Friday, December 8, 2023

Avalanche's Makar rejoining lineup vs. Jets

Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will return from a two-game absence when Colorado hosts the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday in Denver.

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Yanks' logic for Soto deal: 'Future is always now'

The Yankees, armed with the belief that "the future is always now," continued their efforts to "make this the mecca of baseball" by trading for Juan Soto.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Sabres get forward Robinson from Blue Jackets

The slumping Sabres made a minor shake up to their lineup by acquiring fourth-line forward Eric Robinson in a trade with the Blue Jackets.

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Mets owner Cohen met with Yamamoto in Japan

Mets owner Steve Cohen traveled to Japan to meet with coveted Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family before the winter meetings.

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Retired catcher Molina joins Cardinals front office

Yadier Molina will remain with the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to John Mozeliak, their president of baseball operations, after the longtime catcher wrapped up his 19-year big league career in 2022.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Mets agree to minor league deal with SS Iglesias

Veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets and will report to big league spring training.

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Holliday to get every chance to make O's roster

Jackson Holliday, the consensus best prospect in baseball, will be given "every opportunity" to make the Orioles' Opening Day roster, manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Source: NHL cap likely to grow $4.5M to $87.7M

The NHL told its executives and owners during the Board of Governors meeting Monday in Seattle that the league is projecting it will raise next year's salary cap $4.5 million to a total of $87.7 million, a source told ESPN, confirming reports.

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Mets star closer Diaz 'fully healthy' for 2024

New York Mets star closer Edwin Diaz is on schedule to return for the start of the 2024 season after a knee injury kept him sidelined for all of 2023.

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Roberts: Betts will be 'everyday' 2B next season

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts will make All-Star Mookie Betts "the everyday second baseman" next season, telling the MLB Network on Monday that the decision "makes the Dodgers much better" as they look to win the NL West for the third straight time.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Babe Ruth rookie card sells for near-record $7.2M

A 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card sold for $7.2 million, including the buyer's premium, just after midnight Monday, the third-highest sum ever paid for a sports card and the most expensive Ruth item of all time.

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Mariners trading OF Kelenic, others to Braves

The Mariners are sending outfielder Jarred Kelenic, left-hander Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White and cash considerations to the Braves in exchange for right-handers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar.

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Manager Jim Leyland selected to Hall of Fame

Jim Leyland, the longtime manager who guided the Florida Marlins to the 1997 World Series title, was selected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

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Injured D Makar out as Avalanche take on Kings

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar, who missed the final 2:57 of the third period and overtime in a 4-3 shootout loss at the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday because of a lower-body injury, will not play against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night.

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Sources: Brewers, teen Chourio reach $82M deal

The Brewers reached an eight-year, $82 million deal with 19-year-old Jackson Chourio that includes options that could increase it to $142.5 million, sources told ESPN.

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Devils lose Hamilton indefinitely after pec surgery

Dougie Hamilton, the Devils' top defenseman, is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle on Friday.

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Yankees claim Guardians' Gonzalez off waivers

Oscar Gonzalez, whose walk-off single beat the Yankees in Game 3 of the 2022 AL Division Series, was claimed by New York off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

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Mets add Heineman, Hummel in waiver claims

The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Mariners.

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MLB: 1 positive in '23 from nearly 12K drug tests

There was just one positive test resulting in discipline from among a record 11,783 samples collected by MLB and the players' association over the past year.

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Flames trade Zadorov to Canucks for two picks

The Flames traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Canucks for a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick.

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Ohtani voted MLB's top DH for 3rd straight year

Shohei Ohtani was voted Major League Baseball's best designated hitter on Thursday, joining David Ortiz as the only players to win the award three years in a row.

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'Embarrassed' Perry apologizes to Blackhawks

Corey Perry said Thursday he has begun working with mental health and substance abuse experts to discuss his struggles with alcohol after the Blackhawks terminated his contract for engaging "in conduct that is unacceptable."

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