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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.

Padres OF Wil Myers placed on 10-day IL with right knee inflammation, surgery possible

While Myers doesn't believe the injury will keep him out of action long, arthroscopic surgery on the knee is reportedly still an option. 

Myles Garrett wants Odell Beckham Jr. back in Cleveland

According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Garrett attempted to recruit former Brown's wideout Odell Beckham Jr. in an Instagram post. 

Dodgers place Edwin Rios on 10-day IL with hamstring tear

Manager Dave Roberts said Rios suffered a right hamstring tear running to first base Thursday night against the New York Mets. 

Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis undergoes back surgery

While Davis could return to the field this season, there is no timetable for his return. It's a blow for the top prospect who was believed to be a candidate for a call-up to the big leagues this season. 

Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil lead Rangers' rout of Lightning in ECF opener

Behind a flurry of offense and solid goaltending, the Rangers took the conference final opener in a rout, inching one step closer to reaching the Stanley Cup Final. 

Kings captain Anze Kopitar wins 2022 Mark Messier Leadership Award

Anze Kopitar became the second King to receive the award after Dustin Brown earned the honor in 2014.

Angels release veteran catcher Austin Romine

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim released catcher Austin Romine on Wednesday.

Lightning 'planning to play without' Brayden Point in ECF

Head coach Jon Cooper dampened some of the optimism surrounding a potential return for Point. 

Former Cowboys RB Marion Barber found dead in apartment

Former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber was found dead in his apartment on Wednesday.  A cause of death has yet to be released.

Bills LB Andre Smith suspended six games for PED violation

On Wednesday, the NFL suspended Buffalo Bills linebacker Andre Smith for the first six games of the 2022 season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL with sprained finger

Seiya Suzuki exited last Thursday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds after appearing to jam his left finger sliding into second base.

Report: Forward David Perron wants to re-sign with Blues

Over the last four seasons with the Blues, Perron has played in 251 games, posting 94 goals and 127 assists.

Royals place SP Zack Greinke on 15-day IL with right flexor strain

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain, the team announced on Monday. 

Canucks add former stars Daniel, Henrik Sedin to player development department

The Sedin twins had spent last season gaining experience working within the Vancouver Canucks' hockey operations department.

Phillies activate former No. 1 pick Mickey Moniak

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated centerfielder Mickey Moniak from the 10-day injured list.

Former Vikings first-round pick Jeff Gladney passes away at 25

According to multiple reports, former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney has died.  There are no additional details at this time. 

Twins place Royce Lewis on IL with knee bone bruise a day after call-up

The Minnesota Twins placed Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a right knee bone bruise on Monday just a day after recalling him to the big leagues. 

Igor Shesterkin shines in 5-2 win over Hurricanes; Rangers force Game 7

Despite being outshot by the Hurricanes 39-25, the Rangers came away with the win in large part to goaltender Igor Shesterkin.

Heat's Tyler Herro listed as questionable for ECF Game 7

Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, P.J. Tucker, and Gabe Vincent are also listed as questionable on the injury report but are expected to play. 

White Sox designate SP Dallas Keuchel for assignment

The White Sox have seven days to trade Dallas Kuechel or place him on waivers. 

All-Star catcher Russell Martin officially retires from baseball

Four-time all-star catcher Russell Martin officially retired from Major League Baseball on Saturday.

Angels' Anthony Rendon placed on 10-day IL with wrist inflammation

Anthony Rendon suffered the right wrist injury during an at-bat against the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week.

Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson suffers foot fracture at IIHF World Championship

The injury will take four to six weeks to heal, but Ekman-Larsson should be ready to return when training camp opens for the Canucks. 

Darren Helm's last-second goal sends Avalanche to Western Conference Final

Tied 2-2 late in the third period, the Avalanche forward scored the go-ahead goal with six seconds left to send Colorado to the conference final for the first time since 2002.