Cleveland, OH

Gimenez and the Guardians are finalizing a long-term contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The particulars of the deal aren't known at this time. Gimenez is coming off a season which saw him bat .297/.371/.466 with 17 home runs and 20 stolen bases, winning a Gold Glove and posting a 7.4 bWAR in the process. The 24-year-old is currently not yet arbitration-eligible and is under team control through 2026.

Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Finalizing long-term extension

Tampa, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL

The Rays optioned Chirinos to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Chirinos will open the season in the minors after losing out to Josh Fleming in the competition for the No. 5 spot in the Rays' rotation. After missing most of the past two seasons while recovering from August 2020 Tommy John surgery, Chirinos reported to camp without any limitations but wasn't able to solidify a rotation spot after logging a 6.57 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 12.1 Grapefruit League innings.

Rays' Yonny Chirinos: Headed to Triple-A

Saint Louis, MO

Manager Oliver Marmol said Sunday that Carlson is likely to begin the season working as a utility outfielder and bench piece, John Denton of MLB.com reports. It appears the 24-year-old will be the odd man out to open the season with prospect Jordan Walker making St. Louis' Opening Day roster. Carlson should still see a fair amount of action between the three outfield spots and designated hitter, but it seems Walker, Tyler O'Neill and Lars Nootbaar will begin the campaign as the primary outfield options.

Cardinals' Dylan Carlson: More limited role on tap

Miami, FL

The Spun

Former NFL Network host Kay Adams went viral on social media this weekend. Adams, who now hosts her own show on FanDuel TV, went viral at a bachelorette party in Miami. The prominent NFL host suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction during her time in South Beach. Adams was able to document it ...

Look: Kay Adams Had Unfortunate Dress Malfunction

Minneapolis, MN

Major League Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez and billionaire businessman Marc Lore completed a new $290 million payment towards their purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, according to The Athletic. This was the second of three installments before they become majority owners, which is expected to happen in 2024. When...

Timberwolves sale: Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore complete new $290 million payment, to be majority owners by 2024

Seattle, WA

The Mariners optioned Topa to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. Acquired from the Brewers in January, Topa had a so-so performance in his first camp with Seattle. The hard-throwing righty turned in a 2.25 ERA and struck out eight batters over eight frames in Cactus League play, but he issued three walks and allowed a .300 average to opposing batters. So long as he steers clear of the health issues that have derailed him the past two seasons, Topa should stand a decent chance of surfacing in Seattle's bullpen at some point in 2023.

Mariners' Justin Topa: Dispatched to minors

Tennessee State

Boca Raton, FL

NEW YORK — The scenes across the floor of Madison Square Garden are exuberant, scattered, surreal and, for this Florida Atlantic University men's basketball program, yes, everyone's free to admit this is a damn stunner. Though they claimed to believe this moment would come, its arrival has many in...

Dusty May wanted to quit hours after signing FAU contract; now he's coached Owls to improbable Final Four run

Okoro won't return to Sunday's game against Houston due to left knee soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Okoro started Sunday's matchup and tallied four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and a rebound in nine minutes prior to departing in the first half. It's unclear whether his knee issue will prevent him from playing Tuesday in Atlanta.

Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't return Sunday

Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo Bills haven't broken ground on their new $1.4 billion stadium just yet, but we do have a better idea of what the building is going to look like after the team released some new renderings Monday. Not only did the team release several images of what the outdoor...

Bills release stunning new renderings of their proposed $1.4 billion stadium that's scheduled to open in 2026

Cincinnati, OH

Reds manager David Bell confirmed Monday that Votto (shoulder/biceps) will open the season on the 10-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Though Votto made a push late in spring training to be ready to go for Opening Day, the Reds will ultimately give him more time to build up after he underwent surgery last August to repair a torn left rotator cuff and a torn left bicep. Votto hasn't hit any reported snags in his recovery since making his Cactus League debut March 12, so he should be ready to report to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Friday, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Tyler Stephenson and Wil Myers both made multiple starts at first base during Cactus League play and should serve as the primary replacements at the position until Votto is cleared to return from the IL.

Reds' Joey Votto: Ticketed for IL

Cleveland Guardians right-handed starter Triston McKenzie has been diagnosed with a strained right teres major muscle in his back and could be sidelined for up to two months, the club announced on Monday evening. He'll be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks and then re-evaluated. McKenzie exited...

Guardians' Triston McKenzie out up to two months with back strain

Chicago, IL

Murphy scored a shorthanded goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver. Murphy opened the scoring in the first period Sunday, beating Collin Delia with a wrister from the point while the Blackhawks were shorthanded. The goal is Murphy's first since Jan. 26, a stretch of 24 games, and just his fifth point in that span. The 30-year-old blueliner has six goals and 11 points through 71 games this season.

Blackhawks' Connor Murphy: Tallies in loss

Indiana State

Milwaukee, WI

Middleton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to right knee injury management. Middleton still isn't playing back-to-back sets, so he's expected to sit out either Wednesday's game in Indiana or Thursday's home matchup versus Boston. When he sits, Pat Connaughton and Joe Ingles (knee) will be candidates for increased roles.

Bucks' Khris Middleton: Questionable for Wednesday's game

Boston, MA

Kabengele registered 29 points (12-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes Thursday against Westchester. Kabengele drilled an impressive 70.6 percent of his attempts from the field and led the team with 16 rebounds. He's been a force on the glass of late, tallying 13 or more boards in each of his last five matchups. Kabengele will finish the 2022-23 regular-season averaging 20.0 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 27 appearances.

Celtics' Mfiondu Kabengele: Explodes for 29 points

Los Angeles, CA

Outsider.com

It appears that NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen will undergo a major transformation after the series ends. Yes, his facial looks will change a bit as he plans on trimming his blonde hair back for a shorter look. “Yes, I’m going to cut [my hair]. I’m going to...

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Star Eric Christian Olsen Reveals He’s Undergoing Major Change After Series Finale

Minnesota State

Smith agreed to a one-year contract with Cincinnati on Monday, Peter Schrager of NFL Network reports. Smith appeared in eight games a season ago with Minnesota and finished with 25 catches for 182 yards and a pair of scores. He should have a chance to make an immediate impact with the Bengals if he can stay healthy, as he'll join the likes of Devin Asiasi, Tanner Hudson and Nick Bowers in the team's tight end corps, which no longer includes free-agent departure Hayden Hurst.

Bengals' Irv Smith: Latches on with Bengals

O'Hoppe has been informed he's made the Opening Day roster, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports. O'Hoppe was a strong candidate regardless, but he is at least in part going to make the Angels out of spring training because Max Stassi (hip) will open the year on the injured list. The backstop has been solid in spring play with a .799 OPS over 36 plate appearances, and he likely will see the majority of the reps behind the plate while Stassi is on the shelf.

Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Makes Opening Day roster

Faulk logged a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime victory over the Canucks. Faulk gave St. Louis a 2-1 lead in the first period, one-timing a slapshot from the circle past Thatcher Demko. Faulk would then pick up an assist on Pavel Buchnevich's tally in the second before setting up Jakub Vrana's overtime winner. The 31-year-old defenseman now has three consecutive multi-point games, recording two goals and five assists in that span. He's up to 10 goals and 42 points through 74 contests this season.

Blues' Justin Faulk: Three more points in win

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Yankees' Gleyber Torres: Avoids arbitration

Torres agreed to a one-year, $9.95 million contract with the Yankees on Saturday to avoid...

Yankees' Gleyber Torres: Avoids arbitration

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