The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Jake Guentzel on the Injured Reserve (IR) list, citing his anticipated absence for up to four weeks with a projected return in early March. In addition, the team has recalled three forwards from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Valtteri Puustinen. The Penguins have recalled forwards…
Former New York Giants running back Charlie Evans has passed away at the age of 76. He died at his home in Longview, Texas, on November 4, though the cause of death has not been revealed. Evans was drafted by the Giants in the 1971 NFL Draft and initially spent time…
ST. PETERSBURG — The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for the season’s final stretch with a key bullpen reinforcement. Left-handed pitcher Colin Poche has been activated from the injured list, adding a familiar face to the Rays’ roster. Poche has been sidelined since August 31 due to left shoulder inflammation, but he’s now ready…
Todd Fitch is set to make a move to Baton Rouge. Fitch, previously serving as a senior advisor and offensive analyst for Ohio State since January 2021, is departing from the Buckeyes to take on the role of senior offensive analyst at LSU, as reported by NOLA.com’s Wilson Alexander. Hailing from Ohio, Fitch brings…
The Boston Red Sox faced significant setbacks this offseason as they missed out on two major acquisitions that could have bolstered their roster. One of the most notable losses was slugging outfielder Anthony Santander, who signed a lucrative deal worth over $90 million with their AL East rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays. Santander’s addition brings…
The Kansas Jayhawks have been widely regarded as a top-five team in college basketball for the upcoming season. With key returnees like Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, and Dajuan Harris, and a mix of high-profile transfers (Zeke Mayo, AJ Storr, Rylan Griffen) and a top-10 national recruiting class, their roster was already formidable. However, their latest…
**TORONTO (AP)** – New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will miss the series against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a sore lower back, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday. Blackburn had been anticipated to return from the 15-day injured list to pitch against the Blue Jays. However, due to this unexpected back issue,…
LAS VEGAS — Denver Nuggets’ first-round draft pick, DaRon Holmes, tore his Achilles and is expected to miss the 2024-25 season, league sources told ESPN. Holmes sustained the injury during the Nuggets’ 88-78 defeat to the LA Clippers in their summer league opener and left Cox Pavilion on crutches. Selected 22nd overall from Dayton, Holmes…
With the New York Mets officially out of postseason contention, all eyes will turn to the front office as they approach what promises to be an expensive free-agency period. Retaining Pete Alonso could prove challenging, especially with his new agent, Scott Boras, known for prolonging negotiations to secure the best deals for his clients. The…
The Twins have announced the promotion of right-hander and top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, a move that was anticipated yesterday. In a corresponding transaction, the team has designated right-hander Scott Blewett for assignment. Blewett, 28, who signed a minor league contract with the Twins over the winter, was added to the major league roster last…