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Pirates acquire OF Robert Hassell III from Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.,Hassell, 24, made his major league debut last season and played 70 games for the Nationals, but this season he has not made it ou...
Why Tigers Should Consider Moving Tarik Skubal at the Trade Deadline
Tarik Skubal's looming free agency could force the Detroit Tigers into a franchise-changing trade deadline decision this season....
Astros trade RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros finalized a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., left-hander Colton Gordon and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The Astros received minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder in return.,McCullers, a two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star,...
Reports: Astros trading RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star has pitched only 39 1/3 innings this season, posting a 2-3 record with a 6.86 ERA in ...
D Braden Schneider, Rangers agree to 1-year contract
Defenseman Braden Schneider agreed to a one-year contract on Monday to remain with the New York Rangers.,The Rangers did not announce the terms of the deal, but The Athletic and New York Post reported that the contract is for $5.5 million and allows Schneider to avoid arbitration.,Per the reports, S...
Reports: Bam Adebayo punches ex-Heat teammate Tyler Herro
Bam Adebayo punched his former Miami Heat teammate Tyler Herro during a brief altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,Both the Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks, Herro's new team, confirmed to The Athletic that they were made aware of the situation, but they declined further c...
Twins acquire RHP Tommy Nance from Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays dealt right-handed reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins on Friday in exchange for catcher/infielder prospect Ryan Sprock and an undisclosed amount of international bonus pool money.,Nance, 35, was in his third season in Toronto after one season apiece with the Chicago Cu...
Report: Dynamo acquiring Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo are acquiring American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, The Athletic reported Thursday.,In exchange for the 25-year-old McGuire, Orlando will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money and $1.15 million in targeted allocation money in performance-based incentives. ...
Could the Brewers Land Tarik Skubal? The Blockbuster MLB Trade We Want to See
Could Tarik Skubal be on the move? A look at the dream trade between the Tigers and Brewers that would reshape the playoff picture....
Deion Sanders, Colorado in prove-it mode, embrace doubters
There isn't a single Colorado player on the preseason All-Big 12 first team and nobody thinks the Buffaloes are a danger to win the conference this season.,Coach Deion Sanders has two words for media who voted for the 2026 predictions: Thank you.,"We don't care about what people say," Sanders said T...
To Shane van Gisbergen's chagrin, NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway
Shane van Gisbergen restored his dominance on road courses Sunday and reinforced the fact that he is the greatest NASCAR road racer ever, but the stakes increase for the New Zealander during the second half of 2026.,It's 18 races down, 18 to go this season and, to the Trackhouse Racing driver's chag...
Report: Wizards acquire C Deandre Ayton from Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks, ESPN reported Friday.,The picks are in 2031 and 2032, per the report.,Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, averaged 12.5 points and 8....
Report: Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, 3 picks from Rockets
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported on Friday.,The Hornets are receiving the Memphis Grizzlies' 2027 second-rounder as well as the Rockets' 2028 and 2033 second-round selections.,The move gives Houston s...
Avalanche sign F Jaden Schwartz to 3-year contract
The Colorado Avalanche signed veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to a three-year contract through 2028-29 on Thursday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value of the deal at $9.75 million ($3.25 million per season).,Schwartz, 34, won a Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2018-19 and ...
Penguins acquire F Nick Robertson from Maple Leafs
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Nick Robertson from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick, both teams announced Wednesday.,Robertson, 24, is a restricted free agent who played the past six seasons with the Maple Leafs. Toronto drafted him in the second round in 2019.,He...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter returns to Pistons, reports say
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported on the first day of the NBA's free agent period.,Free agency opened Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams were free to negotiate with players other than their own.,The Pistons ...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...
Pistons Shouldn't Give Up on Jalen Duren After Playoff Struggles
Jalen Duren struggled in the NBA playoffs, but the Pistons should resist trading their young All-NBA center for short-term solutions....
Panthers get G Jacob Markstrom in 5-player trade with Devils
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom returned to the Florida Panthers in a five-player trade on Tuesday with the New Jersey Devils.,The Panthers acquired Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank, while sending forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and prospect Ben Steeves to the Devils.,Markstrom, 36, was a s...
Panthers acquire G Akira Schmid from Golden Knights
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.,"Akira is a talented and athletic goaltender who has shown poise in high-pressure moments," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement on Monday. ...