Saturday, May 31, 2025

Panthers-Oilers II: Key stats to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

For the second consecutive season, it's Florida-Edmonton. Here's what you need to know before Game 1.

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Sources: FBI probes MLBPA business partnership

Sources tell ESPN that agents reached out to at least three players regarding their knowledge of financial dealings related to MLBPA's OneTeam partnership.

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Friday, May 30, 2025

Brewers' Payamps clears waivers, sent to minors

Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps cleared waivers and was sent outright to the minor leagues on Thursday, a week after the Milwaukee Brewers had designated him for assignment.

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Flyers, Foerster ink $7.5M deal after career year

Tyson Foerster, who set career highs with 25 goals, 18 assists and 43 points this past season, has re-signed with the Flyers on a 2-year, $7.5M contract.

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Kraken sign forward Hayden to contract extension

Seattle signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension Wednesday.

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White Sox reliever Castro injures right knee in 9th

White Sox reliever Miguel Castro had to be helped off the field after injuring his right knee while covering first base in the ninth inning Wednesday against the Mets.

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Astros' Walker hit on hand by 96 mph pitch, exits

Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday's game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Cubs' Amaya out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain

The Cubs will be without the services of catcher Miguel Amaya for the next 4-6 weeks as he recovers from a left oblique strain, according to manager Craig Counsell.

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Phillies' Harper exits with bruised elbow after HBP

Philadelphia star Bryce Harper left Tuesday night's game against Atlanta in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider.

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White Sox ship Thaiss off to Rays, reinstate Lee

The Chicago White Sox traded Matt Thaiss to the Rays on Tuesday, and reinstated fellow catcher Korey Lee from the 10-day injured list to fill the open roster spot, while receiving minor league outfielder Dru Baker from Tampa Bay to complete the deal.

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Blackhawks coach Blashill ready for 2nd chance

The Blackhawks introduced new coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday, who is getting a second chance as a head coach one decade after his first one ended.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

RHP prospect Ashcraft, 25, recalled by Pirates

The last-place Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled one of their top pitching prospects, promoting Braxton Ashcraft, the 25-year-old right-hander who was selected by in the second round of the 2018 amateur draft, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

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Follow live: Panthers go for the sweep as Canes face win or go home Game 4

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Angels sign, start ex-Dodgers vet Taylor in CF

The Los Angeles Angels signed veteran super-utility player Chris Taylor to a major league deal on Monday, starting him in center field.

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Oilers 'reset,' handle Stars for 2-1 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers made the most of home ice on Sunday afternoon, taking a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference final series with the Dallas Stars by posting a convincing 6-1 victory that included 33 saves from veteran goaltender Stuart Skinner.

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Team USA wins worlds for first time since 1933

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson scored 2:02 into overtime, and Team USA outlasted Switzerland 1-0 in the final of the ice hockey world championship Sunday, the first American title in this tournament in 92 years after bringing it home back in 1933.

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Orioles' Rutschman exits after foul ball hits mask

Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman left Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the top of the fifth inning after taking a hard foul ball off his mask two innings earlier.

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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Enright in majors 3 years after cancer diagnosis

Nic Enright is getting called up by the Guardians less than three years after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

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Sources: Red Sox call up heralded prospect Mayer

The Boston Red Sox, who entered Saturday at 26-26, will call up infielder Marcelo Mayer, 22, the No. 6 prospect in baseball, sources told ESPN.

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Padres' King late scratch due to stiff shoulder

Padres right-hander Michael King was scratched from his scheduled start about 40 minutes before Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Brewers P Ashby off IL, P Rodriguez sent down

Left-hander Aaron Ashby was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday by the Brewers, who optioned reliever Carlos Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville.

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PWHL hires Gardner Morey as Vancouver GM

Cara Gardner Morey is leaving Princeton following seven seasons as women's hockey coach after being hired as general manager and the first employee of PWHL Vancouver's expansion franchise.

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Friday, May 23, 2025

Rockies place rookie RHP Dollander on 15-day IL

Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with tightness in his right forearm.

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Red Sox acquire 1B Noda in trade with Angels

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash.

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Shanahan out as Leafs president after 11 seasons

Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer's tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances -- but none beyond the second round.

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Olympic official confident MLB will be in '28 mix

The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics remain optimistic that Major League Baseball will find a way to join the NFL in sending the world's best athletes in their respective sports to the 2028 Games.

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Fleet's Turner named GM of PWHL Seattle team

Boston assistant GM Meghan Turner has been hired as the PWHL Seattle expansion franchise's general manager and first employee, the league announced.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

White Sox sign RHP Houser, to start vs. Mariners

Veteran free agent right-hander Adrian Houser is signing with the White Sox on a one-year, $1.35 million contract and will start Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Mansolino's Milwaukee memories marred by melee

Tony Mansolino's first road game as the Baltimore Orioles' interim manager came in the city where his dad worked as a Milwaukee Brewers coach for a couple of seasons in the late 1990s.

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NHL referee Rooney OK, hopes for playoff return

NHL referee Chris Rooney is hoping to resume duties during the Stanley Cup playoffs after taking a high stick to the eye in Game 7 of the second-round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers on Sunday night.

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Finland tops Canada in shootout at hockey worlds

Finland prevailed against Canada 2-1 in a penalty shootout to hand the title favorite its first loss at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.

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Monday, May 19, 2025

Astros RHP Wesneski set for Tommy John surgery

Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, likely sidelining him until late in the 2026 season.

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Twins' streaks end at 13 wins, 34 shutout innings

Royce Lewis was robbed of a potential game-tying homer by Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio in the eighth inning as the Twins' win streak was halted at 13 games.

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Astros spoil Leiter no-hit bid, outlast Rangers

Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, earning a 2-2 series split.

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Rangers sign 2-way international free agent Kim

The Texas Rangers on Saturday announced the signing of two-way international free agent Seong-Jun Kim, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound shortstop and right-handed pitcher who was selected as Korea's high school player of the year in 2024.

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Buehler expected to return for Red Sox on Tue.

Right-hander Walker Buehler is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and join the Red Sox rotation for a start on Tuesday, he said prior to Saturday's game at Fenway Park.

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Twins place OF Buxton on concussion injured list

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has joined shortstop Carlos Correa on the 7-day concussion injured list after the teammates collided while chasing a shallow fly ball in a Thursday afternoon game against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Eichel, Knights seek 'common ground' on new deal

Vegas star Jack Eichel, with one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension on July 1, and Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon says that next deal is "a really important piece of business" for his club.

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Sweden and Switzerland get shutouts at worlds

Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record of five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

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Twins' Buxton, Correa sitting day after collision

The Minnesota Twins held shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton out of the lineup for the opener of a three-game series at Milwaukee.

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Phillies place Nola on IL due to sprained ankle

The Phillies placed right-hander Aaron Nola on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right ankle sprain.

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Strider ready to come off IL following Braves win

Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is emerging as a force for the Atlanta Braves as the rotation gets set to welcome back Spencer Strider, who is ready to come off the injured list.

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MacKinnon scores 2 in Canada's win over Austria

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals to lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Austria at the ice hockey world championship on Thursday.

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Dodgers recall Wrobleski, send down Feyereisen

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled pitcher Justin Wrobleski and optioned pitcher J.P. Feyereisen on Thursday.

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Marlins' Weathers activated, set to debut vs. Cubs

Marlins lefty Ryan Weathers, who suffered a left flexor muscle strain in spring training, was activated from the injured list and will make his season debut Wednesday against the Cubs.

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Red Sox put RHP Houck on IL with forearm strain

The Red Sox placed right-hander Tanner Houck on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of a flexor pronator strain in his right forearm.

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Twins rally to sweep O's, extend win streak to 10

Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer in Game 1, and Kody Clemens added another in Game 2 as the Twins swept the Orioles to extend their win streak to 10 games.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

San Francisco Giants' garlic fries helmet leads new MLB park treats

MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.

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Crosby nets 1st goal as Canada wins 3rd straight

Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament as Canada dominated France 5-0 for its third straight win at the ice hockey world championship Tuesday.

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Tigers reliever Foley has season-ending surgery

Tigers reliever Jason Foley, who had a team-high 28 saves last season, has had season-ending shoulder surgery.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Pirates activate SS Kiner-Falefa, option Peguero

The Pirates activated shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the 10-day injured list while also optioning Liover Peguero to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

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Stars' Heiskanen still on pace to return vs. Jets

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer expects defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who has not played since Jan. 28 when he suffered a left knee injury, to play in their series against the Winnipeg Jets, telling reporters Monday "I'm still sticking by what I projected."

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Reviewed goal irks Jets, helps Stars win Game 3

Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel believes the game-winning goal, allowed by Connor Hellebuyck, should not have counted in their Game 3 loss to the Dallas Stars Sunday night, a 5-2 defeat that put them down 2-1 in their Western Conference playoff series.

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Follow live: Panthers look to build momentum following Game 3 win in OT

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Day after 21-0 loss, Rockies fire manager Black

The Colorado Rockies, a day after losing by 21 runs to the San Diego Padres at home, and off to a major league-worst 7-33 start, fired manager Bud Black on Sunday, and named third base coach Warren Schaeffer the interim manager for the rest of the season.

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Jung hits HR for mom while facing brother Jace

Rangers 3B Josh Jung hit a two-run homer in the fifth against his brother's team as their mother, Mary, looked on.

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Tigers place RHP Mize (hamstring) on 15-day IL

The Tigers have placed right-handed pitcher Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, the team announced Saturday.

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White Sox call up Elko, claim Gómez off waivers

The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of infielder Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte and placed him in the lineup at first base.

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Follow live: Ovi leads Caps into Game 3 vs. Canes

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Astros place RHP Wesneski (elbow) on 15-day IL

The Astros placed right-hander Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right elbow discomfort.

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U.S. opens worlds slate with shutout of Denmark

Matty Beniers scored two goals and Joey Daccord recorded 26 saves as the United States blanked Denmark 5-0 on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship.

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Brewers OF Frelick (knee) returns after missing 3

Gold Glove outfielder Sal Frelick is back in the Brewers' lineup Friday after missing the previous three games with discomfort in his left knee.

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Padres activate 2B Cronenworth (rib) from IL

Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who has missed the last four weeks with a fractured rib, was activated off the injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Rockies.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Cubs? White Sox? Different claims made to Pope Leo XIV's fandom after election

The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.

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Agent: Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal

Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.

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Reds' Greene headed to IL with strained groin

Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Rockies' Bryant set to undergo back procedure

The Rockies say Kris Bryant is scheduled to undergo a procedure on his balky back Thursday in Los Angeles and "should be back in a day or two resuming activities."

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Short-handed Dodgers staff loses Phillips to IL

Injuries to Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers continued to pile up Wednesday as right-hander Evan Phillips went on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm discomfort.

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White Sox put Benintendi on IL with calf strain

The White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left calf strain suffered over the weekend against the Astros.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Avalanche '100% confident' in Bednar after loss

Colorado's Jared Bednar's job on the bench is safe after the Avalanche were ousted in the early rounds yet again, and general manager Chris MacFarland said on Tuesday he is "100% confident" that the coach can turn the franchise's playoff fortunes around.

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Reds LF Callihan (forearm surgery) out 2 months

Reds rookie Tyler Callihan is expected to miss at least two months following surgery Tuesday to repair his fractured left forearm.

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Lawyers for '18 Canadian juniors blame woman

An attorney for one of five Hockey Canda world junior players charged with sexual assault suggested the accuser was the one who wanted a "wild night" in 2018.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

'Chicken Strip' retires after nine MLB seasons

Veteran Ross Stripling, who was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2018, has announced his retirement after pitching for four teams spanning nine MLB seasons.

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Retiring Wild goalie Fleury to join Team Canada

Retiring Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said Monday that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.

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Monday, May 5, 2025

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Mets' Winker gets MRI after leaving loss to Cards

Mets left fielder Jesse Winker had an MRI on Sunday after leaving the first game of New York's doubleheader at St. Louis because of right side discomfort.

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Cubs' Imanaga exits early after injuring left leg

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga left Sunday's game at Milwaukee after hurting his left leg while running toward first base on a potential double play.

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Crochet gets scare after line drive nicks nose

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet had a close call when a line drive by the Twins' Carlos Correa skipped off his glove and nicked his nose.

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Orioles put Urías on IL, call up top prospect Mayo

The Orioles placed third baseman Ramón Urías on the injured list and called up top prospect Coby Mayo before Saturday night's game against the Royals.

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Brewers send struggling reliever Yoho to minors

Brewers right-hander Craig Yoho was sent to the minor leagues Saturday, two days after he walked four batters and allowed five runs in an inning of relief.

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Canes' Andersen, 35, secures deal before Round 2

On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes, who will meet the Washington Capitals in the East's second round next week, signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract for next season, a pact worth $2.75 million for the 35-year-old veteran.

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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Mets prospect Tidwell to make first start Sunday

Blade Tidwell will be called up by the New York Mets to make his major league debut as the starter Sunday at the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Dodgers hold out Edman; ankle 'day-to-day thing'

The Dodgers were missing second baseman Tommy Edman, who is dealing with a sore right ankle, in their starting lineup Friday night at Atlanta.

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Buehler headed to IL with shoulder inflammation

Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler has inflammation in his pitching shoulder and will be placed on the injured list.

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D-backs welcome back Marte for Phillies opener

Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte will be in the lineup for Arizona's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday after being reinstated from the injured list.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

Dodgers add right-handers Feyereisen, Loutos

The Dodgers added right-handed pitchers J.P. Feyereisen and Ryan Loutos on Thursday, among multiple moves.

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Sources: Rangers close to hiring Sullivan as coach

The New York Rangers are in advanced contract talks to make former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan the next head coach, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Kevin Weekes on Thursday.

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Mets bullpen takes another hit as Young put on IL

The Mets placed Danny Young on the injured list with an elbow sprain Wednesday, a move that came three days after fellow left reliever A.J. Minter landed on IL.

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Rangers recall Barnhart, re-assign Dunning

The Rangers selected catcher Tucker Barnhart from Triple-A Round Rock and designated pitcher Dane Dunning for assignment on Wednesday.

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Orioles move struggling Morton to bullpen for now

The Orioles are moving Charlie Morton to the bullpen in an effort to get the two-time All-Star back on track, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.

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Avs' MacKinnon finalist for Ted Lindsay Award

Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon is in contention to repeat as the recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award.

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