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    • Cardinals’ James Conner: Uncertain for Week 1

      Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Wednesday that it’s “too early to tell” if Conner (foot) will be ready for Week 1 against the Chargers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      Conner avoided the PUP list at the start of training camp, but that was a month ago and he still hasn’t joined team drills at practice. With Jeremiyah Love (high ankle) also uncertain for the season opener and Trey Benson (knee) on injured reserve, Tyler Allgeier may be tasked with a large workload Week 1. Trade rumors involving Conner may also continue, but the more immediate concern is his slow return to football shape and uncertain availability for the early part of the regular season.

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: Doing rehab work Wednesday

      Rotowire  Love (ankle) was spotted doing some light agility work with trainers ahead of Wednesday’s practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      Love emerged from his only action of the preseason Aug. 13 with a high-ankle sprain that has sidelined him from practice and one exhibition in the meantime. While his ability to get in some work Wednesday is an encouraging step in his recovery, he’s likely still some time away from mixing back into drills. Tyler Allgeier will continue to handle the bulk of the first-team RB reps until Love is healthy.

    • Cardinals’ Hjalte Froholdt: Signs extension with Cards

      Arizona signed Froholdt to a two-year, $20 million contract extension Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

      The deal will keep the veteran center on the Cardinals‘ books through the 2028 season. Froholdt has played 17 games with Arizona in all of the past three years, and he figures to continue to start as their center as long as he remains healthy.

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Reverts to IR

      Benson (knee) reverted to the Cardinals‘ injured reserve list Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

      Benson underwent surgery in early October last year for a meniscus injury he suffered in the Cardinals’ Week 4 loss to the Seahawks, but after returning the running back could never get right and he had trouble staying on the practice field. The 24-year-old’s struggles, combined with the Cardinals’ crowded running back room, caused him to be placed on waivers to begin the week, and there were no takers. If he can fix his knee troubles he could negotiate an injury settlement in an attempt to find another team to play for in 2026.

    • Cardinals’ Xavier Weaver: Placed on IR

      Weaver (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Cardinals on Monday.

      The wide receiver suffered a concussion earlier in camp but cleared the protocol in time for Arizona’s preseason clash with Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, he injured his hamstring in that game, prompting the move to IR. The severity of Weaver’s injury remains unclear, but to play in 2026, he would have to reach an injury settlement with the Cardinals.

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    Team Statistical Rankings

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    Injuries
    PLAYER INJURY
    Trey Benson RB Knee
    Jeremiyah Love RB Ankle
    James Conner RB Foot
    Dadrion Taylor-Demerson SAF Ribs
    Carson Beck QB Ribs
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  • Rodriguez fans 9, Diamondbacks blank Cubs 2-0

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven innings, Jordan Lawlar homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Wednesday.

    Rodriguez (14-4) outpitched Cubs starter Matthew Boyd (8-3), allowing two hits to win his fourth straight start. Relievers Brandyn Garcia and Juan Morillo completed the two-hitter, with Morillo earning his second save.

    The Cubs, who occupy the top NL wild-card spot, have lost five of seven.

    Lawlar led off the sixth inning with his third homer for the only run against Boyd, who allowed three hits with five strikeouts and two walks in six innings.

    Ryan Waldschmidt had a sacrifice fly in the eighth.

    Rodriguez tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings against Cincinnati in his last start and didn’t allow a hit against the Cubs until Tyrone Taylor’s bloop single to lead off the fifth inning

    Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the sixth with a double and moved to third with one out, but Rodriguez stranded him there – after a bit of controversy.

    With two outs, Crow-Armstrong moved way down the line as if he were stealing home and Rodriguez threw a quick pitch, forcing him back. Crow-Armstrong was adamant that Rodriguez balked and had to be restrained by third base coach Quintin Berry after the umpiring crew discussed the play and concluded that Rodriguez did not balk.

    Boyd was sharp early against the Diamondbacks after allowing 11 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings his previous two starts.

    The left-hander erased walks with inning-ending double plays in the second and third, and Taylor cut down Nolan Arenado at second from deep in the left-field corner in the fourth.

    Cubs LHP David Peterson (7-7 5.17 ERA) will pitch the opener of a three-game series against visiting Cincinnati on Friday. Arizona had yet to name a starter for Thursday’s opener of a four-game series at San Francisco.

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    • W: E. Rodriguez (14-4)L: M. Boyd (8-3)S: J. Morillo (2)
    • HR: ARI – J. Lawlar (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    P. Crow-Armstrong CF 4 0 1 0 .276
    S. Suzuki RF 2 0 0 0 .270
    A. Bregman DH 3 0 0 0 .252
    M. Busch 1B 3 0 0 0 .244
    N. Hoerner SS 4 0 0 0 .258
    T. Taylor LF 3 0 1 0 .256
    a- I. Happ PH 1 0 0 0 .220
    P. Ramirez 3B 3 0 0 0 .286
    C. Kelly C 3 0 0 0 .260
    G. Arias 2B 3 0 0 0 .234
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    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    I. Vargas 2B 4 0 0 0 .256
    C. Carroll RF 3 0 0 0 .249
    G. Perdomo SS 3 0 2 0 .252
    N. Arenado DH 3 0 1 0 .238
    T. Tawa 1B 2 0 0 0 .245
    J. Fernandez 3B 3 0 0 0 .265
    J. McCann C 3 1 1 0 .289
    J. Lawlar CF 3 1 2 1 .290
    R. Waldschmidt LF 1 0 0 1 .275
    BATTING
    • 2B – P. Crow-Armstrong (27)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – N. Hoerner, G. Arias
    BATTING
    • HR – J. Lawlar (3)
    • SF – R. Waldschmidt (3)
    • RBI – J. Lawlar (8), R. Waldschmidt (22)
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    • SB – T. Taylor (3)
    FIELDING
    • Outfield Assist – S. Suzuki, T. Taylor
    • DP – 3 (Arias-Hoerner-Busch; Hoerner-Arias-Busch; Suzuki-Busch)
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    M. Boyd(L, 8-3) 6.0 3 1 2 5 3.99
    T. Thornton 1.0 1 0 0 1 2.32
    R. Zeferjahn 1.0 2 1 0 0 4.07
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    E. Rodriguez(W, 14-4) 7.0 2 0 3 9 2.50
    B. Garcia(H, 15) 1.0 0 0 1 1 2.37
    J. Morillo(S, 2) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.24
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    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Boyd 94-58, T. Thornton 15-10, R. Zeferjahn 7-6
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Boyd 8-3, T. Thornton 0-1, R. Zeferjahn 2-0
    • Batters Faced – M. Boyd 20, T. Thornton 4, R. Zeferjahn 4
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    • Pitches-Strikes – E. Rodriguez 104-71, B. Garcia 17-9, J. Morillo 8-7
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – E. Rodriguez 4-3, B. Garcia 1-1, J. Morillo 2-0
    • Batters Faced – E. Rodriguez 26, B. Garcia 4, J. Morillo 3
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  • AZ Cardinals ref and news

    • Cardinals’ Hjalte Froholdt: Signs extension with Cards

      Arizona signed Froholdt to a two-year, $20 million contract extension Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

      The deal will keep the veteran center on the Cardinals‘ books through the 2028 season. Froholdt has played 17 games with Arizona in all of the past three years, and he figures to continue to start as their center as long as he remains healthy.

    • Cardinals’ Trey Benson: Reverts to IR

      Benson (knee) reverted to the Cardinals‘ injured reserve list Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

      Benson underwent surgery in early October for a meniscus injury he suffered in the Cardinals’ Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. The running back could never get right from the meniscus issue enough to stay on the practice field. The 24-year-old’s struggles are made worse with such a crowded Cardinals running back room consisting of rookie first-rounder Jeremiyah Love (ankle), Tyler Allgeier and James Conner (foot). Benson is set to miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season, but if he can fix his knee troubles could negotiate an injury settlement in an attempt to find another team to play for in 2026.

    • Cardinals’ Xavier Weaver: Placed on IR

      The wide receiver suffered a concussion earlier in camp but cleared the protocol in time for Arizona’s preseason clash with Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, he injured his hamstring in that game, prompting the move to IR. The severity of Weaver’s injury remains unclear, but to play in 2026, he would have to reach an injury settlement with the Cardinals.

    • Cardinals’ James Conner: DNP on Monday

      Conner (foot) didn’t take part in Monday’s practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      Conner hasn’t played in any of the Cardinals‘ three preseason games so far and also hasn’t been seen for the last handful of practices. He’s dealing with lingering issues related to the foot surgery he underwent last fall and ended his season after Week 3. With Trey Benson (knee) getting waived/injured Monday, Conner is the top running back behind the duo of rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Tyler Allgeier. Until Conner gets back on the field, though, Bam Knight is the team’s likely No. 3 RB.

    • Cardinals’ Carson Beck: Remains limited at practice

      Beck (ribs) continued to be a limited participant at Monday’s practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

      Beck fared well in the Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. However, the rookie third-round pick came out of that contest with a rib injury that has capped his practice reps in the meantime and otherwise sidelined him for the Cardinals‘ next two exhibitions. Beck thus has one more chance for preseason action Friday at Green Bay before likely being relegated to the team’s No. 3 QB role behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew to begin his career.

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    Injuries
    PLAYER INJURY
    Trey Benson RB Knee
    Jeremiyah Love RB Ankle
    James Conner RB Foot
    Dadrion Taylor-Demerson SAF Ribs
    Carson Beck QB Ribs
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  • WNBA Scores

    FINAL
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    Sky15-24
    		 8 21 24 28 81
    Sun10-27
    		 16 28 27 16 87
    Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
    Highlights: Sky at Sun (8/25)
    0:20
    FINAL
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    Fire15-23
    		 18 19 15 26 78
    Wings23-16
    		 27 23 21 25 96
    College Park Center, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Fire at Wings (8/25)
    0:36
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    1 2 3 4 T
    Mystics23-15
    		 24 27 26 17 94
    Mercury13-25
    		 15 18 27 24 84
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  • Mystics top Mercury 94-84, notch 2nd-most wins in team history

    • AP
    • Aug 26, 2026

    PHOENIX (AP) Sonia Citron had 19 points and nine assists, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-84 on Tuesday night.

    With six games remaining, Washington (23-15) has the second-most regular-season wins in franchise history, trailing the WNBA champion 2019 team’s 26.

    Shakira Austin scored 16 points for Washington. Michaela Onyenwere and Lauren Betts each had 10.

    Natasha Mack and Kahleah Copper each scored 19 points for Phoenix (13-25). Alyssa Thomas had 16 points and 10 assists, and Kelsey Plum, playing in her first game since Aug. 9, added 10 points in 17 minutes. Phoenix finished 3 for 17 from 3-point range.

    Washington shot 59% from the field in the first half and led 51-33. The Mystics held a double-digit lead the entire second half – with their largest advantage at 64-44.

    A Phoenix bench player did not make a field goal until Plum’s basket with 4:42 left in the third quarter.

    The teams play again on Thursday in Phoenix.

    —

    See AP’s full WNBA coverage here

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    Mystics 23-15

    		 24 27 26 17 94

    Mercury 13-25

    		 15 18 27 24 84
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    		 K. Copper G 19PTS 5REB 2AST
    Mystics
    STARTERS PTS REB AST PF
    S. Citron 19 1 9 2
    K. Iriafen 18 10 1 3
    S. Austin 16 6 2 0
    M. Onyenwere 10 3 1 2
    G. Amoore 7 3 3 2
    BENCH PTS REB AST PF
    L. Betts 10 8 1 0
    B. Laney-Hamilton 9 1 2 1
    C. McMahon 3 1 0 4
    R. Harmon 2 0 0 0
    C. Prosper 0 1 0 2
    D. Littlepage-Buggs 0 0 0 0
    A. Dugalic 0 0 0 0
    L. Olsen 0 0 0 1
    A. Florez 0 1 2 2
    Total 94 35 21 19
    Mercury
    STARTERS PTS REB AST PF
    K. Copper 19 5 2 4
    N. Mack 19 8 0 4
    A. Thomas 16 6 10 4
    N. Brochant 7 1 2 0
    S. Whitcomb 1 1 3 0
    BENCH PTS REB AST PF
    K. Plum 10 0 1 5
    V. Ayayi 7 3 3 1
    L. Held 3 0 1 0
    K. Linskens 2 1 0 2
    M. Westbeld 0 1 0 1
    Total 84 26 22

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Red Sox73-59
    		 7 7 2
    Marlins67-66
    		 3 7 0
    loanDepot park, Miami, FL
    Highlights: Red Sox at Marlins (8/25)
    0:55
    • W: A. Gamboa  (1-0)
    • L: C. Gibson  (2-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 M. Gasper BOS DH2-2, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI
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    		 P. Tolle BOS P5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 7 SO, 2 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays78-54
    		 1 5 1
    Tigers62-70
    		 4 8 0
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    Highlights: Rays at Tigers (8/25)
    0:25
    • W: D. Sommers  (1-3)
    • L: I. Seymour  (9-5)
    • S: K. Jansen  (17)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 D. Sommers DET P1.2 IP, 1 SO
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    		 K. Jansen DET P1.0 IP, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rockies51-81
    		 3 7 0
    Nationals62-72
    		 1 5 0
    Nationals Park, Washington, DC
    Highlights: Rockies at Nationals (8/25)
    0:31
    • W: M. Manfredi  (1-0)
    • L: A. Alvarez  (2-6)
    • S: J. Romano  (13)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 M. Manfredi COL P1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO
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    		 J. Romano COL P1.0 IP, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Astros66-66
    		 9 14 0
    Yankees74-57
    		 7 10 2
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Highlights: Astros at Yankees (8/25)
    1:06
    • W: B. Abreu  (5-3)
    • L: B. Headrick  (7-3)
    • S: J. Hader  (19)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 Y. Diaz HOU C3-4, 3 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
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    		 L. Garcia NYY 1B4-5, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Royals59-74
    		 5 10 1
    Blue Jays64-69
    		 3 10 1
    Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
    Highlights: Royals at Blue Jays (8/25)
    0:40
    • W: S. Lugo  (6-7)
    • L: M. Scherzer  (1-7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 S. Lugo KC P5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 SO, 1 BB
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    		 V. Pasquantino KC 1B1-3
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers81-51
    		 2 9 1
    Mets60-72
    		 3 11 0
    Citi Field, Flushing, NY
    Highlights: Brewers at Mets (8/25)
    0:57
    • W: J. Pintaro  (2-0)
    • L: T. Megill  (2-3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 Z. Thornton NYM P6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 4 SO
    player headshot
    		 J. Pintaro NYM P1.0 IP, 2 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Dodgers80-52
    		 3 10 0
    Braves77-55
    		 4 9 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Dodgers at Braves (8/25)
    2:16
    • W: D. Dodd  (4-1)
    • L: T. Scott  (1-4)
    • S: R. Iglesias  (28)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 B. Elder ATL P6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 5 SO
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    		 T. Glasnow LAD P5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 7 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rangers66-67
    		 7 11 1
    White Sox69-63
    		 11 14 0
    Rate Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Rangers at White Sox (8/25)
    1:03
    • W: B. Hudson  (4-4)
    • L: J. deGrom  (9-9)
    • S: G. Taylor  (8)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 T. Peters CHW LF3-3, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
    player headshot
    		 J. Foscue TEX 2B2-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles64-68
    		 13 16 0
    Cardinals66-67
    		 1 7 1
    Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
    Highlights: Orioles at Cardinals (8/25)
    0:46
    • W: C. Bassitt  (5-4)
    • L: M. Liberatore  (5-12)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Bassitt BAL P6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 SO
    player headshot
    		 P. Alonso BAL 1B4-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Guardians67-66
    		 8 13 0
    Angels52-81
    		 6 9 1
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    Highlights: Guardians at Angels (8/25)
    0:57
    • W: E. Sabrowski  (5-2)
    • L: B. Weiman  (0-1)
    • S: C. Smith  (35)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 V. Grissom LAA 1B2-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
    player headshot
    		 J. Ramirez CLE 3B3-6, 5 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cubs76-57
    		 4 7 0
    Diamondbacks70-63
    		 5 5 0
    Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
    WALK-OFF HR! Diamondbacks rookie delivers game-winning blast
    1:27
    • W: J. Martinez  (1-0)
    • L: J. Webb  (6-4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 C. Holmes CHC P7.0 IP, 2 H, 5 SO, 2 BB
    player headshot
    		 J. Martinez ARI P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Twins64-69
    		 2 4 0
    Athletics52-81
    		 4 7 0
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    Highlights: Twins at Athletics (8/25)
    0:50
    • W: G. Jump  (6-8)
    • L: T. Bradley  (9-6)
    • S: E. Alvarado  (4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 G. Jump ATH P6.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 9 SO, 2 BB
    player headshot
    		 E. Alvarado ATH P1.0 IP, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Phillies73-60
    		 1 6 0
    Mariners64-69
    		 4 5 0
    T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
    Highlights: Phillies at Mariners (8/25)
    0:35
    • W: G. Kirby  (9-10)
    • L: A. Nola  (5-10)
    • S: A. Munoz  (24)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 G. Kirby SEA P7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 9 SO, 1 BB
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    		 A. Nola PHI P6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 SO, 3 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Pirates65-69
    		 1 6 0
    Padres71-62
    		 0 3 0
    Petco Park, San Diego, CA
    Highlights: Pirates at Padres (8/25)
    1:12
    • W: G. Soto  (6-4)
    • L: M. Miller  (4-2)
    • S: M. Montgomery  (6)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 P. Skenes PIT P6.0 IP, 3 H, 4 SO
    player headshot
    		 M. King SD P7.0 IP, 5 H, 7 SO, 2 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Reds62-71
    		 1 4 1
    Giants54-78
    		 3 8 0
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    Highlights: Reds at Giants (8/25)
    0:21
    • W: A. Molina  (1-0)
    • L: B. Singer  (5-12)
    • S: C. Seymour  (1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    player headshot
    		 A. Molina SF P4.1 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB
    player headshot
    		 C. Seymour SF P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 SO

  • Waldschmidt hits walk-off homer as D-backs rally past Cubs 5-4

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.

    The D-backs pulled one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot.

    Trailing 4-3 in the ninth, Tim Tawa coaxed a one-out walk from Jacob Webb to start the decisive rally. Ildemaro Vargas flew out to right field for the second out before pinch-runner Jose Fernandez stole second base. Waldschmidt – a rookie – then launched a no-doubt homer over the left field fence to set off a raucous celebration.

    It was Waldschmidt’s second walk-off homer of the season.

    Arizona trailed 4-0 in the eighth before mounting a two-out rally against reliever Daniel Palencia. Gabriel Moreno hit a check swing RBI double that hugged the first base line and stayed fair before Geraldo Perdomo’s two-run single cut the deficit to 4-3. Webb relieved Palencia and coaxed a ground out from Max Kepler to end the threat.

    Ian Happ hit a three-run homer in the fourth to push the Cubs ahead 3-0. Michael Busch’s RBI single in the sixth made it 4-0. Busch and Seiya Suzuki both had two hits.

    The D-backs’ rally ruined a great outing for Clay Holmes, who breezed through the D-backs’ lineup, giving up two singles and two walks while striking out five over seven scoreless innings. The right-hander has given up just one earned run over his past 19 innings, spanning three starts.

    Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt (7-2) gave up four runs on six hits and two walks, striking out three. He didn’t allow a hit over the first three innings, but gave up a single and a double in the fourth before Happ’s three-run homer.

    The D-backs send LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (13-4, 2.61 ERA) to the mound to face Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.15).

    —

    See AP’s full MLB coverage here

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    Stick With What Works

    Over 4.5+115
    Chi. Cubs • Runs • Team Prop
    Picked Aug 25 @ 9:33 am, 1 unit on Caesars
    LOSS
    The Cubs lead the majors with 5.23 runs per game and they’re actually better on the road (5.49 RPG). They scored seven last night with PCA held in check. Brandon Pfaadt and the D-backs’ bullpen shouldn’t be a problem here.

    Matt’s Pick

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    • Chase FieldPhoenix, AZ
    • W: J. Martinez (1-0)L: J. Webb (6-4)S: (0)
    • HR: CHC – I. Happ (22), ARI – R. Waldschmidt (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    P. Crow-Armstrong CF 3 0 0 0 .276
    S. Suzuki RF 4 2 2 0 .271
    M. Busch 1B 3 1 2 1 .245
    A. Bregman 3B 4 0 0 0 .254
    I. Happ LF 4 1 1 3 .220
    N. Hoerner SS 4 0 0 0 .260
    P. Ramirez 2B 3 0 1 0 .291
    M. Conforto DH 4 0 1 0 .232
    M. Amaya C 3 0 0 0 .228
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    L. Nootbaar DH 3 1 0 0 .217
    C. Carroll RF 4 0 1 0 .251
    G. Moreno C 3 1 1 1 .303
    G. Perdomo SS 3 0 2 2 .249
    M. Kepler LF 4 0 0 0 .212
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 0 0 .237
    T. Tawa 1B 3 0 0 0 .248
    J. Fernandez PR 0 1 0 0 .269
    I. Vargas 2B 4 0 0 0 .259
    J. Lawlar CF 2 0 0 0 .271
    J. Barrosa PR-CF 0 1 0 0 .197
    a- R. Waldschmidt PH 1 1 1 2 .276
    • a-homered for Barrosa in the 9th
    BATTING
    • 2B – S. Suzuki (26), M. Busch (23)
    • HR – I. Happ (23)
    • RBI – M. Busch (66), I. Happ 3 (61)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – S. Suzuki 2 (2)
    BATTING
    • 2B – G. Moreno (28)
    • HR – R. Waldschmidt (3)
    • RBI – G. Moreno (65), G. Perdomo 2 (46), R. Waldschmidt 2 (21)
    • 2-Out RBI – G. Moreno, G. Perdomo 2 (2), R. Waldschmidt 2 (2)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Perdomo, M. Kepler, N. Arenado 2 (2)
    BASERUNNING
    • CS – P. Ramirez
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – J. Fernandez (9)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Perdomo-Vargas-Tawa)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    C. Holmes 7.0 2 0 2 5 2.26
    D. Palencia 0.2 2 3 1 1 3.93
    J. Webb(L, 6-4) (BS, 6) 1.0 1 2 1 0 2.91
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    B. Pfaadt 6.2 6 4 2 3 3.51
    D. Santana 1.1 0 0 0 1 5.72
    J. Martinez(W, 1-0) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0.00
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – C. Holmes 93-58, D. Palencia 22-12, J. Webb 20-11
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – C. Holmes 11-5, D. Palencia 1-1, J. Webb 1-1
    • Batters Faced – C. Holmes 25, D. Palencia 6, J. Webb 5
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – B. Pfaadt 103-62, D. Santana 19-11, J. Martinez 17-11
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – B. Pfaadt 6-8, D. Santana 2-1, J. Martinez 1-1
    • Batters Faced – B. Pfaadt 28, D. Santana 4, J. Martinez 3

  • Dbacks ref and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll: Reaches 20 steals

      Carroll went 0-for-3 with a walk and two steals in Monday’s 7-0 loss to the Cubs.

      One of the few bright spots from Monday’s shutout was Carroll’s two steals in the fourth inning. Those thefts upped his season total 20, the fourth straight year he’s reached that threshold.

    • Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly: Tipping pitches?

      Kelly and the Diamondbacks believe that Cubs third-base coach Quintin Berry was stealing pitches and relaying signs to hitters in Monday’s 7-0 loss, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. “Stealing signs is as old as baseball, I think it’s a little (expletive) when it comes from the coach,” Kelly said.

      Kelly, who feels when players on the field — “inside the lines” — are stealing pitches is fair game, acknolwedged that he needs to review what he’s doing to tip pitches. It may not only be the Cubs that noticed something. Kelly is not fooling anyone this month; the right-hander is 0-4 with a 7.46 ERA and 1.82 WHIP over five August starts (25.1 innings).

    • Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly: Tagged with 12th loss

      Kelly (8-12) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs. He struck out four.

      Kelly fell just short of recording a quality start, departing with two outs in the sixth inning after throwing 99 pitches (60 strikes). The right-hander has now lost three straight games and is 0-4 with a 7.46 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 17:18 K:BB across 25.1 innings (five starts) in August. The 37-year-old will take an overall 5.35 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 88:60 K:BB across 134.2 innings (24 starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Giants.

  • AZ Cardinals news and ref

    • Cardinals’ Xavier Weaver: Placed on IR

      Weaver (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Cardinals on Monday.

      The wide receiver suffered a concussion earlier in camp but cleared the protocol in time for Arizona’s preseason clash with Dallas on Saturday. Unfortunately, he injured his hamstring in that game, prompting the move to IR. The severity of Weaver’s injury remains unclear, but to play in 2026, he would have to reach an injury settlement with the Cardinals.

    • Cardinals’ James Conner: DNP on Monday

      Conner (foot) didn’t take part in Monday’s practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      Conner hasn’t played in any of the Cardinals‘ three preseason games so far and also hasn’t been seen for the last handful of practices. He’s dealing with lingering issues related to the foot surgery he underwent last fall and ended his season after Week 3. With Trey Benson (knee) getting waived/injured Monday, Conner is the top running back behind the duo of rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and Tyler Allgeier. Until Conner gets back on the field, though, Bam Knight is the team’s likely No. 3 RB.

    • Cardinals’ Carson Beck: Remains limited at practice

      Beck (ribs) continued to be a limited participant at Monday’s practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

      Beck fared well in the Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. However, the rookie third-round pick came out of that contest with a rib injury that has capped his practice reps in the meantime and otherwise sidelined him for the Cardinals‘ next two exhibitions. Beck thus has one more chance for preseason action Friday at Green Bay before likely being relegated to the team’s No. 3 QB role behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew to begin his career.

    • Cardinals’ Josh Sweat: Activated from active/PUP list

      Sweat (knee) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals‘ official site reports.

      Sweat opened training camp on the PUP list due to a knee injury, but he’s well enough now to take part in practice. Arizona likely will ramp up his activity level over the next few weeks with the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers in mind. in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, Sweat racked up 12.0 sacks among his 30 tackles.

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: Remains sidelined by ankle issue

      Coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Love is progressing in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain but will remain sidelined this week, Darren Urban of the Cardinals‘ official site reports.

      Love emerged from preseason Week 1 with an ankle injury that eventually was revealed to be severe enough to require a multi-week absence. While LaFleur relayed last Thursday that Love won’t need surgery, the rookie third overall pick won’t play again during exhibition season, meaning his next chance for game action is Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers. If Love isn’t able to go in the season opener, Tyler Allgeier likely will be Arizona’s lead runner in that contest.

  • WNBA Scores

    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Valkyries26-11
    		 17 17 21 25 80
    Lynx31-8
    		 16 16 16 18 66
    Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: Valkyries at Lynx (8/24)
    0:53
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Zandalasini GS F18 PTS , 1 REB , 1 AST
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    		 N. Howard MIN F13 PTS , 7 REB , 1 AST
    FINAL
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    Dream25-13
    		 20 16 26 16 78
    Sparks13-25
    		 15 22 18 16 71
    Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Angel Reese sets two WNBA rebounding records
    1:14
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 A. Gray ATL G20 PTS , 3 REB , 6 AST
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    		 N. Ogwumike LAS F27 PTS , 16 REB
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