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Deadspin | Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL Sep 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) reacts after a play during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday. Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A. Pena, 28, sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Saturday’s 8-7 road loss to the Seattle Mariners. He is batting .256 with four doubles in 10 games this season and is a career .271 hitter with 64 home runs and 247 RBIs in 578 career games in Houston since 2022. Imai, 27, is dealing with right arm fatigue. He’s 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA in three starts for Houston after arriving from Japan this past offseason on a three-year, million deal. France, 31, had just been optioned to Sugar Land, and returns after allowing four runs on three hits and four walks in his season debut Friday against the Mariners. He is 12-9 with a 4.49 ERA in 32 appearances (28 starts) with Houston since 2023. Gordon, 27, made 20 appearances (14 starts) for the Astros last season, going 6-4 with a 5.34 ERA. Whitcomb, 27, is batting .173 with one home run and six RBIs in 42 games with Houston over the past three seasons. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Astros #place #Jeremy #Pena #RHP #Tatsuya #Imai

Deadspin | Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL
Deadspin | Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL Sep 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) reacts after a play during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday. Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A. Pena, 28, sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Saturday’s 8-7 road loss to the Seattle Mariners. He is batting .256 with four doubles in 10 games this season and is a career .271 hitter with 64 home runs and 247 RBIs in 578 career games in Houston since 2022. Imai, 27, is dealing with right arm fatigue. He’s 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA in three starts for Houston after arriving from Japan this past offseason on a three-year, million deal. France, 31, had just been optioned to Sugar Land, and returns after allowing four runs on three hits and four walks in his season debut Friday against the Mariners. He is 12-9 with a 4.49 ERA in 32 appearances (28 starts) with Houston since 2023. Gordon, 27, made 20 appearances (14 starts) for the Astros last season, going 6-4 with a 5.34 ERA. Whitcomb, 27, is batting .173 with one home run and six RBIs in 42 games with Houston over the past three seasons. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Astros #place #Jeremy #Pena #RHP #Tatsuya #ImaiSep 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) reacts after a play during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday.

Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A.

Pena, 28, sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Saturday’s 8-7 road loss to the Seattle Mariners. He is batting .256 with four doubles in 10 games this season and is a career .271 hitter with 64 home runs and 247 RBIs in 578 career games in Houston since 2022.


Imai, 27, is dealing with right arm fatigue. He’s 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA in three starts for Houston after arriving from Japan this past offseason on a three-year, $54 million deal.

France, 31, had just been optioned to Sugar Land, and returns after allowing four runs on three hits and four walks in his season debut Friday against the Mariners. He is 12-9 with a 4.49 ERA in 32 appearances (28 starts) with Houston since 2023.

Gordon, 27, made 20 appearances (14 starts) for the Astros last season, going 6-4 with a 5.34 ERA. Whitcomb, 27, is batting .173 with one home run and six RBIs in 42 games with Houston over the past three seasons.

–Field Level Media

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Sep 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) reacts after a play during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday.

Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A.

Pena, 28, sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Saturday’s 8-7 road loss to the Seattle Mariners. He is batting .256 with four doubles in 10 games this season and is a career .271 hitter with 64 home runs and 247 RBIs in 578 career games in Houston since 2022.

Imai, 27, is dealing with right arm fatigue. He’s 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA in three starts for Houston after arriving from Japan this past offseason on a three-year, $54 million deal.

France, 31, had just been optioned to Sugar Land, and returns after allowing four runs on three hits and four walks in his season debut Friday against the Mariners. He is 12-9 with a 4.49 ERA in 32 appearances (28 starts) with Houston since 2023.

Gordon, 27, made 20 appearances (14 starts) for the Astros last season, going 6-4 with a 5.34 ERA. Whitcomb, 27, is batting .173 with one home run and six RBIs in 42 games with Houston over the past three seasons.

–Field Level Media

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WNBA Draft 2026: Pick-by-pick tracker for all 3 rounds <figure> <img alt="" data-caption="PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Lauren Betts #51 of the UCLA Bruins shoots the ball against Maryam Dauda #30 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images" data-portal-copyright="Getty Images" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.sbnation.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/gettyimages-2269959325.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 05: Lauren Betts #51 of the UCLA Bruins shoots the ball against Maryam Dauda #30 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-text-align-none">The 2026 WNBA Draft is here, and the Dallas Wings are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick. Dallas hit the jackpot last year with Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, and now the team needs to find a co-star for the all-world lead guard if it’s going to eventually get into the playoff mix. <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/1110258/wnba-mock-draft-2026-every-pick-projection-lauren-betts">Check out our 2026 WNBA mock draft here for more analysis on this class</a>. </p> <p class="has-text-align-none"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/womens-ncaa-basketball/1109680/ucla-south-carolina-ncaa-womens-basketball-2026-national-championship-game">UCLA recently won the women’s national championship</a>, and it should be represented well in this draft. Star center Lauren Betts is expected to go in the top-3 as a 6’7 big with graceful scoring moves inside. Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, and Gianna Kneepkens are also considered potential first-round picks after helping the Bruins win it all.</p> <p class="has-text-align-none">There’s something for everyone in this class. TCU’s Olivia Miles is a brilliant point guard prospect who provides elite playmaking with improved shooting ability. Betts is a dominant classic post player, while Spain’s Awa Fam is the type of mobile big teams dreams about. UConn’s Azzi Fudd is a knockdown three-point shooter, while LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson is an athletic wing who can defend at a high level. </p> <p class="has-text-align-none">This draft is especially exciting because it marks the first selections for two new expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Both teams already had their expansion drafts, and now Toronto will be picking at No. 6 while Portland chooses at No. 7. </p> <p class="has-text-align-none">We’re keeping track of the every pick for the 2026 WNBA Draft right here. </p> <figure class="wp-block-vox-media-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pick</th><th>Team</th><th>Player</th><th>Position</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Dallas Wings</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Minnesota Lynx</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Seattle Storm</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Washington Mystics</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Chicago Sky</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Toronto Tempo</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Portland Fire</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Golden State Valkyries</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Washington Mystics</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Indiana Fever</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Washington Mystics</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Connecticut Sun</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Atlanta Dream</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Seattle Storm</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Connecticut Sun</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Seattle Storm</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Portland Fire</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Connecticut Sun</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Washington Mystics</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Los Angeles Sparks</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Chicago Sky</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Toronto Tempo</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Golden State Valkyries</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Los Angeles Sparks</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Indiana Fever</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> #WNBA #Draft #Pickbypick #tracker #rounds

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Deadspin | Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll (back) avoids scare after early exit Apr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (left) talks with a team trainer in the dugout in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Sunday’s game in Phoenix against the Toronto Blue Jays after four innings due to low back tightness. But manager Torey Lovullo had a positive update on Carroll’s status postgame, saying he expected the All-Star to be available for the D-backs’ next game Tuesday. Carroll, 25, appeared to grimace in pain while striking out in the third inning, and he used some time while playing right field in the fourth inning to stretch out his back. The Diamondbacks were trailing 10-1 when Carroll was removed. He was replaced in right field by Jorge Barrosa, who hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as Arizona went on to lose 10-4. “I went over to Corbin, and he was fine,” Lovullo said. “He felt like he was in a good spot. I just said, look, I’m going to start to layer in guys to get him off the field.” Asked directly if Carroll would be available Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, Lovullo answered, “He’s already in the lineup, yeah. He’s starting in right field on Tuesday.” Carroll went 0-for-2 with the strikeout, lowering his batting average to .300 with a .390 on-base percentage and .600 slugging percentage. He has three home runs, 16 RBIs, six doubles and a major league-leading three triples in 20 games. Carroll missed two games in early April against the New York Mets due to tightness in his left hip flexor. He said after the game that his back issue might be related to the hip flexor tightness. “It was enough where in a game like that, I’m fine getting out of there,” Carroll said. “But in a closer game, I definitely would have stayed.” He said that he feels good and “could go play right now.” An All-Star in 2023 and 2025, Carroll was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2023. Arizona selected him in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 MLB Draft. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Diamondbacks #Corbin #Carroll #avoids #scare #early #exitApr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (left) talks with a team trainer in the dugout in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Sunday’s game in Phoenix against the Toronto Blue Jays after four innings due to low back tightness.

But manager Torey Lovullo had a positive update on Carroll’s status postgame, saying he expected the All-Star to be available for the D-backs’ next game Tuesday.

Carroll, 25, appeared to grimace in pain while striking out in the third inning, and he used some time while playing right field in the fourth inning to stretch out his back.

The Diamondbacks were trailing 10-1 when Carroll was removed. He was replaced in right field by Jorge Barrosa, who hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as Arizona went on to lose 10-4.

“I went over to Corbin, and he was fine,” Lovullo said. “He felt like he was in a good spot. I just said, look, I’m going to start to layer in guys to get him off the field.”

Asked directly if Carroll would be available Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, Lovullo answered, “He’s already in the lineup, yeah. He’s starting in right field on Tuesday.”


Carroll went 0-for-2 with the strikeout, lowering his batting average to .300 with a .390 on-base percentage and .600 slugging percentage. He has three home runs, 16 RBIs, six doubles and a major league-leading three triples in 20 games.

Carroll missed two games in early April against the New York Mets due to tightness in his left hip flexor.

He said after the game that his back issue might be related to the hip flexor tightness.

“It was enough where in a game like that, I’m fine getting out of there,” Carroll said. “But in a closer game, I definitely would have stayed.”

He said that he feels good and “could go play right now.”

An All-Star in 2023 and 2025, Carroll was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2023. Arizona selected him in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 MLB Draft.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Diamondbacks #Corbin #Carroll #avoids #scare #early #exit">Deadspin | Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll (back) avoids scare after early exit Apr 19, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (left) talks with a team trainer in the dugout in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Sunday’s game in Phoenix against the Toronto Blue Jays after four innings due to low back tightness. But manager Torey Lovullo had a positive update on Carroll’s status postgame, saying he expected the All-Star to be available for the D-backs’ next game Tuesday. Carroll, 25, appeared to grimace in pain while striking out in the third inning, and he used some time while playing right field in the fourth inning to stretch out his back. The Diamondbacks were trailing 10-1 when Carroll was removed. He was replaced in right field by Jorge Barrosa, who hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning as Arizona went on to lose 10-4. “I went over to Corbin, and he was fine,” Lovullo said. “He felt like he was in a good spot. I just said, look, I’m going to start to layer in guys to get him off the field.” Asked directly if Carroll would be available Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, Lovullo answered, “He’s already in the lineup, yeah. He’s starting in right field on Tuesday.” Carroll went 0-for-2 with the strikeout, lowering his batting average to .300 with a .390 on-base percentage and .600 slugging percentage. He has three home runs, 16 RBIs, six doubles and a major league-leading three triples in 20 games. Carroll missed two games in early April against the New York Mets due to tightness in his left hip flexor. He said after the game that his back issue might be related to the hip flexor tightness. “It was enough where in a game like that, I’m fine getting out of there,” Carroll said. “But in a closer game, I definitely would have stayed.” He said that he feels good and “could go play right now.” An All-Star in 2023 and 2025, Carroll was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2023. Arizona selected him in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 MLB Draft. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Diamondbacks #Corbin #Carroll #avoids #scare #early #exit

Deadspin | Stars aren’t panicking after Wild’s hot start to playoff series Apr 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images After a blowout loss to open the playoffs, the Dallas Stars have chosen calm over crisis. Another poor showing could change things in a hurry. Dallas will look to even its best-of-seven series against visiting Minnesota at one victory apiece when the teams face off Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Wild grabbed a 1-0 series lead after cruising to a 6-1 win on Saturday. Stars coach Glen Gulutzan rewatched the game before practice Sunday. He said the team’s breakdowns had more to do with execution than effort level. “We have looked a little bit offensively at how we can create a little bit more, but we just didn’t execute in a lot of areas, starting right from breakouts to through the neutral zone,” Gulutzan said. “And when we did get out clean, we didn’t make the next play. … “We weren’t connected. We didn’t stack any good plays upon good plays on each other at all. That was the thing. We had some opportunity at times to do that, and we never executed. Every part of our game needs to be a little bit better on Monday.” Gulutzan quickly squashed any notion that he would make a goaltending change in Game 2. Starter Jake Oettinger allowed five goals on 28 shots in the series opener, but Gulutzan expressed full confidence in him and said there was no point in overreacting. Again, Gulutzan said the film showed no reason to panic. “I didn’t see anything there (suggesting to replace Oettinger),” Gulutzan said. “I saw more of a team play thing that we can all be a little bit better from every guy. There are some nights any team in the league can look at their goalie and go, ‘Oh man, that was a goalie (loss).’ But (Game 1) wasn’t one of them. … “We don’t want to mix and match too much. We lost Game 1, we’ve got to bounce back. Like I keep saying, there weren’t any guys at the top of their game (Saturday). I fully expect this group to be better (Monday).” Meanwhile, Minnesota knows it has a chance to seize a 2-0 lead on the road. Everything worked well for the Wild in Game 1, including a stellar performance from goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in his playoff debut. Wallstedt said he enjoyed playing in the spotlight. Look for him to get the call again in Game 2 ahead of veteran teammate Filip Gustavsson, who started the majority of the team’s games in the regular season. “This is the same game I’ve played since I was 6,” Wallstedt said. “There’s nothing different to it.” It also helps a goaltender when his offense scores a half-dozen goals to support him. Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek will aim to stay hot in Game 2 after scoring two goals apiece in the series opener. Kirill Kaprizov added a goal and two assists, and Mats Zuccarello picked up three assists. But Zuccarello offered a similar perspective as his opponents’ coach entering Monday. Keep calm. Do not overreact to a single game. “Every game lives its own life,” Zuccarello said. “It’s always nice to get a win, start off positive, but just stay even-keel and try to focus on the next one.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Stars #arent #panicking #Wilds #hot #start #playoff #seriesApr 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

After a blowout loss to open the playoffs, the Dallas Stars have chosen calm over crisis.

Another poor showing could change things in a hurry.

Dallas will look to even its best-of-seven series against visiting Minnesota at one victory apiece when the teams face off Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Wild grabbed a 1-0 series lead after cruising to a 6-1 win on Saturday.

Stars coach Glen Gulutzan rewatched the game before practice Sunday. He said the team’s breakdowns had more to do with execution than effort level.

“We have looked a little bit offensively at how we can create a little bit more, but we just didn’t execute in a lot of areas, starting right from breakouts to through the neutral zone,” Gulutzan said. “And when we did get out clean, we didn’t make the next play. …

“We weren’t connected. We didn’t stack any good plays upon good plays on each other at all. That was the thing. We had some opportunity at times to do that, and we never executed. Every part of our game needs to be a little bit better on Monday.”

Gulutzan quickly squashed any notion that he would make a goaltending change in Game 2. Starter Jake Oettinger allowed five goals on 28 shots in the series opener, but Gulutzan expressed full confidence in him and said there was no point in overreacting.

Again, Gulutzan said the film showed no reason to panic.

“I didn’t see anything there (suggesting to replace Oettinger),” Gulutzan said. “I saw more of a team play thing that we can all be a little bit better from every guy. There are some nights any team in the league can look at their goalie and go, ‘Oh man, that was a goalie (loss).’ But (Game 1) wasn’t one of them. …


“We don’t want to mix and match too much. We lost Game 1, we’ve got to bounce back. Like I keep saying, there weren’t any guys at the top of their game (Saturday). I fully expect this group to be better (Monday).”

Meanwhile, Minnesota knows it has a chance to seize a 2-0 lead on the road. Everything worked well for the Wild in Game 1, including a stellar performance from goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in his playoff debut.

Wallstedt said he enjoyed playing in the spotlight. Look for him to get the call again in Game 2 ahead of veteran teammate Filip Gustavsson, who started the majority of the team’s games in the regular season.

“This is the same game I’ve played since I was 6,” Wallstedt said. “There’s nothing different to it.”

It also helps a goaltender when his offense scores a half-dozen goals to support him.

Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek will aim to stay hot in Game 2 after scoring two goals apiece in the series opener. Kirill Kaprizov added a goal and two assists, and Mats Zuccarello picked up three assists.

But Zuccarello offered a similar perspective as his opponents’ coach entering Monday.

Keep calm. Do not overreact to a single game.

“Every game lives its own life,” Zuccarello said. “It’s always nice to get a win, start off positive, but just stay even-keel and try to focus on the next one.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Stars #arent #panicking #Wilds #hot #start #playoff #series">Deadspin | Stars aren’t panicking after Wild’s hot start to playoff series Apr 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images After a blowout loss to open the playoffs, the Dallas Stars have chosen calm over crisis. Another poor showing could change things in a hurry. Dallas will look to even its best-of-seven series against visiting Minnesota at one victory apiece when the teams face off Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Wild grabbed a 1-0 series lead after cruising to a 6-1 win on Saturday. Stars coach Glen Gulutzan rewatched the game before practice Sunday. He said the team’s breakdowns had more to do with execution than effort level. “We have looked a little bit offensively at how we can create a little bit more, but we just didn’t execute in a lot of areas, starting right from breakouts to through the neutral zone,” Gulutzan said. “And when we did get out clean, we didn’t make the next play. … “We weren’t connected. We didn’t stack any good plays upon good plays on each other at all. That was the thing. We had some opportunity at times to do that, and we never executed. Every part of our game needs to be a little bit better on Monday.” Gulutzan quickly squashed any notion that he would make a goaltending change in Game 2. Starter Jake Oettinger allowed five goals on 28 shots in the series opener, but Gulutzan expressed full confidence in him and said there was no point in overreacting. Again, Gulutzan said the film showed no reason to panic. “I didn’t see anything there (suggesting to replace Oettinger),” Gulutzan said. “I saw more of a team play thing that we can all be a little bit better from every guy. There are some nights any team in the league can look at their goalie and go, ‘Oh man, that was a goalie (loss).’ But (Game 1) wasn’t one of them. … “We don’t want to mix and match too much. We lost Game 1, we’ve got to bounce back. Like I keep saying, there weren’t any guys at the top of their game (Saturday). I fully expect this group to be better (Monday).” Meanwhile, Minnesota knows it has a chance to seize a 2-0 lead on the road. Everything worked well for the Wild in Game 1, including a stellar performance from goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in his playoff debut. Wallstedt said he enjoyed playing in the spotlight. Look for him to get the call again in Game 2 ahead of veteran teammate Filip Gustavsson, who started the majority of the team’s games in the regular season. “This is the same game I’ve played since I was 6,” Wallstedt said. “There’s nothing different to it.” It also helps a goaltender when his offense scores a half-dozen goals to support him. Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek will aim to stay hot in Game 2 after scoring two goals apiece in the series opener. Kirill Kaprizov added a goal and two assists, and Mats Zuccarello picked up three assists. But Zuccarello offered a similar perspective as his opponents’ coach entering Monday. Keep calm. Do not overreact to a single game. “Every game lives its own life,” Zuccarello said. “It’s always nice to get a win, start off positive, but just stay even-keel and try to focus on the next one.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Stars #arent #panicking #Wilds #hot #start #playoff #series

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios, who has not played ​a competitive singles match since January, will ‌take part in this year’s Halle ​grasscourt tournament in June, ⁠organisers said on Monday.

The 30-year-old, who has struggled for years with a series of wrist ‌and knee injuries, is a major crowd-puller but does not ‌have a singles ranking at the ‌moment. ⁠The Halle tournament is a ⁠traditional warm-up event for Wimbledon.

The Australian’s only singles match of the year was a straight-sets first-round ‌loss to American Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane in January.

Kyrgios, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, has played just ‌seven singles matches between January ​2023 and April 2026.

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“Nick Kyrgios has been one of the most ⁠dazzling personalities in world tennis for years,” Halle tournament organisers said in ‌a statement.

“The Australian is known for his exceptional playing style, characterised by one of the best serves on the tour, spectacular winners, and great creativity. At the same time, his emotional personality ‌and charisma attract considerable attention far beyond ​the sport,” they added.

Kyrgios had said earlier this year he would compete in ⁠several grasscourt events, skipping the clay season ⁠that precedes them. The Halle tournament will be held from June ‌13 to 21.

Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, starts ​on June 29.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#Crowdpuller #Nick #Kyrgios #confirms #Halle #Open #participation">Crowd-puller Nick Kyrgios confirms Halle Open participation Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios, who has not played ​a competitive singles match since January, will ‌take part in this year’s Halle ​grasscourt tournament in June, ⁠organisers said on Monday.The 30-year-old, who has struggled for years with a series of wrist ‌and knee injuries, is a major crowd-puller but does not ‌have a singles ranking at the ‌moment. ⁠The Halle tournament is a ⁠traditional warm-up event for Wimbledon.The Australian’s only singles match of the year was a straight-sets first-round ‌loss to American Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane in January.Kyrgios, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, has played just ‌seven singles matches between January ​2023 and April 2026.ALSO READ | Rybakina beats Muchova to win Stuttgart Open 2026“Nick Kyrgios has been one of the most ⁠dazzling personalities in world tennis for years,” Halle tournament organisers said in ‌a statement.“The Australian is known for his exceptional playing style, characterised by one of the best serves on the tour, spectacular winners, and great creativity. At the same time, his emotional personality ‌and charisma attract considerable attention far beyond ​the sport,” they added.Kyrgios had said earlier this year he would compete in ⁠several grasscourt events, skipping the clay season ⁠that precedes them. The Halle tournament will be held from June ‌13 to 21.Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, starts ​on June 29.Published on Apr 20, 2026 #Crowdpuller #Nick #Kyrgios #confirms #Halle #Open #participation

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“Nick Kyrgios has been one of the most ⁠dazzling personalities in world tennis for years,” Halle tournament organisers said in ‌a statement.

“The Australian is known for his exceptional playing style, characterised by one of the best serves on the tour, spectacular winners, and great creativity. At the same time, his emotional personality ‌and charisma attract considerable attention far beyond ​the sport,” they added.

Kyrgios had said earlier this year he would compete in ⁠several grasscourt events, skipping the clay season ⁠that precedes them. The Halle tournament will be held from June ‌13 to 21.

Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, starts ​on June 29.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#Crowdpuller #Nick #Kyrgios #confirms #Halle #Open #participation">Crowd-puller Nick Kyrgios confirms Halle Open participation

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios, who has not played ​a competitive singles match since January, will ‌take part in this year’s Halle ​grasscourt tournament in June, ⁠organisers said on Monday.

The 30-year-old, who has struggled for years with a series of wrist ‌and knee injuries, is a major crowd-puller but does not ‌have a singles ranking at the ‌moment. ⁠The Halle tournament is a ⁠traditional warm-up event for Wimbledon.

The Australian’s only singles match of the year was a straight-sets first-round ‌loss to American Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane in January.

Kyrgios, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, has played just ‌seven singles matches between January ​2023 and April 2026.

ALSO READ | Rybakina beats Muchova to win Stuttgart Open 2026

“Nick Kyrgios has been one of the most ⁠dazzling personalities in world tennis for years,” Halle tournament organisers said in ‌a statement.

“The Australian is known for his exceptional playing style, characterised by one of the best serves on the tour, spectacular winners, and great creativity. At the same time, his emotional personality ‌and charisma attract considerable attention far beyond ​the sport,” they added.

Kyrgios had said earlier this year he would compete in ⁠several grasscourt events, skipping the clay season ⁠that precedes them. The Halle tournament will be held from June ‌13 to 21.

Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, starts ​on June 29.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#Crowdpuller #Nick #Kyrgios #confirms #Halle #Open #participation

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