Padres homer 5 times, including twice in the first, in a 9-3 victory over the Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) – Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shows some rust in first start since elbow procedure

CLEVELAND (AP) – Tarik Skubal wasn’t seeking any sentimentality for his return from elbow surgery. Save the pats on the back and warm words for someone else.

Japan coach says he made difficult call to keep captain Wataru Endo out of World Cup

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu made the final decision about team captain Wataru Endo not playing in the World Cup because of a left foot injury that would have likely kept the 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder from playing full matches.

Nagelsmann: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens the World Cup vs Curaçao

HOUSTON (AP) – Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last month and is ready to go for Germany’s World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday.

Portugal embraces World Cup expectations and carries Jota's memory into tournament

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Portugal is very aware of the enormous expectations it faces in the World Cup.

49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36.

Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over Tigers

CLEVELAND (AP) – Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland’s Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner’s return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.

Royals LHP Cole Ragans suffers setback in injury rehab

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has experienced a setback during his injury rehab, the team said Saturday.