Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Mehta vows to focus on process as new Devils GM

New Devils GM Sunny Mehta didn't divulge any details on how he plans to build a title contender Tuesday, but discussed the importance of sticking with the process and trusting that success will follow.

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Twins activate 3B Lewis after 9-game absence

The Twins activated Royce Lewis off the injured list after the third baseman missed nine games with sprained left knee.

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Injured Hintz stays home, Stars off to Minnesota

The Dallas Stars, who tied their Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Wild at 1-1 on Monday night, are still without injured top-line center Roope Hintz, who remained in Texas on Tuesday when the team traveled to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4.

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Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon lead way-too-early 2026 fantasy hockey rankings

It's never too early to plan for next season with the fantasy hockey way-too-early rankings for 2026-27.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending National League MVP is getting "special consideration."

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Mariners put Donovan on 10-day IL, add Wilson

Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Saturday with a left groin muscle strain.

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Ovi or not Ovi? Caps set if star stays or retires

Capitals brass say they are prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

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Dodgers place closer Diaz (elbow) on injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Edwin Diaz, 32, the right-handed closer in his first season with the club, on the 15-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies Monday, a day after he allowed three runs to the Colorado Rockies without recording an out.

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Slafkovsky 1st playoff hat trick fuels Habs' upset

Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 overall pick back, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena.

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Guardians' Hedges gets engaged on field after win

Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.

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D-backs' Carroll exits with low back tightness

Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the fifth inning because of low back tightness.

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Mets' skid hits 11 as Cubs rally in 9th, win in 10th

Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Celebrini open to offseason extension with Sharks

San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who has one year remaining on a three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract, is open to signing an extension this summer after breaking the franchise record for single-season points in just his second NHL year.

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D-backs' Gurriel comes off IL after '25 ACL tear

Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was activated from the injured list Saturday, less than eight months after he suffered a torn right ACL.

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Mets in freefall after losing 10th straight game

The Mets are in the midst of their first 10 game losing streak since 2004 after dropping to the Cubs 4-2 on Saturday.

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Giants reliever Butto out 5-6 months after surgery

San Francisco Giants veteran reliever Jose Butto had arm surgery Friday, performed by Dr. Jason Lee at Stanford Medical Center, a procedure that is expected to keep him out for five to six months, the team announced on Saturday.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Marlins third baseman Pauley (oblique) exits early

Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley left Friday night's game against the Brewers in the seventh inning with right oblique discomfort.

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Mariners reinstate Refsnyder; Miller set for rehab

The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list on Friday and placed outfielder Patrick Wisdom on the 10-day injured list.

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Yanks' Cole throws 44 pitches in 1st rehab start

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole gave up three runs over 4⅓ innings Friday night for Double-A Somerset in his first minor league rehabilitation start.

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NHLPA poll: Crosby most likely to become coach

Sidney Crosby is seen by his peers as the NHL player most likely to become a head coach, according to the National Hockey League Players' Association's annual player poll released Friday.

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Blackhawks GM: Bedard deal is 'important' priority

Connor Bedard is eligible for restricted free agency, but it's unlikely that his contract situation lingers for that long.

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Wild coach mum on Game 1 goalie against Stars

The Wild's preference is to keep a secret whether Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt will start in goal for Game 1 against the Stars.

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Dodgers land P McDermott from O's for P Perez

The Dodgers acquired righty Chayce McDermott from the Orioles in exchange for right-hander Axel Perez on Thursday.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Stars' Hintz to miss start of playoffs after setback

Stars top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, while the team is getting healthier at other positions, coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday.

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Reports: Soler suspension trimmed to 4 games

Jorge Soler's suspension stemming from last week's brawl against the Atlanta Braves and their pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, has been reduced from seven to four games, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

UCLA baseball to don retro No. 42 tribute uniforms ahead of Jackie Robinson Day

The barrier-breaking MLB legend played four sports at UCLA, and the presently top-ranked Bruins baseball team will honor his legacy Tuesday with throwback threads.

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O's manager has 7 cheek fractures, broken jaw

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered at least seven fractures in his cheek as well as a broken jaw when he was struck in the face by a line drive during a game Monday against the Diamondbacks.

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NHL goalies' save percentage lowest in 30 years

The average NHL goalie save percentage is under .900 for the first time in three decades.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Gaddis, Valera come off injured list for Guardians

The Guardians activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from the injured list Monday.

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Blackhawks' Nazar to wear cage after losing teeth

After Frank Nazar lost two top front teeth when he was hit by a puck in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, the forward planned to play Monday against the Buffalo Sabres with a protective cage on.

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Introducing ESPN's MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt! And the first winner is...

We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season.

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Brewers' Yelich exits with hamstring tightness

Christian Yelich left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring.

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Blackhawks' Nazar exits after taking puck to face

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues after he was hit in the face by a puck.

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O's Rutschman late scratch with sore left ankle

The Orioles scratched catcher Adley Rutschman from the lineup about two hours before Saturday's game against the Giants because of a sore left ankle.

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Angels' Klassen leaves start with finger injury

Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen left Saturday's game against Cincinnati in the third inning because of a bruised nail on his right index finger.

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension

General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.

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Pope hats for everyone: White Sox answer fan frenzy with full-stadium promo

After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Co-owner on Kraken's woes: 'Going to get it fixed'

While the Kraken are nearing elimination from playoff contention, co-owner Tod Leiweke is confident the team can improve, saying "we're committed to fixing it."

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Tigers CF Meadows exits on cart after collision

Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was taken away on a cart after a head-to-head collision as teammate Riley Greene caught a fly ball on Thursday.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Angels' Stephenson out for season due to elbow

Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.

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MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams rise as AL powerhouse flails

Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

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NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday

The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

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Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?

With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

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Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four

Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.

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Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal

The Bruins signed former Boston College forward James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.

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Reds reserve catcher Trevino goes on 10-day IL

Reds catcher Jose Trevino, who has seen limited time as a reserve this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain.

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Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros

CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Rangers' 9th inning 'Rally Sombrero' leads 2026 new ballpark foods

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

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Astros say ace Brown won't throw for 'few weeks'

Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Blue Jays catcher Kirk to have surgery on thumb

Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a fractured thumb on his left hand.

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Stars ban buyer of tix tied to alleged Nazi salute

The Stars have indefinitely banned the fan who purchased the tickets in connection with an investigation into what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a game in December.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Corner kick: Machado boots pickoff, rallies Padres

Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as the Padres rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.

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Marlins' Fairbanks starts, goes on paternity leave

Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inning against the New York Yankees.

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Mariners SS prospect Emerson (foot) day to day

Prospect Colt Emerson, 20, who signed an eight-year, $95 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners last week, was listed as day to day Sunday and had negative X-rays a day after he fouled a ball off his right foot in a game for Triple-A Tacoma.

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Ump leaves Marlins-Yanks after foul ball off mask

Plate umpire Ron Kulpa left Saturday's game between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off his mask.

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Back-to-back champion Panthers to miss playoffs

The injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Saturday's 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, meaning a team other than Florida will be champion for the first time since 2023.

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Mets' Soto has strained right calf, MRI reveals

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto has been diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI.

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Dodgers' Betts exits in 1st inning with back pain

Dodgers star Mookie Betts left Saturday's game at Washington after the top of the first inning because of right lower back pain.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Main Street regional network to cease operations

Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.

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White Sox will retire 'surprised' Guillén's No. 13

Former White Sox shortstop and manager Ozzie Guillén will get his No. 13 jersey retired by the club at a ceremony in August.

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Friday, April 3, 2026

Reds' Lodolo exits rehab start with blister issue

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo had his rehab start cut short Thursday night due to another blister issue.

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Wild secure playoff spot with win vs. Canucks

The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.

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Mariners SS Crawford (shoulder) off 10-day IL

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, who began the season on the 10-day injured list with an injured right shoulder, was reinstated Thursday.

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Royals' Jensen oversleeps, scratched from lineup

Catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins after he overslept.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Royals closer Estevez to IL with foot contusion

Royals All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, who led the majors with 42 saves last season, has been placed on the injured list with a left foot contusion.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cubs OF Suzuki nearing return from knee injury

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is close to returning from a knee injury he suffered during the World Baseball Classic, according to manager Craig Counsell.

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MLBPA preparing war chest, assets up to $519M

MLB players are preparing their potential war chest for a potential lockout and have increased their total assets to $519 million.

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Yankees' mini dessert 'Chicken Bucket' leads 2026 new ballpark foods

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

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