Hall of Fame exec 'Trader Cliff' Fletcher dies at ...

NHL executive Cliff Fletcher, who led the Flames to a Stanley Cup championship in 1989 and helped turn Toronto into a contender while earning the nickname "Trader Cliff" for his skillful wheeling and dealing, has died at 90.

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Rangers activate SS Seager, OF Langford off IL

The Rangers have activated SS Corey Seager (back) and OF Wyatt Langford (forearm) from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Guardians.

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D-backs option Pfaadt after bullpen stint falters

The Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to get him stretched back out as a starter following an inconsistent stint as a reliever.

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Braves acquire Angels' Wynns for depth at catcher

The Braves, dealing with injuries to catchers Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, have bolstered their depth at the position by acquiring Austin Wynns from the Angels.

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Sources: Red Wings captain Larkin requests trade

Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from Detroit, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

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Shutout streak for Phils' Sánchez ends shy of 51

Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez breezed through four scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night to extend his consecutive shutout innings streak to 48 2/3, good for third on the career list.

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Knight, Muller among unprotected PWHL stars

Seattle's Hilary Knight, Minnesota's Kendall Coyne Schofield, Boston's Alina Muller, and Ottawa's Brianne Jenner headline a group of stars eligible to be signed by the PWHL's four expansion teams, after the league released its protected player list on...

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Giants reliever Gage to IL with knee inflammation

Giants left-handed reliever Matt Gage, who leads the team with 29 appearances this season, has gone on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.

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Manfred admits concern talks will end in lockout

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged he has concerns that labor negotiations will lead to a lengthy work stoppage.

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Castellanos on return to Philly: Had highs, lows

Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos acknowledged his four years in Philadelphia had highs and lows on Tuesday.

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Astros closer Hader off IL, ready for '26 debut

All-Star closer Josh Hader was reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Astros after sitting out all season, providing a major boost for their bullpen.

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Giants hire former Astros third base coach Pettis

The San Francisco Giants have hired Gary Pettis as their third base coach, less than a week after reassigning Hector Borg to a different role in player development.

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Rangers call up Ahlstrom for major league debut

The Rangers purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Robby Ahlstrom and have recalled right-hander Luis Cervelo and infielder Cody Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

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Hart: I've grown since joining VGK after acquittal...

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart said he has learned and grown a lot since signing with Vegas after he and four other players were reinstated by the NHL following their acquittals in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case.

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Marner treated unfairly as Maple Leaf, Eichel says...

Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel said his teammate Mitch Marner was treated unfairly during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, telling reporters on Monday that "anybody that has negative or bad things to say about him, obviously I disagree with."

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Sabres' Helenius scores in OT, Finland wins worlds...

Buffalo Sabres rookie center Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime, giving Team Finland a 1-0 victory over Switzerland on Sunday in the tournament final at the ice hockey world championship in Zurich, the nation's fifth title and first since 2022.

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Raleigh (oblique) awaits next steps from Mariners

Veteran catcher Cal Raleigh, last year's American League MVP runner-up, doesn't know yet when he'll begin a rehab assignment for his right oblique strain, but the Seattle Mariners star hopes that will change within a few days, he told reporters on Sunday.

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Five-time All-Star forward Dennis Hull dies at 81

Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks, helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series over the Soviet Union, and appeared in five NHL All-Star Games, died Saturday at the age of 81.

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A's Severino goes on IL with right shoulder strain...

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino went on the injured list Saturday, one day after what was described at the time as a sore right arm caused him to leave a game after one inning.

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Panthers captain Barkov, Finland eliminate Canada

Led by Aleksander Barkov, captain and two-time Stanley Cup champ for the Florida Panthers who missed the entire NHL season with an injury, Finland upset Canada 4-2 Saturday in Zurich, setting up the ice hockey world championship final against Switzerland.

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Cardinals call up Crooks to serve as No. 2 catcher...

The Cardinals called up catcher Jimmy Crooks from Triple-A, and manager Oliver Marmol said he plans to give him significant playing time as Ivan Herrera's backup.

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Rays reinstate 2B Williamson off injured list

The Rays second baseman Ben Williamson has come off the injured list after missing two weeks with a lower back strain.

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