Rangers’ Heaney ties AL mark with 9 straight Ks vs. Royals

Heaney matched a record shared by Detroit reliever Tyler Alexander against Cincinnati on Aug. 2, 2020, and Detroit reliever Doug Fister against Kansas City in 2012. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney tied an AL record by striking out nine consecutive batters on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals. Heaney matched a … Read more

What changes can Missions fans expect at Wolff Stadium this season?

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and David Robinson will team up for the ceremonial first pitch on Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio may never be the first place that comes to mind when hearing the words “baseball city,” yet Missions fans have reason to be excited after the Double-A San Diego Padres affiliate came under new ownership … Read more

WNBA adding charter flights for all playoffs and back-to-back games

The cost is expected to be around $4.5 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. NEW YORK — The WNBA is adding charter flights for the entire playoffs and back-to-back regular season games this year, the league announced Monday. The league will pay for all of the flights. “It’s significant dollars,” WNBA Commissioner … Read more