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Brewers place Quintana on injured list

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have lost another pitcher to injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return from his with the playoffs approaching. The latest blow came Wednesday when José Quintana landed on the 15-day injured list with a left calf strain. The veteran lefty was hurt in the fourth inning of Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Quintana, who has been fighting for a spot in the postseason rotation, was injured as he hustled to cover first. He crossed the bag ahead of José Fermín to record the final out of the inning but ...

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Rams in a playoff rematch

Saquon Barkley had to give the Los Angeles Rams nightmares throughout the offseason. Barkley had 460 yards rushing and four touchdowns against the Rams in two victories for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, including a playoff game. Three of the four TD runs were 70-plus yards and the ...

Woodruff has solid start, Brewers bash Angels 9-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings, Sal Frelick hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins tied a career high with five RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. Woodruff (7-2) gave up two hits and one run, struck ...

Milwaukee’s Peralta wins his NL-best 17th

MILWAUKEE (AP) — All-Star Freddy Peralta allowed two hits, struck out 10 and won his NL-leading 17th game, Christian Yelich hit his 29th homer and drove in three runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Tuesday night. Peralta (17-6) extended his career-high in wins ...

Brewers pitcher José Quintana undergoing MRI after calf injury

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher José Quintana injured his calf at the end of his four-inning appearance in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after the game that the 36-year-old left-hander had left in a boot and was undergoing an MRI. "That's ...

Sports briefs

No. 19 Alabama handles Wisconsin TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ty Simpson threw for 382 yards and four touchdowns, including two to returning star Ryan Williams, and No. 19 Alabama overpowered Wisconsin for the second consecutive year, 38-14, on Saturday. Simpson completed 24 of 29 passes, ...