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Guardians slip past Twins in 10 to clinch playoff spots
Sep 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Andres Gimenez had three hits, including a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot by rallying to defeat the visiting Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday.
With Minnesota’s Caleb Thielbar (2-4) on the mound and Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez as the automatic runner at second base in the 10th, Josh Naylor struck out, before Lane Thomas was intentionally walked. Gimenez then laced a hit to right field to end it.
Kyle Manzardo had three hits, including a solo home run for Cleveland (89-65) which won for the fifth time in six games to earn at least a wild-card spot in the upcoming playoffs.
Joey Cantillo gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits over 4 1/3 innings for the Guardians, while six relievers did not give up a hit over the final 5 2/3 innings. Eli Morgan (3-0) pitched a scoreless 10th inning to earn the win.
Simeon Woods Richardson gave up one run on five hits over 4 2/3 innings for Minnesota (80-73) with six strikeouts. Manuel Margot drove in a run as the Twins lost for the fifth time in seven games.
The loss dropped the Twins into a tie with the Detroit Tigers for the final American League wild-card spot.
Cleveland took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on Manzardo’s fourth homer of the season.
After the Twins’ Kyle Farmer doubled in the fifth, Matt Wallner struck out before Willi Castro walked. Margot then doubled to center, leading to Lane Thomas’ two-run fielding error and giving Minnesota a 2-1 lead.
With Minnesota’s Cole Irvin on the mound in the bottom of the sixth, three singles loaded the bases before Rocchio hit a sacrifice fly to center for a 2-2 tie.
In the 10th, Morgan (3-0) hit Wallner with a pitch to put Twins runners on first and second with nobody out. After Castro’s sacrifice bunt advanced both runners, Margot walked to load the bases. Morgan retired Carlos Correa on a pop up and Byron Buxton on a line out to escape the jam.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Commanders signing RB Rachaad White to 1-year deal
Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs out for player introductions prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Washington Commanders are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White to a one-year contract, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
The move reunites White, 27, with his former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels. Financial terms were not immediately available.
White rushed for 572 yards and four touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 218 yards in 17 games (eight starts) with the Buccaneers in 2025.
A third-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2022, White has rushed for 2,656 yards and 14 TDs and added 205 catches for 1,450 yards and 11 scores in 67 career games (48 starts).
In Washington, White bolsters a backfield that includes 2025 seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Former Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday.
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Report: Eagles sign P Braden Mann to $14M extension
Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann (10) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Eagles are signing punter Braden Mann to a four-year, $14 million extension that includes $7 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Thursday.
Mann, 28, is entering his fourth season with the Eagles after playing his first three seasons with the New York Jets, who drafted him in the sixth round in 2020.
The $3.5 million average annual salary is tied for fifth at his position, and only six other punters have signed deals with more guaranteed money, per ESPN.
Mann ranked fifth in the league with a career-high average of 49.9 yards per punt last season (43.1 net), placing 20 of 72 punts inside the 20-yard line.
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Report: Chiefs get help at CB with signing of Kader Kohou
Sep 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) celebrates following an interception against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The Kansas City Chiefs are signing cornerback Kader Kohou, a former starter with the Miami Dolphins who missed all of last season with a partially torn ACL, ESPN reported on Thursday.
Kohou, 27, can help the Chiefs replace departed cornerbacks Trent McDuffie (trade) and Jaylen Watson (free agency), both now on the Los Angeles Rams. He played both nickel and outside corner roles with the Dolphins.
Kohou stared 38 of his 47 regular-season games with Miami from 2022-24, totaling 180 tackles, three interceptions, 28 passes defended, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one sack. He also started two playoff games.
–Field Level Media
Report: Commanders signing RB Rachaad White to 1-year deal
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