Yankees add Jazz Chisholm Jr. to IL with sprained right thumb

Anthony Volpe was called up from Triple-A on Thursday to fill Chisholm's roster spot

Teddy RicketsonContributing writer

Yankees end 17th straight season without a title. Imagine how George Steinbrenner would've reacted

NEW YORK (AP) — George Steinbrenner would be firing people.

Rays beat Yankees 4-3 for 3-game Division Series sweep behind Mesa homer, fan interference call

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Mesa Jr. didn't bother to watch his home run land in Yankee Stadium's right-field seats, instead turning to his Tampa Bay teammates in the third base dugout.

Yankees swept out of the AL Division Series by the Rays, extending their title drought to 17 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried gave up two home runs, the New York Yankees had one taken off the board by fan interference and then their season ended Wednesday night with a whimper.

Singing `New York, New York,' Rays revel in recognition as they head to AL Championship Series

NEW YORK (AP) — Belting out “Theme from New York, New York” as they locked arms in the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays reveled with satisfaction after sweeping baseball's most storied team.

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Volpe rounded the bases, touched home plate and then waited out the uncertainty like everyone else.

Dodgers hold out Miguel Rojas due to sore back. Ronald Acuña Jr. is starting in RF for Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas is not in the lineup Wednesday night for Game 4 of the NL Division Series after leaving Tuesday night's 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves during an at-bat with lower back soreness.

Banged-up Jets limping toward game vs. Browns with Breece Hall and Adonai Mitchell still sidelined

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell remain sidelined with injuries and could miss the game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Jets' offense will be without Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell and Dylan Parham vs. Browns

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets ruled out running back Breece Hall, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell and left guard Dylan Parham on Friday for their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

José Ramírez's all-around performance helps the Guardians avoid elimination in ALDS Game 3

CHICAGO (AP) — Pretty typical game for José Ramírez, and that was a big deal for the Cleveland Guardians.

Jo Adell and José Ramírez star as the Guardians beat the White Sox to avoid elimination

CHICAGO (AP) — Jo Adell and José Ramírez powered Cleveland with a pair of two-out triples, and the Guardians avoided an AL Division Series sweep by cooling off the Chicago White Sox with a 9-3 victory in Game 3 on Wednesday.

Knicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later.

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty questionable with ankle and foot injuries for Patriots game

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is questionable for Sunday's game at New England with ankle and foot injuries.

Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones relives Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle two years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones remembers a steady stream of messages and questions about Saquon Barkley’s extraordinary backward hurdle.

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell showcasing what he can do when healthy after missing last year's playoffs

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell spent his first four major league seasons fighting through injuries, including a shoulder issue that prevented him from joining the Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff run last year.

José Ramírez homers as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5 to force a decisive Game 5 in ALDS

CHICAGO (AP) — Facing elimination for the second consecutive day, José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians responded once again.

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey listed as day-to-day with upper-body injury

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Lamar Jackson misses practice for the Baltimore Ravens, 3 days after injuring his ankle

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, three days after injuring his ankle in a win over Tennessee.

Jo Adell and José Ramírez star as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-3 to avoid elimination

CHICAGO (AP) — Jo Adell and José Ramírez powered Cleveland with a pair of two-out triples, and the Guardians avoided an AL Division Series sweep by cooling off the Chicago White Sox with a 9-3 victory in Game 3 on Wednesday.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis sheds no-contact jersey in recovery from shoulder surgery

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis shed his yellow no-contact jersey Thursday as he continues his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery.

Deshaun Watson and surprising Browns are on a 3-game winning streak and set to face struggling Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Deshaun Watson is making plays in the clutch, the Cleveland Browns are winning and they're doing it late in games.