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.

July 28, 2022 | Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Chaim Bloom: No trade talks planned regarding Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom is doubling down on the claim that Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers are staying in Boston.

July 27, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels

Angels star OF Mike Trout downplays back condition: 'My career isn't over'

Trout is downplaying news that he was diagnosed with a "rare," possibly career-changing, back condition.

July 27, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes re-sign defenseman Ethan Bear to one-year, $2.2M deal

The agreement between the two sides avoided an arbitration hearing scheduled for August 8.

July 27, 2022 | Seattle Kraken

Kraken re-sign center Ryan Donato to one-year, $1.2 million deal

In 74 games with the Kraken last season, Donato posted a career-high 31 points, averaging only 13:48 of ice time.

July 27, 2022 | Atlanta Falcons

Marcus Mariota named Falcons' starting QB

Seven-year NFL veteran Marcus Mariota hasn't started an NFL game since 2019, playing backup to Derek Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders the past two seasons.

July 27, 2022 | Philadelphia 76ers

76ers re-sign All-Star PG James Harden to two-year, $68.6M deal

It's officially official. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced the re-signing of All-Star point guard James Harden.

July 27, 2022 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers officially release edge-rusher Dee Ford

Injuries have hampered Ford over the past few years. He played in just seven games combined over the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

July 27, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks' captain Jonathan Toews: Long-term rebuild 'doesn't sound appealing to me at all'

As the Blackhawks head toward a full-on rebuild led by general manager Kyle Davidson, Jonathan Toews' future with the only club he's ever known is up in the air.

July 25, 2022 | New York Yankees

Aaron Judge makes Yankees' history with league-leading 37th home run against Orioles

Aaron Judge's third-inning two-run blast was his league-leading 37th home run of the year, but it also etched his name alongside several Yankee Hall of Famers.

July 24, 2022 | St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals SP Steven Matz diagnosed with torn MCL, putting season in doubt

Matz is due to meet with the Cardinals' team surgeon in St. Louis on Monday to determine whether or not surgery is needed.

July 24, 2022 | Seattle Mariners

Mariners OF Jesse Winker exits game against Astros after first-base collision

In the bottom half of the second inning, Winker collided with Astros' infielder Jeremy Pena running through first base while attempting to run out a groundball.

July 24, 2022 | Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds expects to return from IL Monday or Tuesday against Cubs

While the Pirates find themselves 16 games under .500 after the All-Star break, they may soon get a boost with the return of starting centerfielder Bryan Reynolds.

July 24, 2022 | NBA

Heat had 'internal' discussions about including Bam Adebayo in a possible deal for Nets' Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets back on June 30. At the time, Miami was one of several teams reportedly on Durant's "wish list."

July 24, 2022 | Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Seth Curry says it will be 'a challenge' for Ben Simmons to get his 'rhythm'

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons hasn't played in an NBA game in over a calendar year.

July 24, 2022 | San Francisco Giants

Giants place 3B Evan Longoria on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

Evan Longoria exited Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the Giants called a "mild hamstring strain."

July 23, 2022 | San Francisco Giants

Giants 3B Evan Longoria leaves game against Dodgers with mild hamstring strain

Evan Longoria exited Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning with a leg injury.

July 23, 2022 | New Orleans Saints

Report: NFL monitoring Alvin Kamara battery, have 'no firm timeline' for decision on discipline

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the NFL continues to monitor Kamara's legal case, but there's "no firm timeline on a decision on discipline."

July 23, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels

Angels All-Star Mike Trout won't return from IL when eligible

Per the Angels' head athletic trainer, Mike Frostad, Trout received a cortisone shot earlier in the week, meaning he won't be activated off the IL when eligible on Monday.

July 23, 2022 | Atlanta Hawks

Hawks GM Landry Fields says team still values John Collins, calls trade rumors 'absurd'

General manager Landry Field clarified the Hawks' stance on the five-year pro during a Q&A with NBA.com's Mark Medina.

July 23, 2022 | St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals All-Star 1B Paul Goldschmidt registers 1,000th career RBI

On Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, Paul Goldschmidt registered the 1,000th RBI of his career, knocking Tyler O'Neil home with a single in the top of the third inning.

July 23, 2022 | NBA

Jalen Brunson planned to play in Dallas 'for a long time' before signing with Knicks

Jalen Brunson was recently a guest on J.J. Redick's "The Old Man & The Three" podcast, where he expanded on the situation with the Mavericks, stating a contract offer came too late.