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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.

Mets provide update on Pete Alonso after brutal hit-by-pitch

Pete Alonso was hit by a hard fastball against the Braves on Wednesday, but X-rays on his wrist have come back negative and the slugger is currently being labeled as day-to-day.

Reds top prospect wows in second career MLB game

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz is off to a fantastic start only two games into this major league career. 

Alex DeBrincat's future with Senators in doubt after latest development

Alex Debrincat's future with the Senators is up in the air, but the latest development indicates an inevitable parting of ways between the two sides. 

Doctor told Brewers SS that freak accident could've been much worse

Nearly two weeks removed from taking a scary hit to the head, Brewers shortstop Willy Adames revealed the startling revelation one doctor offered following the freak accident. 

Chicago Bears Pro Football Hall of Fame watch

Here are players from the 2023 Bears who could join the immortals in Canton someday.

Heat tie incredible postseason mark in Game 2 comeback win vs. Nuggets

The Heat escaped with a 111-108 come-from-behind win over the Nuggets, evening the NBA Finals at a game apiece while also tying a remarkable NBA record. 

Watch: Florida runs into two outs at home plate vs. Texas Tech

The Florida Gators did the near impossible Sunday in the Gainesville Regional Finals of the Division I baseball tournament against Texas Tech. 

Commissioner Adam Silver hints at NBA expansion in near future

According to commissioner Adam Silver, NBA expansion to cities like Seattle and Las Vegas is a "possibility" in the not-too-distant future.

Twins provide update on former No. 1 pick after frightening collision

Remarkably, former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis is okay after a frightening collision at first base Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians.  Batting in the designated hitter spot for the Minnesota Twins, Lewis collided with Guardians' first baseman Gabriel Arias while running out a ground ball.

TCU junior ties several school records with unlikely power display vs. Arkansas

TCU infielder Tre Richardson put on a power display, tying two program records Sunday against Arkansas in the NCAA Division I baseball tournament.  Richardson entered the day with only two home runs on the season but socked three long balls on Sunday, including two grand slams.

Phillies' call-up has career day weeks after believing MLB career was over

Drew Ellis was mulling a go in independent baseball only a few weeks ago, feeling his Major League opportunities had dried up.

Summer league team debuts re-imagined Mariners' bullpen boat from the '80s

The DubSea Fish Sticks, a Collegiate Summer League team based out of Seattle, Washington, recently debuted a recreation of a forgotten relic tied to the city's Major League Baseball team. 

Golden Knights have history on their side after taking Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

The Las Vegas Golden Knights have history on their side following Saturday's Game 1 win over the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.

Watch: Aaron Judge destroys L.A. pitching and Dodger Stadium in Yankees' win

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge came to Los Angeles to do damage, and he did so in more ways than one during a 6-3 win Saturday against the Dodgers. 

Watch: Eric Staal's shorthanded goal makes unique Stanley Cup Final history

Eric Staal made unique NHL history on Saturday, notching a shorthanded tally to open the scoring in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Astros' Alex Bregman achieves modern-era first vs. Angels

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman made history, smashing a grand slam with four walks in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Angels. 

Willson and William Contreras pull off unique MLB feat for third time

All-Star brothers Willson and William Contreras achieved a unique MLB feat together, despite playing more than 200 miles apart. 

Nuggets HC points out the most 'underrated' part of Nikola Jokic's game

Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic is mainly known for his dominant offensive game. However, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone recently praised Jokic for a part of his game that usually flies under the radar, his defense. 

Former top prospect sees first Major League action in nearly a decade

On Saturday, former top prospect Jon Singleton played with the Brewers in what was his first MLB game since the 2015 season.

Titans' Will Levis reveals stomach-churning fantasy football punishment for losers

An avid fantasy football player, Levis recently revealed the stomach-churning punishment planned for the last-place finisher in his league. 

Cardinals icon to debut Sunday in announcers booth

Pujols should be a massive addition to the broadcast. After a 22-year MLB career, who better to analyze the game than a future first-ballot Hall of Famer? 

Churchill Downs makes significant move amid 'unusual number' of horse fatalities

Churchill Downs has announced the suspension of racing operations amid an "unusual number" of horse fatalities at the historic track in May alone.  In a press release Friday, the track revealed the cancelation of races from June 7 through July 3 while nationwide experts conduct a "top-to-bottom review" of safety protocols.

Aaron Judge reveals details behind becoming Yankees' 16th captain

Aaron Judge recently revealed the nonchalant fashion in which he found out he'd become the 16th New York Yankees captain. 

Minnesota Vikings Pro Football Hall of Fame watch

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2023 on Aug. 5. Here are players from the 2023 Vikings who could join the immortals in Canton one day.

Green Bay Packers Pro Football Hall of Fame watch

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2023 on Aug. 5. Here are players from the 2023 Packers who could join the immortals in Canton one day.