Update on the latest sports
APMLB-SCHEDULE
Cabrera at home to try for 500
DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac. Cabrera sat out the last game of Detroit’s road trip Thursday, and the Tigers did fine without him, beating Baltimore 6-4 to complete a three-game sweep.
Among the other games on the schedule:
— St. Louis Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty returns from the 60-day injured list to start the opener of a three-game series at Kansas City. Flaherty has been out since May 31 with an oblique injury. Mike Minor pitches for the Royals.
— After winning two of three in Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Dodgers visit another NL East contender when they open a three-game series at Citi Field against Pete Alonso and the New York Mets. Looking to become the first 14-game winner in the majors, Julio Urias starts for the Dodgers against rookie Tylor Megill.
— Cincinnati right-hander Tyler Mahle faces Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in the opener of a three-game series between NL playoff contenders. Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11 in a 3-0 victory Sunday over the New York Mets, his former team.
NHL-PANTHERS-THORNTON
Joe Thornton, 42 and eyeing Stanley Cup, signs with Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Florida Panthers.
The 42-year-old Thornton signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Friday, making Florida his fourth franchise in a now 24-year NHL career. He has more points than any other active NHL player and is 14th all-time on that list. The 13 players ahead of him in points are in the Hall of Fame.
Thornton loves what he sees in his new team. Says Thornton: “Everything is about ultimately winning the Stanley Cup and the Panthers are right there in my opinion.”
