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wsau.com > 02/21/2026 > rangers-inf-cody-freeman-back-out-4-6-weeks

Rangers INF Cody Freeman (back) out 4-6 weeks

1+ hour, 3+ min ago  (160+ words) Texas Rangers infielder Cody Freeman will be sidelined at least four-to-six weeks with "a fracture in his "lower back, manager Skip Schumaker announced on Saturday. The timeline is a bit of a crunch given there "are "only five weeks "remaining…...

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wsau.com > 02/21/2026 > dynamo-sign-matthew-arana-15-to-first-team-contract

Dynamo sign Matthew Arana, 15, to first-team contract

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (177+ words) The Houston Dynamo signed 15-year-old midfielder Matthew Arana on Saturday, making him the youngest first-team "signing in franchise history. The "Dynamo Academy product and Houston native signed a Homegrown Player contract through the 2027-28 season with club options through the "2029-30 "campaign....

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wsau.com > 02/21/2026 > bill-mazeroski-hero-of-pirates-1960-world-series-win-dies-at-89

Bill Mazeroski, hero of Pirates’ 1960 World Series win, dies at 89

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (349+ words) Bill Mazeroski, a defensive-minded second baseman whose home run ended the 1960 World Seres, died at age 89. The Hall of Famer's death was announced Saturday by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only team he played for in "his 17 seasons in the major…...

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wsau.com > 02/20/2026 > padres-lhp-yuki-matsui-groin-ailing-could-affect-wbc-availability

Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) ailing, could affect WBC availability

17+ hour, 10+ min ago  (295+ words) Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San "Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday. Matsui had to "halt the session after roughly 20 pitches and…...

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wsau.com > 02/20/2026 > spring-training-roundup-pete-alonso-hits-hr-in-orioles-debut-to-top-yanks

Spring training roundup: Pete Alonso hits HR in Orioles’ debut to top Yanks

17+ hour, 52+ min ago  (675+ words) Pete Alonso, signed as a free agent for his powerful bat, homered in his first game with Baltimore to account for all of the scoring in the Orioles" 2-0 win over the visiting New York Yankees to open spring training on…...

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wsau.com > 02/20/2026 > twins-ace-pablo-lopez-to-have-tommy-john-surgery

Twins ace Pablo Lopez to have Tommy John surgery

22+ hour, 36+ min ago  (190+ words) Minnesota Twins ace right-hander Pablo Lopez will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the "entire 2026 season, the team "announced Friday. Lopez will have surgery on Wednesday in Dallas to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow....

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wsau.com > 02/20/2026 > brewers-to-extend-contract-for-murphy

Brewers To Extend Contract For Murphy

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (102+ words) MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly locking up their manager. Milwaukee will ink two-time NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy t... Brewers To Extend Contract For Murphy MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) " The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly locking up their…...

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wsau.com > 02/19/2026 > reports-brewers-extend-manager-pat-murphy-through-at-least-28

Reports: Brewers extend manager Pat Murphy through at least ’28

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (221+ words) The Milwaukee Brewers signed accomplished manager Pat Murphy to a three-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. The agreement, "which reworks the final year of "Murphy's previous contract, spans the 2026 through 2028 seasons and includes a club option for 2029, according…...

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wsau.com > 02/19/2026 > espn-replacing-sunday-night-baseball-with-wnba-nwsl-games

ESPN replacing ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ with WNBA, NWSL games

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (295+ words) With "Sunday Night Baseball" moving to NBC this season, ESPN revealed Thursday it has elected to fill its premium Sunday slot with WNBA and NWSL "games and ancillary coverage. "Women's Sports Sundays" will debut "in prime time this summer. ESPN…...

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wsau.com > 02/19/2026 > os-inf-jordan-westburg-physically-unable-to-participate

O’s INF Jordan Westburg physically ‘unable to participate’

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (261+ words) Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg was not on the field with the team for a spring training workout on Thursday, and manager "Craig Albernaz doesn't know when his status "will change. "He's unable to participate right now," the first-year manager…...