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Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb.

Mariners advance to ALDS: Seattle overcomes 7-run deficit to stun Blue Jays, 10-9

Things did not go the Mariners' way early, as they fell behind the Blue Jays 8-1 after five innings.

Watch: Blue Jays' George Springer carted off after scary outfield collision with Bo Bichette

Things may have just taken a turn for the worse this postseason for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield leaves Game 2 of ALWC series after taking pitch to the head

In the fifth inning, a slider got away from Mariners' reliever Diego Castillo, hitting Merrifield in the head.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson received injection to relieve discomfort in throwing shoulder

While many, including Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, have claimed Russell Wilson needs time to get more integrated with a new system, an injury could also be the culprit responsible for the quarterback's slow start. 

NFL, NFLPA finalize modifications to concussion protocols, conclude they were followed correctly in Tagovailoa incident

The league's investigation concluded that the Dolphins' medical staff and the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant followed protocols correctly regarding the incident in Week 3. However, both the NFL and NFLPA agreed that changes to the protocols were necessary. 

Padres chase Scherzer early, cruise past Mets 7-1 in Game 1 of NL wild-card series

The Padres' bats were alive early against future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, as San Diego took a 1-0 advantage in the NL Wildcard round, knocking off the New York Mets in Game 1 Friday night.

Watch: Obi Toppin's between-the-legs dunk sends Madison Square Garden into a frenzy

Toppin flashed the type of potential Knicks fans want to see.

Mets' Max Scherzer allows four home runs to Padres in disastrous Game 1 outing

For the first time in Scherzer's career, he allowed more than two home runs in a playoff game. In this case, Scherzer gave up four long balls to the Padres lineup.

Phillies' Jean Segura played over 1300 games waiting for Friday's huge playoff moment

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura played his entire 11-year Major League career waiting for Friday afternoon.  The 32-year-old began the day having played 1,328 games without appearing in the postseason, the longest active streak in baseball.

Luis Castillo dazzles, Mariners take Game 1 over Blue Jays, 4-0

Seattle Mariners' prized trade deadline acquisition Luis Castillo didn't disappoint in his first playoff start Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Phillies' ninth-inning rally stuns Cardinals in NLWC Game 1

The St. Louis Cardinals were 93-0 all-time in the postseason when leading by two or more runs through eight innings. After the Phillies' stunning ninth-inning rally on Friday, the Cardinals are now 93-1 in that scenario.

Aaron Rodgers on NFL's concussion protocols: 'I don't know what else the league can do'

When asked Friday about the league's concussion issue, the always-outspoken Rodgers said the players have to take more responsibility. 

Alabama QB Bryce Young to sit out vs. Texas A&M for 'precautionary' reasons

Young is currently nursing a shoulder injury sustained last week against No. 20 Arkansas.

Questionable fourth-down play costs Broncos in 12-9 overtime loss to Colts

On Thursday night, the Broncos snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory, falling to the Indianapolis Colts, 12-9, in an ugly overtime affair. 

Albert Pujols almost retired before reaching historic 700 HR mark

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has enjoyed a career renaissance after returning to the St. Louis Cardinals to finish his Major League career back where

Watch: Broncos' Courtland Sutton and Montrell Washington collide, catch Russell Wilson pass simultaneously

If one play summed up the Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts matchup on "Thursday Night Football," it came midway through the third quarter.  With the

Jimmy Garoppolo says he was nearly traded to the Panthers

Not long ago, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo seemed destined to be wearing anything but a San Francisco 49ers uniform when the 2022 NFL season kicked off.

Colts' Nyheim Hines exits Thursday night's game against Broncos after hard hit

Last Thursday night, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary head injury, which has led many to call for significant changes to the

Alabama's Nick Saban: Players don't care about offseason spat with Texas A&M HC Jimbo Fisher

Saban said the focus has been on winning the game as Alabama looks to avenge last year's loss against Texas A&M. 

LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: 'He's for sure a generational talent'

James continued his praise of Wembanyama, saying he's "more like an alien." 

Warriors GM Bob Myers, HC Steve Kerr, respond to Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident

Before the first tip-off of the 2022-2023 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors are already dealing with some internal adversity.  On Wednesday, teammates

Red Sox’s CBO Chaim Bloom: Signing All-Star Xander Bogaerts a top priority this offseason

Red Sox GM Chaim Bloom said that while the two sides failed to find common ground on a deal ahead of the 2022 season, the team is committed to getting a new contract done with All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts, adding that the process starts "right away." 

Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after three losing seasons

Matheny leaves the Royals after compiling a 165-219 record as manager. 

Twins' Luis Arraez takes AL batting title, denying Yankees' Aaron Judge chance at Triple Crown

The 25-year-old finished just ahead of Judge, edging him out .316 to .311.

Mets' Jeff McNeil edges out Dodgers' Freddie Freeman to win 2022 NL batting title

McNeil finished with a .326 average, .001 points ahead of Freeman (.325).