Sandoval Signs Minor League Deal, Hertl Out For The Season

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Today, I have quite a bit of MLB and NHL news.

MLB

The San Francisco Giants have signed Pablo Sandoval to a minor league contract.

Pablo Sandoval

The New York Mets have signed Matt Adams to a minor league contract.

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed David Phelps to a one-year contract.

The Seattle Mariners have signed Yoshihirisa Hirano to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.

The Texas Rangers have signed Matt Duffy and Derek Law to minor league contracts.

The Detroit Tigers have signed Jordy Mercer to a minor league contract.

NHL

Tomas Hertl is out for the season.

San Jose Shark's Tomas Hertl is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL., MCL.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Kevin Gravel.

The Montreal Canadiens have reassigned Cale Fleury to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket.

The Edmonton Oilers have placed Kris Russell, Joakim Nygard on injured reserve and recalled Tyler Benson.

The Buffalo Sabres have recalled Jean-Sebastian Dea.

The St. Louis Blues have signed Ville Husso and Niko Mikkola to two-year, one-way contracts.

Finally, the Dallas Stars have placed Justin Dowling on injured reserve and recalled Joel Kiviranta.

Baker Hired As Astro's New Manager

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Today, I have a few baseball stories.

MLB

The Houston Astros have hired Dusty Baker as their new manager.

Houston has signed Baker to a short-term contract.

Dusty Baker

The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly signed Pedro Strop to a one-year, $1.825 million contract.

The Kansas City Royals have signed Greg Holland to a minor league contract.

NHL

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Zack Kassian to a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension.

Ullmark Gets Injured, Moreland Signs With Bosox

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I have quite a bit of MLB news, but first, I have an injury in the NHL to mention.

NHL

Linus Ullmark, (centre) is helped off the ice in last night's game against Ottawa.

Buffalo Sabre's goaltender, Linus Ullmark is out three to four weeks with a lower-body injury.

As a result, the Sabres have recalled Jonas Johansson.

MLB

The Boston Red Sox has signed Mitch Moreland to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Mitch Moreland

The New York Mets have signed Eduardo Nunez to a minor league contract.

The New York Yankees have reportedly signed Josh Thole to a minor league contract.

The Washington Nationals have signed Ryan Zimmerman to a one-year, $2 million contract.

NFL

Unfortunately, I have some sad news to mention.

Hall Of Famer, Chris Doleman has passed away at age 58. 

Pittsburgh Signs Pettersson.

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I just have two news stories today.

NHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Marcus Pettersson to a five-year, $20,125 million contract.

Marcus Pettersson

MLB

The Miami Marlins have signed Brandon Kintzler to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.

Browns Signs Berry

Hello sports fans.

Well, NHL hockey is back tonight.

I got quite a few NHL stories, but first, the NFL.

NFL

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly signed general manager, Andrew Berry, to a five-year
contract.

(Left) Andrew Berry

NHL

The Tampa Bay Lightning has recalled Mitchell Stephen and Luke Schenn.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed Eric Robinson to a two-year contract extension.

The Arizona Coyotes have recalled Adin Hill.

The Anaheim Ducks have recalled Chase De Leo, Max Jones, and Troy Terry.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Tyler Gaudet.

MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly acquired Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly signed Nicholas Castellanos to a four-year, $64 million contract.

Eli Retires

Hello sports fans.

It is another quiet day in sports, however, I've got a huge headline from the NFL.

NFL

Eli Manning announced his retirement this week after playing 16 seasons.

Eli Manning says goodbye to the NFL after 16 seasons.

NBA

The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Willie Cauley-Stein from the Golden State Warriors for a second-round pick in this year's draft.

Former Toronto Raptor, Robert Archibald, has passed away at age 39.

Chicago Bull's Lauri Markanen is going to miss approximately four to six weeks with a hip injury.

MLB

The Colorado Rockies have reportedly signed Trevor Story to two-year, $27.5 million contract extension.

St. Louis Signs Wieters

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It is a really quiet day in sports.

MLB

The St Louis Cardinals have signed Matt Wieters to a one-year, $2 million contract.

Matt Wieters

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly signed Francisco Liriano to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

The Texas Rangers have signed Juan Nicasio to a minor league contract.

NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired Trevor Ariza, Wenyen Gabriel, Caleb Swanigan from the Sacramento Kings for Kent Bazemore, Anthony Tolliver, and two second-round draft picks. 

Jeter And Walker Going To Cooperstown

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Today, I just have baseball news.

MLB

Yesterday,  the 2020 Hall Of Fame inductees were announced.

Derek Jeter and Larry Walker were elected to Cooperstown.

The induction ceremony is going to take place on July 26 in Cooperstown, New York.

Derek Jeter

Larry Walker

The Kansas City Royals have signed Alex Gordon to a one-year, $4 million contract.

The Atlanta Braves have signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $18 million contract.

The Braves also have signed Felix Hernandez to a minor league contract.

Kane Gets No. 1000, KC Goes To The Super Bowl Since 1970

Hello sports fans.

I have two big news stories today.

NHL

Chicago Blackhawk's Patrick Kane recorded his 1000th career point in a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets last night.

Patrick Kane gets no. 1000.

NFL

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs are the teams that are in this year's Super Bowl.

This is Kansas City's first Super Bowl appearance since 1970.

NBA

The New York Knicks have recalled Iganas Brazdeikis.

Backes And Schenn Clears Waivers

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Today, I've got NHL and MLB news.

NHL

David Backes and Luke Schenn has cleared waivers.

David Backes

Luke Schenn

The Winnipeg Jets have recalled Nelson Nogier.

The Dallas Stars have activated Stephen Johns.

Florida Panther's Chris Driedger is going to miss several weeks with a possible groin injury.

MLB

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Joe Panik to a minor league contract.

The Atlanta Braves have signed Adeiny Hechavarria to a one-year, $1 million contract.

Tainted Astros Sign Springer

Hello sports fans.

The topic on sports radio and t.v. airwaves has been the sign stealing scandal involving the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox.

Well, despite the scandal, the Astros have made a huge signing.

MLB

The Astros have signed George Springer to a one-year, $21 million contract.

George Springer

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed Ruben Tejada to a minor league contract.

The San Diego Padres have signed Craig Stammen to a two-year, $9 million contract.

Colorado Rockie's Justin Lawrence has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Kansas City Royal's owner, David Glass, has passed away at 84.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Clayton Daniel from the Chicago Cubs for Casey Sadler.

The Boston Red Sox has acquired Matt Hall  from the Detroit Tigers for Jhon Nunez.

NHL

The Boston Bruins have placed David Backes on waivers.

David Backes

Carolina Hurricane's Dougie Hamilton is out indefinitely with a broken fibula.

Dougie Hamilton

Vegas Golden Knight's William Karlsson is week to week with an upper-body injury.

NBA

New York Knick's R.J. barre is out for a week with a sprained ankle.

Chriss Back With Warriors

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I have quite a few NBA news items today.  This is rare.

NBA

The Golden State Warriors have brought back Marquese Chriss after placing him on waivers last week.

The Warriors also signed Damion Lee to a mult-year contract.

The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly acquired Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Allen Crabbe.

The Toronto Raptors have signed Paul Watson to a two-way contract.

NHL

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Caleb Jones to a two-year contract extension.

MLB

The Texas Rangers have acquired Sam Travis from the Boston Red Sox for Jeffrey Springs.

Vegas Fires Coach

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Today, I have quite a bit NHL news.

NHL

The Vegas Golden Knight's have fired head coach, Gerald Gallant and hired Peter Deboer to replace him.

Gerald Gallant

Peter DeBoer

Philadelphia Flyer's Carter Hart is out for two to three weeks with a lower right abdominal strain.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated Cam Atkinson and Andrew Peeke off injured reserve.

Columbus then assigned Gabriel Carlson, Matiss Kivlenieke and Ryan MacInnis to the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters.

NFL

Luke Kuechey has announced his retirement after eight seasons.

MLB

The Minnesota Twins have reportedly signed Josh Donaldson to a four-year, $92 million contract. 

Capital's Backstrom Gets New Contract.

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I have a huge signing in the NHL to report.

NHL

Nicklas Backstrom gets huge extension.

Things continue to get better for Washington Capital's Nicklas Backstrom.

First, Backstrom recorded his 900th career point this season and now he has a new contract.

The Capitals have signed Backstrom to a five-year, $46 million contract extension.

Buffalo Sabre's Tage Thompson is out for the rest of the season with a injured right shoulder.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Timothy Liljegren.

NFL

Antonio Gates has announced his retirement after 16 seasons.

MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed David Peralta to a three-year, $22 million contract.

Rielly Out For Eight Weeks, Devils Fire GM.

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Today, I've got quite a bit of NHL news.

NHL

Toronto Maple Leaf's Morgan Rielly is out approximately eight weeks with a fractured foot.

As a result of the injury, the Leafs have recalled Rasmus Sandin.

Logan Rielly out eight weeks with a fractured foot.

In other hockey news, the New Jersey Devils have fired general manager, Ray Shero.

Ray Shero

The Devils also recalled Cory Schneider.

Three Stars Of The Week

Andrei Vasilevskly - Tampa Bay Lightning,

Tony DeAngelo - New York Rangers,

Cam Talbot - Calgary Flames.

MLB

The Texas Rangers have reportedly signed Todd Frazier to a one-year, $5 million contract.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly signed Alex Wood to a one-year, $4 million contract.

Blue Jays Signs Giles

Hello sports fans.

I just have two news items today.

Both news stories involve baseball.

MLB

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Ken Giles to a one-year, $9.6 million contract.

Ken Giles

The Minnesota Twins have reportedly signed Miguel Sano to a three-year, $30 million contract extension.

More Transactions In Baseball

Hello sports fans.

It was a busy day in baseball.

MLB

The Boston Red Sox has reportedly signed Mookie Betts to a one-year, $27 million contract.

Mookie Betts

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Jose Martinez from the St. Louis Cardinals for Matthew Liberatore.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Brandon Drury to a one-year, $2.05 million contract.

The Washington Nationals have signed Michael A. Taylor to a one-year, $3.325 million contract.

The Baltimore Orioles have signed Miguel Castro to a one-year, $1.05 million contract.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Guillermo Heredia to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The Los Angeles Angels have signed Cam Bedrosian to a one-year, $2.8 million contract.

The Angels also signed Max Stassi to a one-year, $800,000 contract.

The Chicago White Sox has officially signed Edwin Encarnacion to a one-year, $12 million contract.

Edwin Encarnacion

The Miami Marlins have signed Francisco Cervelli to a one-year, $2 million contract.

NBA

Chicago Bull's Wendel Carter Junior is going to miss a minimum of four to six weeks with a sprained right ankle.

NFL

The San Francisco 49ers have activated Kwon Alexander from injured reserve.

Finally, the Oakland Raiders have signed Denzelle Good to a one-year contract extension.

Couture Out Six Weeks With Ankle Injury

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Today, I've got NHL,NFL, and MLB news

NHL

San Jose Shark's Logan Couture is out for a minimum of six weeks with a fractured ankle.

Logan Couture is out for six weeks

The Winnipeg Jets have activated Dmitry Kulikov off injured reserve and placed Logan Shaw on waivers.

The Calgary Flames have signed Rasmus Andersson to a six-year contract extension.

NFL

The New York Giants have hired Joe Judge as their new head coach.

MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed Hector Rondon to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Lindholm Gets 300th Point, Castro Agrees To A One-Year Deal

Hello sports fans.

Today, I have news from the NHL, MLB, and NBA.

NHL

Calgary Flame's Elias Lindholm recorded his 300th career point in his 500th NHL game last night in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Elias Lindholm as a Hurricane.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Justin Williams to a one-year contract.

Justin Williams

MLB

IT IS OFFICIAL: the Los Angeles Angels have signed Jason Castro to a one-year, $6.85 million contract.

Jason Castro

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed manager, Craig Counsell, to a three-year contract extension.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Jimmy Nelson to a one-year, $1.25 million, incentive-laden contract.

The Baltimore Orioles have signed Jose Iglesias to a one-year, $3 million contract.

NBA

Detroit Piston's Blake Griffen is out indefinitely after having surgery on his left knee.

Finally, the Golden State Warriors have placed Marquese Chriss on waivers.

First Firing Of 2020

Hello sports fans.

There's been a firing in the NHL.

It is the first firing of 2020.

NHL

The Nashville Predators have fired head coach, Peter Laviolette and replaced him with John Hynes.

Peter Laviolette, (centre), has been fired.

MLB

The Chicago White Sox has reportedly signed Steve Cishek to a one-year, $6 million contract.

The Washington Nationals have reportedly signed Daniel Hudson to a two-year, $11 million contract.

The Nationals also have reportedly signed Eric Thames to a one-year, $4 million contract.

Three NFLers Retire

Hello sports fans.

The NFL season is coming to a close.

That means some veterans are announcing their retirement.

NFL

Benjamin Watson and Lorenzo Alexander has announced their retirements.

Kyle Long has announced his retirement after playing seven seasons.

Transactions Continue In Baseball

Hello sports fans.

I just have a few baseball news items to share today.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly signed Craig Stammen to a three-year, $12 million contract.

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly signed Tyson Ross to a one-year, $1.75 million minor league contract.

The Washington Nationals have reportedly signed Asdrubal Cabrera.

Montreal Makes Some Transactions, An Update On Robert

Hello sports fans.

I've got quite a bit of news today, including, an update on Luis Robert, but first, the NHL

NHL

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Ilya Kovalchuk to a one-year, $700,000 contract.

The Canadiens also made two trades.

Montreal has traded Mike Reilly to the Ottawa Senators for a 2021pick and Andrew Sturtz.

The Canadiens also acquired Marco Scandella from the Buffalo Sabres for a 2020 fourth-round pick.

Buffalo Sabre's Victor Olofsson is out for five to six weeks with a lower-body injury.

Buffalo also acquired Michael Frolik from the Calgary Flames for a 2020 fourth-round pick.

New York Islander's Adam Pelech is out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury.

The Ottawa Senators have sent Erik Brammstrom to the American Hockey League's Belleville Senators.

MLB

The Chicago White Sox has signed Luis Robert to a six-year, $50 million contract.

Luis Robert

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly signed Jason Castro to a one-year, $6.85 million contract.

The Washington Nationals have reportedly Starling Castro to a two-year contract.

The Nationals also reportedly signed Will Harris to a three-year, $24 million.

NFL

The Chicago Bears have signed Eddie Jackson to a four-year, $58.4 million contract.

NBA

Finally, the Brooklyn Nets have placed David Nuaba on waivers.

Former NBA Commissioner Dies

Hello sports fans.

I was sick all week.

Instead of giving you a week worth of news, I'm just going to start with a clean slate.

NBA

There was some really sad news yesterday.

Former commissioner, David Stern, passed away at age 77.

Stern was commissioner of the league for 30 years.

R.I.P. David!

David Stern dies at 77.

NHL

The Montreal Canadiens have placed Brendan Gallagher on injured reserve and recalled Dale Weise.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Mason Marchment.

Winnipeg Jet's Nathan Beaulieu is out for a minimum of a month with a lower-body injury.

MLB

The Chicago White Sox has reportedly signed Luis Robert to a six-year contract.