Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Royals add offense, acquire White Sox SS DeJong

On Tuesday afternoon, the Kansas City Royals acquired veteran shortstop Paul DeJong, 30, who has 18 home runs in 102 games after signing a 1-year, $1.75 million deal last offseason, from the Chicago White Sox, adding infield depth to a playoff contender.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Comcast, Bally Sports agree on new carriage deal

Comcast's months-long blackout of Bally Sports channels is finally coming to an end, as the two sides announced Monday that they agreed on a new carriage deal, allowing Major League Baseball fans to watch their local teams beginning in August.

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Sources: M's acquire Jays' Turner to help offense

The Mariners, trying to bolster their offense, have acquired veteran Justin Turner from the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

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O's McCann takes fastball to face, stays in game

Orioles catcher James McCann was struck in the face with a fastball and was treated for a severe nosebleed before staying in the game on Monday against Toronto.

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Trout yet to resume running after rehab setback

Mike Trout had yet to resume running as of Sunday, two days after an MRI on his left knee showed no new injury.

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Pirates place 2B Gonzales (groin) on injured list

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Nick Gonzales, who is third on the team with 39 RBIs, on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a groin injury, and general manager Ben Cherington said the second baseman will be sidelined "weeks, not days."

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Edwards becomes 2nd Marlin ever to hit for cycle

Miami's Xavier Edwards became the second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle Sunday in a loss to the Brewers.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Brewers acquire reliever Mears from Rockies

The Brewers added some depth to their injury-riddled bullpen Saturday by acquiring right-hander Nick Mears from the Rockies for prospects.

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Sources: Red Sox trade for Jays catcher Jansen

The Red Sox are bolstering their catching unit by acquiring Danny Jansen from the Toronto Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

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Phillies place LHP Suarez (back) on 15-day IL

The Philles placed All-Star pitcher Ranger Suarez on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with lower back soreness.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

All-Star Greene lands on injured list for Tigers

The Tigers placed All-Star outfielder Riley Greene on the injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain.

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Angels receive good news on Trout as MRI clean

An MRI on Mike Trout's left knee came back clean, and the Los Angeles Angels outfielder is dealing with scar tissue buildup and inflammation.

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Sources: Orioles land starter Eflin from Rays

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring right-handed starter Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Brewers closer Williams on verge of season debut

Brewers closer Devin Williams appears on the verge of making his season debut after missing four months with stress fractures in his back.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Yelich still hoping to avoid surgery on ailing back

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hopes to avoid surgery as he attempts to return later this season from the lower back inflammation that landed him on the injured list.

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A's closer Miller on IL with fractured left pinky

Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller landed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday after fracturing his pinky finger following Monday night's 4-0 win over the Astros.

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Giants place Flores on 10-day IL with knee injury

The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of right knee tendonitis.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Sabres agree to $23.75M deal with Luukkonen

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres' third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net.

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Rockies tie franchise record for runs in 20-7 win

The Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

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Trout to leave rehab assignment, get reevaluated

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is leaving his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake to have his surgically repaired knee reevaluated in Southern California.

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Trout feels better after leaving rehab game early

Angels star Mike Trout is feeling better after leaving Tuesday's rehab assignment early with soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, manager Ron Washington said Wednesday.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Higashioka honored for grandfather's war service

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka received a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to his grandfather's World War II unit Monday during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Army.

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Mets place rookie RHP Scott on IL with UCL sprain

The Mets placed rookie right-hander Christian Scott on the IL with a right UCL sprain and are deciding what the next step will be.

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Rockies' Bryant activated after oblique strain

Out since early June with a left oblique strain, Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Trout nears return, set to begin rehab assignment

Angels star Mike Trout is slated to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday as he nears his return to the majors after a knee injury sustained April 29.

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Mariners' France surprised to be put on waivers

Seattle first baseman Ty France said he was 'a little caught off guard' to find out Monday he had been put on waivers by the Mariners.

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Rockies RHP Marquez on IL one start into return

One start into his return from Tommy John surgery, Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez was put on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow inflammation.

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Sources: Dodgers pitcher James Paxton DFA'd

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton was designated for assignment Monday.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Braves' Albies headed to IL after injuring wrist

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is headed to the injured list after leaving Atlanta's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday in the ninth inning with a left wrist injury.

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Cooperstown welcomes four new legends -- with title of Greatest Living Hall of Famer wide open

For the first time ever, the Hall of Fame holds its induction weekend without the great Willie Mays walking among us.

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King flirts with no-no as Padres 2-hit Guardians

Michael King's bid for the second no-hitter in Padres franchise history ended with a bloop single in the seventh inning as San Diego beat Cleveland 2-1.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Kjerstad comes off concussion IL for Orioles

Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad was activated Saturday from the seven-day concussion injured list, just over a week after he was hit in the helmet by a 97 mph pitch from New York Yankees' Clay Holmes

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Tigers' Olson exits start due to sore shoulder

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson left his start against the Blue Jays after two innings Saturday because of a sore right shoulder.

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Correa, Paddack land on injured list for Twins

The Twins have placed Carlos Correa and Chris Paddack on the injured list.

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Verlander to throw bullpen session Saturday

Houston righty Justin Verlander is expected to throw another bullpen session on Saturday as he tries to work his way back from neck discomfort that landed him on the injured list a month ago.

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Nats GM listening to offers, but happy with rebuild

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said Friday he is happy with the progress of an organizational rebuild that began less than two years after Washington won the 2019 World Series, even though his team finds itself willing to listen to offers for a fourth season.

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Sources: Rockies' Condon gets record-tying bonus

The Colorado Rockies and slugger Charlie Condon are in agreement on a deal that includes a $9.25 million signing bonus, tying the Major League Baseball record for up-front money to a drafted player.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Source: Reds' Burns breaks Skenes' bonus record

Right-hander Chase Burns has broken Paul Skenes' draft bonus record, landing a $9.25 million signing bonus from the Cincinnati Reds, a source told ESPN.

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Exec: A's plan to leave some Vegas funds on table

Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium.

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St. Pete city council approves new Rays ballpark

The Rays are on track to get a long-sought new ballpark following a city council vote on a major redevelopment project that also guarantees the team will stay where it is for at least 30 years.

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2025 MLB schedule release: Matchups we can't wait to see and key dates to know

From Shohei Ohtani's Japan homecoming to a new rivalry weekend, here's what already has us excited.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Way-too-early Calder Trophy Watch for 2024-25: Is it Macklin Celebrini's race to lose?

Here are the top candidates to win the NHL's rookie of the year award next season, and the No. 1 overall pick will have some tough competition.

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White Sox sign 3B Senzel after release by Nats

The Chicago White Sox signed free agent third baseman Nick Senzel on Wednesday.

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Walker, youngest player to start ASG, dies at 85

Jerry Walker, who was 20 when he took the mound representing the Orioles in the second of baseball's two All-Star Games in 1959, has died.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Manfred: No Pride Night not decisive for ASG

With the Rangers, the only MLB team not to hold a Pride Night, hosting Tuesday's All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred said he doesn't view that "as a outcome-determinative issue" in awarding the event.

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Sons of Ortiz, Ramirez selected on draft's Day 3

Major League Baseball's three-day draft concluded Tuesday with 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours, and the Angels took outfielder Lucas Ramirez, son of Manny Ramirez, and the Red Sox selected D'Angelo Ortiz, son of David Ortiz.

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Islanders sign RFA Holmstrom, 23, to 1-year deal

The New York Islanders on Tuesday signed forward Simon Holmstrom, a former first-round selection, to a one-year contract, after the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games last season.

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Blues' Krug has pre-arthritic changes in left ankle

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

NCAA champion pitcher Beam selected by Royals

Drew Beam, a key cog in Tennessee's pitching staff on its road to a Men's College World Series title, was one of the first selections on Day 2 of Major League Baseball's amateur draft Monday, taken at No. 76 overall by the Kansas City Royals.

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Avalanche acquire goalie Mandolese from Senators

The Colorado Avalanche acquired the rights to restricted free agent goaltender Kevin Mandolese from the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

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Judge excited to see 'electric stuff' from Skenes

Aaron Judge is looking forward to facing rookie National League starting pitcher Paul Skenes in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Mets' Senga ups pitch count in latest rehab start

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga allowed one run over 4⅔ innings on Sunday in his third minor league rehab start.

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OMG: Mets infielder Iglesias to perform debut hit at All-Star week

Iglesias' hit recently reached No. 1 on Billboard's Latin digital sales survey.

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A's slug 8 HRs vs. Phils, most by team since '99

The Athletics smashed eight home runs in Sunday's 18-3 rout of the first-place Phillies, the most homers in a game by any one team since 1999.

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Judge's 34th HR sets Yanks record before break

All-Star Aaron Judge set a franchise record for the New York Yankees Saturday with his 34th home run before the All-Star break, as he and teammate Juan Soto went back-to-back with long balls in the fifth inning of a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

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Giants cut ties with veteran shortstop Ahmed

The Giants released shortstop Nick Ahmed, who was hitting .232 with one home run and 15 RBIs in 52 games.

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

2 minor leaguers suspended for positive drug tests

Mariners right-hander Yeury Tatiz was suspended for 80 games and Red Sox right-hander Charlie Zink for 56 games following positive tests for performance-enhancing drugs.

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Phillies recall Weston Wilson, release Merrifield

The Philadelphia Phillies have released utility player Whit Merrifield and recalled Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Rangers re-sign Ruhwedel to one-year contract

The New York Rangers have re-signed veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Skenes throws 7 no-hit IP, K's 11 in Pirates' win

Paul Skenes struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings and the Pirates beat the Brewers 1-0 on Thursday.

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Cubs: Cody Bellinger on IL with broken finger

The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left middle finger fracture.

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Oakland independent team offers stake to fans

Baseball fans and others interested in supporting the new Oakland Ballers independent minor league team can now purchase ownership stakes in the expansion club.

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Slumping Yanks shuffle lineup, move Rice to No. 4

The struggling Yankees have moved rookie Ben Rice into the cleanup spot as part of a lineup shakeup for Wednesday night's game at Tampa Bay.

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Reds OF Nick Martini undergoes thumb surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini underwent thumb surgery Tuesday but could return before the end of the season.

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Rays' Franco put on restricted list, sources say

Rays shortstop Wander Franco was placed on the restricted list Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Guardians 3B Ramírez to compete in HR Derby

The Guardians' Jose Ramírez became the sixth member of the eight-man Home Run Derby field Tuesday.

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Phillies activate Harper, Schwarber off 10-day IL

The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber from the 10-day injured list and could have both key players when they face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup of division leaders Tuesday.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Utah re-signs F Hayton with two-year, $5.3M deal

The Utah Hockey Club re-signed forward Barrett Hayton on Monday to a two-year contract worth $5.3 million, with general manager Bill Armstrong saying in a statement that the veteran "is a reliable two-way center who is strong in the faceoff circle."

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Tigers activate SS Javier Baez from 10-day IL

After missing nearly a month with lumbar spine inflammation, Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

2024 MLB Home Run Derby: Who is the slugger to beat?

The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Arlington are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.

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Fan interference helps end Arozarena's streak

Randy Arozarena's 19-game on-base streak ended when he went 0-for-3 in the Rays' 13-2 loss to the Rangers on Sunday as his last at-bat resulted in a fan interference call.

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Skenes, Witt among 32 first-time MLB All-Stars

The rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game feature 32 first-time All-Stars and 12 two-time All-Stars, a fitting snapshot for a sport skewing younger and younger.

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Kershaw throws simulated game; rehab start next

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw is expected to pitch in a rehab outing on Saturday after throwing two innings in a simulated game Sunday, an effort in which manager Dave Roberts said afterward, "We accomplished what we wanted to."

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Celebrini to leave BU, inks 1st deal with Sharks

Eight days after taking him with the No. 1 pick, the San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini, 18, to his entry-level contract Saturday, meaning the center will not return to Boston University and Hockey East for his sophomore season.

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Pirates' Falter exits start early with arm injury

Bailey Falter was removed from his start in the third inning Saturday against the Mets because of left posterior arm discomfort.

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Miranda hit streak ends at 12, shy of new record

Jose Miranda of the Minnesota Twins, a 25-year-old infielder from Puerto Rico, singled in the fourth inning on Saturday for his 12th straight hit, tying the longest streak in MLB history, before his run ended in the sixth inning vs. the Houston Astros.

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Cubs' Hendricks exits with low back tightness

Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks exited after two innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday because of low back tightness.

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Sabres acquire F McLeod in trade with Oilers

The Sabres acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Oilers on Friday, getting an established NHL player who just experienced a long playoff run in exchange for one of the organization's top prospects.

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Pirates RHP Jones shut down for at least 2 weeks

The Pittsburgh Pirates are shutting down rookie right-hander Jared Jones for at least two weeks while he deals with a right lat strain.

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Braves sign Rosario to minors deal, recall White

The Atlanta Braves continued to plug holes in their outfield by signing Eddie Rosario to a minor league deal and calling up Eli White from Triple-A Gwinnett to start in left field against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Friday, July 5, 2024

Walker torments Dodgers with 2 more HRs in L.A.

The Diamondbacks' Christian Walker admitted Dodger Stadium has been "a good place to hit" for him after he slugged his 18th and 19th career home runs there Thursday in a 9-3 win.

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Nationals demote Meneses after two-year run

Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses, who had a memorable big league debut at age 30, was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

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Ashcraft's staredown of Yanks sets 'tone' for Reds

Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds won a stare down with the New York Yankees even before finishing their three-game sweep.

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Braves' Snitker all laughs after foul ball to groin

Braves manager Brian Snitker could laugh Thursday about being hit below the belt by a foul liner off Ozzie Albies' bat in the Braves' 3-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday night.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Cup winner Vladimir Tarasenko signs with Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year deal and traded Robby Fabbri to the Ducks.

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Blue Jays RHP Romano receives elbow procedure

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday and will be shut down from throwing for another six weeks.

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No. 1 draft picks in MLB history: Skenes, Harper and more

Paul Skenes and Bryce Harper are among the many top picks over the years. Check out the all-time list.

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Capitals retool to strike again in Ovechkin era

In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, general manager Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin's seal of approval.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Kraken trade Dumoulin to Ducks for 2026 pick

The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2026 on Tuesday.

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2024 NHL offseason moves: Fantasy impact of trades, signings

Fantasy hockey analysis of every major trade, signing, and role change from this year's NHL offseason moves.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Fantasy hockey best picks, analysis from the 2024 NHL Draft

The 2024 NHL Draft saw picks like Macklin Celebrini and Tij Iginla find new homes, but who's ready to contribute, and who should be stashed?

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Monday, July 1, 2024

MLB unveils changes to HR Derby rules, format

The rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby have been altered significantly, with some of the changes designed to reduce the frantic pace that has concerned past participants.

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NHL players from Hockey Canada case become UFAs

The four NHL players from the scandal that rocked Canadian hockey and led to investigations of the nation's 2018 world junior team, were not offered contracts by their respective teams on Sunday, a major development in the story from a hockey perspective.

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Maple Leafs, D Liljegren agree on two-year deal

On the eve of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren, 25, to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $3 million, the club announced Sunday. The veteran appeared in 55 games last season.

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NHL draft grades: Why the Sharks, Utah Hockey Club each get an A+

With all 225 picks off the board -- in addition to several intriguing player trades -- it's time for all 32 GMs to be graded.

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