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Deadspin | Promoter: Tyson Fury wants another fight before facing Anthony Joshua Oct 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Deontay Wilder (red/black trunks) is knocked out by Tyson Fury (black/gold trunks) during their WBC/Lineal heavyweight championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Anthony Joshua already has a tune-up bout scheduled ahead of his all-English heavyweight matchup with Tyson Fury later this year. Fury wants an interim fight, promoter Frank Warren said Thursday. “I think he will probably want to be doing something in between, let’s see,” Warren said in a press conference. “AJ has got his fight. Tyson, I’m quite sure, will have a fight in between. That’s what he’s asking for and we’ll see where we go from there.” Fury, 37, and Joshua, 36, agreed to their matchup, though no details of the date or venue are known aside from the fact that they will clash late this year. Joshua (29-4, 26 knockouts) will oppose Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs) lost back-to-back fights, both decisions against Oleksandr Usyk, before beating Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous decision earlier this month in London. Joshua most recently was in the ring when he knocked out internet sensation Jake Paul in the sixth round last December. Before that, he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September 2024 in London. Fury won his first piece of the world heavyweight championship in 2015 and last held a part of the title entering his first bout with Usyk in May 2024. Joshua was at least partial heavyweight champion from 2016 until he, too, took consecutive losses to Usyk, the first coming in 2021. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Promoter #Tyson #Fury #fight #facing #Anthony #Joshua

Deadspin | Promoter: Tyson Fury wants another fight before facing Anthony Joshua
Deadspin | Promoter: Tyson Fury wants another fight before facing Anthony Joshua Oct 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Deontay Wilder (red/black trunks) is knocked out by Tyson Fury (black/gold trunks) during their WBC/Lineal heavyweight championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Anthony Joshua already has a tune-up bout scheduled ahead of his all-English heavyweight matchup with Tyson Fury later this year. Fury wants an interim fight, promoter Frank Warren said Thursday. “I think he will probably want to be doing something in between, let’s see,” Warren said in a press conference. “AJ has got his fight. Tyson, I’m quite sure, will have a fight in between. That’s what he’s asking for and we’ll see where we go from there.” Fury, 37, and Joshua, 36, agreed to their matchup, though no details of the date or venue are known aside from the fact that they will clash late this year. Joshua (29-4, 26 knockouts) will oppose Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs) lost back-to-back fights, both decisions against Oleksandr Usyk, before beating Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous decision earlier this month in London. Joshua most recently was in the ring when he knocked out internet sensation Jake Paul in the sixth round last December. Before that, he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September 2024 in London. Fury won his first piece of the world heavyweight championship in 2015 and last held a part of the title entering his first bout with Usyk in May 2024. Joshua was at least partial heavyweight champion from 2016 until he, too, took consecutive losses to Usyk, the first coming in 2021. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Promoter #Tyson #Fury #fight #facing #Anthony #JoshuaOct 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Deontay Wilder (red/black trunks) is knocked out by Tyson Fury (black/gold trunks) during their WBC/Lineal heavyweight championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Anthony Joshua already has a tune-up bout scheduled ahead of his all-English heavyweight matchup with Tyson Fury later this year.

Fury wants an interim fight, promoter Frank Warren said Thursday.

“I think he will probably want to be doing something in between, let’s see,” Warren said in a press conference. “AJ has got his fight. Tyson, I’m quite sure, will have a fight in between. That’s what he’s asking for and we’ll see where we go from there.”

Fury, 37, and Joshua, 36, agreed to their matchup, though no details of the date or venue are known aside from the fact that they will clash late this year.


Joshua (29-4, 26 knockouts) will oppose Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs) lost back-to-back fights, both decisions against Oleksandr Usyk, before beating Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous decision earlier this month in London.

Joshua most recently was in the ring when he knocked out internet sensation Jake Paul in the sixth round last December. Before that, he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September 2024 in London.

Fury won his first piece of the world heavyweight championship in 2015 and last held a part of the title entering his first bout with Usyk in May 2024.

Joshua was at least partial heavyweight champion from 2016 until he, too, took consecutive losses to Usyk, the first coming in 2021.


–Field Level Media

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Oct 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Deontay Wilder (red/black trunks) is knocked out by Tyson Fury (black/gold trunks) during their WBC/Lineal heavyweight championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Anthony Joshua already has a tune-up bout scheduled ahead of his all-English heavyweight matchup with Tyson Fury later this year.

Fury wants an interim fight, promoter Frank Warren said Thursday.

“I think he will probably want to be doing something in between, let’s see,” Warren said in a press conference. “AJ has got his fight. Tyson, I’m quite sure, will have a fight in between. That’s what he’s asking for and we’ll see where we go from there.”

Fury, 37, and Joshua, 36, agreed to their matchup, though no details of the date or venue are known aside from the fact that they will clash late this year.

Joshua (29-4, 26 knockouts) will oppose Kristian Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury (35-2-1, 24 KOs) lost back-to-back fights, both decisions against Oleksandr Usyk, before beating Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous decision earlier this month in London.

Joshua most recently was in the ring when he knocked out internet sensation Jake Paul in the sixth round last December. Before that, he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September 2024 in London.

Fury won his first piece of the world heavyweight championship in 2015 and last held a part of the title entering his first bout with Usyk in May 2024.

Joshua was at least partial heavyweight champion from 2016 until he, too, took consecutive losses to Usyk, the first coming in 2021.

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights Apr 29, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) skates around Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) during the first overtime period of game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images After their second consecutive 5-4 overtime loss on Wednesday, you might expect the Utah Mammoth to be a little demoralized heading into Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights. But the mood around the Mammoth was surprisingly upbeat heading back to Salt Lake City for their must-win matchup with the Pacific Division champions. “We’re a confident group,” Utah captain Clayton Keller said. “We believe in one another and in our team, and I think these are the most fun games to be a part of. Down 3-2, we get to go home, play in front of our fans. If you’re not fired up for that, then you’ve got something wrong with you.” The Mammoth lost on a Shea Theodore overtime goal in their last game on home ice on Monday, blowing a 4-3 third-period lead in the process. As painful as that was, Wednesday’s 5-4 double-overtime loss had to be even more of a gut punch. The Golden Knights tied it with a 6-on-5 goal from Pavel Dorofeyev with 52.7 seconds left, then won it on Brett Howden’s short-handed goal 5:28 into the second overtime. “We’re right there,” Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. “We knew it would be a fight. It is what it is. We want to go back to Salt Lake for Game 6 in front of our fans, and we’ll give it our all and we’ll work from there. But I think we’re really confident in what we can achieve out there. “I like the fight in our guys. I like our execution. Now it comes down to one game.” “Go win one at home. I think that’s our focus,” Mammoth forward Lawson Crouse added. “… We have to win. We’ve got to step up and do it on our home ice. We’ve got incredible fans back home, and we’re excited to get going again.” It won’t be easy. Vegas has a strong veteran group that won the 2023 Stanley Cup and has excelled at finding ways to win games when trailing late in contests. The Golden Knights led the NHL in the regular season with 108 goals in the third period, and they’ve rallied in the third period in each of their three wins in the series. “It’s something that we’ve prided ourselves on all season,” center Jack Eichel said. “So much credit to guys in the locker room. There’s a calmness and a confidence within our group.” There have been 29 teams in NHL history that have trailed in the third period of each of the first five games of a playoff series. This year’s Golden Knights are the first such team to lead the series through five games, per Opta. “You need to have that come from within the room,” Vegas coach John Tortorella added. “We’ve seen it through five games. You can tell they never feel like they’re out of it.” History would appear to be on the Golden Knights’ side after Wednesday’s dramatic come-from-behind win. In its nine-year history, Vegas has won all eight of its series where it won Game 5. Game 7, if needed, is scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Mammoth #return #home #season #line #resilient #Golden #KnightsApr 29, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) skates around Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) during the first overtime period of game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

After their second consecutive 5-4 overtime loss on Wednesday, you might expect the Utah Mammoth to be a little demoralized heading into Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights.

But the mood around the Mammoth was surprisingly upbeat heading back to Salt Lake City for their must-win matchup with the Pacific Division champions.

“We’re a confident group,” Utah captain Clayton Keller said. “We believe in one another and in our team, and I think these are the most fun games to be a part of. Down 3-2, we get to go home, play in front of our fans. If you’re not fired up for that, then you’ve got something wrong with you.”

The Mammoth lost on a Shea Theodore overtime goal in their last game on home ice on Monday, blowing a 4-3 third-period lead in the process.

As painful as that was, Wednesday’s 5-4 double-overtime loss had to be even more of a gut punch. The Golden Knights tied it with a 6-on-5 goal from Pavel Dorofeyev with 52.7 seconds left, then won it on Brett Howden’s short-handed goal 5:28 into the second overtime.

“We’re right there,” Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. “We knew it would be a fight. It is what it is. We want to go back to Salt Lake for Game 6 in front of our fans, and we’ll give it our all and we’ll work from there. But I think we’re really confident in what we can achieve out there.

“I like the fight in our guys. I like our execution. Now it comes down to one game.”


“Go win one at home. I think that’s our focus,” Mammoth forward Lawson Crouse added. “… We have to win. We’ve got to step up and do it on our home ice. We’ve got incredible fans back home, and we’re excited to get going again.”

It won’t be easy. Vegas has a strong veteran group that won the 2023 Stanley Cup and has excelled at finding ways to win games when trailing late in contests.

The Golden Knights led the NHL in the regular season with 108 goals in the third period, and they’ve rallied in the third period in each of their three wins in the series.

“It’s something that we’ve prided ourselves on all season,” center Jack Eichel said. “So much credit to guys in the locker room. There’s a calmness and a confidence within our group.”

There have been 29 teams in NHL history that have trailed in the third period of each of the first five games of a playoff series. This year’s Golden Knights are the first such team to lead the series through five games, per Opta.

“You need to have that come from within the room,” Vegas coach John Tortorella added. “We’ve seen it through five games. You can tell they never feel like they’re out of it.”

History would appear to be on the Golden Knights’ side after Wednesday’s dramatic come-from-behind win. In its nine-year history, Vegas has won all eight of its series where it won Game 5.

Game 7, if needed, is scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Mammoth #return #home #season #line #resilient #Golden #Knights">Deadspin | Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights Apr 29, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) skates around Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) during the first overtime period of game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images After their second consecutive 5-4 overtime loss on Wednesday, you might expect the Utah Mammoth to be a little demoralized heading into Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights. But the mood around the Mammoth was surprisingly upbeat heading back to Salt Lake City for their must-win matchup with the Pacific Division champions. “We’re a confident group,” Utah captain Clayton Keller said. “We believe in one another and in our team, and I think these are the most fun games to be a part of. Down 3-2, we get to go home, play in front of our fans. If you’re not fired up for that, then you’ve got something wrong with you.” The Mammoth lost on a Shea Theodore overtime goal in their last game on home ice on Monday, blowing a 4-3 third-period lead in the process. As painful as that was, Wednesday’s 5-4 double-overtime loss had to be even more of a gut punch. The Golden Knights tied it with a 6-on-5 goal from Pavel Dorofeyev with 52.7 seconds left, then won it on Brett Howden’s short-handed goal 5:28 into the second overtime. “We’re right there,” Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. “We knew it would be a fight. It is what it is. We want to go back to Salt Lake for Game 6 in front of our fans, and we’ll give it our all and we’ll work from there. But I think we’re really confident in what we can achieve out there. “I like the fight in our guys. I like our execution. Now it comes down to one game.” “Go win one at home. I think that’s our focus,” Mammoth forward Lawson Crouse added. “… We have to win. We’ve got to step up and do it on our home ice. We’ve got incredible fans back home, and we’re excited to get going again.” It won’t be easy. Vegas has a strong veteran group that won the 2023 Stanley Cup and has excelled at finding ways to win games when trailing late in contests. The Golden Knights led the NHL in the regular season with 108 goals in the third period, and they’ve rallied in the third period in each of their three wins in the series. “It’s something that we’ve prided ourselves on all season,” center Jack Eichel said. “So much credit to guys in the locker room. There’s a calmness and a confidence within our group.” There have been 29 teams in NHL history that have trailed in the third period of each of the first five games of a playoff series. This year’s Golden Knights are the first such team to lead the series through five games, per Opta. “You need to have that come from within the room,” Vegas coach John Tortorella added. “We’ve seen it through five games. You can tell they never feel like they’re out of it.” History would appear to be on the Golden Knights’ side after Wednesday’s dramatic come-from-behind win. In its nine-year history, Vegas has won all eight of its series where it won Game 5. Game 7, if needed, is scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Mammoth #return #home #season #line #resilient #Golden #Knights

Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off” as he confirmed he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the end of the season.

The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in last weekend’s 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace, prompting fears he may have played his final game for the Reds.

Salah applauded the fans and was given a standing ovation as he made his way off the pitch.

Liverpool confirmed on Wednesday that Salah, 33, had suffered a “minor muscle injury” and was expected to be able to return to action before the campaign comes to an end.

The club travels to face Manchester United on Sunday after three straight wins put it firmly on course for a place in next season’s Champions League.

READ: Diego Maradona had bipolar disorder, was a narcissist: Psychologist in his death trial

“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

“It’s a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he’s able to play for us, that he’s able to play at the World Cup.

“And if there’s ever a player who deserves to get a big send-off, it’s definitely Mo.”

Salah has scored 257 goals in 440 appearances since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt in Liverpool’s list of leading goalscorers.

He had a public spat with Slot in December, declaring he had “no relationship” with the Dutchman after being dropped for three consecutive games.

But the Liverpool manager later said he had “no issue to resolve” with the forward returning to the fold.

Liverpool, whose Premier League title defence collapsed dramatically from late September, has four games remaining, starting with its trip to face United.

Published on May 01, 2026

#Mohamed #Salah #deserves #big #sendoff #Liverpool #boss #Arne #Slot">Mohamed Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off” as he confirmed he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the end of the season.The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in last weekend’s 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace, prompting fears he may have played his final game for the Reds.Salah applauded the fans and was given a standing ovation as he made his way off the pitch.Liverpool confirmed on Wednesday that Salah, 33, had suffered a “minor muscle injury” and was expected to be able to return to action before the campaign comes to an end.The club travels to face Manchester United on Sunday after three straight wins put it firmly on course for a place in next season’s Champions League.READ: Diego Maradona had bipolar disorder, was a narcissist: Psychologist in his death trial“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.“It’s a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he’s able to play for us, that he’s able to play at the World Cup.“And if there’s ever a player who deserves to get a big send-off, it’s definitely Mo.”Salah has scored 257 goals in 440 appearances since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt in Liverpool’s list of leading goalscorers.He had a public spat with Slot in December, declaring he had “no relationship” with the Dutchman after being dropped for three consecutive games.But the Liverpool manager later said he had “no issue to resolve” with the forward returning to the fold.Liverpool, whose Premier League title defence collapsed dramatically from late September, has four games remaining, starting with its trip to face United.Published on May 01, 2026 #Mohamed #Salah #deserves #big #sendoff #Liverpool #boss #Arne #Slot

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“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

“It’s a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he’s able to play for us, that he’s able to play at the World Cup.

“And if there’s ever a player who deserves to get a big send-off, it’s definitely Mo.”

Salah has scored 257 goals in 440 appearances since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt in Liverpool’s list of leading goalscorers.

He had a public spat with Slot in December, declaring he had “no relationship” with the Dutchman after being dropped for three consecutive games.

But the Liverpool manager later said he had “no issue to resolve” with the forward returning to the fold.

Liverpool, whose Premier League title defence collapsed dramatically from late September, has four games remaining, starting with its trip to face United.

Published on May 01, 2026

#Mohamed #Salah #deserves #big #sendoff #Liverpool #boss #Arne #Slot">Mohamed Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off” as he confirmed he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the end of the season.

The Egypt forward, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off in last weekend’s 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace, prompting fears he may have played his final game for the Reds.

Salah applauded the fans and was given a standing ovation as he made his way off the pitch.

Liverpool confirmed on Wednesday that Salah, 33, had suffered a “minor muscle injury” and was expected to be able to return to action before the campaign comes to an end.

The club travels to face Manchester United on Sunday after three straight wins put it firmly on course for a place in next season’s Champions League.

READ: Diego Maradona had bipolar disorder, was a narcissist: Psychologist in his death trial

“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

“It’s a big relief that his injury is minor, so that he’s able to play for us, that he’s able to play at the World Cup.

“And if there’s ever a player who deserves to get a big send-off, it’s definitely Mo.”

Salah has scored 257 goals in 440 appearances since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt in Liverpool’s list of leading goalscorers.

He had a public spat with Slot in December, declaring he had “no relationship” with the Dutchman after being dropped for three consecutive games.

But the Liverpool manager later said he had “no issue to resolve” with the forward returning to the fold.

Liverpool, whose Premier League title defence collapsed dramatically from late September, has four games remaining, starting with its trip to face United.

Published on May 01, 2026

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Deadspin | Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff goes for MRI after velocity dips Apr 30, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) walks off the mound with an injury in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff went for an MRI after exiting his Thursday start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning due to low velocity on his fastball. Woodruff was throwing in the mid-80s, approximately 7 to 10 mph slower than usual. He faced six batters over 1 1/3 innings before manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook and trainer Brad Epstein came to the mound after he allowed a bloop single to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. The visit was brief and Woodruff left the game. “He doesn’t feel like he’s injured,” Murphy said after Milwaukee’s 13-1 win. “He said, ‘My arm’s dead. Nothing’s coming out.’ I think we just have to be really cautious here.” Murphy added, “We’ve seen it where his velocity is down early and then it climbs. We were waiting to see in the second inning if it would climb. … After the first inning, we said, ‘Hey, man, what do you got?’ He said, ‘Well, let me go back and see if I can get a little bit extra.'” Catcher William Contreras knew pregame that Woodruff wasn’t 100%. “I think I had a feeling there in the bullpen,” Contreras said. “Usually, whenever he says he’s got two more, he’ll let it eat a little bit more. On those two, there was something a little bit down. … “A ton of respect for him going out there and never backing down. I think it’s a great learning lesson for the younger guys in the room to never back down. Just go out there and compete and be ready for the moment.” Asked where Woodruff might stand moving forward, Murphy said, “We think maybe with some rest, he can build back up. People go through stuff like this.” Murphy then literally knocked on a wooden table while saying, “Hopefully he’s solid and there’s no injury there. That would be awful.” Woodruff struck out two and walked one and Gurriel’s hit was the lone one he allowed during the 21-pitch outing. The Brewers figure to be cautious with Woodruff since he underwent shoulder surgery in 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season. The two-time All-Star returned to make 12 starts last season and went 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA. Woodruff, 33, is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six starts this season. He is 55-29 with a 3.13 ERA in 148 career appearances (133 starts) since reaching the majors with Milwaukee in 2017. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Brewers #RHP #Brandon #Woodruff #MRI #velocity #dipsApr 30, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) walks off the mound with an injury in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff went for an MRI after exiting his Thursday start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning due to low velocity on his fastball.

Woodruff was throwing in the mid-80s, approximately 7 to 10 mph slower than usual.

He faced six batters over 1 1/3 innings before manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook and trainer Brad Epstein came to the mound after he allowed a bloop single to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. The visit was brief and Woodruff left the game.

“He doesn’t feel like he’s injured,” Murphy said after Milwaukee’s 13-1 win. “He said, ‘My arm’s dead. Nothing’s coming out.’ I think we just have to be really cautious here.”

Murphy added, “We’ve seen it where his velocity is down early and then it climbs. We were waiting to see in the second inning if it would climb. … After the first inning, we said, ‘Hey, man, what do you got?’ He said, ‘Well, let me go back and see if I can get a little bit extra.'”

Catcher William Contreras knew pregame that Woodruff wasn’t 100%.


“I think I had a feeling there in the bullpen,” Contreras said. “Usually, whenever he says he’s got two more, he’ll let it eat a little bit more. On those two, there was something a little bit down. …

“A ton of respect for him going out there and never backing down. I think it’s a great learning lesson for the younger guys in the room to never back down. Just go out there and compete and be ready for the moment.”

Asked where Woodruff might stand moving forward, Murphy said, “We think maybe with some rest, he can build back up. People go through stuff like this.”

Murphy then literally knocked on a wooden table while saying, “Hopefully he’s solid and there’s no injury there. That would be awful.”

Woodruff struck out two and walked one and Gurriel’s hit was the lone one he allowed during the 21-pitch outing.

The Brewers figure to be cautious with Woodruff since he underwent shoulder surgery in 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season. The two-time All-Star returned to make 12 starts last season and went 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA.

Woodruff, 33, is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six starts this season. He is 55-29 with a 3.13 ERA in 148 career appearances (133 starts) since reaching the majors with Milwaukee in 2017.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Brewers #RHP #Brandon #Woodruff #MRI #velocity #dips">Deadspin | Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff goes for MRI after velocity dips Apr 30, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) walks off the mound with an injury in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff went for an MRI after exiting his Thursday start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning due to low velocity on his fastball. Woodruff was throwing in the mid-80s, approximately 7 to 10 mph slower than usual. He faced six batters over 1 1/3 innings before manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook and trainer Brad Epstein came to the mound after he allowed a bloop single to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. The visit was brief and Woodruff left the game. “He doesn’t feel like he’s injured,” Murphy said after Milwaukee’s 13-1 win. “He said, ‘My arm’s dead. Nothing’s coming out.’ I think we just have to be really cautious here.” Murphy added, “We’ve seen it where his velocity is down early and then it climbs. We were waiting to see in the second inning if it would climb. … After the first inning, we said, ‘Hey, man, what do you got?’ He said, ‘Well, let me go back and see if I can get a little bit extra.'” Catcher William Contreras knew pregame that Woodruff wasn’t 100%. “I think I had a feeling there in the bullpen,” Contreras said. “Usually, whenever he says he’s got two more, he’ll let it eat a little bit more. On those two, there was something a little bit down. … “A ton of respect for him going out there and never backing down. I think it’s a great learning lesson for the younger guys in the room to never back down. Just go out there and compete and be ready for the moment.” Asked where Woodruff might stand moving forward, Murphy said, “We think maybe with some rest, he can build back up. People go through stuff like this.” Murphy then literally knocked on a wooden table while saying, “Hopefully he’s solid and there’s no injury there. That would be awful.” Woodruff struck out two and walked one and Gurriel’s hit was the lone one he allowed during the 21-pitch outing. The Brewers figure to be cautious with Woodruff since he underwent shoulder surgery in 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season. The two-time All-Star returned to make 12 starts last season and went 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA. Woodruff, 33, is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six starts this season. He is 55-29 with a 3.13 ERA in 148 career appearances (133 starts) since reaching the majors with Milwaukee in 2017. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Brewers #RHP #Brandon #Woodruff #MRI #velocity #dips

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