the exciting young pitchers in the minor leagues as one of the main reasons for remaining with the beleaguered ballclub.
Cesar Puello went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs, including a solo home run in the third inning to open the scoring, as Las Vegas claimed a 4-3 Pacific Coast League win at El Paso in the series opener Thursday night.
When Jose Sanchez was unable to get a bunt down on a suicide squeeze during the second inning Tuesday, it appeared to be the end of a rally for Las Vegas High’s baseball team.
The 51s batted around in the third inning, scoring three times, and Jacob deGrom had a strong outing as Las Vegas defeated the Reno Aces 6-3 on Tuesday night to open a four-game series in Reno.
Shortly after winning Major League Baseball’s recent “Face of MLB” contest, Mets third baseman David Wright faced the wrath of his teammates in a crowded clubhouse.
About 50 major league scouts showed up, and even Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper made an appearance. Erick Fedde made sure all 1,303 spectators — the scouts and Harper included — who came to Wilson Stadium on Friday had plenty to see.
Boston police officer Steve Horgan never imagined that a simple gesture celebrating a thrilling comeback by the Red Sox would create such a buzz.
Aside from his strikeout of fellow Las Vegas native Bryce Harper, Brewers relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler said he wasn’t focused during Milwaukee’s July 4 loss to Washington during which he gave up a decisive three-run homer to Wilson Ramos.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Calling it a historic moment, Commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday that Major League Baseball plans to expand its video review process next season, giving managers a tool they’ve never had in an effort to dramatically reduce the number of incorrect calls made in games.
Regardless of how many balls were flying out during the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, Citi Field typically is a difficult place to score runs.
Yoenis Cespedes has won baseball’s Home Run Derby, becoming the first player left out of the All-Star game to take home the crown.
The Oakland Athletics slugger beat Bryce Harper 9-8 in the final round Monday night at reconfigured Citi Field, hitting the decisive drive with five swings to spare.
Thirty of the 32 NFL teams made Forbes’ list of 50 most valuable sports teams, but it is European soccer clubs that dominate the Top 5.
