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Dodgers president envisions 5-man rotation for start of season
The Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to use a six-man rotation this season is on hold until one of the half-dozen, star right-hander Shohei Ohtani, returns to the mound in May, according to the team's president of baseball operations.,Andrew Friedman told reporters on Friday that five off days in April, co...
Padres sign LHP Kyle Hart, who starred in Korea in '24
The San Diego Padres signed left-handed pitcher Kyle Hart, the reigning winner of the Korea Baseball Organization's version of the Cy Young Award, through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday.,The contract includes a club option for 2026. No financial details were disclosed.,Hart, 32, played...
Reports: Padres land Nick Pivetta for 4 years, $55M
The San Diego Padres added a veteran starting pitcher on Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year, $55 million deal with right-hander Nick Pivetta, according to multiple media reports.,The backloaded contract reportedly gives Pivetta the opportunity to opt out following the 2026 and 2027 seasons.,Pivetta ...
Blazers C Deandre Ayton (calf strain) out at least 4 weeks
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suffered a left calf strain during Monday night's game and will miss at least four weeks. ,The team announced Wednesday that an MRI exam confirmed the injury. ,The Trail Blazers also announced that guard Scoot Henderson (ankle sprain) will miss Wednesday's...
Reports: Jason Heyward joining latest addition Connor Joe in Padres' outfield
The San Diego Padres added to their outfield depth with the signing of Connor Joe on Saturday and the reported agreement to terms, also on a one-year contract, with veteran Jason Heyward.,Multiple media outlets reported that Heyward, 35, will be joining center fielder Jackson Merrill and right field...
Reports: Padres on verge of signing veteran OF/1B Connor Joe
The San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports on Friday.,Joe, 32, could help fill the club's hole in left field. Jurickson Profar, a 2024 All-Star, recently left San Diego as a free agent and signed with the Atlanta B...
Bianca Andreescu out until clay season after appendectomy
Former U.S. Open tennis champion Bianca Andreescu is recovering after an emergency appendectomy and will be sidelined until the clay court season.,The 24-year-old Canadian was expected to make her season debut at Mexico's Merida Open, starting Feb. 24. She missed much of the 2023 and 2024 calendars ...
Seahawks add pair of coaches to offensive staff
The Seattle Seahawks are adding Andrew Janocko as quarterbacks coach and John Benton as offensive line coach, NFL Network and ESPN reported Monday. ,Janocko and Benton are following new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak from New Orleans. ,The hires are part of Seattle's revamp of their offensive st...
Padres moving Xander Bogaerts back to SS, Jake Cronenworth to 2B
When Xander Bogaerts arrived at spring training one year ago this month, he was informed his new position was second base.,This time around, Bogaerts will be back at his familiar shortstop spot when the team opens spring training later this month in Peoria, Ariz.,Jake Cronenworth also will be moving...
Padres reach deal with RHP Michael King to avoid arbitration
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael King agreed to a one-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration.,King reportedly will receive $7.75 million this season with a $15 million mutual option for 2026. There's a $3.75 million buyout that could raise to $4 million depending on King's number of s...
All-Star OF Jurickson Profar signs three-year, $42M deal with Braves
Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,The Braves outlined Profar will receive $12 million in 2025 and $15 million in 2026 and 2027.,Profar is coming off a stellar season with .280 with 24 homers and 85 RBIs -- all career...
Ravens' Mark Andrews on dropped pass: 'I'm absolutely gutted'
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been the subject of fan ire since he dropped a pass with 1:33 remaining that would have tied the AFC divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills late in the fourth quarter last Sunday.,He remained quiet until Thursday, when Andrews finally addressed th...
St. Andrews to host 155th Open Championship in 2027
The 2027 Open Championship will take place at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland.,The Royal & Ancient Golf Club confirmed Thursday that the 155th edition of golf's oldest major will be at the "Home of Golf" from July 15-18, 2027.,The Open was last held at the historic links course in 2022, wh...
Veteran C Andrew Knapp announces retirement
Veteran catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from baseball on Monday.,Knapp, 33, appeared in just three games with the San Francisco Giants in 2024.,He finishes with a .209 batting average and 13 home runs in 328 career games with four teams, most notably the Philadelphia Phillies (2017-21)...
Blame Isn’t (All) on Mark Andrews for Baltimore Ravens Defeat
We can't just blame Mark Andrews for the Baltimore Ravens defeat in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs against the Buffalo Bills....
Columbus Blue Jackets Are Authoring Best Story in Sports This Season
After the tragic loss of Johnny Gaudreau over the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets are exceeding expectations and gaining momentum in one of the best stories in sports....
Reports: Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki rules out Yanks, Mets
Roki Sasaki's window to sign with a major league team opens Wednesday, but the coveted Japanese right-hander has already closed the door on a few clubs, including the New York Yankees, per multiple media reports. ,Per the reports, the New York Mets and Texas Rangers are also out of the running befor...
Reports: Luis Arraez, Dylan Cease agree to deals with Padres
Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez agreed to a $14 million salary and right-hander Dylan Cease agreed to $13.75 million for the 2025 season with the San Diego Padres, MLB.com reported on Thursday.,Right-hander Michael King and the Padres didn't agree to terms before Thursday's deadline for unsi...
White Sox avoid arbitration with 1B Andrew Vaughn, 3 others
The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms with four players on one-year contracts on Thursday.,First baseman Andrew Vaughn signed for $5.85 million, while right-handers Steven Wilson ($950,000), Justin Anderson ($900,000) and Penn Murfee ($780,00) also remain in the fold, the Wh...
Report: Luis Arraez, Padres settle at $14M for 2025
Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez agreed to a $14 million salary for the 2025 season with the San Diego Padres, MLB.com reported on Thursday.,The report comes on the same day as the 1 p.m. ET deadline for unsigned arbitration-eligible players and teams to exchange figures. The Padres have yet ...