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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez drilled by pitch, exits game vs. Tigers
Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, who was hit hard on his hand while batting in ninth inning, is one of the top trade deadline candidates. As MLB Trade Deadline Week heats up, one of the top targets on the market has received a scare. In the top of the ninth inning of a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Monday, July 28, Arizona Diamondback third baseman Eugenio Suárez took a 96 mph fastball to his left hand from Tigers right-hander Will Vest. Suárez, who is hitting .248 on the season with 36 home runs and 87 RBIs, was immediately tended to by a member of the Diamondbacks training staff before exiting the game in what appeared to be significant pain. He briefly fell down on his knees after the hit by the pitch while holding his hand. Eugenio Suarez exited the game after being drilled in the hand by a pitch USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale confirmed that Suárez underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Diamondback manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Suárez's left hand and finger were "tender to the touch," according to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen. Lovullo added that Suárez is day-to-day for now. The Diamondbacks TV broadcast mentioned that they were able to hear the sound of Suárez getting drilled in the hand from the broadcast booth in Detroit. Monday night's event in Detroit is the second time in a matter of weeks that Suárez has taken a pitch to his left hand. He exited the All-Star Game on July 15 in the eighth inning after being hit by Chicago White Sox right-hander Shane Smith, for which X-rays came back negative. Suárez has been one of the hottest names being shopped around by the Diamondbacks, who began their sell on July 24 by trading away Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale most recently reported on July 25 that the Mariners and New York Yankees have had talks with the Diamondbacks about their All-Star third baseman, with several other teams being linked to Suárez in other reports. The MLB Trade Deadline closes at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
The Herald Scotland
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
MLB power rankings: Brewers rise in NL Central standings with LA sweep
And it boosted them to a season-best No. 3 position in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings. They supplanted the Dodgers in that spot, a battle that would seem an unfair fight on paper. After all, the Brewers tote a payroll of around $120 million; that's far less than the mere tax penalty - right now, an estimated $157 million - the Dodgers will pay on top of a payroll exceeding $400 million. It's a scenario that's not supposed to happen, at least among the ownership side of the looming 2026 labor fight that believes payroll most correlates with success. But rich teams have their problems, too - look at the Dodgers' pitcher IL list - and competence and desire have proven about as important as investment. And now the Brewers - winners of 10 in a row - are looking like locks for their seventh playoff berth in the past eight seasons. A look at our updated rankings: 1. Detroit Tigers (-) Tarik Skubal single-handedly keeping their precarious hold on the top spot. 2. Chicago Cubs (-) All they do is hit bombs - and that's been more than enough. A fella named Isaac Collins went 5-for-12 in Dodgers sweep. Vlad Jr.'s first homer since June 29 powers sweep of Giants, 10th straight home win. Freddie Freeman dodges bullet, apparently, after getting struck on wrist by pitch. Isaac Paredes to IL with hamstring injury as five opening-day starters are shelved. Signing David Robertson off the street preferable to burning trade chip on a bullpen arm. Sure, everyone needs bullpen help, but these guys really do. 9. New York Yankees (-) Manage to win two of three at Atlanta without using Carlos Rodon or Max Fried. Jose Iglesias on a 10-for-21 streak. Yep, it's getting to be his time of year. And just like that: Garrett Crochet equals Tarik Skubal in ERA (2.19) and has one more strikeout (165). After All-Star hubbub, Cal Raleigh has a quiet weekend, with two singles in 13 at-bats. 13. Tampa Bay Rays (+1) New owner looks like a far surer bet than new stadium. They finally hit - 27 knocks in three games - yet are still swept at Toronto. Noelvi Marte moved to outfield in effort to keep Santiago Espinal's bat in lineup. 16. St. Louis Cardinals (-1) Getting swept at Arizona just might put crimp in contention dreams. If they're near .500, would be stunning to see them sell at deadline. 18. Arizona Diamondbacks (-) Ketel Marte misses first series after break-in at home. 19. Los Angeles Angels (-) Don't look now, but they just won a series at Philly, are a game below .500. 20. Cleveland Guardians (+2) You wonder how much they could restock farm system by trading off best bullpen pieces. 21. Minnesota Twins (-1) Joe Ryan saves them from ignominious sweep at Coors Field. Rich Hill, 45, just might emerge as rotation option. Have won six of their last eight series, split another. Might be last week as an O for Cedric Mullins, who debuted in August 2018. "If he's going to be here, he's not going to rot," says Brian Snitker of Marcell Ozuna. 26. Athletics (+1) Their "ballpark construction cam" just shows a few piles of dirt, not unlike the mound back home in Yolo County. 27. Washington Nationals (+1) Interim GM says they won't trade pieces acquired from the most recent rebuild. Don't look now, but they're just four games better than the White Sox after getting swept. 29. Chicago White Sox (-) They're final team to complete a sweep this season. 30. Colorado Rockies (-) Ryan McMahon heating up a bit as trade deadline lurks. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news -- fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson dominates USA TODAY Sports' 2025 All-ACC preseason football team list
Clemson on top? USA TODAY Sports' ACC writers and experts unveil predicted order of finish for 2025 football season. USA TODAY Sports is riding high on the Clemson Tigers ahead of the 2025 college football season. On Monday, a total of nine Clemson players were named to USA TODAY Sports' All-ACC preseason team. Moreover, Dabo Swinney was named preseason Coach of the Year while quarterback Cade Klubnik was tabbed preseason Player of the Year in the ACC. The preseason all-conference team was voted on by regional USA TODAY Sports writers who cover the 17 ACC schools. Those writers also made predictions for the 2025 ACC football season with their projected order of finish. Here's a look at the nine Clemson selections on USA TODAY Sports' All-ACC preseason football team, as well as where the Tigers landed in the network's predicted order of finish. Clemson offense lands four players on USA TODAY Sports' All-ACC preseason football team Five Clemson Tigers garner All-ACC preseason football defensive honors ACC football projected order of finish, per USA TODAY Sports Clemson sweeps preseason Coach, Player of the Year awards USA TODAY Sports' preseason awards also include Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year. Clemson football schedule 2025 Clemson will open the 2025 season against the LSU Tigers at Memorial Stadium in prime time on Aug. 30. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ABC. All times Eastern. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 MLB draft grades: Live picks, analysis as selections are made in Atlanta
The Washington Nationals will have its choice of any draft-eligible player available when the 2025 MLB Draft gets underway on Sunday, July 13. The Nationals, who won the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery at the Winter Meetings last December, could select LSU ace Kade Anderson, who vaulted into the top pick conversation after a dominant showing at the College World Series. They could also pick high school prospect Ethan Holliday, who's arguably the best player in the draft and the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday (and brother of former No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday). REQUIRED READING: MLB Draft 2025 live tracker: Start time, latest mock, how to watch, draft order In a college pitcher-heavy draft, Anderson, along with left-handed pitchers Liam Doyle (Tennessee) and Jamie Arnold (Florida State), and right-hander Kyson Witherspoon (Oklahoma) are all expected to be picked in the top 10. However, it's the MLB draft, of course, and some surprises and out-of-left-field picks are almost assuredly on the table. Follow along with USA TODAY Sports' live MLB draft grades from each pick in 2025: 2025 MLB Draft grades USA TODAY Sports' 2025 MLB Draft grades will be added live as picks are made. 2025 MLB Draft order Here's a look at the first-round order for the 2025 MLB Draft, along with prospect promotional picks, compensation picks and Competitive Balance Round A selections. First round Prospect promotion incentive picks 28. Kansas City Royals Compensation picks 29. Arizona Diamondbacks 30. Baltimore Orioles 31. Baltimore Orioles 32. Milwaukee Brewers Competitive Balance Round A 33. Boston Red Sox 34. Detroit Tigers 35. Seattle Mariners 36. Minnesota Twins 37. Baltimore Orioles 38. New York Mets 39. New York Yankees 40. Los Angeles Dodgers 41. Los Angeles Dodgers 42. Tampa Bay Rays 43. Miami Marlins What time is MLB draft today? The 2025 MLB Draft is set to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13, from Atlanta. The draft is part of MLB All-Star Week, with the festivities held in Atlanta in 2025.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Match card, time, how to watch Goldberg final match
Saturday night will mark the end of a career for a WWE icon. Saturday Night's Main Event is back on WWE programming, and the July 12 show of the special event won't just be the 40th edition of it, but it will be headlined by the final match of Goldberg. The WWE Hall of Famer has been one of the most menacing wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring, and he will try to go out with a big bang when he faces Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. While the night likely will be dedicated to Goldberg, other bouts will take place. LA Knight has made it his personal mission to mess with Seth Rollins, and he'll finally get a one-on-one match with "The Visionary." Plus, Drew McIntyre is back in the ring. Here's what to know for Saturday Night's Main Event: When is Saturday Night's Main Event? Saturday Night's Main Event will take place Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. ET. How long will Saturday Night's Main Event be? It will be a two-hour event. How to watch Saturday Night's Main Event: TV channel, streaming Watch Saturday Night's Main Event on Peacock Where is Saturday Night's Main Event? The newest edition of Saturday Night's Main Event will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Goldberg is also billed from Atlanta. Saturday Night's Main Event match card Matches not in order The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
