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Sources: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Cubs deal for 6 years, $115M — Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday. — The deal, sources said, begins in 2027 and, in a rarity, does not include a club option …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong finalizing extension — Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term contract extension, sources told ESPN on Monday, locking up one of the breakout stars of last season after he won a Gold Glove and posted the team's first 30-30 season in three decades.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Sources: Padres' Yu Darvish to restricted list amid surgery recovery — Star pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the San Diego Padres, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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WNBA changing possible end date to Nov. 21 under new CBA — Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league is changing its latest possible end date to Nov. 21, which is nearly a month later than the previous deal, according to a document produced by the union and acquired by ESPN.
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MLB 2026 season preview: Rankings, every team's playoff odds — MLB opening week has arrived, baseball fans! — After a chaotic offseason, there is one certainty as the new season begins: Everyone else is once again chasing the two-time reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the top of our initial rankings.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds open without 2 top starters as Nick Lodolo lands on IL — MILWAUKEE - The Cincinnati Reds are wasting no time testing their once-vaunted starting pitching depth. — With Nick Lodolo's latest blister battle forcing him to the injured list, the Reds are down two starters to open the season …
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Courtney Hollmon / MLB.com:
'He's ready to go': Ohtani K's 11 in electric Spring Training finale — LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani didn't just provide a highlight reel on Tuesday night; he provided a blueprint for a Dodgers rotation in need of stability. With Blake Snell and Gavin Stone sidelined …
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Sam Dykstra / MLB.com:
Willits highlights depth of Nationals' infield prospects — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Under a new front office led by president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, the Nationals have worked to build up the depth of their farm system this offseason. In doing so, they've built up a logjam …
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Alex D'Agostino / Sports Illustrated:
Most Likely Diamondbacks Prospects To Be Called Up This Year Ranked — These players could easily debut in 2026 for Arizona. … The Arizona Diamondbacks may have finalized their major league roster, but that doesn't mean there aren't prospects eagerly awaiting their turn in MLB.
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Alexa Philippou / ESPN:
Syracuse HC says frequently being in UConn's bracket ‘unacceptable’ — STORRS, Conn. — Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack blasted the NCAA women's basketball committee Monday night for consistently putting her teams in the UConn subregional in Storrs. — “For us to do what we've done …
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole strikes out 3 in final spring training test — Veteran right-hander Gerrit Cole, who sat out all of last season for the New York Yankees after undergoing Tommy John surgery, was optimistic after his second and final appearance of spring training before heading back to Florida …
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Kylian Mbappe's knee injury misdiagnosed after Real Madrid staff scanned wrong leg — Share full article — Kylian Mbappe's knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid medical staff performed an MRI scan on the wrong leg back in December. — When no problem was found after a scan …
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