Ex-Guardians catcher Naylor: Nothing unusual about Clase, Ortiz pitches

Bo Naylor testified Thursday that he didn't think there was anything unusual about the pitches Emmanuel Clase or Luis Ortiz are accused of rigging.

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West among 5 ex-umps to sue over retirement plan, claim they're owed money

A lawyer for the retired umpires said Thursday the amount owed is in excess of $2 million.

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Rangers put goalie Reimer on waivers after just one start

The New York Rangers placed goalie James Reimer on waivers Thursday after just one start in net for the Blueshirts.

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Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.

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Hellebuyck cites 'challenging circumstances' among reasons for trade request

Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck says "very challenging circumstances" involving his family were among the reasons he requested a trade out of Winnipeg.

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Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial opening, sources say

Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

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Guardians' Clase, Ortiz described as 'cheaters' at pitch-rigging trial

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor as "cheaters" during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime.

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Russia not allowed at world juniors as 6 countries threaten boycott, Canada says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that Russia will not be allowed to play at the upcoming world junior hockey tournament, adding to a growing boycott by the world's hockey powers ahead of the men's tournament next year in Germany.

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Hockey worlds boycott grows as 6 of 16 nations join over Russia reinstatement

After CAS ruled the IIHF must reinstate Russian teams, Sweden, Norway and other countries joined in a pledge Tuesday to boycott the hockey worlds.

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Murphy says he regrets Yankees barb, didn't mean to 'slander' Bombers

Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he regrets his recent comments to Jake Bauers about the Yankees, adding that he didn't intend to "slander" the Bronx Bombers.

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Looking for consistency? Add these high-floor players to your fantasy lineup

Here are the most consistent per-game fantasy hockey players, plus goalie picks for the week ahead in the NHL.

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Detroit's Curl-Salemme to miss PWHL season after announcing pregnancy

U.S. Olympian and PWHL Detroit forward Britta Curl-Salemme will miss the women's pro hockey season after announcing her pregnancy on Monday.

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Bednar, Suzuki, Arozarena among eight players to receive qualifying offers

Eight players received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday.

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Cancer center unveils room named for mother of Islanders' Schaefer

A Long Island cancer center unveiled a room dedicated to the late mother of Islanders player Matthew Schaefer on Monday.

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After 7-2 season, Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox

Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.

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Who comes out ahead in Wright-Wood trade? Grading the Predators, Kraken

Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

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Rays pick up $20M option for 2027 on ace pitcher Rasmussen

The Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen.

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Orioles decline OF Robert's $20M club option for 2027

The Orioles declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027.

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Closer Pagan declines $10M player option with Reds

Reds closer Emilio Pagan declined a $10 million player option for 2027 on Saturday, deciding to become a free agent.

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Heineman ejected from Islanders' loss after hit on Oilers' Howard

Emil Heineman was ejected after the New York Islanders forward injured Edmonton's Isaac Howard with a knee-on-knee hit Saturday afternoon, though the Oilers had a positive report after their 4-0 victory.

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Senators F Hodgson suspended two games for hit on Kings D Clarke

On Friday, Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson was suspended two games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for charging and boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke earlier in the week.

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Sources: Hart winner Kucherov, 33, requests trade from Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov, 33, who is in the final year of an eight year, $76 million contract, has requested a trade from a club he led to two Stanley Cup titles, sources told ESPN on Friday night, confirming an earlier report.

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