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Michigan State received a new pledge from Montrose, Colo., tight end Ryan Pankey, a 6-foot-6 prospect who said he is committing after a recent run of official-visit recruiting.
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Arizona brought back a veteran left-handed bat and a flexible outfielder, agreeing to a one-year contract while Kepler serves an 80-game PED suspension. His return window opens June 25, though he will not be eligible for postseason play.
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Baltimore’s defensive front-to-back-to-backfield trio still lands in the top tier, but the drop from prior seasons spotlights Roquan Smith’s impact plays. Mandatory minicamp also arrives with position battles at receiver and running back.
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New York auctioned two Celebrity Row seats for the NBA Finals, with reported interest pushing the winning bid to around $1 million as the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.
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After arriving from Tampa Bay on a one-year “bring it in here” message, Lowe has given the Pirates a veteran anchor at second base, with early production that has matched the organization’s push to speed up its rebuild.
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Reports say the Red Wings’ captain has asked for a trade, with a short list of preferred destinations that includes Florida, Minnesota and Vegas.
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The Yankees received confirmation that their captain has a stress fracture in his right first rib, sidelining him with a four-to-six week reimaging timeline. With the Trade Deadline approaching and CBA negotiations escalating, New York’s outfield options will be tested.
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Tampa Bay is trying to balance effectiveness and durability in its rotation as key starters operate with defined limits. Yahoo Sports has pointed to Freddy Peralta as a possible postseason-type reinforcement, even as he is currently part of the Mets’ rotation picture.
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With Judge on the injured list and reimaging expected in 4 to 6 weeks, New York plans to “hold the fort” until he returns, rather than overhaul the roster before the Aug. 3 deadline.
