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Mavericks vs Raptors Preview and Injury Update: It’s been a while, Toronto

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 26, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) start the second half of this road trip, playing the Toronto Raptors (35-27) on Sunday afternoon at the odd start time of 5:00 pm CST. Toss in the start of Daylight Savings Time and I expect both teams to be out of sorts. Dallas is riding a six-game losing streak, falling Friday to the Boston Celtics in a big way. The Raptors have lost four of their last five and need to find some consistency.

Here’s the main things you need to know:

  • WHO: Dallas Mavericks vs Boston
  • WHAT: Becoming one with road games.
  • WHERE: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
  • WHEN: 5:00 pm CST
  • HOW: KFAA Channel 29, MavsTV streaming, NBA League Pass

Dallas has a more reasonable injury report compared to the past several games. The two-way guys are all out. Cooper Flagg is questionable with his ankle/foot injury he aggravated against the Celtics. Marvin Bagley is as well after being out since the Sacramento Kings game with a neck sprain. Dwight Powell is listed as probable with an injury I don’t remember him getting. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington don’t carry any designations, a rarity this season given the ankle issues both have had.

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The only player of note on the Raptors’ injury report is Brandon Ingram, who is questionable with an injury.

I wonder if anyone remembers the first time these teams met. It was one of the bigger Dallas wins this season, where they outraced the Raptors. Now, the Mavericks are just trying to make it to the end of the season with way too many road games left to go and the Raptors are not playing their best basketball as teams try to solidify their spots in the playoff race.

Perhaps the Mavericks will bring enough to out-hustle this Raptors team, but that depends largely on if Cooper plays. Or maybe Toronto will show up with some pride and torch Dallas . Basketball!

Be sure to chime in with your predictions in the comments!

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Brazeau Ruled Out V. Boston, Newly Acquired Forward To Make Penguins' Debut

As has been the story for the entirety of the 2025-26 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins simply cannot catch a break on the injury front. 

And they received more bad news on Sunday.

Ahead of their Sunday afternoon matchup against the Boston Bruins, Penguins' head coach Dan Muse announced that big forward Justin Brazeau is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not be available for the game. 

Muse said the 6-foot-6, 232-pound winger is being evaluated and that newly acquired winger Elmer Soderblom will take his place in the lineup. The Penguins acquired Soderblom for a 2026 third-round pick from the Detroit Red Wings before the NHL trade deadline on Friday. 

Brazeau, 28, has had a breakout year with the Penguins, as his 16 goals and 30 points in 48 games are both career-highs. He has been an integral part of their offensive attack as well as their power play, and with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin already out of the lineup, the Penguins are missing three of their top-five goal scorers so far this season. 

Soderblom, 24, is a towering presence at 6-foot-8, 252 pounds, and Muse mentioned his speed relative to his size as well as his forechecking ability and two-way prowess as attributes that could help his team win hockey games. He will slot in on a third line with 18-year-old rookie Ben Kindel and fellow rookie Avery Hayes. 

He has just two goals and three points on the season and 11 goals and 22 points in 86 career NHL games. 

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Drake Maye sports Dodgers jersey at WBC in Tokyo with wife Ann Michael

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Drake Maye Ann Michael WBC Japan, Image 2 shows Shohei Ohtani World Baseball Classic home run, Image 3 shows Ann Michael Maye Boston Red Sox
New England was in the house for Saturday's World Baseball Classic showdown in Japan -- or was it?

New England was in the house for Saturday’s World Baseball Classic showdown in Japan — or was it?

Patriots star Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael stopped by the Tokyo Dome for Japan’s 8–6 WBC group stage victory over Korea, and the NFL MVP runner-up drew criticism for his ballpark attire. 

MLB posted a photo of the “New England royalty” on the field, though Boston fans were quick to spot Maye wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey — presumably with Shohei Ohtani’s No. 17 on the back — despite having no direct affiliation with the team.

Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael attended a WBC game in Japan. X / @MLB

“Gotta get that man a new jersey!” one user commented under MLB’s post on X.

“New England royalty wearing a Dodgers jersey,” another user added, punctuating their message with a crying emoji.

And finally: “Dude. Drake man. NEVER wear a Dodger jersey again. It’s Redsox only bro”

Shohei Ohtani hits a home run against Korea in the World Baseball Classic. Getty Images

The couple witnessed another signature performance from the global superstar, who went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and launched a game-tying solo home run in the third inning — kick-starting a three-homer frame for Japan.

Following Seiya Suzuki’s second round-tripper of the game, Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida punctuated the surge with a no-doubt blast to right field, sending the hometown crowd into bedlam. 

Ann Michael Maye sports a Boston Red Sox hat during the couple’s trip to Japan. Instagram / @annmichaelhmaye

While Maye didn’t rep Boston’s signature red and navy at the stadium, Ann Michael made sure to pack a Red Sox ball cap for the couple’s offseason trip to Japan, sporting one on her Instagram story.

An added incentive in visiting the Land of the Cherry Blossoms is that Maye’s brother, Luke Maye, plays forward for the Kobe Storks of the Japan Professional Basketball League. 

Perhaps Maye was just supporting MLB’s most popular team in Japan — but he might need to update his wardrobe when he returns to New England.

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Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Evan Mobley shines in bummer game

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 8: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on March 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 109-98 to the Boston Celtics.

All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

James Harden

19 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds

This game might have been different if Harden were more assertive at the start. Cleveland eventually found success in the second half by spamming the classic Harden pick-and-roll. With Neemias Queta on the floor for 53 minutes and being a giant weak point in pick-and-roll, it is puzzling that it took the Cavs so long to start picking on him.

Grade: B

Donovan Mitchell

30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists

We’ve seen Mitchell put the team on his back before. Many times in this specific matchup. But it’s not a great sign that Mitchell is being tasked with carrying the offense to this degree. It can bring out the worst in both Mitchell and the team at large. I wouldn’t say we saw the absolute worst of either of those things today, as Mitchell finished 9-18 from the floor, but it was far from ideal.

The Cavs are at their best when the ball is humming. Boston forces them into playing isolation basketball. That’s contributed to some of Mitchell’s high-scoring performances, but it leans into the Celtics’ style.

Grade: B

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Evan Mobley

24 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks

This was one of Mobley’s better games this season. He took advantage of his favorable matchup and even managed to lift the Cavs with a pair of three-pointers. His defense, as usual, was superb. The Cavs just didn’t have enough firepower around him for this to tip the scales.

Grade: A-

Jaylon Tyson

8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist

Boston provides a tough challenge for Tyson. They don’t give as much space in the pick-and-roll due to their willingness to switch everything. That limits Tyson on a day when he shot 2-6 from downtown.

Grade: C+

Dennis Schroder

2 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds

This wasn’t one of Schroder’s strong performances. He fell asleep off-ball a handful of times and conceded some easy looks for Boston’s offense.

Grade: D–

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Sam Merrill

5 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds

Merrill wasn’t able to free himself for most of the day. Boston did a fantastic job suppressing him as a three-point shooter. The few open looks he had didn’t drop. He finished 1-7 from downtown.

Grade: D+

Keon Ellis

0 points, 3 rebounds, 0 assists

Ellis helped to keep this game somewhat under control with his defense. This would have been a 30+ point loss without someone setting the tone. But he didn’t do enough to change anything truly, and he went scoreless, shooting 0-1 from the field.

Grade: D

Dean Wade

5 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds

Wade committed a couple of tough luck fouls throughout the game, but was otherwise helpful on defense. I can’t say Wade was great on offense, but he wasn’t bad either. This was a fine game. Just OK.

Grade: B–

Thomas Bryant

3 points, 2 rebounds

Look, we’ve given Bryant plenty of credit recently. So it brings me no joy to say this was his worst game as a Cavalier. Poor shot selection and even worse mobility on defense. That’s tough. Bryant finished 1-6 from the floor.

Grade: F

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See Boston U's last-second, game-winner that upset Navy: 'I knew it was in'

The madness of March was on full display in the Patriot League on Sunday.

Navy led 72-70 with 3.6 seconds remaining when Boston University basketball freshman guard Chance Gladden took the in-bounds pass, sprinted up court and sank a deep 3-pointer from the Navy logo on midcourt to send the Terriers to the Patriot League championship game, while ending the top-seeded Midshipmen's hopes of making March Madness.

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"I saw three seconds to go, I was just sprinting up the court, and when I let it go, it felt so good, I knew it was in," Gladden said in a postgame interview with CBS Sports Network.

The Terriers trailed as many as six points in the second half. Gladden's heroic shot came after Navy's Austin Benigni put the Midshipmen back up by two with 3 seconds to go after Gladden tied the score with a jumper inside the paint.

The win is a bracket-shifting one for the Patriot League. Not only does Navy get knocked out of the conference tournament game, but the conference will send a different representative to March Madness now with its automatic qualifier bid. The Midshipmen had been projected for a good chunk of the season as the conference's representative in bracketology predictions for several weeks after going 17-1 in the regular season.

It also snapped a 14-game win streak for Navy.

Boston University will now travel to Lehigh on Wednesday to play for the right to win the conference championship and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Terriers haven't won the Patriot League since 2020.

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Zach Johnson wins his PGA Tour Champions debut less than 2 weeks after turning 50

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Two-time major champion Zach Johnson turned 50 on Feb. 24 and quickly cashed in Sunday in his PGA Tour Champions debut, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-shot victory in the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational.

Johnson made an early bogey and that was his only blemish on the scorecard, adding four birdies to pull away on the Old Course at Broken Sound.

He became the 22nd player to win his debut on the 50-and-older circuit. Stewart Cink (70) and George McNeill (72) finished second.

“Staying in modest shape to play with these guys ... because it’s still really good golf, highly competitive on a phenomenal track, I am humbled,” Johnson said. “I am extremely excited, and I have been excited. The first moment I stepped foot on these premises, I was like, ‘Hey, this is special.’”

Johnson finished at 11-under 205 and earned $330,000 to move to No. 3 in the Charles Schwab Cup. Cink remains atop the standings.

Johnson had not won since he captured the British Open at St. Andrews in 2015. He was U.S. Ryder Cup captain at Marco Simone in 2023, losing to Europe.

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Ryan Weathers’ stormy second spring start for Yankees sparks Mets win

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 8: Ryan Weathers #40 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning during the game against the New York Mets during a Spring Training game at Clover Park on March 8, 2026 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images) | Getty Images

More than the vast majority of spring training games, this matchup between the Yankees and Mets was all about the starting pitchers. While both of them disappointed on their own levels, Ryan Weathers’ disastrous outing proved pivotal in the Yankees’ 10-4 loss against an underwhelming Freddy Peralta.

It might have read 82 degrees and sunny on the forecast, but Weathers called for heavy clouds as the Mets did a number on the high expectations he provided the Bombers in his first start this spring. Starting off the game in the best possible way—punching out Marcus Semien and Jorge Polanco on his way to a 1-2-3 first—Weathers’ outing took a turn for the worse in the second inning. Despite not allowing a single extra-base hit, the southpaw coughed up three runs courtesy of one too many walks for a pitcher who was unable to find the zone the whole game.

With four of the first five hitters reaching base in the second inning, Weathers was relieved to keep him from laboring too much in a single frame, but that didn’t mean the outing was over. Chris Veach bailed out Weathers from a bigger blowup in the second by retiring Polanco and Semien, but the Yankee starter was determined to concede more runs, which is what he did coming out for the third under the spring re-entry rules. Perhaps slightly unsettled by a fielding error from Zach Short—that allowed Bo Bichette to reach base to start the third—Weathers quickly thereafter conceded back-to-back doubles on his way to allowing five earned runs, unable to get out of the third.

The left-hander hit the strike zone in only 35 percent of his four-seamers, and the sinker that he was able to locate more consistently got pummeled in the zone, responsible for four of the seven hits he allowed. The lack of success with either of his fastballs didn’t give much of a chance for that sweeper and changeup to succeed. Opposing hitters didn’t register a whiff in any of their seven swings against Weathers’ changeup. Let’s get back to his fastball for a second, though. Weathers, who was sitting at 98.7 mph on the heater in the first, saw that velocity drop by over a mile and a half in the third, failing to record a single out on the frame.

When Weathers left the mound for the final time, the Yankees had already squandered a two-run first-inning lead that had come courtesy of the prospects at the top of the order and Seth Brown. The veteran lefty hitter drove in Spencer Jones, who stole his third base this spring, yet to be caught on the basepaths. Brown was the Yankees’ most productive hitter on the day, recording two of the team’s six hits.

Once all the starters had left, the Mets added three insurance runs against Dom Hamel, securing a safer 10-4 lead. Much like in the third inning, an error at second base contributed to the scoring, this time done by Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek.

It wasn’t all clouds on this day, however. Jasson Domínguez shined with a two-run single and perhaps more importantly, showed off some improved left-field defense.

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Outfield defense was on display all around for the Yankees, as Jones made a nice diving catch in center at one point and Duke Ellis robbed a homer.

Much like today, the focal point of Monday’s game will be the Yankees’ starting pitcher. For the first time this spring training, left-hander Max Fried takes the mound for a start as the Yanks see a familiar foe with an unfamiliar uniform. Now a Pirate, José Urquidy will start for Pittsburgh against New York on George Steinbrenner Field—first pitch is at 6:35 PM ET.

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LeBron James out Sunday vs. Knicks, day-to-day with left foot arthritis

LOS ANGELES — Old man issues are catching up with 41-year-old LeBron James this season. He missed the first 14 games of the season with sciatica, and now, with the season winding down, there's this.

LeBron is out Sunday against the Knicks and is day-to-day going forward, with left foot arthritis, as well as a left elbow contusion, the team announced.

LeBron also missed the Lakers' previous game against Indiana. Los Angeles hosts Minnesota on Tuesday in its next game.

For the season, LeBron is averaging 21.4 points, 7 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game. He has already missed too many games to qualify for postseason awards, ending his record 21-season streak of making an All-NBA team. LeBron was named an All-Star this season.

LeBron is a free agent this season and has said he has not made a decision yet about his future, whether to retire or return to the court for another season (and if so, where?). Injuries and his health will play into that decision, although the expectation in league circles is he will play one more season (very possibly in a return to Cleveland).

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Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Celtics – Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points in loss

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers chase a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Boston Celtics 109-98. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers.

LOSER – First Half Offense

No one can make every shot, even if they’re left wide open. But there are two things you can control. The quality of the shots you attempt, and whether or not you adjust when shots aren’t falling.

Cleveland wasn’t able to properly adjust throughout the first half.

It’s one thing to generate a three-point attempt by working into the paint and then kicking out to the perimeter. It’s another to rush into a three in semi-transition or by launching it over Boston’s drop coverage. Those shots are fine enough if you’re knocking them down at a decent rate. But if shots aren’t falling, those latter attempts start to look questionable.

The Cavs took a handful of open shots in the first half. None of them fell. So as the misses piled up, the not-so-good attempts in semi-transition or over the drop coverage felt jarring. Thomas Bryant’s quick trigger (0-4 from downtown) felt especially bad.

Overall, Cleveland shot 2-22 from deep in the first half. That’s hard to do.

In a vacuum, you can argue that the Cavs attempted shots that usually yield more points. But again, there comes a point where you have to read the game and make adjustments. They didn’t work hard enough to attack the basket and open up the perimeter. It was all frustration and settling for less in the first half.

WINNER – Evan Mobley

Boston is a difficult matchup for the Cavaliers. They always have been. But perhaps the only true advantage Cleveland has in this battle is in the frontcourt, where Mobley has a clear edge on any defender the Celtics can throw at him. That’s led to some efficient games from Mobley, including today.

Mobely found little resistance at the rim, speeding around Neemias Queta and Luka Garza. He also had success spacing the floor by knocking down two three-point attempts. This was an inside-out performance from Mobley that showcased one of the ways Cleveland can actually turn the tables on Boston.

There wasn’t a whole lot else to be happy about in this game. So, Mobley’s 24 points and 3 blocked shots are the only winner we’ll cover here.

LOSER – The Supporting Cast

Let’s get this out of the way. I’m not excusing some of the lackluster performances that we saw from the starting lineup today. Even Donovan Mitchell, who finished with 30 points on 9-18 shooting, was guilty of some bad offensive possessions. But I want to take a moment to round up the supporting cast and talk about multiple shortcomings without singling out any individual player in their own category.

We’ll start with Sam Merrill, who didn’t have a particularly bad game but suffers the most from this Boston matchup. The Celtics are a team that switches everything defensively. That pours water on the fire of Merrill’s screening action. It’s really hard to generate an advantage when the opponent is simply switching and sticking with you.

Similarly, Jaylon Tyson wasn’t getting the same opportunities he normally does. The short-roll isn’t as fruitful against a team that switches. There isn’t as much open space to attack. And, the Cavs’ offense wasn’t creating enough drive-and-kicks to reward him as a catch-and-shoot threat. Even when they did, Tyson missed a handful of open looks.

We mentioned Thomas Bryant already, but his 1-6 shooting and limited mobility were glaring today. The Celtics pose significant challenges for him.

Finally, the backcourt rotation didn’t have enough juice to compete. The trio of Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Craig Porter Jr. combined for 2 points on 1-5 shooting. Cleveland truly needed more from their bench to get over the hump today.

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Cardinals re-sign Chad Ryland, Blake Gillikin

The Cardinals' offseason coaching change won't lead to a major change to their kicking game.

Mike Garafalo of NFL Media reports that the Cardinals have reached agreementon new deals for kicker Chad Ryland and punter Blake Gillikin. Both players are signing one-year deals to remain in Arizona.

Ryland was 25-of-33 on field goals and 36-of-36 on extra points in his second season with the Cardinals. Ryland entered the league as a 2023 Patriots fourth-round pick.

Gillikin punted in the first five games of the 2025 season, but missed the rest of the year with a back injury. He has spent the last three seasons with the Cardinals and began his career with the Saints.

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Quick Recap: Two Spring Wins

Mar 8, 2026; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Two games, two wins.

Blue Jays 1 Orioles 0

Cody Ponce had a nice time against the Orioles today. He threw 3 no-hit innings, no walks with 1 strikeout. I was impressed.

Other pitchers:

  • Mason Fluharty: 1.2 innings, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts. 2.45 ERA this spring.
  • Braydon Fisher: 1.1 innings, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts. 2.70.
  • Michael Plassmeyer: 1 inning, 2 hits. 3.60.
  • Javen Coleman: 1 inning, 1 walk, 1 k. 0.00.
  • Hayden Juenger: 1 inning, 1 hit, 1 k. 0.00.

Hitters, starters:

  • Myles Straw: 1 for 3. .200 on the spring.
  • Jesús Sánchez: 1 for 3, RBI, K. .240.
  • Eloy Jiménez: 0 for 2, walk. .321. After a hot start he’s cooled off some.
  • Brendan Valenzuela: 0 for 3. .333.
  • Yohendrick Pinango: 0 for 3. .100.
  • Charles McAdoo: 0 for 3. .273.
  • Rafael Lantigua:1 for 2, walk. .526.
  • Arjun Nimmala: 2 for 2, walk, run. . 250.
  • Riley Tirotta: 0 for 2, walk, k. .150.

Others:

  • Braden Barry: 0 for 2. .000.
  • J.R. Freethy: 0 for 2, k. .000.
  • Carlos Mendoza: 0 for 1. .429.
  • Geovanny Planchart: Walk.
  • Eddy Micheletti, Jr.: 0 for 1, k. .429.
  • Tucker Toman: 0 for 1, k. .250.
  • Maddox Latta: 0 for 1, k. .000.
  • Jay Harry: 1 for 1. .250.
  • Carter Cunningham: 0 for 1, k. .000.

Tigers 0 Blue Jays 5

Kevin Gausman looked good too. 3.1 innings, 3 hits and 3 strikeouts.

  • Angel Bastardo: 1.2, 1 hit, 2 walks. 0.00.
  • Tyler Rogers: 1 inning, 1 hit. 4.50.
  • Jesse Hahn: 1 inning, 1 k. 12.00.
  • Spencer Miles: 1 inning, 2 hits, 3 k. 3.60.
  • Tanner Andrews: 1 inning, 1 k. .0.00.

Hitters, Starters:

  • George Springer: 0 for 3, walk, k. .333.
  • Nathan Lukes: 1 for 2, walk. .211.
  • Davis Schneider: 0 for 3. .053. I’m not going to get too concerned, he didn’t hit last spring either (but they didn’t have him on the opening day roster).
  • Daulton Varsho: 0 for 2. .409.
  • Addison Barger: 2 for 3, home run, 3 RBI. .273. The homer and the single were against lefties.
  • Tyler Heineman: 1 for 2, RBI, k. .273. He was also picked off first.
  • Jonahan Clase: 1 for 2, walk. .294.
  • Josh Kasevich: 1 for 3, double, 1 RBI. . 381. It hit high off the wall.
  • Sean Keys: 0 for 2, walk. .190.

Others:

  • Jace Bohrofen: 0 for 1. .000.
  • Josh Rivera: 1 for 1. .231.
  • Jake Casey: Walk. (Sean Casey’s son).
  • Cade Doughty: 0 for 1. .000.
  • Robert Brooks: 0 for 2, 2 k. .286.
  • Je’Von Ward: 0 for 1. .333. He made an error in left. It looked like he was going to try for a diving catch, changed his mind and then had the ball go off his glove.
  • Nick Goodwin: 0 for 1, k. .333.

The Jays are now 5-8-2. The Jays have tomorrow off. Tuesday they host the Braves. Dylan Cease starts.

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Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing impress in Mets' win over Yankees

The Mets defeated the Yankees by a score of 10-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Here are the key takeaways...

-- Freddy Peralta had a tough first inning in his second spring outing. After recording the first two outs, a George Lombard Jr. triple off the wall in left (just out of A.J. Ewing's reach) turned into a two-run rally for the Yankees, with Spencer Jones lining an RBI single, stealing second, and scoring on a Seth Brown single. 

But after a 21-pitch first inning, Peralta settled in very nicely, striking out four straight hitters between a pair of 1-2-3 frames in the second and third. Peralta went 3.0 innings, allowing two earned runs on three hits with four punchouts and a walk.

--Carson Benge and Ewing, two exciting young outfield prospects, played a key role in a three-run second inning for the Mets. After Benge drove in a run with a single off of second baseman Zack Short, Ewing delivered a two-run single through the left side, scoring Tyrone Taylor and Benge to put the Mets up 3-2.

Benge started in center and ended 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, while Ewing went 1-for-3 with a pair of RBI.

-- It was a tough go for Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers. After a 1-2-3 first, Weathers was hit hard constantly from that point forward. He ended up allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits, walking two and striking out three. He threw 59 pitches, with 37 for strikes.

-- Jasson Dominguez had an up-and-down day. After taking a curious route to a ball in the outfield that went for a Taylor double, Dominguez came up clutch at the plate with a two-run single off Carl Edwards Jr. in the fourth. 

Dominguez went 1-for-4 on the afternoon.

-- Brett Baty continued his very impressive spring. The left-handed hitter socked an RBI double to left-center om the third. Not only did it score a run, but a great sign was that it came off of Weathers, a hard-throwing lefty. Baty reached base twice on the day and has a 1.255 OPS.

-- Right-handed pitching prospect Jonathan Pintaro had a strong showing on the mound, going 2.1 innings while allowing three hits. He ran out of gas a bit in the ninth inning, but still looked the part as a potential multi-inning reliever for the Mets.

Highlights

Upcoming Schedule

The Mets host the Marlins on Monday night at 6:10 p.m.

The Yankees host the Pirates on Monday at 6:35 p.m.

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Grapefruit Juice: Mets 10, Yankees 4

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 8: Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets singles in the second inning against the New York Yankees during a Spring Training game at Clover Park on March 8, 2026 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Mets defeated the Yankees today in Port St. Lucie by a score of 10-4. With a victory both today and on February 22, the Mets have swept the all-important Grapefruit League Subway Series. Look for celebratory merch ASAP.

  • Freddy Peralta struck out the first two batters to face him, but an outfield miscue by AJ. Ewing led to a triple by George Lombard Jr., who promptly singled Lombard in, giving the Yankees a 1-0 lead. Jones then stole second and scored on a Spencer Jones single.
  • Peralta settled in, not allowing a baserunner in his second or third inning. Overall, Peralta gave up three hits, two runs, and one walk with four strikeouts.
  • Francisco Alvarez led off the second with a single, and was pushed to second base by a Tyrone Taylor walk. Carson Benge then singled in Alvarez, putting the Mets on the board. A Vidal Bruján walk loaded the bases for Ewing, who redeemed himself after his first inning snafu by driving in Taylor and Benge and giving the Mets a lead they would not relinquish.
  • In the third, the Mets added another pair of runs on doubles by Brett Baty and Taylor and then Bruján singled in Taylor to put the Mets up 6-3.
  • Carl Edwards Jr. pitched the fourth for the Mets and got himself into trouble early, allowing a Seth Brown single to start the frame and loading the bases on two walks before allowing a Jasson Domínguez single to bring in two and make it a 6-4 game.
  • Tyrone Taylor continued to have himself a day, driving in another run on a sac fly in the fourth.
  • Christian Arroyo, Ji Hwan Bae and Jose Rojas all drove in runs in the seventh to give the Mets a 10-4 lead.
  • Brett Banks got one out for the Mets, and Jonathan Pintaro pitched two and a third scoreless innings before being pulled in the top of the ninth after fatigue set in and he loaded the bases. Aaron Rozek threw one pitch for a ground ball double play to end the game.

The Mets are back on SNY tomorrow evening against the Marlins.

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Gamethread: Bruins @ Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck against Elias Lindholm #28 of the Boston Bruins in the third period during the game at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 13, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 17 thread: Joey Cantillo vs. Eiberson Castellano

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Eiberson Castellano #68 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 27, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After beating the Dodgers last night 6-4 at Camelback Ranch, the Rockies will look to take the momentum back home to Salt River Fields this afternoon.

RHP Eiberson Castellano (0-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his first Cactus League start this afternoon after making two other relief appearances. In total, Castellano has thrown four innings and allowed one run on six hits with one hit batter, one walk and four strikeouts. He was signed by the Rockies as a minor league free agent after spending six seasons in the Philadelphia Phillies’ system, where he won their Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024, and one with the Minnesota Twins after being selected by them in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. Castellano was returned to the Phillies in March, and represented the organization in the Arizona Fall League before electing free agency.

“We think very highly of Mr. Castellano,” manager Warren Schaeffer said before the game. “[He’s got a] big arm, big body, attacks the strike zone, good breaking ball… there’s a lot to like. It’s just a matter of getting to see him more often.

“We like a lot about him,” he continued. “Just those things alone make him a viable candidate. It’s a long season, but he’s a guy that can absolutely build up to be a starter. I think anything’s possible for him.”

In his last outing, Castellano threw two innings against the San Diego Padres and allowed two hits with one hit batter, one walk and two strikeouts.

The right-hander will face Guardians’ left-hander Joey Cantillo (0-1, 11.12 ERA). Cantillo is making his third start of spring training, and has given up nine runs (seven earned) on nine hits with two home runs, three walks and five strikeouts. Cantillo was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 16th round of the 2017 draft out of Kailua High School in Kailua, HI. He was traded to Cleveland in 2020 alongside Austin Hedges, Cal Quantrill, Josh Naylor, Gabriel Arias and Owen Miller in exchange for Mike Clevinger and Greg Allen. In his last outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cantillo pitched three innings and allowed three runs on two hits (including a two-run homer) with two walks and two strikeouts.

First Pitch: 2:10 p.m. MT

TV: Rockies.tv

Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

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