Athletics, Leclerc agree to 1-year, $10M deal

The Athletics agreed to terms on a $10 million, one-year contract Friday with former Texas right-hander Jose Leclerc.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/ldb57Ba

Read More

Sources: Mets, LHP Minter reach 2-yr., $22M deal

The Mets and reliever A.J. Minter have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/rlex7SK

Read More

Which NHL teams have the longest postseason droughts?

The Buffalo Sabres are among the teams in the NHL with the longest active postseason droughts. See which other teams make the list.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/dH75s0T

Read More

Martinez to M's highlights 17 international deals

Another 17 international players agreed to MLB deals worth more than $1 million each, with Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez getting $2.5M from the Mariners.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/y4BTML0

Read More

EA Sports announces first Team Of The Year nominees for NHL 25

For the first time, PWHL teams are eligible for TOTY awards in the NHL series.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/QN6MVZb

Read More

Sources: Cubs, Tucker settle at $16.5M for '25

The Cubs and new outfielder Kyle Tucker avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $16.5 million contract for next season, sources told ESPN.

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

Read More

Reports: Winker, Mets agree to one-year deal

Jesse Winker, who hit a combined .253 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs for the Mets and the Nationals in 2024, has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Mets.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/0e8DgRN

Read More

D-backs have 'potential' for title run with Burnes

Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick says Arizona has the "potential to be a championship team" thanks in part to the addition of ace right-hander Corbin Burnes, who the team signed to a six-year, $210 million deal in December.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/jhZB5NI

Read More

Japanese 2-way player Morii, 18, to sign with A's

Hoping to become a two-way player in MLB just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Athletics.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/0FaMC9y

Read More

Hoffman: O's, Braves backed off deals with me

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever's pitching shoulder.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/ZOxmiI3

Read More

Connor's natural hat trick powers Jets' victory

Veteran forward Kyle Connor scored three goals in a span of just 6:38 in the first period, the left-winger's sixth career hat trick, sparking the first-place Winnipeg Jets to a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday at the Canada Life Centre.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/XTNEkR7

Read More

Penguins' Malkin latest victim of home burglary

According to KDKA-TV, Evgeni Malkin's home was broken into Saturday -- the same day the Penguins hosted the Senators -- and three Stanley Cup rings of his are missing.

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

Read More

TikTok's latest star? Bryce Harper and his lattes, cold brews and banana bread

The star first baseman's recent videos of him in the kitchen baking and making coffee have amassed over 5 million total views and counting.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/ia41FDd

Read More

Verlander hopes training reset pays 'big dividends'

Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level after a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season.

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

Read More

Reds' games to air on FanDuel Sports Network

The Reds announced Monday they had reached an agreement to return to their former regional sports network partner for the upcoming season.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/l1gtnFy

Read More

Reports: Yanks, Rangers out of race for Sasaki

The Yankees, who were informed Roki Sasaki won't sign with the club, according to the YES Network in a story confirmed by multiple outlets on Monday, join a list of clubs, including the Rangers, Mets and Giants, who are out of the running for the pitcher.

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

Read More

'Forever a Hurricane': Staal sees No. 12 retired

Eric Staal, a Thunder Bay, Ontario, native and former No. 2 overall pick, became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/WlJCq5L

Read More

Mike Vrabel joins list of stars who returned to coach team

Mike Vrabel is far from the only prominent ex-player to take over as coach of his former team. Here's a list of notables across sports.

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

Read More

DeMar DeRozan is latest star to receive warm welcome in return

DeRozan came back to face his old team at United Center and was welcomed with a nice ovation. Here's how other big stars across sports have fared in returns to former homes.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/k6iqwWc

Read More

Canadiens' Laine scores in 'pretty decent' return

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, who missed the previous four games with an illness, returned to the lineup Saturday, scoring his club's lone goal in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, his ninth power-play tally in just 14 games this season.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/M1oSBRF

Read More

Blackhawks put defenseman Murphy on IR

The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Connor Murphy on injured reserve Saturday because of a groin injury.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/5ZzEOA2

Read More

Bruins snap 6-game skid, outlast Panthers in OT

Forward David Pastrnak scored a power-play goal with 2 seconds left in overtime, goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped 39 shots, and the Boston Bruins snapped a six-game losing streak with a wild 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon.

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

Read More

Caps goalie Lindgren goes on IR after hit to head

Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren, who took a hit to the head Friday night against the Canadiens, was put on IR on Saturday.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/zvUb04Z

Read More

Capitals' Lindgren exits with upper-body injury

The Capitals say Charlie Lindgren suffered an upper-body injury in Friday night's loss to the Canadiens.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/R0xieQW

Read More

Source: Rea reunites with Counsell via Cubs deal

The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.

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

Read More

Utah F Guenther (lower body) out indefinitely

Forward Dylan Guenther, who leads the Utah Hockey Club in goals with 16, was ruled out indefinitely Friday with a lower-body injury.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/2vo64Zl

Read More

MLB bans 2 fans who grabbed Betts indefinitely

Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

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

Read More

NHL Power Rankings: Knights take command, plus each team's points pace vs. expectation

Another jumble atop the list gives us a new No. 1. Plus, a breakdown of how each team has performed vs. their preseason over-under from ESPN BET.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/hXFRY6e

Read More

Pens' Crosby passes Sakic, now 9th on scoring list

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists vs. Edmonton, as he passed Hall of Famer Joe Sakic to move into ninth on the NHL's career scoring list with 1,643 points.

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

Read More

Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/834xCwN

Read More

Fantasy hockey injury news: Who's out, who's back and who to pick up?

As stars move around the injured list, which NHL players should fantasy managers add to step up while their teammates are out?

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/4qpSYG3

Read More

'I get to be one of the funny trivia answers!' Meet the only NHL teammate of Ovechkin and Gretzky

With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/IBn37sz

Read More

Marlins' Garrett to miss 2025 after elbow surgery

Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett will miss the 2025 season after undergoing revision surgery with an internal brace on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, the team said.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/Dw8kNC1

Read More

Malkin's streak of 209 consecutive games ends

Pittsburgh Penguins veteran center Evgeni Malkin, 38, who had not missed a game since the 2021-22 season -- a streak of 209 contests -- did not play in Tuesday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/N2ZBcIp

Read More

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/SLet0oc

Read More

Rasmussen, Rays agree to 2-year, $8.5M deal

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract.

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

Read More

Wild sign goalie Ferguson to two-way contract

The Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Dylan Ferguson to a one-year, two-way contract on Tuesday.

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

Read More

Cup-winning coach, ex-player MacNeil dies at 89

Al MacNeil, a former NHL player who won the Stanley Cup as coach of the Montreal Canadiens, has died. He was 89.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/zFi3bV0

Read More

Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/hVjyl4g

Read More

Rays support stadium repair plan for '26 season

The Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/KeF3g4m

Read More

Rangers claim Kaliyev off waivers from Kings

The New York Rangers claimed winger Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/c82S0jy

Read More

Can the Sabres salvage their season? What must happen to get back in playoff mix

As the Bills prepare for another playoff run in the NFL, Buffalo's hockey team appears poised to extend their postseason drought.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/NFGe4mJ

Read More

Stiga's goal in OT gives U.S. world juniors title

The Americans avenged a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland in group play, overcoming a two-goal deficit in the second period to win their second straight junior worlds title and seventh overall.

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

Read More

Biggio, Royals agree to minor league contract

Utility man Cavan Biggio, who batted .197 with five homers and 19 RBIs in 78 games last year, has reached a minor league deal with the Royals.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/RMs1v5u

Read More

Ducks, Vatrano reach extension through 2027-28

Frank Vatrano, who has 68 goals and 53 assists in 200 career games for the Ducks, has reached a three-year extension with the team through the 2027-28 season.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/qCU5F4A

Read More

Hurricanes put defenseman Gostisbehere on IR

Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, sidelined since Dec. 27 with an upper body injury, has been placed on injured reserve.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/iUD68Jx

Read More

U.S., Finland advance to world junior hockey final

The defending champion United States beat Czechia 4-1 on Saturday night to advance to the world junior hockey championship game against Finland.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/v9TwPoy

Read More

Rangers' struggles an 'attitude and mindset' issue

Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/fK5YkX2

Read More

Orioles, veteran RHP Morton agree to 1-year deal

The Orioles agreed with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on a one-year deal.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/atPH6zq

Read More

Bednar gets clarity on play that injured goalie

Jared Bednar received some clarity from the league on why a whistle wasn't blown to stop a play with his goaltender Scott Wedgewood hurt and down on the ice.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/04ypr5d

Read More

Hernandez returning to Dodgers on 3-year deal

Teoscar Hernandez is officially returning to the Dodgers as the All-Star outfielder agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract, the team announced Friday.

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

Read More

Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a 3-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.

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

Read More

Actress Emma Roberts pulls 1-of-1 Orioles Jackson Holliday card

The "American Horror Story" actress has posted various baseball cards recently, with the rare Jackson Holliday card being the latest.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/USta7so

Read More

Hagens, Leonard help U.S. into world junior semis

BC teammates James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored twice and the defending champion United States routed Switzerland 7-2 on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the world junior hockey championships.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/R6KyrYv

Read More

Wild's Spurgeon to miss 2-3 weeks after slew-foot

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is expected to miss two to three weeks with an apparent right leg injury.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/zViDyq7

Read More

Preds' L'Heureux gets 3-game ban for slew foot

The NHL suspended Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux for three games on Thursday for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon.

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

Read More

Alex Ovechkin's NHL awards and hockey accomplishments

Alex Ovechkin was named one of the 100 greatest NHL players of all time. Find out more about his career accomplishments and awards.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/YPhSc5J

Read More

2024-25 broadcast schedule of NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu

The 2024-25 season is here. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN+.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/7l6BCM3

Read More

Predictions for the World Juniors medal round: Who wins it all? Who takes home the awards?

We're down to the final eight teams. Here's how it will play out next, including the top prospects in line to take home the hardware.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/6Il5dNB

Read More

Ranking all 16 NHL Winter Classics: Where does Blues-Blackhawks land?

This year's event at Wrigley Field featured iconic moments. But was it the best ever? We count them down from 16 to 1.

from www.espn.com - NHL https://ift.tt/c7vuLnR

Read More

Randle, once MLB's 'Most Interesting,' dies at 75

Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed standup comedy, was dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in Baseball" and was suspended for punching his Rangers manager, died Sunday at the age of 75.

from www.espn.com - MLB https://ift.tt/G82fcRm

Read More

'Just had Dunkin'': Capitals poke fun at Bruins after 3-1 win

The Washington Capitals aimed a Boston-themed troll at the Boston Bruins after winning.

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

Read More

Bagpipes and a train commute: Scenes from the 2025 Winter Classic

The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are facing off in the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.

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

Read More