Friday, May 29, 2026

Pirates' Jones set to make first start since 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones will make his first MLB appearance since 2024 when he starts against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

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Texas' Smith (viral meningitis) unsure on return

Rangers second baseman Josh Smith was back in uniform Thursday for the first time since being hospitalized in mid-May with viral meningitis but said he's unsure when he'll return to play.

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Cassidy: 'Upsetting' Vegas blocking interviews

Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told the Spittin' Chiclets podcast that it's "upsetting" he can't interview with other clubs after Vegas management declined reported requests by Edmonton and Los Angeles.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Sparre leaving PWHL's Fleet to coach Hamilton

Kris Sparre, a finalist for the 2026 PWHL coach of the year award after guiding Boston to a 62-point season, has been named coach of the Hamilton expansion franchise.

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McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers

Former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday, after he hit .192 in his 37 games with the team.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dies at 68

Bob Horner, the power-hitting third baseman who was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1978 and hit a home run in his debut with the Atlanta Braves after skipping the minor leagues, has died. He was 68.

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Stanley Cup odds: Carolina odds-on favorite over V...

The Hurricanes remain the Stanley Cup favorites, with the Golden Knights just behind on the odds board.

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Fantasy baseball closer stock watch: Varland, Soto...

Eric Karabell looks at the current batch of closers in fantasy baseball and which ones you need to pick up now.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Bednar: Avs will take limited McKinnon down 3-0

Just when the Avalanche got back reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, Colorado might be without Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon.

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Misiorowski hits 100 mph 57 times in 12-K gem

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and hit 100 mph on more than half his pitches in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

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Jays' Cease heading to IL with hamstring strain

Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease will be placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain, manager John Schneider said.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Celebrini, Crosby keep Canada cruising at worlds

Captain Macklin Celebrini scored, and Sidney Crosby added his seventh assist of the tournament on Sunday, as Team Canada defeated Slovakia 5-1, boosted by a four-goal spark in the final period at the ice hockey world championship in Fribourg, Swizterland.

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Knights captain Stone returns for Game 3 vs. Avs

The Golden Knights got their captain back from Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, with Mark Stone returning after a five-game absence.

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Tigers' Torres halts hitting amid oblique recovery...

Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday that his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and that he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.

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Judge halts homer drought with walk-off vs. Rays

The Yankees' Aaron Judge ended a career-worst 11-game streak with no RBIs by hitting a game-ending, two-run homer in the ninth inning vs. the Rays.

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Irvin, Nats combine on 1-hitter to shut out Braves...

Jake Irvin held the Braves hitless over five innings before leaving with an injury, and the Nationals defeated Atlanta 2-0 with a combined one-hitter Saturday.

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Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss

George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.

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Cards' Torres, 28, homers in emotional MLB debut

- Four years after considering retirement, Bryan Torres made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut.

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Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms.

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

M's minor leaguer Zerpa suspended 80 games

Mariners pitcher Jose Zerpa was suspended for 80 games Friday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under baseball's minor league drug program.

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O'Rourke out as coach of PWHL's Seattle Torrent

Steve O'Rourke is out as coach of the Seattle Torrent after the expansion team finished last in the PWHL standings in its first season.

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Reds slugger Suárez activated from 10-day IL

The Reds' struggling offense got a boost on Friday when designated hitter Eugenio Suárez was activated from the 10-day injured list.

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