Monday, June 30, 2025

Nats' Wood is 1st since Bonds to get 4 free passes

Nationals slugger James Wood on Sunday became the first major leaguer since Barry Bonds in 2004 to be intentionally walked four times in a game.

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Nats' Martinez ejected after losing replay review

Nationals manager Dave Martinez had some words with the umpire after losing a replay review and was ejected from Sunday's game vs. the Angels.

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Sources: Leafs, Knies agree on 6-year extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to take care of their own, as they signed forward Matthew Knies to a six-year extension on Sunday, a deal that carries a $7.75 million average annual value, sources confirmed to ESPN Senior NHL Insider Emily Kaplan.

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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Rangers induct Andrus into HOF, with Beltre assist

Elvis Andrus was a 20-year-old kid when he went to spring training in 2009 with the Rangers to be their starting shortstop. He is now in their Hall of Fame.

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Sharks' Wang NHL's highest-drafted born in China

Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in China when the San Jose Sharks selected him Saturday with the first pick of Round 2 of the NHL draft, and the 6-foot-5 defenseman is also confident he won't hold that distinction for long.

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Parker, 2-time WS champ, 7-time All-Star, dies

Dave Parker, a 2-time World Series Champion and 7-time MLB All-Star, has died at the age of 74.

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Astros activate righty McCullers; Pena (rib) out

The Houston Astros activated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list to start Saturday's home game against the Chicago Cubs.

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Astros minor league pitcher suspended 80 games

Astros pitcher Julio Rodriguez was suspended for 80 games Friday under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Nandrolone.

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Avs trade Coyle, Wood to CBJ for picks, prospect

The Avalanche traded forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Blue Jackets on Friday in return for picks and a prospect, freeing up much-needed salary cap space hours before the NHL draft.

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Mets' Canning has ruptured Achilles, on 60-day IL

The New York Mets announced that starting pitcher Griffin Canning suffered a ruptured Achilles on Thursday night.

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Friday, June 27, 2025

'The search for a QB1 in Cleveland continues': Blue Jays troll Browns, Guardians after error

Toronto trolled two Cleveland teams with a jab at the Browns' quarterback situation after a Guardians error.

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Rays' Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case

Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and received a suspended two-year prison sentence Thursday.

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Kershaw K's 5, sets up home chance at 3,000

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw inched closer to 3,000 career strikeouts by fanning five in six innings against the Rockies.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Segui, starting P in Mariners' 1st game, dies at 87

Diego Segui, who pitched for the Seattle Pilots and Mariners in his 15-year career, died at age 87.

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Misiorowski shines vs. Skenes in fiery showdown

Jacob Misiorowski struck out eight and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings as his Brewers defeated Skenes' Pirates 4-2.

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Mets call up Pintaro, cut 2 LHPs in latest shuffle

The struggling Mets shuffled bullpen arms again Wednesday, calling up Jonathan Pintaro and Brandon Waddell.

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Poulin wins PWHL's Billie Jean King MVP award

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin has won the Professional Women's Hockey League's Billie Jean King MVP Award for the 2024-25 season.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

2025 MLB All-Star Game: Everything you need to know

We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Atlanta on July 15.

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MLB reveals uniforms for 2025 All-Star Game, Home Run Derby

The special threads will be worn during Gatorade Workout Day and the Derby the day before the All-Star Game.

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Isles' Martin retires; only 4 visor-less players left

Islanders forward Matt Martin announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 NHL seasons, leaving the NHL with only four players who play without a visor on their helmet.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

O's place Handley on concussion IL after collision

The Orioles placed catcher Maverick Handley on the seven-day concussion injured list a day after he was knocked over in a collision at the plate.

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Rangers call up Dunning after optioning Boushley

The Texas Rangers brought back right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday after reliever Caleb Boushley was optioned to the minors.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Red Sox's Duran, Cora ejected in finale at Giants

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran and manager Alex Cora were ejected in Sunday's series finale against the Giants.

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Shoeless Jazz: Yanks star loses both cleats, scores

A century after Shoeless Joe, both of Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s cleats flew off his feet as he scored from second base in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Orioles in an unusual morning start Sunday.

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Scherzer (thumb) to come off IL, start on Wed.

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start for the Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland on Wednesday.

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Red Sox put Dobbins on IL with strained elbow

Right-hander Hunter Dobbins was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday by the Red Sox with a strained pitching elbow.

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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Reds prospect Burns will make MLB debut Tuesday

Chase Burns, 22, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft who has excelled at three levels of the minor leagues this season, will be promoted so that he can make his major league debut for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday against the New York Yankees.

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Extreme heat ails Reds' De La Cruz, M's Thornton

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fell ill while playing in temperatures that exceeded 90 degrees

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Devers goes deep vs. Red Sox for 1st HR as Giant

Rafael Devers hit his first home run as a Giant on Saturday, taking Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello deep for a two-run shot.

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Schmidt's 7 hitless innings help Yanks blank O's

Clarke Schmidt pitched seven hitless innings and the New York Yankees held the Baltimore Orioles to one hit in a 9-0 rout on Saturday.

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Angels without Washington due to health reason

Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely due to a health concern, general manager Perry Minasian told reporters Friday. Bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage the team in the interim.

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Raleigh hits 2 HRs for 29, breaks Bench's record

Cal Raleigh broke Johnny Bench's record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major-league-leading 28th and 29th in the Mariners' 9-4 victory over the Cubs on Friday.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

Mets' Hagenman eyes Friday; Montas also close

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Justin Hagenman could make his season debut Friday against the Phillies, either as a starter or in bulk relief behind an opener.

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Wood hits pair of HRs as Nats snap 11-game skid

Nationals outfielder James Wood hit a pair of two-run homers, including a game-winning shot in the 11th inning, helping Washington snap their 11-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

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Dodgers turn away ICE agents from parking lot

The Dodgers said they asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to leave Dodger Stadium after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates.

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Seattle inks Snodgrass for its first PWHL season

Seattle signed forward Natalie Snodgrass to a one-year contract, the PWHL expansion team announced Wednesday.

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Rays in talks to sell team to Florida developer

Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "exclusive discussions" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, the team acknowledged Wednesday.

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Panthers damage Stanley Cup amid celebration

The Florida Panthers managed to crack and dent the Stanley Cup trophy within 24 hours of winning their second straight championship.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Reds put reliever Ashcraft on IL, recall rookie Mey

Reds reliever Graham Strain went on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin, while rookie Luis Mey was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

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Jays DFA reliever Swanson, place Francis on IL

The Blue Jays designated veteran reliever Erik Swanson for assignment Tuesday and put struggling starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

🎟️ Ticket prices spike to see Ohtani pitch

On Monday night, the reigning National League MVP will pitch in a game for the first time since the summer of 2023, when he sustained a torn UCL.

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MLB reveals uniforms for 2025 All-Star Game, Home Run Derby

The special threads will be worn during Gatorade Workout Day and the Derby the day before the All-Star Game.

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U.S. hockey names first 6 players for '26 Olympics

The U.S. named Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy as its first six players for the 2026 Olympics, avoiding goaltenders on the initial roster unveiled Monday.

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Monday, June 16, 2025

Braves lose, waste Holmes' 15-strikeout effort

Atlanta starter Grant Holmes authored five hitless innings and ended with a career-best 15 strikeouts on Sunday afternoon, but the Braves faltered in the end, dropping a 10-1 decision to the Colorado Rockies, a loss that dropped them to 31-39 this season.

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Juice helps Rangers rookie Rocker out of pickle

Texas' Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through a fifth inning that included downing three bottles of pickle juice.

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Padres' Merrill (concussion) lands on 7-day IL

The Padres placed All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he suffered a concussion.

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Twins put Lewis (hamstring) on IL, Buxton exits

The Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, while also Saturday, center fielder Byron Buxton left the game against the Astros with a bruised left elbow after being hit by a pitch.

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Civale, with ChiSox, says no issues with Brewers

Aaron Civale joined the White Sox on Saturday and said he had no issues with anybody in the Brewers clubhouse or the coaches there -- he just wanted to remain a starter.

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Giants 3B Chapman to begin rehab in a week

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman can begin rehabbing his sprained right hand in a week.

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A's P Hoglund has season-ending hip surgery

Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund had season-ending hip surgery on Friday after he made his big league debut last month.

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D-backs closer Martinez has UCL sprain; '25 over

Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez is done for the season with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow but is seeking a second opinion, manager Torey Lovullo said Friday.

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Friday, June 13, 2025

Agent: Skaggs named Reds' Miley as drug supplier

The agent of the late Tyler Skaggs said in a deposition that Skaggs told him he was using pain pills containing oxycodone that were provided by Reds left-hander Wade Miley.

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Jets' Hellebuyck pulls off rare Hart-Vezina double

Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender.

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Tigers send struggling reliever Brieske to Triple-A

The Tigers optioned reliever Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, one day after the right-hander was hit hard in a 10-1 loss to the Orioles.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Yanks' Stroman, Stanton sharp in Double-A rehab

Marcus Stroman allowed one run in his first rehab start for Double-A Somerset, and Giancarlo Stanton had an RBI double in his second rehab appearance for the club.

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Rays place reliever Rodriguez (forearm) on IL

The Rays placed right-hander Manuel Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a strained right foreram.

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Marlins to aid defaced Robinson, Miñoso mural

The Marlins are joining efforts with out groups in Miami to restore the defaced mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso in the city's Overtown neighborhood, which was marked with racist graffiti last week.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Mets' Alvarez to paternity ahead of Nats series

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the paternity list Tuesday before New York opened a three-game series against the Nationals.

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Betting buzz: Roman Anthony shakes up AL Rookie race after call-up

Boston called up top prospect Roman Anthony, who immediately made waves in the Rookie of the Year race.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

What to expect from Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox have called up top prospect Roman Anthony. Should fantasy managers do whatever it takes to get him?

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Kraken coach Lambert says process key to wins

New Kraken coach Lane Lambert says sticking to process will lead Seattle to success and land the team back in the postseason.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Giants trade struggling 1B/OF Wade to Angels

The Angels acquired veteran first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash from the Giants on Sunday.

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Royals' Caglianone goes 4-for-4 after slow start

Touted prospect Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 on Sunday, helping the Royals to a 7-5 victory over the White Sox. The perfect afternoon at the plate arrived after he went 2-for-21 in his first five games in the major leagues.

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Angels' Stephenson has stretched biceps nerve

A pair of MRI tests revealed no structural damage to Robert Stephenson's surgically repaired right elbow, but the Angels reliever was diagnosed with a stretched biceps nerve that will sideline him indefinitely.

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Brewers' Woodruff upbeat despite latest setback

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is putting the best possible spin on the latest setback in his attempted comeback.

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Gonsolin among 14 Dodgers pitchers now on IL

Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday by the Dodgers, making him one of 14 Los Angeles pitchers currently on the IL.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

A's Langeliers (oblique) placed on 10-day IL

The Athletics placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique.

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Rockies SS Tovar hits IL, prospect Ritter called up

The Rockies placed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar on the injured list Friday with an oblique strain and called up prospect Ryan Ritter.

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Braves call up vet Kimbrel after bullpen implodes

Former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is coming back to where it all began as he will rejoin the club after being called up from Triple-A to help a faltering Atlanta bullpen.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Guardians' Bieber has setback during pen session

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt says Guardians ace Shane Bieber had a setback in a bullpen session and will not make his second rehab start.

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Brewers' Woodruff bruises elbow in rehab outing

Tests confirm that Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff suffered a bruised right elbow after being hit by a 108 mph liner during a rehab outing Tuesday.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

White Sox put Sosa (hip flexor) on IL, recall Elko

The White Sox placed second baseman Lenyn Sosa on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right hip flexor and recalled first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

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Angels, Red Sox beef pregame, but mum on why

Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson got into a shouting match with Red Sox first base coach José Flores on the field at Fenway Park before Wednesday's game. Neither team would discuss what it was about.

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Red Sox win on shortest walk-off HR since 2015

Ceddanne Rafaela curled a 308-foot home run around the Pesky Pole in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday, and the Red Sox rallied after trailing four different times to beat the Angels 11-9.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Pirates' Gonzales back for first time since opener

Nick Gonzales was back in the Pittsburgh Pirates starting lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since breaking his left ankle while hitting a home run on opening day in Miami on March 27.

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Scherzer throws live BP ahead of return in minors

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said.

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Oilers' McDavid 'more comfortable' in rematch

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid says his second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch with the Florida Panthers, has him feeling "more comfortable" this time around.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Franco wants justice done as trial begins in D.R.

The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.

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Tigers reinstate OF Meadows from 60-day IL

The Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday.

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Angels place Moncada, Stephenson on injured list

The Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (right knee inflammation) and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (right biceps inflammation) on the injured list.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

Dodgers' Betts (toe) progressing, eyes quick return

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, out for this weekend's series against the Yankees after sustaining a fracture to his fourth left toe, played catch and took part in light defensive work Sunday.

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In need of depth, Yanks call up vet RHP Carrasco

In need of a fresh arm, the Yankees have called up veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco ahead of Sunday's series finale vs. the Dodgers.

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Springer out after 3rd base hop, ending Jays' rally

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer inadvertently hopped into an inning-ending out in the fifth on Sunday against the Athletics.

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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Stars' Oettinger embarrassed by Game 6 benching

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger said Saturday that he was embarrassed when he was pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference finals after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced, an effort that highlighted his club's playoff departure.

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Rockies demote struggling 1B Toglia to Triple-A

Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia, who leads the majors with 81 strikeouts in just 186 at-bats so far this season, has been demoted to Triple-A Albuquerque.

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