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 14, 2022 | New York Yankees

Yankees place SP Luis Severino on 15-day IL with strained right lat

Severino exited his start on Wednesday night against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with what the team called shoulder tightness.

July 14, 2022 | NBA

Report: 'Rumblings' say Kevin Durant wants to play for Warriors

As the Durant saga continues, new bits of rumor and speculation are seemingly emerging daily.

July 14, 2022 | Miami Dolphins

Report: Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki set to play 2022 on franchise tag

Gesicki seems set to play under the franchise tag this upcoming season. He'll make $10.9M in 2022.

July 13, 2022 | Chicago Cubs

Cubs SP Kyle Hendricks 'shut down' for two to three weeks with shoulder strain

Hendricks left his last start on July 5 and was placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain the following day.

July 13, 2022 | Denver Nuggets

Report: Nuggets sign G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to two-year, $30M extension

Last season with the Washington Wizards, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope averaged 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 77 regular season games.

July 13, 2022 | New York Yankees

Yankees' SP Luis Severino to have MRI after leaving game with shoulder tightness

Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino left Wednesday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with what the team called shoulder tightness.

July 13, 2022 | NHL

Ducks sign C Ryan Strome to five-year deal

On Wednesday, former New York Rangers center Ryan Strome agreed to a five-year free-agent contract with the Anaheim Ducks.

July 13, 2022 | MLB

Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras would 'consider returning' to Chicago in offseason if traded

Chicago Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras is speculated by many to be on the move ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 2.

July 13, 2022 | NHL

Blue Jackets sign prized free agent Johnny Gaudreau to seven-year deal

the Columbus Blue Jackets have won the Johnny Gaudreau sweepstakes.

July 13, 2022 | NHL

Hurricanes acquire Max Pacioretty, Dylan Coghlan from Golden Knights for future considerations

Veteran forward Max Pacioretty and defenseman Dylan Coghlan are heading to Carolina.

July 13, 2022 | NHL

Blackhawks ink forward Max Domi to one-year, $3 million deal

The Chicago Blackhawks didn't make a big splash on the first day of free agency but did announce several signings, including a deal with Domi.

July 13, 2022 | Athletics

Report: SP Frankie Montas to return to A's rotation this weekend

After being out of action for a week and a half, Oakland A's starting pitcher Frankie Montas appears ready to return to the mound.

July 10, 2022 | Athletics

A's SP Frankie Montas feeling good, may need bullpen session before returning

A's manager Mark Kotsay said Frankie Montas wouldn't pitch in Oakland's next series against the Rangers.

July 10, 2022 | Anaheim Ducks

Goalie John Gibson 'committed' to playing for Ducks amid trade rumors

John Gibson's agent Kurt Overhardt cleared the air for his client.

July 10, 2022 | NBA

Former Knicks center Taj Gibson to sign with Wizards

Taj Gibson will earn $2.9 million but only $1.8 million will count against the Wizards' salary cap.

July 10, 2022 | MLB

Braves acquire former All-Star Robinson Canó from Padres

The Padres released Robinson Canó on June 2 before bringing him back on a minor-league contract on June 10.

July 10, 2022 | MLB

MLB announces 2022 All-Star pitchers, reserves

The rosters for the 92nd MLB All-Star Game are set.

July 10, 2022 | Kansas City Royals

Royals' Whit Merrifield exits game against Guardians with toe injury

Royals' manager Mike Matheny said Whit Merrifield "felt something" in his right big toe in the fourth inning, prompting his removal from the game.

July 10, 2022 | Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche sign goaltender Alex Georgiev to three-year contract extension

The Stanley Cup champion Avalanche acquired Georgiev on July 7 in a trade with the New York Rangers in exchange for three draft picks.

July 10, 2022 | MLB

Yankees reportedly interested in Royals OF Andrew Benintendi

According to the Post's report, the Royals' asking price for Benintendi, speculated to be "at least one good prospect," has been too rich for the Yankees thus far.

July 9, 2022 | Tampa Bay Rays

Rays place Wander Franco, Kevin Kiermaier on 10-day IL

Rays' manager Kevin Cash said that Franco is likely dealing with a hamate injury, a bone on the outside of the wrist.

July 9, 2022 | San Francisco Giants

Giants 1B Brandon Belt exits game against Padres with knee injury

Belt suffered the injury running out an infield single in the eighth inning. After being checked by manager Gabe Kapler and the Giants' trainer, he left the game.