Monday, June 1, 2026

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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Sunday, May 31, 2026

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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Saturday, May 30, 2026

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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Brewers reliever Uribe gets 1-game suspension

Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his inappropriate actions toward the St. Louis dugout earlier this week, MLB announced Friday.

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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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