Wainwright overcomes 1st-pitch HR, leads Cards over Pirates

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Adam Wainwright gave up a home run on the first pitch of the game but not much else, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Saturday night.
Jury awards former Chicago officer $2M in retaliation case
CHICAGO (AP) – A former Chicago police officer has been awarded nearly $2 million in her lawsuit alleging that the city retaliated against her for reporting a co-worker’s misconduct.
Illinois probes 6 hospitalizations possibly caused by vaping
CHICAGO (AP) – Health officials say at least six young people were recently hospitalized in Illinois after experiencing severe breathing problems possibly related to vaping.
Southern Illinois village at risk if no FEMA levee approval
PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. (AP) – The fate of a Mississippi River levee that’s awaiting a decision on federal accreditation could put a southern Illinois village at risk of destructive flooding.
Illinois officials recognize state park volunteers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State officials are recognizing four people and one organization for a commitment to volunteering at state parks and recreation areas.
Rays go after series sweep of Seattle
Tampa Bay can secure a series sweep with a win on the road against Seattle
Padres, streaking Tatis Jr. set for matchup with Rockies
Tatis Jr. takes a 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rockies
Orioles take 5-game skid into matchup with Astros
Baltimore heads into the matchup against Houston in a rut, losers of five straight
New York puts win streak on the line against Washington
New York heads into the matchup against Washington as winners of their last eight games
Cubs to face Reds on the road
The Cubs will start Jon Lester on Sunday and the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo
San Francisco takes on Philadelphia following Samardzija's solid showing
San Francisco looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Jeff Samardzija
Bassitt expected to start for the Athletics against White Sox
The Oakland Athletics travel to Guaranteed Rate Field to face the Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians to visit the Minnesota Twins
The Indians will start Aaron Civale on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Jose Berrios
Royals in action against the Tigers following Montgomery's strong showing
Kansas City looks to follow up a dominant performance by Saturday starter Mike Montgomery
Atlanta in action against Miami following Soroka's solid outing
Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Mike Soroka
Kevin Kiermaier recaps his 2 amazing catches, 1 home run at T-Mobile Park
Kevin Kiermaier recaps his 2 amazing catches, 1 home run, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ win in Seattle.
Charlie Morton assesses his performance after picking up his 13th win of the season
Charlie Morton assesses his performance after picking up his 13th win of the season for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Zunino talks about his 3-run HR in his return to Seattle
Rays C Mike Zunino talks about his 3-run HR in his return to Seattle and what he loves about playing for Tampa Bay Rays.
Kevin Cash recaps Rays’ across-the-board contributions after 5-4 win vs. Mariners
Kevin Cash recaps the Tampa Bay Rays' across-the-board contributions after the 5-4 win vs. Mariners.
Timbers down Whitecaps 3-1 in Cascadia Cup match
Timbers down Whitecaps 3-1 in Cascadia Cup match
