Crew chief says Judge should have been called for interference on slide during Yankees' rally
Crew chief Andy Fletcher says Aaron Judge should have been called for interference for his slide on a botched double-play attempt that sparked New Yorkโs winning rally in the Yankeesโ 15-5 victory at Milwaukee.
LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitter
A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___BACK AT ITCubs journeyman Alec Mills (5-3, 3.93) is set to pitch for the first time since his unexpected no-hitter a week ago against Milwaukee. ACE CARDCardinals left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim starts at Milwaukee, trying to keep up his remarkable run. HAPPY RETURNSBrewers bench coach Pat Murphy has rejoined the team just over six weeks after having a heart attack at Miller Park. The Brewers were practicing infield defense at Miller Park on Aug. 1 when Murphy sat down and said he wasnโt feeling well. Trainer Rafael Freitas was nearby and escorted Murphy to the clubhouse, where he met with team physician, Dr. Mark Niedfeldt.
APNewsBreak: Steyer aide offered money for endorsements
DES MOINES, IA A top aide to Tom Steyer in Iowa has privately offered local politicians campaign contributions in exchange for endorsing his White House bid. Multiple people with direct knowledge of the conversations told The Associated Press that the overtures came from Pat Murphy, Steyer's Iowa director. There's no evidence any candidates in Iowa accepted the offer or received contributions for an endorsement. Alberto Lammers, Steyer's campaign press secretary, says Murphy was not authorized to make the offers and that the campaign leadership outside of Iowa was unaware that he was doing so until the issue was raised by The Associated Press. The proposals could revive criticism that the billionaire Steyer is trying to buy his way into the White House.