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Adams’ exit provides chance for Packers’ Lazard to step up

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard enters the final year of his contract knowing he will probably get more targets than ever now that former teammate Davante Adams is with the Las Vegas Raiders. That should give Lazard more incentive than ever. Then again, ...

Mariners acquire Castillo from Reds

SEATTLE (AP) — After more than two decades without a playoff appearance, the Seattle Mariners made a clear statement Friday night they intend to see their postseason drought come to an end this year. The Mariners acquired perhaps the top starting pitcher on the trade market, getting ...

Chapman homers twice, Blue Jays top Tigers 5-3

TORONTO (AP) — Matt Chapman hit two home runs, Yusei Kikuchi came off the injured list to pitch five solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday night for their 10th victory in 12 games. Chapman hit a two-run homer off left-hander Tyler Alexander in the ...

Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of three-run homers, Corbin Burnes won his fifth straight decision and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Wednesday to sweep a two-game series between Central Division leaders. Tellez homered off a wild Chris Archer (2-5) for a ...

Trout, sidelined with back issues, says ‘career is not over’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Trout appreciated all the support he received Wednesday after the Los Angels Angels' head trainer revealed the three-time AL MVP had a "rare" spinal condition that could affect him for the rest of his career. Even if Trout thought the whole thing was blown out ...

Lions optimistic going into 2nd season under Campbell

ALLEN PARK (AP) — The Detroit Lions are optimistic that the needs they addressed in the offseason will make the second year under coach Dan Campbell much better than the first in 2021 when they won just three games. “I do believe we got enough pieces in here to compete, I really do,” ...