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Diego Luna scores in 2nd half to lead RSL past Earthquakes
Oct 5, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (8) and other players celebrate after their team’s 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images Diego Luna’s second-half goal led Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over the host San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
With the victory, Real Salt Lake (15-7-11, 56 points) secured a top-four spot in the Western Conference and extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. Salt Lake has nine points over its past five matches (2-0-3).
The Earthquakes (6-24-3, 21 points), eliminated from MLS Cup playoff contention, have just one win over their past six matches.
Luna broke the deadlock in the 78th minute, putting his left-footed strike from the top of the area past a diving Daniel for his seventh goal of the season.
Salt Lake midfielder Dominik Marczuk had an excellent chance in the 70th minute but put his header off the crossbar.
Cristian Arango had multiple opportunities after being subbed in during the 55th minute.
The RSL striker thought he’d opened the scoring in the 56th minute, but he was ruled offside.
Then, in the 65th minute, Arango one-timed a Marczuk cross, but Daniel got his hands on it to tip it over the bar.
Real Salt Lake controlled the first-half possession and had the only two shots on target.
Luna had the best opportunity of the opening 45. The midfielder had a right-footed strike in the area four minutes in, but Daniel got both his hands on it to deflect it wide.
Saturday was the second and final meeting of the season between the two clubs — San Jose picked up a 2-0 victory in Salt Lake City on Aug. 24.
RSL wraps up the MLS regular season on Oct. 19 when they host the Vancouver Whitecaps, while San Jose travels south to finish the season against Los Angeles FC in two weeks.
–Field Level Media
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White Sox reinstate OF Everson Pereira (concussion)
Apr 18, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Everson Pereira (28) reacts after hitting a double during the second inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Everson Pereira from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday.
Pereira, 25, sustained the injury on June 17 after crashing into the wall following a leaping catch at Yankee Stadium.
He is batting .232 with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs in 21 games this season with the White Sox.
Chicago optioned outfielder Junior Perez, 25, to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move.
Perez has batted .171 with three homers and six RBIS in 22 games since making his major league debut on June 18.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Timbers signing Dutch F Vincent Janssen
Apr 3, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; A view of the Portland Timbers logo before the game against the LA Galaxy at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images The Portland Timbers are finalizing a deal to sign Dutch forward Vincent Janssen, The Athletic reported on Monday.
Janssen, 32, is a free agent after departing Belgium’s Royal Antwerp earlier this summer.
He reportedly will not occupy a designated roster slot in Portland, where he could fill the vacancy opened by Felipe Mora’s recent departure to Liga MX side Atletico San Luis.
Janssen had 13 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances across all competitions last season with Royal Antwerp.
He previously played in North America with Mexico’s Monterrey from 2019-22, tallying 24 goals, in addition to stints with Turkey’s Fenerbahce, England’s Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands’ AZ and Almere City.
Internationally, he scored seven goals in 22 caps with the Netherlands and participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
–Field Level Media
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Reds place Spencer Steer (wrist) on 10-day IL
Jul 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) is checked on by Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) and training staff during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds placed versatile infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right wrist sprain.
Steer was injured while making an awkward swing on Sunday when facing St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy in the fifth inning. He fouled off the pitch and began shaking the hand.
A trainer and Reds manager Terry Francona had a conversation with Steer before the decision was made to have Edwin Arroyo finish the at-bat. Arroyo lined out and replaced Steer in the field at second base.
Steer, 28, is batting .238 with 16 homers and 40 RBIs in 98 games. He has started 27 games at first base, 26 in left field, 23 in right field, 14 at second base and two in center field.
Steer is in his fifth season with the Reds. He has 82 homers, 301 RBIs and a .242/.327/.739 slash line in 586 career games.
Steer has been rumored to be a possible trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
Cincinnati recalled infielder/outfielder Ivan Johnson from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. He went 0-for-5 in four games with the Reds earlier this season.
The Reds host the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in the first of a three-game set.
–Field Level Media
White Sox reinstate OF Everson Pereira (concussion)
Report: Timbers signing Dutch F Vincent Janssen
