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Mets claim Guards’ Arias off waivers PITTSBURGH — The New York Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Arias is out of minor-league options and must remain on the Mets’ active roster or be subject to waivers again. He is expected to join the Mets on Saturday night for their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old Arias hit .244 with five home runs in 42 games this season for the Guardians. He started 24 games at third base, 10 at shortstop and two at second base. He is a .219 career hitter over five seasons, all ...

Utley joins Phillies' Wall of Fame

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PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley is still the man in Philadelphia. A six-time All-Star and the second baseman on the 2008 World Series championship team, Utley can also call himself a Phillies Wall of Famer. Utley is the third member of that championship team to earn induction, and former ...

Stishan stays active in baseball as Scrappers scorekeeper

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NILES – When it comes to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, nothing gets by Ethan Stishan. Every strike, every out, every throw over to first base, Stishan takes note. In fact, more than just taking notes, Stishan documents every moment of every home game, and he hasn’t missed a single ...

Hossler leads Wyndham, Bradley’s postseason hopes alive

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Beau Hossler made an 11-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday for a 3-under 67 that gave him a one-stroke lead in the Wyndham Championship, which might have been the least consequential development in the final event of the PGA Tour’s regular season. Hossler has ...

Day: O-line still a concern after first practice

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COLUMBUS — At the start of his eighth season as Ohio State football head coach, Ryan Day is looking for his eighth consecutive AP top 10 finish, including No. 5 last season when the Buckeyes fell short of defending their 2024 national championship. With those high expectations in mind, he ...

NASCAR changing stage break rules to limit laps run under caution

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NASCAR plans to implement a new stage-break procedure for its Cup Series races beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway and continuing through the remainder of the season. Under the new rules, when a natural caution occurs with 10 or fewer laps remaining in Stage 1 or Stage 2, it will be deemed complete at the time of caution — with that same caution period serving as the scheduled stage break. NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell said Thursday on social media the change stems from the July 26 race at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis, where he said fans were unhappy about too many ...