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Apr 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons move around the grounds during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler said this week that growing up as an American golfer, Augusta National is the place you always want to get to.
Having spent the better part of four decades with the Masters on my life bucket list — much less sports or specifically even golf — I’ve had at least one goal in common with the best player of his generation.
I’ve been extremely fortunate to cover more than a dozen Super Bowls, several major golf championships and countless events throughout my journalism career. But 2026 is the year I finally got the opportunity to cover the Masters.
And to say the Masters experience has thus far exceeded extremely lofty expectations would not be doing this place justice.
From the first greeting with a volunteer at the press gate to meeting Augusta National members, almost every interaction has been with a smile and every step on the impeccable grounds surreal. And something less tangible is the general vibe throughout the grounds.
It’s genuine.
Once a year, one of the most private places in the golf community opens its arms wide — and chock full of Southern charm — to the world. The Masters, with all of its traditions, historic buildings and green jackets, is anything but your father’s stuffy country club.
Club members roam the press building, offering to help in any way that they can. I’m guessing the member from Australia, a private equity professional, who struck up a conversation with myself and a colleague typically has better things to do.
The message starts from the top. Asked about the “spirit” at the Masters, AGNC chairman Fred S. Ridley said it goes back to the founding of the club.
“The real motivation behind starting the Masters Tournament — of course it was not called that at the beginning — but the impetus was really to serve the game of golf,” he said. “So we look at ourselves as servants of the game of golf.
“We want this experience to be the best that it can be for everyone who sets foot on the grounds.”
It’s not empty rhetoric for cameras and journalists gathered here from around the world. That mission is backed up and evident in every nook and cranny of the grounds.
Those grounds are expansive in a way television cameras cannot remotely do justice. And they’re expanding further with strategic land purchases and lengthened holes.
When you hear players talk about Augusta National being a difficult 18 holes to walk, they’re not whining. I walked the course to get a perspective of all 18 holes, and it’s a legitimate workout. The elevation changes and rolling hills throughout the property make for a solid cardio workout.
What really separates the Masters is the innate ability of the club to adapt to the times without sacrificing its rich traditions. Ridley referred to it as the tension between “respecting tradition and innovating.”
A few years ago, the club allowed the crew from Dude Perfect to play frisbee at the iconic “Amen Corner.” Ridley admitted it “may not have been the best idea,” but it also represents that forward-thinking mindset that keeps generation after generation flocking to Augusta every spring.
Next week, visitors will be able to stop by and play The Patch, a local municipal golf course that the ANGC carried a significant role in restoring in conjunction with Tiger Woods and the TRMW company. Why?
“We feel that one of our obligation contributing to our community. So that opens up a number of opportunities,” Ridley said. “We felt that there was an opportunity to take a wonderful piece of property and to transform it into something that was just really life-changing for many people in this community.”
Scheffler is one of numerous players who have used the word “enjoyable” to describe their experiences at Augusta National. True, it’s hard not to be happy at one of the world’s most iconic golf courses with unlimited resources and a near-perfect forecast for the week.
But it’s more than that. ANGC has gone to great lengths to preserve a unique experience.
No cellphones means no “selfies” being asked of the players. Patrons are truly focused on the golf. A fleet of volunteers and workers who annually descend upon Augusta from around the country are available to answer questions and ensure crowds are able to move about the grounds without significant hassle.
England’s Aaron Rai walked off the 18th green following a practice round Tuesday. After signing a few autographs, he walked a few feet to greet several family members. He was among the patrons, all of whom respected his personal space.
Not far away, Jake Knapp stood near the clubhouse casually talking to friends without interruption.
“For us as players, it’s really an enjoyable experience, just how things are organized,” Scheffler said. “You’ve got the kids autograph area by the range. There’s no adults sneaking in there. Everybody’s afraid to break the rules.
“Augusta’s put some rules in place that make this not only a special experience for us, but a special experience for the patrons as well.”
There are six amateurs in the field this week, many of whom have been able to grab practice rounds with the world’s top professionals.
Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old real estate agent from Bloomington, Ill., qualified for his first Masters as the reigning U.S. Mid-Am Champion. It’s one of several qualification paths the Masters has opened, and Holtz has played practice rounds with Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth the past two days. He’ll play the first two rounds of the tournament paired with Bubba Watson and Nico Echavarria.
“It’s a well-operated machine out here,” Holtz said. “Fans are great. Golf course obviously magnificent. The best by far golf course I’ve ever played.”
It’s an all-encompassing vibe that generates a tradition that’s truly unlike any other.
And we haven’t seen the first official tee shot yet.
–Derek Harper, Field Level Media
Apr 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons move around the grounds during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler said this week that growing up as an American golfer, Augusta National is the place you always want to get to.
Having spent the better part of four decades with the Masters on my life bucket list — much less sports or specifically even golf — I’ve had at least one goal in common with the best player of his generation.
I’ve been extremely fortunate to cover more than a dozen Super Bowls, several major golf championships and countless events throughout my journalism career. But 2026 is the year I finally got the opportunity to cover the Masters.
And to say the Masters experience has thus far exceeded extremely lofty expectations would not be doing this place justice.
From the first greeting with a volunteer at the press gate to meeting Augusta National members, almost every interaction has been with a smile and every step on the impeccable grounds surreal. And something less tangible is the general vibe throughout the grounds.
It’s genuine.
Once a year, one of the most private places in the golf community opens its arms wide — and chock full of Southern charm — to the world. The Masters, with all of its traditions, historic buildings and green jackets, is anything but your father’s stuffy country club.
Club members roam the press building, offering to help in any way that they can. I’m guessing the member from Australia, a private equity professional, who struck up a conversation with myself and a colleague typically has better things to do.
The message starts from the top. Asked about the “spirit” at the Masters, AGNC chairman Fred S. Ridley said it goes back to the founding of the club.
“The real motivation behind starting the Masters Tournament — of course it was not called that at the beginning — but the impetus was really to serve the game of golf,” he said. “So we look at ourselves as servants of the game of golf.
“We want this experience to be the best that it can be for everyone who sets foot on the grounds.”
It’s not empty rhetoric for cameras and journalists gathered here from around the world. That mission is backed up and evident in every nook and cranny of the grounds.
Those grounds are expansive in a way television cameras cannot remotely do justice. And they’re expanding further with strategic land purchases and lengthened holes.
When you hear players talk about Augusta National being a difficult 18 holes to walk, they’re not whining. I walked the course to get a perspective of all 18 holes, and it’s a legitimate workout. The elevation changes and rolling hills throughout the property make for a solid cardio workout.
What really separates the Masters is the innate ability of the club to adapt to the times without sacrificing its rich traditions. Ridley referred to it as the tension between “respecting tradition and innovating.”
A few years ago, the club allowed the crew from Dude Perfect to play frisbee at the iconic “Amen Corner.” Ridley admitted it “may not have been the best idea,” but it also represents that forward-thinking mindset that keeps generation after generation flocking to Augusta every spring.
Next week, visitors will be able to stop by and play The Patch, a local municipal golf course that the ANGC carried a significant role in restoring in conjunction with Tiger Woods and the TRMW company. Why?
“We feel that one of our obligation contributing to our community. So that opens up a number of opportunities,” Ridley said. “We felt that there was an opportunity to take a wonderful piece of property and to transform it into something that was just really life-changing for many people in this community.”
Scheffler is one of numerous players who have used the word “enjoyable” to describe their experiences at Augusta National. True, it’s hard not to be happy at one of the world’s most iconic golf courses with unlimited resources and a near-perfect forecast for the week.
But it’s more than that. ANGC has gone to great lengths to preserve a unique experience.
No cellphones means no “selfies” being asked of the players. Patrons are truly focused on the golf. A fleet of volunteers and workers who annually descend upon Augusta from around the country are available to answer questions and ensure crowds are able to move about the grounds without significant hassle.
England’s Aaron Rai walked off the 18th green following a practice round Tuesday. After signing a few autographs, he walked a few feet to greet several family members. He was among the patrons, all of whom respected his personal space.
Not far away, Jake Knapp stood near the clubhouse casually talking to friends without interruption.
“For us as players, it’s really an enjoyable experience, just how things are organized,” Scheffler said. “You’ve got the kids autograph area by the range. There’s no adults sneaking in there. Everybody’s afraid to break the rules.
“Augusta’s put some rules in place that make this not only a special experience for us, but a special experience for the patrons as well.”
There are six amateurs in the field this week, many of whom have been able to grab practice rounds with the world’s top professionals.
Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old real estate agent from Bloomington, Ill., qualified for his first Masters as the reigning U.S. Mid-Am Champion. It’s one of several qualification paths the Masters has opened, and Holtz has played practice rounds with Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth the past two days. He’ll play the first two rounds of the tournament paired with Bubba Watson and Nico Echavarria.
“It’s a well-operated machine out here,” Holtz said. “Fans are great. Golf course obviously magnificent. The best by far golf course I’ve ever played.”
It’s an all-encompassing vibe that generates a tradition that’s truly unlike any other.
And we haven’t seen the first official tee shot yet.
–Derek Harper, Field Level Media
Apr 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons move around the grounds during a practice round…
Teleportation has long been fodder for science fiction books and movies. The idea that we…
Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for an open receiver in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images There is still no clear timetable for Michael Penix Jr.’s recovery from the torn ACL that ended the Falcons quarterback’s 2025 season, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
He added that Penix is “right where he needs to be” in his recovery from the injury sustained Nov. 16 vs. Carolina.
Stefanski has previously said that Penix, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will battle free-agent signee and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the starting job once Penix is healthy.
Penix started all nine games he played in 2025, the first season he began as the Atlanta starter. He replaced Kirk Cousins as the starter midway through his 2024 rookie campaign.
Across 14 career games (12 starts), Penix has completed 59.6% of his passes for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions.
With both QBs entering a new offensive scheme led by Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Tagovailoa will have an uncontested chance to lead the offense this offseason until Penix is able to return.
–Field Level Media
Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for an open receiver in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images There is still no clear timetable for Michael Penix Jr.’s recovery from the torn ACL that ended the Falcons quarterback’s 2025 season, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
He added that Penix is “right where he needs to be” in his recovery from the injury sustained Nov. 16 vs. Carolina.
Stefanski has previously said that Penix, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will battle free-agent signee and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the starting job once Penix is healthy.
Penix started all nine games he played in 2025, the first season he began as the Atlanta starter. He replaced Kirk Cousins as the starter midway through his 2024 rookie campaign.
Across 14 career games (12 starts), Penix has completed 59.6% of his passes for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions.
With both QBs entering a new offensive scheme led by Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Tagovailoa will have an uncontested chance to lead the offense this offseason until Penix is able to return.
–Field Level Media
Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for…
Apr 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Sonny Gray tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Trevor Story drove in two runs to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Wednesday.
Gray (2-0) limited Milwaukee to three hits, walked two and struck out two. Ten of the 19 outs he recorded came on ground balls.
The victory gave Boston back-to-back victories for the first time this season. The Red Sox beat the Brewers 3-2 in the second game of the series Tuesday. The victory also handed Boston its first series win of the season.
Milwaukee starting pitcher Shane Drohan (0-1) made his MLB debut, but was pulled with two outs in the third. He gave up three runs on three hits, walked four and struck out two. Three of the four walks he issued came in Boston’s three-run third inning.
Boston’s Tyler Samaniego, a left-handed reliever, also made his MLB debut and struck out the side in the eighth inning.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela each collected two of Boston’s seven hits. The Red Sox walked eight times in the win.
Sal Frelick had Milwaukee’s only extra-base hit, a double in the first inning.
Milwaukee second baseman Brice Turang missed his second straight game with left ankle tendinitis, but said before the game that he expects to be in the lineup Friday when the Brewers begin a home series against the Nationals.
The Red Sox took a 3-0 lead in the third. Rafaela scored when Willson Contreras drew a bases-loaded walk, Isiah Kiner-Falefa made it 2-0 by scoring on Abreu’s infield single and it was 3-0 after Andruw Monastario scored on Story’s sacrifice fly.
Boston added to its lead by scoring twice in the seventh. Contreras singled, moved to second on an Abreu single and scored on Story’s single. Abreu increased the lead to 5-0 by scoring on a fielder’s choice.
–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Sonny Gray tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Trevor Story drove in two runs to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Wednesday.
Gray (2-0) limited Milwaukee to three hits, walked two and struck out two. Ten of the 19 outs he recorded came on ground balls.
The victory gave Boston back-to-back victories for the first time this season. The Red Sox beat the Brewers 3-2 in the second game of the series Tuesday. The victory also handed Boston its first series win of the season.
Milwaukee starting pitcher Shane Drohan (0-1) made his MLB debut, but was pulled with two outs in the third. He gave up three runs on three hits, walked four and struck out two. Three of the four walks he issued came in Boston’s three-run third inning.
Boston’s Tyler Samaniego, a left-handed reliever, also made his MLB debut and struck out the side in the eighth inning.
Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela each collected two of Boston’s seven hits. The Red Sox walked eight times in the win.
Sal Frelick had Milwaukee’s only extra-base hit, a double in the first inning.
Milwaukee second baseman Brice Turang missed his second straight game with left ankle tendinitis, but said before the game that he expects to be in the lineup Friday when the Brewers begin a home series against the Nationals.
The Red Sox took a 3-0 lead in the third. Rafaela scored when Willson Contreras drew a bases-loaded walk, Isiah Kiner-Falefa made it 2-0 by scoring on Abreu’s infield single and it was 3-0 after Andruw Monastario scored on Story’s sacrifice fly.
Boston added to its lead by scoring twice in the seventh. Contreras singled, moved to second on an Abreu single and scored on Story’s single. Abreu increased the lead to 5-0 by scoring on a fielder’s choice.
–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches…
Scottie Scheffler talks to Brandon Holtz at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — On a typical Saturday there are two places you’re likely to find 39-year-old realtor Brandon Holtz. An open house or participating in his standing 12-man scramble in the Bloomington, Ill., area.
This weekend, Holtz would love nothing more but keeping his feet planted on the pristine grounds at Augusta National. An amateur qualified through the U.S. Mid-Amateur at Troon Country Club in Arizona last September, Holtz has been to the Masters on 15 occasions. But this week, he takes in Masters No. 16, inside the ropes.
“I’m the old fat guy out here. It’s been great,” said Holtz, who will tee off at 9:02 a.m. Thursday in a group that includes two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson. “I’ve met a lot of guys, talked to them, just trying to understand their story a little bit. Played with Tommy Fleetwood (Tuesday), played with Jordan Spieth (Wednesday). Talk about two icons of the sport. Just learned some things from them. At points in time I was just sitting back and watching them play.”
Holtz played college basketball at Illinois State University and became a Masters regular not because of his golf game. His dad, Jeff, serving as Holtz’s caddie this week, was awarded lifetime Masters badges in 2004. On Wednesday, Brandon played in the par-3 contest with his wife, Liz, and 6-year-old son Baker. Daughter, Millie, 2, was also with the group.
Only a year removed from college basketball, Brandon Holtz turned pro. In golf. He wasn’t sponsored and by the time constant travel costs were tabulated, it didn’t take a math genius to compute Holtz was going to need a different path. He had two different college coaches at ISU. One who recruited the hometown kid and another for the final two seasons. Both said they would’ve pushed Holtz to golf had they known this week’s events were a potential reality.
“We can all — hindsight is 20/20,” Holtz said. “We can all sit and dream and wish. Just take life as it comes to you and live in the moment.”
Holtz sees his name published pre-tournament on a ranking of the full 91-player field this week and mostly he’s positioned at the extreme tail end of a rundown that begins with names like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
There is nothing for Holtz to prove on Thursday, Friday or beyond should he continue into the weekend. But he’s already feeling the benefits of being one of the select players at Augusta National this week. Because he felt like he was struggling with the club that got him here — the driver — one of his friends and the USGA arranged for Holtz to have his old driver sent to the course. He anticipated signing for it Wednesday afternoon.
“Only got half a day left, but sometimes you just got to get out there and play. Shut the brain off and tee it up and hit it and go find it and hit it again,” Holtz said.
Most Saturdays, Holtz is at Lakeside Country Club. It’s a nine-hole track, memberships for a single golfer under age 40 runs $1,835 and Holtz’s preferred breakfast food gas station is adjacent to two holes. Use your imagination to picture the type of food and goodies runs the group might make between tee shots.
What would it be like to be playing a slightly more challenging round on Saturday for Holtz? He’s trying not to think that many shots ahead.
“I’m taking one shot at a time, trying not to get too far ahead of myself,” Holtz said. “You don’t know what you don’t know. Obviously I’ve been out here, but (it) hasn’t been tournament time yet. So one shot at a time and see what happens.”
Augusta National club rules prohibit cell phones on course, and Holtz thought long and hard about breaking those rules after spending Tuesday with Fleetwood and Wednesday being looped into a pairing with Spieth.
“I wish I had my camera. I see all those people taking photographs and I’m wanting to take a shot or two myself. (Spieth is) a great guy,” Holtz said. Just got a lot of information off him. We just talked, talked as people talk. Learned a little bit about his family and he was asking about mine. So it was just really, really fun to play with him.”
–Field Level Media
Scottie Scheffler talks to Brandon Holtz at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images AUGUSTA, Ga. — On a typical Saturday there are two places you’re likely to find 39-year-old realtor Brandon Holtz. An open house or participating in his standing 12-man scramble in the Bloomington, Ill., area.
This weekend, Holtz would love nothing more but keeping his feet planted on the pristine grounds at Augusta National. An amateur qualified through the U.S. Mid-Amateur at Troon Country Club in Arizona last September, Holtz has been to the Masters on 15 occasions. But this week, he takes in Masters No. 16, inside the ropes.
“I’m the old fat guy out here. It’s been great,” said Holtz, who will tee off at 9:02 a.m. Thursday in a group that includes two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson. “I’ve met a lot of guys, talked to them, just trying to understand their story a little bit. Played with Tommy Fleetwood (Tuesday), played with Jordan Spieth (Wednesday). Talk about two icons of the sport. Just learned some things from them. At points in time I was just sitting back and watching them play.”
Holtz played college basketball at Illinois State University and became a Masters regular not because of his golf game. His dad, Jeff, serving as Holtz’s caddie this week, was awarded lifetime Masters badges in 2004. On Wednesday, Brandon played in the par-3 contest with his wife, Liz, and 6-year-old son Baker. Daughter, Millie, 2, was also with the group.
Only a year removed from college basketball, Brandon Holtz turned pro. In golf. He wasn’t sponsored and by the time constant travel costs were tabulated, it didn’t take a math genius to compute Holtz was going to need a different path. He had two different college coaches at ISU. One who recruited the hometown kid and another for the final two seasons. Both said they would’ve pushed Holtz to golf had they known this week’s events were a potential reality.
“We can all — hindsight is 20/20,” Holtz said. “We can all sit and dream and wish. Just take life as it comes to you and live in the moment.”
Holtz sees his name published pre-tournament on a ranking of the full 91-player field this week and mostly he’s positioned at the extreme tail end of a rundown that begins with names like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
There is nothing for Holtz to prove on Thursday, Friday or beyond should he continue into the weekend. But he’s already feeling the benefits of being one of the select players at Augusta National this week. Because he felt like he was struggling with the club that got him here — the driver — one of his friends and the USGA arranged for Holtz to have his old driver sent to the course. He anticipated signing for it Wednesday afternoon.
“Only got half a day left, but sometimes you just got to get out there and play. Shut the brain off and tee it up and hit it and go find it and hit it again,” Holtz said.
Most Saturdays, Holtz is at Lakeside Country Club. It’s a nine-hole track, memberships for a single golfer under age 40 runs $1,835 and Holtz’s preferred breakfast food gas station is adjacent to two holes. Use your imagination to picture the type of food and goodies runs the group might make between tee shots.
What would it be like to be playing a slightly more challenging round on Saturday for Holtz? He’s trying not to think that many shots ahead.
“I’m taking one shot at a time, trying not to get too far ahead of myself,” Holtz said. “You don’t know what you don’t know. Obviously I’ve been out here, but (it) hasn’t been tournament time yet. So one shot at a time and see what happens.”
Augusta National club rules prohibit cell phones on course, and Holtz thought long and hard about breaking those rules after spending Tuesday with Fleetwood and Wednesday being looped into a pairing with Spieth.
“I wish I had my camera. I see all those people taking photographs and I’m wanting to take a shot or two myself. (Spieth is) a great guy,” Holtz said. Just got a lot of information off him. We just talked, talked as people talk. Learned a little bit about his family and he was asking about mine. So it was just really, really fun to play with him.”
–Field Level Media
Scottie Scheffler talks to Brandon Holtz at the practice facility during a practice round for…
Apr 7, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; A fight breaks out between Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) and Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jorge Soler (12) during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has been suspended seven games and fined an undisclosed amount and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez agreed to a reduced five-game suspension and fine due to the fight that led to their ejections in the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s 7-2 Atlanta win in Anaheim, Calif.
Major League Baseball initially suspended Lopez for seven games, via its announcement on Wednesday, before the discipline was later reduced to five.
Soler’s suspension was scheduled to begin with Wednesday’s series finale but he appealed, meaning it will be paused until the appeal is resolved.
Soler, who hit a two-run homer in the first inning and was struck by a pitch on his left hand in the third, took exception to a high and inside fifth-inning fastball that glanced off the glove of catcher Jonah Heim and bounced to the backstop, enabling Nolan Schanuel, who had walked, to advance to second.
Soler stared at Lopez for several seconds before jogging to the mound. Both players then squared up and began throwing punches, none of which appeared to land squarely, as players from both teams rushed in. Lopez fended Soler off with his glove and threw punches with his right hand, which still held the baseball.
Braves manager Walt Weiss ended up tackling Soler on the first base line to help break up the fracas.
Lopez was nearing the end of his outing, at 80 pitches and 4 2/3 innings over which the right-hander struck out seven and allowed two unearned runs on three hits and two walks.
Soler was the 2021 World Series MVP for the Braves and is now on his third different team since that brief stint, plus a return to Atlanta in 2024.
–Field Level Media
Apr 7, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; A fight breaks out between Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) and Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jorge Soler (12) during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has been suspended seven games and fined an undisclosed amount and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez agreed to a reduced five-game suspension and fine due to the fight that led to their ejections in the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s 7-2 Atlanta win in Anaheim, Calif.
Major League Baseball initially suspended Lopez for seven games, via its announcement on Wednesday, before the discipline was later reduced to five.
Soler’s suspension was scheduled to begin with Wednesday’s series finale but he appealed, meaning it will be paused until the appeal is resolved.
Soler, who hit a two-run homer in the first inning and was struck by a pitch on his left hand in the third, took exception to a high and inside fifth-inning fastball that glanced off the glove of catcher Jonah Heim and bounced to the backstop, enabling Nolan Schanuel, who had walked, to advance to second.
Soler stared at Lopez for several seconds before jogging to the mound. Both players then squared up and began throwing punches, none of which appeared to land squarely, as players from both teams rushed in. Lopez fended Soler off with his glove and threw punches with his right hand, which still held the baseball.
Braves manager Walt Weiss ended up tackling Soler on the first base line to help break up the fracas.
Lopez was nearing the end of his outing, at 80 pitches and 4 2/3 innings over which the right-hander struck out seven and allowed two unearned runs on three hits and two walks.
Soler was the 2021 World Series MVP for the Braves and is now on his third different team since that brief stint, plus a return to Atlanta in 2024.
–Field Level Media
Apr 7, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; A fight breaks out between Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo…
Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina, scheduled from 13 to 17 April 2026 in Buenos Aires.
The four-match exposure tour against the world-class Argentine side comes at a pivotal moment in India’s international calendar, with the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games firmly on the horizon.
Speaking on the squad announcement, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “It’s important for us to build depth within the squad, and experiences like these help young players understand the demands of top-level hockey while also giving us a chance to test out various combinations.”
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Manisha Chauhan, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Udita
Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete, Neha, Deepika Soreng, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Ishika
Forwards: Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Annu, Beauty Dungdung, Lalremsiami, Mumtaz Khan
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| April 13 | India vs Argentina | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 14 | Argentina vs India | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 16 | India vs Argentina | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 17 | Argentina vs India | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
Published on Apr 08, 2026
Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina, scheduled from 13 to 17 April 2026 in Buenos Aires.
The four-match exposure tour against the world-class Argentine side comes at a pivotal moment in India’s international calendar, with the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games firmly on the horizon.
Speaking on the squad announcement, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “It’s important for us to build depth within the squad, and experiences like these help young players understand the demands of top-level hockey while also giving us a chance to test out various combinations.”
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Manisha Chauhan, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Udita
Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete, Neha, Deepika Soreng, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Ishika
Forwards: Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Annu, Beauty Dungdung, Lalremsiami, Mumtaz Khan
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| April 13 | India vs Argentina | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 14 | Argentina vs India | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 16 | India vs Argentina | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 17 | Argentina vs India | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
Published on Apr 08, 2026
Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour…
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–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Winn (60) and catcher Danny Jansen (9) react after defeating the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images A three-run inning was all the Rangers needed to defeat the Mariners 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas, giving Texas a three-game series sweep over slumping Seattle.
A bases-loaded throwing error by Mariners first baseman Connor Joe allowed two runs to score, and Texas added another in the bottom of the fifth against Seattle starter Bryan Woo (0-1).
The Rangers got five scoreless innings from starter MacKenzie Gore (2-0), who allowed one hit and struck out nine with two walks. Then, their bullpen finished off the Mariners with four scoreless innings: two for Chris Martin, one for Luis Curvelo and the ninth inning for Cole Winn, who earned his first career save.
The Mariners managed just three runs total in the series despite good pitching. Seattle lost its fifth straight game and seventh in its last eight.
Seattle has been shut out three times in that eight-game stretch and has not scored more than three runs in any of those games.
The Rangers have had a season of streaks thus far. After winning four straight, they lost four in a row and have now won three consecutive games.
In the decisive fifth inning, Texas got three straight singles from Danny Jansen, Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran. Then, Brandon Nimmo hit a slow chopper to first base, which Joe fielded but threw high to home plate and over catcher Mitch Garver in an attempt to get a force out.
The error resulted in two runs, and Corey Seager added a sacrifice fly before the inning was over.
Seattle was held to just two hits in the game. But right fielder Rob Refsnyder robbed a home run from Smith in the bottom of the third inning, leaping at the wall to make a catch on the run just before reaching the foul pole.
–Field Level Media
Apr 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Winn (60) and catcher Danny…