Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Paredes, Astros agree to $9.35M, 1-year deal

All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/0BFa8hi

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sources: M's eye deal for Cards All-Star Donovan

The Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Donovan was a first-time All-Star last season.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/6Veum4D

MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025

The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/47uhJiR

Monday, February 2, 2026

Pastrnak vents about nullified OT goal: 'A joke'

David Pastrnak said it was "a joke" that his apparent game-winning overtime goal was nullified by a penalty in the Bruins' eventual 6-5 loss to the Lightning on Sunday.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/01BlbNE

Lightning stun Bruins with historic four-goal rall...

Tampa Bay's four-goal comeback is the largest in NHL outdoor game history and the largest comeback victory in franchise history.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/Y2c8i37

Hagel sets outdoor record with goal 11 seconds in

Lightning winger Brandon Hagel scored 11 seconds into his team's Stadium Series game against the Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, the fastest anyone has scored in an NHL outdoor game.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/cC9KmzV

Sources: Reds land slugger Suarez with $15M deal

Slugger Eugenio Suárez and the Reds have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, sources told ESPN.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/3AOC1DE

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Bruins and Lightning excited for colder-than-expec...

Game-time temperatures below 40 degrees will give the Stadium Series a decidedly non-Floridian feel.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/a0T5Xlr

Chuck Lefley, 2-time Cup champion, dies at 76

Chuck Lefley, a two-time Stanley Cup champion center with the Montreal Canadiens who also played for the St. Louis Blues, has died at the age of 76.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/3ZJu9O8

Ohtani won't pitch for Japan in WBC, Roberts says

Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, adding that it was Ohtani's decision.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/t3yK8LF

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Pasquantino agrees to 2-year deal with Royals

Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agreed to a two-year contract Friday with the Royals, pending a successful physical, that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2027 season.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/Gf3x1Y5

With Bader in center field, Giants move Lee to rig...

Harrison Bader is the new center fielder for the Giants, so that means Jung Hoo Lee will be moving to right field -- a switch the Korean star is apparently all-in on after speaking with new manager Tony Vitello and general manager Zack Minasian.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/7I6V9qm

M's Evans has TJ surgery, expected out for season

Mariners right-hander Logan Evans is expected to miss the 2026 season after undergoing right elbow surgery, general manager Justin Hollander said Friday.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/vSkPMdY

Friday, January 30, 2026

Kane passes Modano, sets U.S.-born points mark

Patrick Kane passed Mike Modano on Thursday night to become the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/R6COZNP

Devils' Hughes exits game early with injury

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes left the team's game against Nashville in the first period and did not return at the start of the second.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/6Tc8vVh

Gomber signs minor league deal with Rangers

Veteran left-hander Austin Gomber has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to major league spring training.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/y1SvsAO

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Sources: Rangers sidelining Panarin until freeze

It's likely Artemi Panarin has played his final game with the Rangers as they work to facilitate a trade, sources said.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/slfgQ7u

Cashman disagrees Yanks running back same team

During a video call Wednesday to announce Cody Bellinger's re-signing, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he has been "openly willing to challenge anybody that we don't have a championship-caliber roster or team."

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/KzfEUmi

PWHL reduces Girard's suspension to 3 games

Sirens forward Taylor Girard's four-game suspension for leaving the bench to join an altercation was reduced to three games following an appeal.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/gdX6Dpk

Brewers sign C McGuire to minor league deal

Veteran catcher Reese McGuire has signed a minor league contract with the Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/PlUHKri

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Devils trade Palat, picks to division rival Islanders

The Devils traded 34-year-old winger Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder to the division rival Islanders on Tuesday night for 27-year-old Maxim Tsyplakov.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/ZsbfdeY

Devils hold out Palat vs. Jets amid trade rumors

The New Jersey Devils appear to be close to trading veteran winger Ondrej Palat.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/UZk3Re1