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Tigers and Pirates postponed due to forecast for inclement weather, split doubleheader on Thursday June 18, 2025 - 2:36 PM

DETROIT (AP) — The scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night was postponed due to the forecast for inclement weather.
Nick Castellanos returns to Phillies lineup after benching for 'inappropriate comment' June 18, 2025 - 2:12 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Nick Castellanos returned the the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for their game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday after being benched the day before for “an inappropriate comment” the outfielder made when he was pulled for a defensive replacement on Monday.
Nezza's anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant support June 18, 2025 - 1:53 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, they were met with a surprising rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty June 18, 2025 - 10:37 AM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team.
Rafael Devers says he'll play any position the Giants ask June 18, 2025 - 8:35 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers strolled into the clubhouse side-by-side with home run king Barry Bonds, a fellow left-handed slugger who San Francisco's new big hitter has long admired from afar.
Cheerleaders can now go pro: Varsity Spirit's new league offers pay June 18, 2025 - 8:15 AM

Varsity Spirit is starting a professional cheerleading league that promises to pay athletes, joining the crowded niche sports market that already includes softball, volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, lacrosse, indoor football and more clamoring for both fans' attention and their dollars.
Blue Jays host the Diamondbacks on home winning streak June 18, 2025 - 1:03 AM

Arizona Diamondbacks (36-36, fourth in the NL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (39-33, third in the AL East)
Tatis, Ohtani and Iglesias hit by pitches. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gets ejected vs Padres June 17, 2025 - 11:47 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres starter Randy Vásquez in the third inning Tuesday night, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected after arguing on the field in a tense game between the NL West rivals.
Cam Smith hits 2 of Astros' 5 homers in 13-3 win over Athletics June 17, 2025 - 11:13 PM

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Cam Smith hit two of Houston's five home runs and finished with four hits as the Astros routed the Athletics 13-3 on Tuesday night to halt their four-game winning streak.
Báez homers twice on 10th anniversary as a major leaguer as Tigers beat Pirates June 17, 2025 - 11:06 PM

DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez hit two of the Detroit Tigers’ four home runs in a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
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iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 9. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The opi

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers are getting down to crunch time, with big questions still outstanding about how to balance the Democrat's spending request. A push is also on to make Pennsy

Court rules West Kelowna acted 'unfairly' doubling developer's costs
A BC court has found the City of West Kelowna acted unfairly when it more than doubled the costs a developer had to pay after its housing project had been completed. In a June 11 decision, BC Court of Appeal Justice Geoffrey Gomery said the

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