Philadelphia, PA

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

Cleveland, OH

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

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

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

Colorado State

Anaheim, CA

Terry (personal) won't play Monday against Colorado, Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register reports. Terry left Saturday's 6-3 loss to St. Louis after the second period due to a personal matter. He has generated 21 goals, 56 points and 174 shots on net in 66 contests this campaign. Frank Vatrano (personal) will return to the lineup Monday.

Ducks' Troy Terry: Won't play Monday

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

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

Green Bay, WI

At some point this offseason, the Packers made the decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers and one reason that happened is apparently because he wouldn't return their calls. When Rodgers left town following the conclusion of the 2022 season, both sides seemed open to the idea of the quarterback possibly returning in 2023. Before that could happen though, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wanted to get Rodgers on the phone to talk about the future of the team. However, those conversations never happened because Rodgers was apparently ducking every phone call he got from the Packers.

Aaron Rodgers apparently refused to return any phone calls from the Packers general manager this offseason

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

Alabama State

Auburn, AL

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze topped Alabama coach Nick Saban in 2014 and 2015 while Freeze was coaching Ole Miss, which explains why he was so attractive to the Auburn administration when he was tabbed to take over the role previously occupied by Bryan Harsin. Freeze, along with former Auburn and current UCF coach Gus Malzahn and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, are the only active Power Five coaches who have topped Saban more than once.

Ex-Auburn coach Gus Malzahn believes Hugh Freeze will have Tigers challenging Alabama, Nick Saban

Minnesota State

Cincinnati, OH

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

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

Tampa, FL

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with McLaughlin, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports. McLaughlin is coming off a 2022 season in which he made 30 of 36 field-goal attempts (including 18 of 23 from 40 yards or more) in 16 games with the Colts. As things stand, with Ryan Succop no longer with Tampa Bay, the 26-year-old is slated to top his new team's kicker depth chart, with Jake Verity currently on hand as a depth option.

Buccaneers' Chase McLaughlin: Signing with Bucs

Baltimore, MD

The Orioles optioned Hall to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. Hall is healthy again after he overcame a lower-back injury to make two extended Grapefruit League relief appearances Monday and Saturday, but the Orioles want him to continue building up as a starter in the minors before a return to the majors is considered. Assuming he stays healthy and productive at Norfolk in the early part of the season, Hall should be among the top candidates for a promotion if a spot in the big-league rotation opens up at any point.

Orioles' DL Hall: Bound for Triple-A

Los Angeles, CA

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

Maryland State

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson received the non-exclusive franchise tag this offseason after the two sides could not agree to terms on a long-term deal. The non-exclusive designation allows Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but there has been no report of another club approaching the 2019 NFL MVP nearly two weeks into the new league year.

Lamar Jackson announces he has requested a trade, says Ravens not 'interested in meeting my value'

Miami, FL

Marlins general manager Kim Ng said Sunday that Iglesias won't make the Opening Day roster but will stay in the organization, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The Marlins signed Iglesias earlier this month on a minor-league deal and afforded him the opportunity to compete for a reserve role with the big club, but another veteran non-roster invitee in Yuli Gurriel appears set to beat him out for the bench gig. Iglesias received only 13 plate appearances over five Grapefruit League games, hitting just .167. Iglesias will presumably head to Triple-A Jacksonville rather than immediately opting out of his minor-league deal to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Marlins' Jose Iglesias: Won't be on Opening Day roster

Pittsburgh, PA

Through 10 games last season, the Steelers were living up to their low preseason expectations. Pittsburgh, whose win/loss total was placed at 7.5 before the 2022 season, was 3-7 at that point and was a team that appeared destined to endure the franchise's first losing season in 19 years. Instead,...

Steelers' 2023 NFL season win total odds, prediction: Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh facing higher expectations

Iowa State

Wick cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Wick appeared on track to make the Opening Day roster, but the Cubs had other plans. Even so, he'll be a candidate to emerge with the big-league squad later on in the season after posting a 4.22 ERA and 1.69 WHIP with a 69:29 K:BB over 64 innings a season ago.

Cubs' Rowan Wick: Outighted to Triple-A

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

Junior guard Caleb Love, North Carolina's leading scorer this season, has decided to enter the transfer portal. Love, who averaged 16.7 points per game, helped lead the Tar Heels to a 20-13 (11-9 ACC) record as they failed to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010. UNC already has a possible lineup replacement, though, as Brown guard Paxson Wojcik announced his commitment shortly after Love's decision.

Caleb Love leaves North Carolina: Tar Heels leading scorer enters transfer portal, but UNC adds Paxson Wojcik

New York City, NY

Randle had 26 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 137-115 victory over the Rockets. The veteran forward's rebounding has slowed down lately, but Randle remains a beast when it comes to scoring as he closes out a career-best season. Over 13 games in March, he's failed to score at least 20 points only three times while averaging 27.0 points, 7.7 boards, 4.3 assists and 3.2 threes.

Knicks' Julius Randle: Hits for 26 in win

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Phillies' Sam Coonrod: Moved off 40-man roster

Philadelphia designated Coonrod for assignment Monday. The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster...

Phillies' Sam Coonrod: Moved off 40-man roster

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