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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.

Red Sox officially place Chris Sale on IL; recall No. 3 prospect Brayan Bello

In just his second start of the 2022 season, Sale suffered a grizzly finger injury on July 17 against the Yankees after being hit by a line drive off the bat of Aaron Hicks.

Mets acquire 1B/DH Daniel Vogelbach from Pirates for reliever Colin Holderman

Vogelbach has batted .228/.338/.430 with 12 home runs and 34 RBI in 75 games for the Pirates this season. 

Jets' Pierre-Luc Dubois accepts one-year, $6 million qualifying offer

In his first full season with the Jets, Dubois posted 60 points (28 goals, 32 assists) in 81 regular-season games.

Brewers sign former Giants reliever Jake McGee

Joe Sherman of the New York Post added that McGee's deal is for the pro-rated major league minimum. 

Blue Jackets trade F Oliver Bjorkstrand to Kraken for two draft picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Seattle Kraken for 2023 third and fourth-round draft picks, the team announced.

Phillies All-Star OF Bryce Harper to have surgically repaired thumb re-evaluated Monday

Harper hasn't yet hit the six-week mark post-injury, which was the timeframe expected for him to recover fully.

A's Frankie Montas tosses three shutout innings against Tigers in return from IL

Montas had been out of action since July 3, exiting a start against the Seattle Mariners with shoulder tightness.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom 'felt good' after throwing five-inning simulated game

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is looking to return from a stress reaction in the scapula of his pitching shoulder, which has kept him out of action since July of last season. 

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts 'cautiously optimistic' SP Walker Buehler can return in September

Buehler last pitched on June 10, leaving a start against the Giants after just four innings. The following day, the Dodgers placed Buehler on the 60-day IL, diagnosed with a Grade 2 flexor strain. 

Giants sign former All-Star reliever Trevor Rosenthal to one-year, $4.5M deal

Rosenthal hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2020.

Report: Sharks to hire David Quinn as head coach

The San Jose Sharks appear to have found their next leader behind the bench. 

Predators sign forward Nino Niederreiter to two-year, $8M deal

Last season with the  Hurricanes, Niederreiter finished with 44 points (24 goals, 20 assists) in 75 regular-season games.

Buccaneers sign former Vikings Pro Bowl TE Kyle Rudolph to one-year deal

When the 2022 NFL season begins, Tom Brady will have a new tight end to target in Tampa Bay.

Report: Diamondbacks designate former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel for assignment

Keuchel compiled a 0-2 record with a 9.64 ERA in four starts with the Diamondbacks.

Report: Red Sox, Cubs among teams interested in Mets 1B Dominic Smith

The New York Mets are reportedly shopping first baseman Dominic Smith.

Report: Lakers, Pacers 're-engaged' in trade talks surrounding guard Buddy Hield

Last season, Hield averaged 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 81 games for the Kings and Pacers.

Astros to activate All-Star Yordan Alvarez from IL Thursday

Alvarez has been on the IL since July 10 with a nagging hand injury. 

Report: Mets in trade discussions with Pirates for 1B/DH Daniel Vogelbach

The Mets are looking to bolster the lineup ahead of the trade deadline.

James Harden agrees to two-year, $68.6 million deal to return to 76ers

In perhaps the worst kept secret in the NBA this offseason, all-star guard James Harden is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Report: Nine-time All-Star Patrick Kane remains 'undecided' on future with Blackhawks

After consecutive losing seasons with a largely aging roster, the Chicago Blackhawks are in full-on rebuild mode, and one longtime stalwart's future with the club remains up in the air.

Report: Saints optimistic All-Pro WR Michael Thomas will be cleared during training camp

There is hope the star wide receiver will be cleared to return sometime during training camp.

Scott Boras: Michael Conforto garnering 'strong interest' from 'very good teams'

Michael Conforto could return to a major league field as soon as September. 

James Harden says he was 'willing to take less' to help 76ers add to roster

In the interview, Harden voiced his desire to win a championship, adding that he urged Sixers' general manager Daryl Morey to improve the roster, and he would take whatever money was left over. 

Trail Blazers knock off Knicks, 85-77, to win 2022 NBA Summer League title

Trail Blazers' forward Trendon Watford was named the game's MVP, posting 19 points, seven rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a block. 

OF Druw Jones, son of Braves legend Andruw Jones, drafted No. 2 by Diamondbacks

The 6-foot-4, 180-pound outfielder was listed No. 1 on MLB.com's prospect rankings.