La Crosse Tribune Sports News

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Derek Hill had two hits and scored two runs, and Spenser Watkins allowed just six hits over 7 1/3 innings as the West Michigan Whitecaps defeated the Lake County Captains 3-1 on Tuesday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In one sense, Matt Cassel's football career is right back where it started — even before he entered the NFL.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Bruce brought his two large Cincinnati Reds gear bags into the Mets' clubhouse, walked into a filled interview room and pronounced himself in a New York state of mind.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have designated newly acquired outfielder Hector Olivera for assignment after he came off the restricted list Tuesday following an 82-game domestic violence suspension.

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Kemp once believed he'd spend his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have secured naming rights for their new headquarters, with local physician group and sports medicine provider Twin Cities Orthopedics.

DENVER (AP) — Trevor Story may not be able to help the Colorado Rockies make a push for the playoffs in the last two months of the season.

On the same day the Milwaukee Brewers completed Phase One of their rebuild, Phase Two began.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- Austin Davidson hit a solo home run in the seventh inning, leading the Potomac Nationals to a 5-2 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Taylor Jungmann and Stephen Kohlscheen combined for a shutout as the Biloxi Shuckers beat the Jacksonville Suns 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Quick with a quip, Tony Romo looked at ease in the first chat with reporters at his 14th training camp — even when the topic turned to fat memes that spread on social media after an…

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Michael Brady doubled and singled as the Harrisburg Senators topped the Binghamton Mets 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Michael Connolly allowed just one hit over six innings, leading the Augusta GreenJackets over the Columbia Fireflies in a 6-0 win in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Matt Skole drove in Chris Bostick with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, leading the Syracuse Chiefs to a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Bisons in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Newly acquired left-hander Matt Moore will make his first start with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, bumping veteran right-hander Jake Peavy from the rotation to the bullpen.

DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned Yasiel Puig and Ross Stripling to the minors to make room for their new additions, outfielder Josh Reddick and reliever Jesse Chavez.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Kroft hurt his left knee during practice on Tuesday, another blow to the Cincinnati Bengals' tight end position.

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Former San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne is reported to be returning to the National Rugby League, signing a two-year contract with the Gold Coast Titans.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves have placed ace Julio Teheran on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strained right lat muscle.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister couldn't wait to write up a lineup card that featured newcomers Carlos Beltran and Jonathan Lucroy.