Royals agree to deal with utilityman Hampson

Speedy utilityman Garrett Hampson and the Kansas City Royals agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday.

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Sources: Severino to crosstown Mets for $13M

Luis Severino, who has spent his eight-year career with the Yankees, is finalizing a $13 million deal with the Mets where he'll join a rotation in significant need of help.

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Bautista (AL), Williams (NL) named top relievers

Baltimore's Félix Bautista was a unanimous winner of the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Milwaukee's Devin Williams won the Trevor Hoffman National League honor.

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Kane: Could make Red Wings debut next week

Newly signed Patrick Kane said Wednesday he could make his Red Wings debut as early as next week in his hometown of Buffalo against the Sabres.

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Wild win first game under Hynes to end slide

Joel Eriksson Ek and Frederick Gaudreau scored in the first period and Minnesota ended a seven-game slide by beating St. Louis on Tuesday.

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Hendriks, Bellinger win comeback player awards

Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger were selected Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year on Tuesday. Both players are free agents.

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Tigers GM: Maeda signed to mentor, bring wins

Tigers general manager Scott Harris said he hopes the addition of veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda in free agency helps influence Detroit's young starters.

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'Bored' in summer off, Ausmus eager to join Yanks

"This past summer I didn't do anything. I got a little bit bored, to be honest with you," Brad Ausmus said Tuesday, a week after he was hired as Aaron Boone's bench coach with the Yankees.

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Wild's Hartman suspended two games for tripping

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has been suspended two games for a dangerous trip of Detroit's Alex DeBrincat.

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Struggling Wild fire Evason as coach, hire Hynes

Mired in a seven-game losing streak, the Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason on Monday and replaced him, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, with John Hynes, who previously coached the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils.

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Guardians bring back coaches Alomar Jr., Willis

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has rounded out his staff, retaining Sandy Alomar Jr. and Carl Willis -- two long-tenured coaches under former manager Terry Francona.

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Mets hire ex-Bloomberg CEO to run business ops

The New York Mets on Monday announced former Bloomberg CEO Scott Havens as their new president of business operations.

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Source: Cards adding Gray to revamped rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a deal with free agent pitcher Sonny Gray, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

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Wyshynski: Why the NHL Thanksgiving standings trend may not continue this season

Since 2013-14, 76.6% of the teams in a playoff spot on U.S. Thanksgiving ended up advancing to the postseason. Are we in for upheaval in 2023-24?

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Sources: Maeda, Tigers reach 2-year, $24M deal

Free agent Kenta Maeda will stay in the AL Central, reaching a two-year, $24 million deal with the Tigers, sources told ESPN. He was 6-8 for the Twins last season.

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Rangers D Trouba draws $5k fine for high-sticking

Rangers captain Jacob Trouba on Saturday was fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for a high-sticking infraction on Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic during New York's 7-4 victory on Saturday.

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Rangers 'enjoy the day,' top B's in East elite battle

In an early-season matchup of two of the best teams in the NHL's Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers outhustled the Boston Bruins en route to a 7-4 victory on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

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Bolts' Vasilevskiy triumphs in return from surgery

Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, making his first start since April following offseason surgery, made 22 saves in his season debut, and the Lightning beat the Hurricanes 8-2.

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Avs' Girard to enter program, cites 'alcohol abuse'

Colorado defenseman Samuel Girard, 25, who had been away from the Avalanche for personal reasons and did not play in either of their past two games, has left the team so that he can receive care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

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Fleury's mask honoring Native Americans nixed

The NHL has denied a request by Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to wear a custom mask for the team's Native American Heritage night, his agent said Friday.

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Bolts' Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Canes

Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was activated off injured reserve Friday and will make his season debut against the host Carolina Hurricanes later in the night, coach Jon Cooper announced.

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Jets coach Bowness back after leave of absence

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness returned to the team Friday after taking a leave of absence to attend to his wife.

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NHL Power Rankings: Where every team stands vs. preseason expectations

The Capitals and Jets make a jump in the rankings this week. Plus, which teams are most ahead of (or behind) their expected points pace?

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Blackhawks lose Hall for season to knee injury

Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the Blackhawks announced Thursday.

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NHL rookie rankings: Connor Bedard, Luke Hughes, Logan Cooley lead loaded class

The Blackhawks center is living up to expectations. But how do others stack up in what looks like a memorable first-year group?

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Veteran DeJong set to join White Sox, sources say

Paul DeJong has agreed to a 1-year deal with the White Sox, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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Yankees hire Ausmus as bench coach for Boone

Brad Ausmus was hired as the Yankees' bench coach Tuesday, replacing Carlos Mendoza, who left earlier this month to manage the Mets.

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Habs' Harvey-Pinard, Harris sidelined by injuries

Canadiens forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined eight weeks and defenseman Jordan Harris is out indefinitely due to their respective lower-body injuries.

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Sources: NHL aims for 4-nation tourney in 2025

An NHL-supported international hockey tournament scheduled for 2025 would feature just four nations: the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland, sources told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.

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Beltre, Mauer, Utley among newbies on Hall ballot

Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Chase Utley headline the newcomers to the ballot of 26 MLB players being considered for induction into the Naitonal Hall of Fame.

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Nola on $172M deal: Philly was 'the only place'

One day after taking a $172M deal to remain with the Phillies, Aaron Nola said Philadelphia was "the only place ... the most comfortable place" for him to sign.

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Bruins' Lucic to be arraigned on assault charge

Bruins forward Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned on an assault charge in connection with his arrest this weekend after his wife called police to their home and said he tried to choke her.

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Braves add right-hander López on 3-year deal

The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Reynaldo López to a $26 million, three-year contract Monday that includes an $8 million club option for 2027.

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Yamamoto negotiations can run through Jan. 4

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will become a free agent Tuesday and major league teams can sign him through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 4.

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Two-time All-Star relief pitcher Britton retires

Reliever Zack Britton, a two-time All-Star in 12 major league seasons, told The Athletic he is retiring from baseball.

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Week 6 preview: Stock watch, waiver wire streamers

Notes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock this week.

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Panthers grateful Barkov knee injury not serious

Aleksander Barkov escaped major injury in a knee-to-knee collision and is being listed by the Panthers as day-to-day.

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Sources: Phils, Nola agree to 7-year, $172M deal

Right-hander Aaron Nola and the Phillies are in agreement on a seven-year, $172 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Bruins honor Stanley Cup-winning clubs from '70s

The Boston Bruins' Stanley Cup winners from 1970 and 1972 finally had their chance to raise a banner to the rafters on Saturday night, as the club continued its 100th season celebration by honoring the 'Big Bad Bruins Era' from 1960-76.

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Devils' Hughes back in lineup, faces rival Rangers

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes, a center who missed the last five games with what the club called an upper-body injury, returned to the lineup to face the rival New York Rangers on Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey.

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Brewers' Woodruff tops 63 non-tendered players

The Brewers' Brandon Woodruff, a two-time All-Star who endured an injury-plagued 2023 season, is among 63 players headed to free agency after being non-tendered before Friday's deadline.

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Mariners acquire infielder Urías from Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Luis Urías from the Boston Red Sox for right-handed pitcher Isaiah Campbell on Friday.

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Braves trade RHP Anderson to Royals for cash

The Braves jettisoned their third arbitration-eligible player in two days, trading right-hander Nick Anderson to the Kansas City Royals on Friday for cash.

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Brewers acquire 1B/OF Bauers from Yankees

First baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers was traded from the Yankees to the Brewers on Friday for minor league outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sánchez.

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NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus the biggest surprises of the 2023-24 season

The Golden Knights have relinquished their throne atop the list. Plus, we identify the players giving each team a warm feeling.

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Braves swap five for White Sox reliever Bummer

In the first significant trade of the offseason, Atlanta acquired left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer from Chicago for a five-player package that includes Michael Soroka.

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Report: MLB scraps plans to play in Paris in '25

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 after failing to find a promoter, according to The Associated Press.

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It's unanimous: Ohtani, Acuna win MVP awards

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Braves dynamic outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. were unanimous choices for the AL and NL MVP awards, respectively.

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'He'd own Chicago': Cubs eyeing second chance to sign Shohei Ohtani

The aggressive Cubs are primed for a busy offseason -- even if they whiff again on MLB's top free agent.

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Washington's goal in L.A.: 'To run the West down'

New Angels manager Ron Washington said he expects to change the Angels' recent run of missing the postseason, saying that his "whole focus is gonna be to run the West down."

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Padres' Snell adds NL Cy Young Award to AL honor

Padres starter Blake Snell won his second Cy Young Award on Wednesday, while Yankees hurler Gerrit Cole took home his first after finishing in the top five for the honor five times previously.

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Sabres' Thompson out 'less' than two months

Buffalo Sabres coach expects center Tage Thompson to be out "less than a couple of months" with a left wrist injury.

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O's Hyde, Marlins' Schumaker voted top skippers

Baltimore's Brandon Hyde was named the AL Manager of the Year on Tuesday, as Miami's Skip Schumaker won the NL award.

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Ex-Hawk Kane may contact 8 teams before return

Free agent right wing Patrick Kane has begun meeting with teams this week to find his next NHL destination, with the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers among the suitors.

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Ohtani, 6 other free agents reject qualifying offer

Shohei Ohtani and Cody Bellinger were among seven players who turned down $20,325,000 qualifying offers from their former teams Tuesday and remained free agents.

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Senators ask MLB if Florida law undermines CBA

Three U.S. senators sent a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred asking whether a new Florida law undermines the league's CBA with minor league players.

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Carroll, Henderson both win ROY unanimously

Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll and Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson won the Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, only the fifth time both leagues' winners have been unanimous.

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New Marlins president Bendix relishes 'perfect fit'

Peter Bendix said Marlins owner Bruce Sherman helped convince him to leave the Rays as they share many of the same principles.

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Rowson returns to Yankees as new hitting coach

James Rowson was hired Monday as the Yankees hitting coach after a season in which New York finished with the next-to-worst batting average in the major leagues.

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Hale hired as Blue Jays' associate manager

DeMarlo Hale was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday as associate manager under John Schneider after three seasons as Terry Francona's bench coach in Cleveland.

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MLB Awards Week: Predictions and everything you need to know about MVP, Cy Young and more

The best of 2023 collect their hardware this week -- starting tonight with the Rookies of the Year -- and we've got it all covered.

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Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024? Here are our predictions

As a new class enters the Hall, we identify the most worthy entrants for next year and make a final call on which of them will make it.

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Former Flyers goaltender Cechmanek dies at 52

Former goaltender Roman Cechmanek died Sunday in his native Czechia, the Flyers announced.

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Why Jay Woodcroft was fired, and what's next for the Oilers

Following a 3-9-1 start, it's time for a new voice behind the bench. What comes next for Connor McDavid & Co., and how likely is it they turn it around and make the playoffs?

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Sources: Astros promoting Espada to manager

Joe Espada, who has served as the Astros' bench coach since 2018, will succeed Dusty Baker as the team's manager, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Underwhelming Oilers fire Woodcroft, turn to AHL

After a dismal 3-9-1 start, Edmonton has fired coach Jay Woodcroft and is hiring AHL coach Kris Knoblauch the team announced.

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Fantasy baseball: Preseason buzz about Ohtani, De La Cruz and more

Tristan H. Cockcroft checks in from Arizona, reporting on the players that a majority of fantasy baseball experts are talking about this offseason.

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Schenn, Buchnevich net 3 goals each as Blues roll

Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich each scored three goals and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-2.

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LeBron James defying Father Time -- but he isn't the only star athlete to do so

The Lakers star is still dominating in his 21st season. Players like Tom Brady, Barry Bonds, Sue Bird and more can relate.

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Ex-Giants slugger Williams joins Melvin's staff

Matt Williams, who spent the first 10 of his 17 major league seasons as an infielder with San Francisco, is returning to the Giants as the third-base coach on new manager Bob Melvin's staff.

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Detroit Red Wings plan Zamboni gravy boat giveaway for Thanksgiving

The Detroit Red Wings are planning to serve a unique treat for Thanksgiving.

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Vogt hails 'dream' job, 'can't fill' Francona's shoes

A journeyman catcher who experienced every high and low imaginable as a player, Stephen Vogt was introduced Friday as the new manager of the Cleveland Guardians.

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Injury updates: Which star players to stash on IR

With many top players on IR, which ones should be due back soon and which should you stash for the long haul?

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Penguins G Jarry day-to-day with eye swelling

The Penguins say goalie Tristan Jarry is day-to-day with swelling around his right eye after he was cut in a collision with Ducks forward Adam Henrique on Tuesday night.

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Harper to be Phils' full-time 1B: 'Makes us better'

Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski said the team has decided Bryce Harper is the best option at first base, meaning the franchise also is moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins.

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Bettman upholds McAvoy's four-game suspension

Gary Bettman upheld the four-game suspension given to Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy, saying his illegal check to Oliver Ekman-Larsson was "wholly avoidable."

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Angels turn to veteran Washington to lead club

The Angels hired Ron Washington, 71, to be their new manager Tuesday. Washington, who won two AL pennants while leading the Rangers from 2007-14, spent the past seven seasons as Atlanta's third base coach.

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Mattingly's son promoted in Phillies' front office

Preston Mattingly has been promoted to assistant general manager for player development by the Phillies.

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Counsell wanted 'new challenge' in joining Cubs

New Cubs manager Craig Counsell cited wanting "a new professional challenge" and the ability to still stay close to home when asked why he chose to leave the Brewers for a division rival.

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Move to put A's stadium funding to vote is denied

A Nevada judge threw out a proposed ballot referendum backed by a statewide teachers union that would give voters the final say on whether to give $380 million in public funding for a proposed $1.5 billion Oakland A's stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.

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White Sox hire Angels' Thames as hitting coach

Marcus Thames was hired Tuesday as the hitting coach of the White Sox, who lured him from the Angels.

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'The right call': Pitch clock sped up World Series

Nine-inning games in the World Series averaged 3 hours, 1 minute, the fastest since 1996, according to Elias Sports Bureau data, showing an immediate payoff on Major League Baseball's installation of a pitch clock this season.

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Braves pick up Morton option, decline Rosario's

The Braves exercised a $20 million option for pitcher Charlie Morton on Monday, but they declined a $9 million option for outfielder Eddie Rosario.

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MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with all the moves as the offseason begins

Where will Shohei Ohtani go? We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades as the hot stove season starts to heat up.

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German a FA after refusing Yankees' assignment

Veteran starter Domingo German became a free agent Monday when he refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the Yankees, five months after he pitched baseball's 24th perfect game and three months after he entered alcohol abuse treatment.

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Devils star Hughes (upper body) is 'week-to-week'

New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes, who left the Devils' 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night, is "week-to-week" with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Sunday before taking on the Blackhawks in Chicago.

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Votto expresses 'gratitude' as Reds' career ends

Joey Votto posted a video on social media Sunday thanking the people of Cincinnati, one day after his 17-year career with the Reds apparently came to an end.

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Islanders F Barzal fined $5K for high sticking

Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 by the NHL for high sticking on Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo.

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Martinez a FA after RHP, Padres decline options

Nick Martinez has become a free agent after the Padres and the right-hander declined options for 2024 and 2025.

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Sharks tie NHL record with 11 losses to start year

Last-place San Jose dropped a disheartening 10-2 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, the Sharks' 11th loss to start the regular season, which ties an NHL record with the 1943 New York Rangers and the 2017 and 2021 Arizona Coyotes.

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Source: Stroman opts out of final year with Cubs

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has opted out of his contract, forgoing his $21 million salary for 2024, and is a free agent after spending the past two seasons in Chicago, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Hughes exits Devils' loss with upper-body injury

Devils coach Lindy Ruff didn't have an update on Jack Hughes' status after the game. He will be reevaluated Saturday.

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Bellinger declines option, hits free-agent market

Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger declined his end of a $25 million mutual option for 2024 on Friday and will test the free-agent market coming off a bounce-back season.

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Rangers' Fox to long-term IR amid flurry of moves

The Rangers placed defenseman Adam Fox (lower-body injury) on long-term injured reserve and forward Filip Chytil (upper-body injury) on standard injured reserve Friday amid a flurry of roster moves.

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Acuña Jr. voted player of the year by MLB peers

Atlanta right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was voted player of the year and the National League's outstanding player by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards

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MLB settles suits from ex-minor league affiliates

Major League Baseball avoided a possible U.S. Supreme Court challenge to its antitrust exemption when it settled a federal lawsuit and two in New York State court filed by minor league teams who lost their big league affiliations.

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Dodgers keep Muncy in fold with 2-yr., $24M deal

Max Muncy, who had a career-high 105 RBIs and tied his personal best with 36 homers in 2023, has reached a 2-year, $24 million deal with the Dodgers.

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Report: Habs 10% stake sold at record valuation

Michael Andlauer, who bought the Senators for $950 million in September, sold his 10% minority interest in the Canadiens at a record $2.5 billion enterprise value, Sportico reported Wednesday.

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Panthers bracing to be without hurt Bennett again

Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday the team isn't sure on the prognosis for Sam Bennett, who missed the first seven games of this season with a lower-body injury and returned for about 8 minutes of ice time Monday, only to get hurt again.

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Dorion out as Senators GM in wake of pick forfeit

Pierre Dorion has resigned and been relieved of his duties as GM of the Senators. The move comes in the wake of Ottawa being docked a first-round pick over an invalidated trade.

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Bruins' McAvoy gets 4-game ban for illegal check

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a four-game suspension for delivering a high hit on the Panthers' Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Monday night, striking the defenseman on the head.

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Penguins advocate for neck protection mandate

The Penguins are advocating for mandated neck protection for NHL players in the wake of the death of former Pittsburgh forward Adam Johnson.

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