La Crosse Tribune Sports News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays haven't played like a cellar-dwelling team for the past week.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- Jordan Zimmerman, Alexis Rivera, and Connor Justus scored on an error in the fifth inning to help the Burlington Bees secure a 9-0 victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Manny Banuelos has agreed to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels following his release by the Atlanta Braves.

DETROIT (AP) — Justin Upton knows he is a talented major league hitter.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Anthony DeSclafani is struggling after a strong start.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu, Justin Bethel and Frostee Rucker practiced for the first time this training camp Sunday and Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said "there's no doubt" all three will be ready for the Sept. 11 season…

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) -- Tim Hill and three other pitchers combined for a shutout as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals topped the San Antonio Missions 2-0 on Sunday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Julio Urias did most things a team can expect from a pitcher — bunt, field, control the running game and pitch very well.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -- Luis Alejandro Basabe homered and doubled, driving in two runs as the Kane County Cougars beat the Quad Cities River Bandits 9-3 on Sunday.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The AL West-leading Texas Rangers stumbled again on the road against Tampa Bay.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey has been sidelined by a left hip injury that could force him to miss the season opener.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Yelich homered in the first inning, Miami added a pair of unearned runs and the Marlins rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Juan Perez hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning, leading the Louisville Bats to a 5-4 win over the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday.

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -- Jake Gatewood was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, giving the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers a 3-2 victory over the Beloit Snappers on Sunday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo isn't going to shake things up despite dismal performances in the first two preseason games, both losses.

RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. Olympic Team made itself right at home in Rio.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- Ibandel Isabel hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and Saige Jenco had three hits and scored two runs as the Great Lakes Loons defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods 7-1 in the first…

CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Quintana pitched seven strong innings to earn a career-best 10th win and Jose Abreu homered for the second straight game to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Bryan Hudson had three hits and scored two runs as the Salem Red Sox topped the Winston-Salem Dash 12-1 on Sunday. With the victory, the Red Sox swept the three-game series.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Justin Atkinson scored on a wild pitch in the fifth inning, leading the Lansing Lugnuts to a 3-2 win over the South Bend Cubs on Sunday.