Randy Johnson will shoot several Rush concerts in the coming months. He’s worked their concerts in the past, too, thanks in large part to his long-standing friendship with the band, which is comprised of lead vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Geddy Lee, drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson.
Konerko’s everyman style made him a favorite
Paul Konerko ranks among the greatest players in White Sox franchise history in several categories, but stats don’t begin to explain why he is so beloved.
Judge, Severino among top performers in Minors Thursday
Yankees top prospect Luis Severino didn’t allow a hit in five innings in his return from injury and No. 2 prospect Aaron Judge hit a walk-off sac fly for the Thunder in the 13th inning.
Salazar sizzles as Tribe tops Sox, takes series
The Indians handed the White Sox their first home series loss after five straight victories by virtue of a 5-0 shutout Thursday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Cleveland claimed the last three games of this four-game set, allowing six runs in total over the four.
Hendricks gets first win in emphatic fashion
No one needed a celebratory postgame beer shower more than Kyle Hendricks, who was finally able to party with his teammates on Thursday.
Indians starting to gel with another series win
Following a nightmarish start to the season, the Indians are starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. With a 5-2 victory over the White Sox on Thursday night, the Indians have won three straight games for the first time this season. They took three of four against previously red-hot Chicago and also have won back-to-back series for the first time.
Braves roll past Brewers behind big 7th inning
The Braves broke open a tight game with seven runs in the bottom of the seventh in a 10-1 win over the Brewers on Thursday night.
Bryant makes himself at home in San Diego
Kris Bryant didn’t play at Petco Park during his three years at the University of San Diego, but the Cubs’ top prospect looked right at home Thursday night when he hit his fifth home run of the season.
Shoulder injury lands Travis on 15-day DL
Devon Travis was out of the lineup for the fifth straight game as the Blue Jays played the Angels in the series finale on Thursday.
Rays alone in 1st place with shutout of A’s
David DeJesus provided most of the offense and the Rays’ pitching did its part in a 3-0 win over the A’s on Thursday night with a crowd of 10,605 watching at Tropicana Field. The victory lifted Tampa Bay into sole possession of first place in the AL East, a half-game ahead of the idle Yankees.
Brewers’ Smith ejected for substance on arm
Brewers left-hander Will Smith was ejected in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Braves because of a foreign substance found on his right arm.
Hendricks’ five-hit gem powers Cubs past Padres
Kris Bryant hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Kyle Hendricks threw his first career complete game and shutout Thursday as the Cubs defeated the Padres, 3-0, before a crowd of 30,021 at Petco Park.
Teheran putting tough April in rear-view mirror
Julio Teheran may never be the overpowering pitcher he was touted as when he was younger, but he showed he can be a consistently effective starter — like in Thursday’s 10-1 win over the Brewers when he struck out eight over seven innings.
DeJesus keeps swinging ‘huge bat’ for Rays
David DeJesus has been swinging a reliable bat of late, and that trend continued Thursday night in the Rays’ 3-0 victory over the Athletics at Tropicana Field.
Colome attacks hitters in bounce-back outing
Alex Colome needed to rebound from a bad stretch, and he managed to do so Thursday night in the Rays’ 3-0 win over the A’s at Tropicana Field. “Can’t say enough about Alex Colome, what he provided tonight,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said.
Moreland’s bat more than enough vs. Red Sox
Wandy Rodriguez kept the Red Sox in their offensive funk while leading the Rangers to an 3-1 victory in the rubber match of a three-game series.
DraftKings picks: Harper, Span, McCann
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