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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.

Twins place OF Max Kepler, 1B Miguel Sano on 10-day IL

To Fill Kepler and Sano's spots on the active Roster, the Twins recalled infielder Tim Beckham and outfielder Mark Contreras from Triple-A St. Paul.

Rangers' All-Star SS Corey Seager 'day-to-day' with leg contusion

On Saturday, manager Chris Woodward said that while Seager's condition hadn't worsened, a stint on the IL was possible. 

Report: Red Sox have told All-Star SS Xander Bogaerts he's staying in Boston amid trade rumors

Sitting two games below .500 after the All-Star break, the Red Sox will reportedly be sellers as the trade deadline approaches.

MLB suspends White Sox SS Tim Anderson three games for contact with an umpire

Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson is appealing the suspension. 

Dodgers acquire reliever Chris Martin from Cubs for utility man Zach McKinstry

A seven-year veteran, Chris Martin joined the Cubs this offseason, signing as a free agent after spending the previous three seasons with the Atlanta Braves. 

Red Sox 2B Trevor Story diagnosed with hairline fracture in wrist, will be shut down 10-14 days

Trevor Story has been out of action since July 12 after being hit in the left hand by a pitch from Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Corey Kluber. 

Jets HC Robert Saleh concerned about the impact of 'Guardian Caps'

Saleh acknowledged the benefits of Guardian Caps but added that they could lead players into bad habits, which may eventually lead to injuries. 

Mariners acquire Reds All-Star SP Luis Castillo

In exchange for Castillo, the Reds will receive four players from the Mariners, including Mariners' No. 1 prospect Noelvi Marte, No. 3 prospect Edwin Arroyo, No. 5 prospect Levi Stoudt and Andrew Moore.

Blue Jays SP Alek Manoah exits game against Tigers after being hit by comebacker

Pitching in the top half of the sixth inning, Manoah was struck in his right elbow by a comebacker off the bat of Tigers' infielder Jonathan Schoop.

Report: Padres close to signing All-Star SP Joe Musgrove to five-year, $100M extension

This season, Musgrove is 8-3 with a 2.63 ERA in 17 starts for the Padres.

NBA reportedly opens tampering investigation into 76ers

The NBA's investigation will reportedly zero in on the events leading up to James Harden declining his $47M player option for the 2022-23 season and the trickle-down effect. 

Giants place All-Star OF Joc Pederson on seven-day concussion IL

Pederson suffered the injury after his head made contact with the right-field wall while attempting to rob a home run. 

Vikings to induct DE Jared Allen into team's 'Ring of Honor'

The ceremony will take place on Oct. 30 at halftime of the Vikings' Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. 

Report: Knicks' trade talks with Jazz on Donovan Mitchell 'have stalled out'

Utah is continuing to negotiate with other interested teams, including the Hornets and Wizards. 

Ducks sign defenseman John Klingberg to one-year, $7M deal

Last season, Klingberg posted 47 points (6 goals, 41 assists) in 74 regular-season games.

Royals activate C Salvador Perez from IL

The 32-year-old has been out of action since June 21 after undergoing surgery on his left thumb. 

Mets acquire OF Tyler Naquin and LHP Phillip Diehl in trade with Reds

In return for Naquin and Diehl, the Reds will receive minor leaguers Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. 

2023 Women's World Cup to go ahead as scheduled amid rumors of postponement

On Thursday, French newspaper L'Equipe reported that FIFA had met with "several European football leaders" about the possibility of postponing the WWC.

Cardinals remove 'independent study' clause from Kyler Murray's new extension

Murray's new deal included a clause mandating four hours of independent film study per week, drawing criticism from the media and fans while creating doubts about Murray's commitment to football. 

Former All-Star SS Paul DeJong could be activated by Cardinals this weekend

The 28-year-old struggled to start the season with the Cardinals before eventually being sent down to Triple-A Memphis in May. 

Seahawks sign WR D.K. Metcalf to three-year, $72 million extension

The new deal pays Metcalf $58.2 million guaranteed and includes a $30 million signing bonus, the highest ever given to a wideout. 

Senators sign forward Mathieu Joseph to four-year, $11.8 million deal

Joseph's new deal has an AAV of $2.95 million. 

Cowboys WR Michael Gallup: Being ready for Week 1 'not a reasonable possibility'

Gallup seems to be trending in the right direction, but he's unlikely to be ready for the start of the season.

Jets sign one-time Pro Bowl LB Kwon Alexander to one-year deal

Alexander played last season with the Saints, posting 50 tackles, 3.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble over 12 games. 

Sharks to retire Patrick Marleau's No. 12

Selected No. 2 overall in the 1997 NHL Draft, Marleau spent 21 seasons in San Jose, playing 1,607 of his 1,779 career games wearing the Sharks' black and teal.