Paul Skenes, the top-ranked pitching prospect in baseball, had a promising major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at PNC Park, working into the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs while throwing 17 pitches of 100 mph or more.
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The Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino before a day game against the Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Read More
Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu injured a knee in practice Friday and is sidelined indefinitely, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read More
Bijan Robinson hopes to pursue an acting career, and friendships such as the one he has with Matthew McConaughey could help. Read More
SPONSOR BUZZ OTHER NEWSUtah quarterback Cam Rising is a game-time decision with an injury to his throwing hand, sources told ESPN, with the expectation that he will attempt to start. Read More
The Phillies clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night with a 12-2 victory over the Mets. They can secure their first NL East title since 2011 with one more win over New York this weekend. Read More
Juan Soto was originally in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Athletics but was pulled out after reporting soreness and swelling in his left leg. Manager Aaron Boone said X-rays were negative. Read More
49ers tight end George Kittle is doubtful for Sunday's game at Los Angeles with a hamstring injury, while two of San Francisco's top defenders, Nick Bosa and Charvarius Ward, are listed as questionable. Read More
East Carolina's Shavon Revel Jr., one of the top cornerback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, tore an ACL in practice and is out for the season, sources told ESPN. Read More
The quarterback is off to a hot start at his new school -- and is looking to lead the Orange to new heights. Read More
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