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PTOs, The CBA, McDavid Update, & Key Oilers Questions Answered

The Edmonton Oilers face a pivotal period of contract negotiations, tricky decisions on potential PTO additions, and some lingering trade questions.

From rumors of Connor McDavid’s team-friendly extension to Stuart Skinner’s uncertain future, here’s what fans need to know.

Is Stuart Skinner's role with the Oilers safe this season and is he more a candiate to traded or signed? Photo by  © Jim Rassol: Imagn Images

How Will the New CBA Timeline Impact the Oilers?

The recently agreed-upon NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will be something the Oilers keep in the back of their mind most of the season. Once thought to give possible leverage in negotiations with players like Jake Walman, Stuart Skinner, and Vasily Podkolzin, the date of when that CBA kicks in may change things.

As per James Mirtle of The Athletic, the agreement doesn’t officially take effect until September 2026. If that date doesn't change, the above mentioned players can complete the 2025–26 season and even test free agency on July 1, 2026, without losing eligibility for a long-term deal.

Previously, the Oilers could have dangled eight-year contracts as a carrot. Now, players can wait, gauge their market value, and potentially command higher salaries.

The McDavid Contract Twist

Respected analyst John Shannon recently reported that Connor McDavid is expected to sign a team-friendly extension with Edmonton at $16–17 million per season.  “I think it’s a three or four-year deal,” Shannon told Bob Stauffer.

That's far less than the 20 percent McDavid could get, which would put him around $19 million starting in the 2026-27 season. 

But, what happens in four or five years when McDavid reaches his mid-30s? Salary cap growth could push him into the $25 million range per season and that's a huge issue for Edmonton, especially if McDavid's production understandably declines a little. 

A Short Term McDavid Discount Deal Might Not Be What It SeemsA Short Term McDavid Discount Deal Might Not Be What It SeemsConnor McDavid’s next contract with the Edmonton Oilers isn’t signed yet, but all signs point to it getting done before the end here in the next couple of weeks. 

When does loyalty versus production come into play for the Oilers? If McDavid shows the organization love by signing another under-value deal, do they owe it to their captain to give him more than he's potentially worth in his mid 30s? Or, is this a simple fact that McDavid will always be undervalued, regardless of the size of his contract? 

It will be intriguing to see how the narrative changes from today (where the Oilers are exclusively focused on trying to win a Stanley Cup) to four years from today. 

Trade Talk or Extension for Stuart Skinner?

Stuart Skinner’s future in Edmonton is anything but clear. For now, it appears he's safe and will start the season with the team. Does the sense of security last? 

According to  Allan Mitchell of The Athletic,  “fans should expect either a Stanley Cup delivered with Skinner-Pickard or a complete overhaul in goal by this time next year. Possibly sooner.” 

Edmonton must decide whether to extend Skinner at a reasonable cap hit or trade him while his value remains intact. Signing Skinner early could pay dividends if he finds consistency, but if he underperforms, a long-term contract is extremely risky.

Mitchell talks about overhauling the goaltending, but that is dependant on upgrades being available. There's no guarantee that's going to happen. 

NHL Trade Talk writes:

If Skinner and Pickard falter, the Oilers’ front office may be forced into an aggressive move, whether via trade or free agency, to find the netminder who can push them over the top like the Avs did when they took only 11 days to overhaul their goaltending tandem completely. They traded Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen and picked up MacKenzie Blackwood and acquired Scott Wedgewood.  
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Oilers Looking at 3 Potential PTO Options

Veteran PTOs and Depth Options

As training camp approaches, veteran free agents are exploring professional tryouts (PTOs), and Edmonton could be a landing spot. Marc-Edouard Vlasic, 38, is a candidate, offering a veteran presence on the blue line for a sheltered role. 

Vlasic recently told Le Journal de Québec that he fully intends to keep playing in 2025-26

Other PTO options being speculated include forwards Klim Kostin and Brett Leason, and goalies Ilya Samsonov and Alexandar Georgiev. 

Mattias Janmark on the Trade Bubble

Mattias Janmark could face an uncertain spot on the roster this season. With prospects like Noah Philp pushing for a full-time NHL role, Janmark’s tenure in Edmonton may be limited.

Janmark's production and usefullness dropped last season, but a veteran with nearly 600 NHL games may have some value on the trade market. If the Oilers continue to look at ways to clear cap space and they want to give younger players an opportunity, he could be in trouble.

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Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer to have season-ending right wrist surgery

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer said Sunday that he’ll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.

The 22-year-old Mayer injured the wrist in late July, got an injection to try and come back, but decided to have surgery. He said he has a tear that hadn’t improved with the anti-inflammatory injection.

“I knew definitely that it was going to be on the table,” he said, sitting in the Red Sox dugout at Fenway Park before they faced Miami in the series finale.

“As an athlete and somebody that loves this game so much, all I want to do is play and be out there every single day, especially when you’re in the big leagues and the playoffs are so important,” he said. “The way that my wrist is right now, there’s just no way to come back and play. It made the decision pretty easy to have the surgery.”

Drafted fourth overall in 2021, Mayer was called up in late May. A natural shortstop, he played mostly third base, batting .228 with four homers and 10 RBIs in 44 games.

“The shot wasn’t working. It’s a three-month recovery, He should be fine if everything goes well for spring training,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “He’s a big part of the future of this organization, just get him right, get him ready and see what happens in the future.”

Cora said he knew things weren’t going well after Mayer played catch on Thursday’s day off.

“He didn’t sound too positive about it. ‘My swing is not right,’’’ Cora said Mayer told him.

Mayer also knew that surgery was the best option.

“Yeah, gave it my all. Obviously with options given, I could have had surgery when I first injured it or get the shot,” he said. “I tried everything I could with the slight chance to come back and play.”

He also missed the final two months in the minors last season with a shoulder injury and didn’t play after July 31.

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Orioles promote top prospect Samuel Basallo for MLB debut

HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore’s top prospect Samuel Basallo will make his MLB debut Sunday after the Orioles selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk.

Basallo, rated Baltimore’s No. 1 prospect and the No. 8 prospect in baseball by MLB.com, is a catcher and first baseman, but was batting sixth and serving as the team’s designated hitter Sunday in the series finale against the Astros.

“This is the first big Latin American signing that we’ve had that shows up and it’s a really good one,” Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino said. “So we’re excited about him. We expect him to be competitive and do well.”

His promotion comes a day after the team brought up No. 3 prospect outfielder Dylan Beavers.

Basallo, a 21-year-old from the Dominican Republic, hit .270 with 23 homers and 67 RBIs in 76 games for Norfolk this season. He will be the team’s backup catcher behind star Adley Rutschman and get work at first base.

“Adley will function as our No. 1 catcher because that’s what he is,” Mansolino said. “He’s a really good catcher. Basollo will function as the No. 2 catcher, catch day games, Adley won’t catch four in a row, things like that.”

Mansolino added that Basollo would start at catcher Monday night at Boston and that he’d get him in the lineup at first base during the team’s next homestand.

Also on Sunday, the Orioles reinstated OF Colton Cowser from the 7-day concussion list and optioned OF Daniel Johnson and 1B/OF Ryan Noda to Norfolk. They also transferred right-hander Zach Eflin (low back discomfort) to the 60-day injured list.

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Astros' Yordan Alvarez to start rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday

HOUSTON (AP) Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, moving him closer to a return after sitting out for more than three months.

“It’s really good news,” manager Joe Espada said. “The fact that he’s feeling better and we’re getting to a point where we can see him back is awesome.”

Alvarez has been out since May 3 with a small fracture in his right hand that was initially diagnosed as a muscle strain.

Alvarez was in Houston on Sunday before the team’s series finale against Baltimore after returning from the Astros’ spring training facility in Florida, giving Espada a chance to talk with him.

“He is feeling better,” Espada said. “Good enough to start a rehabilitation assignment.”

Espada said Alvarez would need “a few games before joining our club” but when pressed about exactly how many games or at-bats the left-hander would need, he declined to give further details.

“We’re going to start with Tuesday and then we’ll go from there,” he said.

Espada said Alvarez would serve as the team’s designated hitter Tuesday.

The return of Alvarez would be a major boost to the Astros as the postseason approaches after he led the team in batting average (.308), home runs (35) and RBIs (86) last season. Houston entered Sunday leading the AL West with a 1 1/2-game lead over the Mariners.

The 28-year-old Alvarez hit .210 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 29 games this season before his injury.

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Five NHL Goaltenders With The Most To Prove In 2025-26

With the skill level and speed at which the current game is played, NHL goaltenders have struggled to perform at a high level season-to-season.

On several occasions, goaltenders have recorded seasons with save percentages above .900, and in other years, they are well below the mark. Finding that consistent level is the goal, and there are many goaltenders looking to do so.

Here are five goaltenders with the most to prove in the 2025-26 season.

Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins

Swayman and the Bruins agreed to a monster, eight-year, $8.25-million contract extension last off-season after they traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators. At the time, the move made sense despite Ullmark taking home a Vezina Trophy during his stint with the Bruins. Swayman was younger and looked far better in the playoffs.

Whether the long negotiations affected Swayman or not, the 2024-25 season started poorly for the 26-year-old, and he never really recovered. Swayman had never recorded a save percentage under .914, but he finished last season with a .892 SP. The Bruins fell far from the playoffs after trading several players away at the deadline and finished 28th in the NHL standings.

Swayman featured on Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off roster and was the starting netminder in the Americans' first world championship win since 1933. Swayman will want to retain his spot on the Olympic roster, but he needs to start the season well to hold off his competition. 

John Gibson, Detroit Red Wings

Gibson had been rumored to be traded out of Anaheim for a long time, and it finally came to fruition this off-season. The Red Wings sent goaltender Petr Mrazek, a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft to acquire the 32-year-old. 

Gibson had a phenomenal stretch from 2015 to 2019 when the Ducks were a competitive team, but since then, he has struggled to produce above-average numbers on a weak team. The Red Wings are far from Stanley Cup contenders, but the franchise believes they have what it takes to make the playoffs.

A lot of pressure rests on Gibson's shoulders to propel the Red Wings to the playoffs as he retakes a No. 1 role on an NHL team.

Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators

The Predators were woeful in the 2024-25 season, and Saros did not bail them out. He finished the campaign with a .896 SP, the lowest of his career. In fact, it was the first time he was ever under .900, and he has only been under .910 once before, which came in the 2023-24 season. 

The 30-year-old needs to prove himself once again and help right the ship in Nashville. The Predators have attempted to add younger players to their roster while keeping it competitive for their veterans, and just as easily as they could miss the post-season, they could make it. 

Including his performance with the Predators, Saros needs to find his game if Finland wants to go on a long run at the Olympics. His showing at the world championships was impressive, and it's a start, but like Swayman, a lot rides on his start to the upcoming season. 

Thatcher Demko, Vancouver Canucks

Demko was never healthy last year, and unfortunately, that's been his biggest issue in his NHL career. When healthy, Demko is among the elite goaltenders in the NHL, but he needs to find a way to stay between the pipes. 

The Canuck have revamped their roster and are in an excellent position to return to the playoffs. Although it doesn't all ride on Demko's performance, the Canucks will likely live or die by their No. 1 goaltender.

In addition to his success with the Canucks, Demko has a real chance to work his way onto the American Olympic roster. Proving he has what it takes to be a No. 1 goaltender isn't the issue, but proving he can do it consistently is. 

Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets

Hellebuyck has virtually nothing left to prove in the regular season, but he has everything to prove in the playoffs. A three-time Vezina Trophy winner, a two-time William M. Jennings Trophy winner and one of eight goaltenders ever to win the Hart Trophy. Yet, he looks like a shell of himself in the playoffs.

Connor Hellebuyck (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

After Hellebuyck recorded a .932 SP and led the Americans to the finals at the 4 Nations, many thought Hellebuyck had figured out how to stay mentally strong in high-leverage situations. But after a dreadful post-season where he was pulled three times in the first round against the St. Louis Blues, it was clear that the mental block had not been solved. 

Hellebuyck has the pedigree to go down as one of the great goaltenders to play in the NHL, but the lack of playoff success is holding him back from truly being acknowledged in that breath. 

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‘Catch of the decade': Watch Giants outfielder make wild play — with his knees

‘Catch of the decade': Watch Giants outfielder make wild play — with his knees originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Star Giants centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee might have made the catch of the 2025 MLB season — and decade — during San Francisco’s 7-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Oracle Park.

In the top of the fourth inning, Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz sent an 83-mph sweeper from Giants ace Logan Webb into Triples Alley, and Lee wildly caught the deep fly between his legs.

Yes, you read that right.

The catch kept the fans in San Francisco entertained during the 0-0 tie at the time, and it certainly will be remembered for the rest of the year and for generations to come. 

Lee explained postgame just how he pulled off the grab.

“The wind was pretty heavy and the ball was reaching out a lot, so I went for the slide,” Lee said. “I did catch it, but it felt like it was dropping down, going under my body starting from the chest. It was a funny catch for sure.

“As soon as I felt the ball dropping down my body, I felt like I had to squeeze, and in the end, I squeezed it with my calves.”

All Giants right fielder Drew Gilbert, who was next to Lee as he held up proof of the grab, could do was smile. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Duane Kuiper said it best during the game’s broadcast.

“I don’t care what anybody says,” Kuiper said. “That’s the catch of the decade. Not of the year, not of the day, not of the week, not of the homestand. The decade.”

Kuiper has been around the majors since his rookie 1974 season with Cleveland. He would know what “the catch of the decade” looks like.

As reflected by their 60-64 record, the Giants have historically struggled in recent weeks and entered Sunday’s game with one home win in their last 15 tries. 

But perhaps Lee’s play provided the spark San Francisco needed to beat the Rays, and maybe it can help the Giants eventually survive the dog days of summer and claw back into the MLB playoff race.

Regardless, San Francisco will take the win and the ridiculous highlight. And Bob Melvin, doing his job as a manager, was just glad his center fielder wasn’t hurt.

“I was worried that he may have hurt something, like his ankle,” Melvin said postgame. “I wasn’t really sure because he was down for a while. When the replay took a while, our people were talking about it and realized he caught it between his knees.

“Haven’t seen that one before.”

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‘Catch of the decade': Watch Giants outfielder make wild play — with his knees

‘Catch of the decade': Watch Giants outfielder make wild play — with his knees originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Star Giants centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee might have made the catch of the 2025 MLB season — and decade — during San Francisco’s 7-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Oracle Park.

In the top of the fourth inning, Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz sent an 83-mph sweeper from Giants ace Logan Webb into Triples Alley, and Lee wildly caught the deep fly between his legs.

Yes, you read that right.

The catch kept the fans in San Francisco entertained during the 0-0 tie at the time, and it certainly will be remembered for the rest of the year and for generations to come. 

Lee explained postgame just how he pulled off the grab.

“The wind was pretty heavy and the ball was reaching out a lot, so I went for the slide,” Lee said. “I did catch it, but it felt like it was dropping down, going under my body starting from the chest. It was a funny catch for sure.

“As soon as I felt the ball dropping down my body, I felt like I had to squeeze, and in the end, I squeezed it with my calves.”

All Giants right fielder Drew Gilbert, who was next to Lee as he held up proof of the grab, could do was smile. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Duane Kuiper said it best during the game’s broadcast.

“I don’t care what anybody says,” Kuiper said. “That’s the catch of the decade. Not of the year, not of the day, not of the week, not of the homestand. The decade.”

Kuiper has been around the majors since his rookie 1974 season with Cleveland. He would know what “the catch of the decade” looks like.

As reflected by their 60-64 record, the Giants have historically struggled in recent weeks and entered Sunday’s game with one home win in their last 15 tries. 

But perhaps Lee’s play provided the spark San Francisco needed to beat the Rays, and maybe it can help the Giants eventually survive the dog days of summer and claw back into the MLB playoff race.

Regardless, San Francisco will take the win and the ridiculous highlight. And Bob Melvin, doing his job as a manager, was just glad his center fielder wasn’t hurt.

“I was worried that he may have hurt something, like his ankle,” Melvin said postgame. “I wasn’t really sure because he was down for a while. When the replay took a while, our people were talking about it and realized he caught it between his knees.

“Haven’t seen that one before.”

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Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – live reaction

Riccardo Calafiori punished an error from Altay Bayindir to give Arsenal victory against a lively Man Utd

We’re at home and we want to get three points. We know that everything is not going to change in four weeks but we have made steps that are really important for the future.

[On Benjamin Sesko’s role as substitute] We picked the starting XI thinking also about the end of the game, so we need to balance that. Ben had a very good week but it’s just one week. We have to remember that there’s a lot of emotion – changing countries, culture, working with new people. The first impression is really important so let the guy settle down. He’s ready to help us in the game.

I’m very excited about the season. We start with a great opportunity at Old Trafford. I know what this game will demand but I’m very excited about what’s coming. What a place to play the first game; we’re ready for it.

[On Viktor Gyokeres] Goals are his main quality. He brings a fear factor as well – it’s not just his ability to put the ball in the back of the net but the feeling he creates in the opposition.

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Calafiori strikes after goalkeeper’s error as Arsenal grind to win at Manchester United

Blazing sunshine and a busy new marquee serving craft ale behind the Stretford End: ­Manchester United began in a shiny new world and finished in the gloom of another defeat.

First look at Altay Bayindir’s howler that handed Riccardo ­Calafiori an easy header. But then zoom out and you see this: a ­crisis at No 1 for United that features Ruben Amorim going all summer not ­fancying André Onana and still turning up for the season opener without a high-end replacement. Result: Bayindir’s ricket.

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Logan Webb's gem vs. Rays provides Giants crucial salvation amid brutal skid

Logan Webb's gem vs. Rays provides Giants crucial salvation amid brutal skid originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – There’s an old saying of any port in a storm, an idiom that basically means even in bad times some peace can be found.

For the Giants, Logan Webb has been and continues to be their port.

San Francisco’s ace was at his best Sunday at Oracle Park, putting up an absolute gem that set the tone as the Orange and Black ended their longest losing streak of the season Sunday with a resounding 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Webb had everything working while spinning seven scoreless innings against the Rays, an outing that was so dominant that only one Tampa Bay player made it beyond first base, and that only happened because of an error.

Otherwise, it was Webb, Webb and more Webb pacing the Giants to what he called their best game in a while.

“Changeup was good, sweeper was good, located the fastball,” catcher Patrick Bailey said while summarizing Webb’s afternoon. “That was one of the better outings of the year for sure. He gives us a chance to win every time he goes out there.”

The Giants needed every single bit of it to blend some positivity into what has otherwise been a trainwreck of a homestand.

Prior to beating the Rays the Giants had lost seven of eight at home and were on the verge of matching their worst homestand since moving West from New York in 1958.

“Honestly, probably the best game we’ve played in a long time,” Webb said. “ Sad to say but it’s kind of the truth. We gotta keep this going.”

The Giants have been pretty much a mess this season but the one constant has been Webb.

The 28-year-old right-hande, who only allowed three hits to the Rays, leads the Giants in wins (11) and ERA (3.19). He leads the National League in innings pitched with 160 2/3 (no shock there) and has 175 strikeouts this season, third most in the NL.

“With Webby on the mound you feel pretty good about your chances,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said.

For obvious reason.

Since 2021 the Giants have won 84 games started by Webb. That’s second-most in the National League behind the Phillies’ Zack Wheeler (87).

Sunday’s win marked the ninth time in 16 games that Webb has pitched his team to a victory following a loss, earning him the title of stopper.

Webb declined to go that far and instead focused on how well he pitched after getting roughed up for four runs in 6 1/3 innings during his previous start last Monday against the San Diego Padres.

“I try to win every game I go out and pitch,” Webb said. “I feel like I really haven’t done a good job lately, putting the team in a bad spot. Just wanted to go out and try to throw up some zeroes today.”

He did just that, and in doing so, Webb cemented himself as a port of calm in any storm.

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NHL 26 Be A Pro Trailer Releases Aug. 19

Pricey pond hockey is officially a thing of the past. 

EA SPORTS NHL announced that the reveal trailer for the fully revamped Be A Pro mode in NHL 26 will be unveiled at 11am EST Aug. 19 on the EA SPORTS NHL YouTube channel. 

From the initial gameplay trailer and deep dive trailer we have some idea of a few of the changes that will be coming to Be A Pro including new cutscenes, character, and ability to play in the AHL and World Juniors.

With the new X-Factor system it will give players the opportunity to define their playstyle and continue to progress through the three tiers as you move further along in your career. 

Be A Pro is an extremely popular mode within the NHL franchise and has been several years since there has been a major change.

Check back in with us on Tuesday for a full breakdown of the Be A Pro reveal trailer. 

New Heroes and Icons will be in NHL 26.

NHL 26 is set to release Sept. 12, those who pre-order the deluxe edition get access Sept. 5. 

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Luka Doncic diagnosed with left knee contusion, will continue to play for Slovenia at EuroBasket

This looked like it could have been much worse in the moment, with Luka Doncic's Slovenian teammate Gregor Hrovat falling and crashing into his knee during an exhibition game against Latvia.

While Doncic limped back to the locker room after this, he was diagnosed with just a knee contusion, reports Marc Stein. Doncic will return to practice with the Slovenian team on Monday as they gear up for the start of EuroBasket at the end of the month, adds Dan Woike of The Athletic.

With Doncic, Slovenia has a chance to medal at the European championships (they are sixth in betting odds to win the entire thing, according to Bet MGM). He is the heart and soul of their team, as evidenced by his 26 points, five rebounds and five assists against Latvia in the first half. With Doncic out, Latvia went on an 18-0 run and went on to win the exhibition, behind 20 points from Kristaps Porzingis and 16 from Davis Bertans.

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Reds designate outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Sunday, with catcher Tyler Stephenson’s thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decision.

The Reds also recalled right-hander Connor Phillips and outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville and optioned left-hander Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A.

“We came to the idea of kind of giving Jake a chance to play where maybe he thinks he deserves to play, which I understand, is maybe better than him sitting the bench here,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. “Stephenson is banged up. We were a little concerned about playing short, maybe a two-man bench.”

Fraley, 30, is in his fifth major-league season, his fourth with Cincinnati. He is batting .232 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 67 games.

He hyperextended his knee after making an error in left field to allow a run to score in the 10th inning of a 6-5, 11-inning loss to the first-place Brewers on Saturday. Francona said neither the miscue nor the injury factored into the DFA move.

Stephenson reaggravated an injury to his left thumb during the Pittsburgh series and is day to day. Jose Trevino, who was behind the plate Saturday night, got the start for Sunday’s day game.

Francona said the decision on Fraley, a popular player among fans and in the clubhouse, wasn’t easy.

“Not that I needed an excuse to lose sleep last night, but you do, because you’re thinking about it,” Francona said. “You’re making decisions that alter their life. The day when I stop thinking about it, I will re-retire.”

Cincinnati, the only team this season that hasn’t been swept in a series, has dropped the first two games of the three-game set against the Brewers, who have won 14 straight games.

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Marc Márquez reigns supreme in Austria with sprint-race MotoGP double

  • Marc Márquez takes 142-point lead over brother Alex

  • Wins sixth GP in a row for first time since 2014

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Márquez marked the 1,000th premier class race in history by winning the Austrian Grand Prix for the first time in his career to take a mammoth 142-point lead over his brother Alex in the championship.

Having won Saturday’s sprint from the second row, Marc Márque claimed the sprint-race double for the sixth Grand Prix in a row, with the Spaniard unbeaten since the British Grand Prix in May. Not since 2014 had Marc Márquez claimed six Grand Prix wins on the bounce as he inches closer to a seventh MotoGP crown with nine rounds left.

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SEE IT: Mets arrive in Williamsport for 2025 MLB Little League Classic

The Mets touched down in Williamsport, Penn. on Sunday morning ahead of their matchup with the Seattle Mariners in the 2025 MLB Little League Classic.

The Mets took some time to meet with the players in this year's Little League World Series, taking pictures, signing autographs, and more.

Here's a look at some of the fun...