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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.

Devils re-sign forward Miles Wood to one-year, $3.2 million deal

Over parts of seven seasons with the Devils, Wood has 121 points.

Angels tie MLB record with seven solo home runs, still fall to A's 8-7

It's just the sixth time in baseball history a team had seven home runs in a loss.

Two-time MVP OF Bryce Harper hopes to return Phillies' lineup in September

Harper said the timeline for his return to the Phillies' lineup is "September-ish," but he plans to come back when he's ready. 

Dodgers All-Star SP Clayton Kershaw exits start against Giants with lower-back pain

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw would undergo tests on Friday and didn't rule out a possible IL stint for the nine-time All-Star. 

Lakers, LeBron James have 'productive' talks about contract extension

James will head into the 2022-23 NBA season on the final year of a two-year, $85.6M contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. 

After two years out of football, LB Kiko Alonso returns to Saints on one-year deal

Alonso hasn't played an NFL game since tearing his ACL in 2019 while with the Saints.

Phillies release SS Didi Gregorius, activate 2B Jean Segura from 60-day IL

Gregorius, an 11-year major league veteran, had been with the Phillies since signing as a free agent ahead of the 2020 season. 

Watch: Brandon Drury clears bases with first-pitch grand slam in Padres debut

Brandon Drury sure knows how to make a great first impression.

Giants' All-Star shortstop Brandon Crawford could be activated from injury list this weekend

At the start of August, the Los Angeles Dodgers have built a double-digit lead over the rest of the NL West, including the San Francisco Giants.  The Giants

Brewers designate RHP Dinelson Lamet for assignment

The move comes just days after the Brewers acquired Lamet from the San Diego Padres as part of a trade package for All-Star closer Josh Hader. 

Nationals release former All-Star Alcides Escobar, open roster spot for Luke Voit

Alcides Escobar spent parts of two seasons with Washington, batting .269/.318/.370 with four home runs and 36 RBI in 115 games.

Oilers sign F Kailer Yamamoto to two-year, $6.2 million extension

The 23-year-old finished with career highs in goals (20), assists (21) and points (41) in 81 regular-season games for the Oilers last season.

All-Star Juan Soto on joining Padres: 'I wish good luck to the other pitchers'

The Padres formerly introduced Soto and first baseman Josh Bell on Wednesday, just over 24 hours after acquiring the duo from the Washington Nationals.

All-American UConn guard Paige Bueckers will miss 2022-23 season with torn ACL

UConn Huskies star guard Paige Bueckers will miss the 2022-23 season after suffering a torn ACL earlier this week.  Bueckers reportedly sustained the injury during a pickup basketball game on Monday.

Jets activate RB Tevin Coleman from non-football injury list

Tevin Coleman signed with the Jets as a free agent last offseason after spending the previous two years with the San Francisco 49ers.

Cowboys sign four-time Pro Bowl LB Anthony Barr

The Dallas Cowboys bolstered their linebacking corps on Wednesday.

NFL to appeal six-game suspension of Browns QB Deshaun Watson

The NFL had until Thursday to file an appeal.

Report: Brewers listening to trade offers for All-Star closer Josh Hader

However, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, there might be more than meets the eye surrounding the Hader trade chatter.  

NFLPA won't appeal disciplinary ruling on Deshaun Watson, asks NFL 'to do the same'

The NFLPA's statement reiterated that they "fully cooperated" with the league during the investigation before proclaiming their stance on a possible appeal and asking the NFL to "stand by" the ruling as well. 

Brewers expected to activate SP Freddy Peralta from IL this week

If the Brewers don't pull the trigger on any deals, they will still make a significant addition to their starting rotation this week. 

49ers sign Deebo Samuel to three-year, $71.55M extension

The contract drama between the 49ers and the All-Pro wideout appears to be over. 

Report: Reds' Brandon Drury drawing trade interest from Mariners, Dodgers, Braves

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have "checked in" with the Reds about Brandon Drury. 

Mike Trout scheduled to start rotational exercises on Wednesday

Trout met with spinal surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins on Sunday, who voiced no concerns over the injury. 

Report: Blue Jays, Yankees, and Cardinals frontrunners for A's SP Frankie Montas

The rumor mill is heating up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. 

Mariners All-Star OF Julio Rodriguez exits game with wrist injury after being hit by pitch

In the top of the eighth inning, facing Astros reliever Rafael Montero, Julio Rodriguez swung at an inside sinker, which hit him in the left wrist.