December 6, 2023 4:34 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marco Gonzales’ time with the Atlanta Braves lasted just two days, ending when the pitcher was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates along with cash for a player to be named or cash. Atlanta acquired the 31-year-old left-hander from Seattle on Sunday night along with outfielder Jarred Kelenic, infielder Evan White and $4.5 million for right-handers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. Gonzales was 4-1 with a 5.22 ERA this year before surgery to relieve pressure on a nerve in his left arm. He’s expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
December 6, 2023 4:39 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed at the winter meetings. Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is expected to command a record contract of $500 million-plus on the free agent market. The meeting lasted two-to-three hours. Ohtani led the AL with 44 homers and hit .304 with 96 RBIs for the Angels before an oblique injury. He was 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 starts on the mound before tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which will keep him from pitching next year.
December 5, 2023 4:35 am
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored in regulation for Philadelphia. Sidney Crosby became Pittsburgh’s all-time leading scorer against the Flyers when he tallied late in the first period.
December 5, 2023 4:31 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain. Pickett had the procedure done less than 24 hours after a 24-10 loss to Arizona. Pickett was injured in the second quarter when Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter fell on his at the end of a 2-yard scramble. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Mitch Trubisky will start for Pittsburgh when the Steelers host New England on Thursday.
December 5, 2023 4:33 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime. Browning also ran for a score as the Bengals won on a Monday night for the first time since 1990 on Evan McPherson’s 48-yard field goal in the extra frame. This one was shocking and potentially costly for the Jaguars, who lost quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a sprained right ankle late in the fourth quarter.
December 4, 2023 12:54 pm
(WPXI) – Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett had surgery for an injury he suffered in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Pickett got hurt after taking a hit with just over five minutes left in the second quarter while trying to scramble for a touchdown. After the play, he limped into the blue medical tent and later into the locker room, never returning to the game. He did return to the sideline in a boot. In a press conference Monday, head coach Mike Tomlin described Pickett’s injury as a high ankle sprain. He said it was surgically repaired Monday morning in hopes of accelerating the healing process, but had no further information on Pickett’s status other than to say he is out this week. He said he doesn’t think it’s a season-ending injury.
December 4, 2023 4:38 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their roller-coaster season take an unexpected dip in a 24-10 upset loss to Arizona. Pittsburgh fell to 7-5 after the Cardinals won in the Steel City for the first time since 1969. The offense managed just one touchdown against the NFL’s 31st-ranked defense. Pittsburgh lost starting quarterback Kenny Pickett to an ankle injury late in the first half. His status going forward is uncertain. Backup Mitch Trubisky did little until garbage time as Pittsburgh saw an opportunity to strengthen its playoff position slip away. The Steelers host New England on a short week in Week 14. The game was delayed twice Sunday because of inclement weather. Halftime at Acrisure Stadium was extended by more than 30 minutes after an initial round of heavy wind and rain swept through Pittsburgh. The second delay lasted nearly an hour.
December 4, 2023 4:56 am
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns, Deebo Samuel scored three TDs and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion in the San Francisco 49ers’ 42-19 win over Philadelphia. The 49ers scored touchdowns on six straight possessions. The Eagles suffered a scare when Hurts jogged off the field in the fourth and went straight to the locker room. He was cleared to play and returned to action with about 10 minutes left.
December 4, 2023 4:41 am
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State is not and is the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history. The Seminoles lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to a season-ending injury two weeks ago. They continued to win but the committee passed them over. Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington will play Texas in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. The winners will play for the national championship Jan. 8 in Houston.
December 4, 2023 4:40 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. Now 78, Leyland received 15 of 16 votes by the contemporary era committee for managers, executives and umpires. He becomes the 23rd manager in the hall. Former player and manager Lou Piniella fell one vote short and former player, broadcaster and executive Bill White was two shy. Leyland managed Pittsburgh, Florida, Colorado and Detroit from 1986 to 2013.
