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Deadspin | Giants’ Trevor McDonald works to put summertime blues behind him vs. Rockies Jun 26, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald (72) throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the top of the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images Trevor McDonald has had a rough rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, and the summer has been especially cruel. McDonald, who had four career appearances entering the 2026 season, will try to bounce back from a disastrous start in his most recent outing when the Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon in the final game before the All-Star break. The month started with promise for McDonald (3-7, 5.46 ERA). The right-hander had lost six of seven starts — including four of five in June — but got the win on July 1 when he allowed one hit and no walks over scoreless six innings of a 6-4 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks. But just six days later, it all fell apart for McDonald. In a home game Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, he surrendered eight runs and 11 hits in only 2 1/3 innings, taking the loss in the 9-3 game. It was the first time since 1998 that a Giants pitcher had given up at least 11 hits in 2 1/3 since Mark Gardner against the Montreal Expos in 1998. “I felt I was getting some soft contact and some early contact and them being a team that likes to swing and be on the attack, they found the holes,” McDonald said. Giants manager Tony Vitello did not fully agree. “There wasn’t a lot of hard contact, but there also was really comfortable swings,” Vitello said postgame. “They were kind of sitting on that deal there. Sinker was middle a lot, if you were going to criticize anything there. Kind of piled up on him a little too quick.” McDonald has faced the Rockies just once, and it invokes a good memory. It was Sept. 26, 2025, when he struck out 10 and allowed three unearned runs on four hits in seven innings against visiting Colorado. He did not walk a batter in a 6-3 win. McDonald will try to follow an outstanding effort by Tyler Mahle on Saturday in the Giants’ 4-2 victory. Mahle gave up a run on five hits in seven innings with three walks and four strikeouts. Despite the win, Vitello was ejected by plate umpire Lance Barksdale in the third inning after the Rockies’ Mickey Moniak was placed back at the plate after it appeared he had struck out. Colorado has lost three of its past four games and enters Sunday with a struggling pitcher of its own, but he is showing small signs of improvement. That’s veteran Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.46 ERA), who got his first win in eight decisions in an 8-5 triumph against the Minnesota Twins on June 27. Since then, he hasn’t gotten a decision in two starts, both of which the Rockies won. In two July games, Lorenzen has given up four earned runs on nine hits in 10 2/3 innings. He has struck out six and walked nine, and his season strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.06. Lorenzen has plenty of experience against the Giants, facing them 12 times (six starts) in 12 seasons. He is 0-2 with a 6.68 ERA in those games. His most recent start against San Francisco came May 29, and he took a no-decision in a 8-6 win. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings. The Rockies lost the series opener 8-2 on Thursday, then won on Friday, coming from behind for a 4-3 victory thanks to a ninth-inning rally. “That’s just how we play. We stay in ballgames,” rookie infielder Kyle Karros said. “We try to pick each other up.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Giants #Trevor #McDonald #works #put #summertime #blues #Rockies

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Deadspin | Giants’ Trevor McDonald works to put summertime blues behind him vs. Rockies Jun 26, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald (72) throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the top of the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images Trevor McDonald has had a rough rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, and the summer has been especially cruel. McDonald, who had four career appearances entering the 2026 season, will try to bounce back from a disastrous start in his most recent outing when the Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon in the final game before the All-Star break. The month started with promise for McDonald (3-7, 5.46 ERA). The right-hander had lost six of seven starts — including four of five in June — but got the win on July 1 when he allowed one hit and no walks over scoreless six innings of a 6-4 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks. But just six days later, it all fell apart for McDonald. In a home game Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, he surrendered eight runs and 11 hits in only 2 1/3 innings, taking the loss in the 9-3 game. It was the first time since 1998 that a Giants pitcher had given up at least 11 hits in 2 1/3 since Mark Gardner against the Montreal Expos in 1998. “I felt I was getting some soft contact and some early contact and them being a team that likes to swing and be on the attack, they found the holes,” McDonald said. Giants manager Tony Vitello did not fully agree. “There wasn’t a lot of hard contact, but there also was really comfortable swings,” Vitello said postgame. “They were kind of sitting on that deal there. Sinker was middle a lot, if you were going to criticize anything there. Kind of piled up on him a little too quick.” McDonald has faced the Rockies just once, and it invokes a good memory. It was Sept. 26, 2025, when he struck out 10 and allowed three unearned runs on four hits in seven innings against visiting Colorado. He did not walk a batter in a 6-3 win. McDonald will try to follow an outstanding effort by Tyler Mahle on Saturday in the Giants’ 4-2 victory. Mahle gave up a run on five hits in seven innings with three walks and four strikeouts. Despite the win, Vitello was ejected by plate umpire Lance Barksdale in the third inning after the Rockies’ Mickey Moniak was placed back at the plate after it appeared he had struck out. Colorado has lost three of its past four games and enters Sunday with a struggling pitcher of its own, but he is showing small signs of improvement. That’s veteran Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.46 ERA), who got his first win in eight decisions in an 8-5 triumph against the Minnesota Twins on June 27. Since then, he hasn’t gotten a decision in two starts, both of which the Rockies won. In two July games, Lorenzen has given up four earned runs on nine hits in 10 2/3 innings. He has struck out six and walked nine, and his season strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.06. Lorenzen has plenty of experience against the Giants, facing them 12 times (six starts) in 12 seasons. He is 0-2 with a 6.68 ERA in those games. His most recent start against San Francisco came May 29, and he took a no-decision in a 8-6 win. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings. The Rockies lost the series opener 8-2 on Thursday, then won on Friday, coming from behind for a 4-3 victory thanks to a ninth-inning rally. “That’s just how we play. We stay in ballgames,” rookie infielder Kyle Karros said. “We try to pick each other up.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Giants #Trevor #McDonald #works #put #summertime #blues #RockiesJun 26, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald (72) throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the top of the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Trevor McDonald has had a rough rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, and the summer has been especially cruel.

McDonald, who had four career appearances entering the 2026 season, will try to bounce back from a disastrous start in his most recent outing when the Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon in the final game before the All-Star break.

The month started with promise for McDonald (3-7, 5.46 ERA). The right-hander had lost six of seven starts — including four of five in June — but got the win on July 1 when he allowed one hit and no walks over scoreless six innings of a 6-4 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

But just six days later, it all fell apart for McDonald. In a home game Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, he surrendered eight runs and 11 hits in only 2 1/3 innings, taking the loss in the 9-3 game.

It was the first time since 1998 that a Giants pitcher had given up at least 11 hits in 2 1/3 since Mark Gardner against the Montreal Expos in 1998.

“I felt I was getting some soft contact and some early contact and them being a team that likes to swing and be on the attack, they found the holes,” McDonald said.

Giants manager Tony Vitello did not fully agree.

“There wasn’t a lot of hard contact, but there also was really comfortable swings,” Vitello said postgame. “They were kind of sitting on that deal there. Sinker was middle a lot, if you were going to criticize anything there. Kind of piled up on him a little too quick.”

McDonald has faced the Rockies just once, and it invokes a good memory. It was Sept. 26, 2025, when he struck out 10 and allowed three unearned runs on four hits in seven innings against visiting Colorado. He did not walk a batter in a 6-3 win.


McDonald will try to follow an outstanding effort by Tyler Mahle on Saturday in the Giants’ 4-2 victory. Mahle gave up a run on five hits in seven innings with three walks and four strikeouts.

Despite the win, Vitello was ejected by plate umpire Lance Barksdale in the third inning after the Rockies’ Mickey Moniak was placed back at the plate after it appeared he had struck out.

Colorado has lost three of its past four games and enters Sunday with a struggling pitcher of its own, but he is showing small signs of improvement.

That’s veteran Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.46 ERA), who got his first win in eight decisions in an 8-5 triumph against the Minnesota Twins on June 27. Since then, he hasn’t gotten a decision in two starts, both of which the Rockies won.

In two July games, Lorenzen has given up four earned runs on nine hits in 10 2/3 innings. He has struck out six and walked nine, and his season strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.06.

Lorenzen has plenty of experience against the Giants, facing them 12 times (six starts) in 12 seasons. He is 0-2 with a 6.68 ERA in those games.

His most recent start against San Francisco came May 29, and he took a no-decision in a 8-6 win. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings.

The Rockies lost the series opener 8-2 on Thursday, then won on Friday, coming from behind for a 4-3 victory thanks to a ninth-inning rally.

“That’s just how we play. We stay in ballgames,” rookie infielder Kyle Karros said. “We try to pick each other up.”

–Field Level Media

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Jun 26, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald (72) throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the top of the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Trevor McDonald has had a rough rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, and the summer has been especially cruel.

McDonald, who had four career appearances entering the 2026 season, will try to bounce back from a disastrous start in his most recent outing when the Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon in the final game before the All-Star break.

The month started with promise for McDonald (3-7, 5.46 ERA). The right-hander had lost six of seven starts — including four of five in June — but got the win on July 1 when he allowed one hit and no walks over scoreless six innings of a 6-4 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

But just six days later, it all fell apart for McDonald. In a home game Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, he surrendered eight runs and 11 hits in only 2 1/3 innings, taking the loss in the 9-3 game.

It was the first time since 1998 that a Giants pitcher had given up at least 11 hits in 2 1/3 since Mark Gardner against the Montreal Expos in 1998.

“I felt I was getting some soft contact and some early contact and them being a team that likes to swing and be on the attack, they found the holes,” McDonald said.

Giants manager Tony Vitello did not fully agree.

“There wasn’t a lot of hard contact, but there also was really comfortable swings,” Vitello said postgame. “They were kind of sitting on that deal there. Sinker was middle a lot, if you were going to criticize anything there. Kind of piled up on him a little too quick.”

McDonald has faced the Rockies just once, and it invokes a good memory. It was Sept. 26, 2025, when he struck out 10 and allowed three unearned runs on four hits in seven innings against visiting Colorado. He did not walk a batter in a 6-3 win.

McDonald will try to follow an outstanding effort by Tyler Mahle on Saturday in the Giants’ 4-2 victory. Mahle gave up a run on five hits in seven innings with three walks and four strikeouts.

Despite the win, Vitello was ejected by plate umpire Lance Barksdale in the third inning after the Rockies’ Mickey Moniak was placed back at the plate after it appeared he had struck out.

Colorado has lost three of its past four games and enters Sunday with a struggling pitcher of its own, but he is showing small signs of improvement.

That’s veteran Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.46 ERA), who got his first win in eight decisions in an 8-5 triumph against the Minnesota Twins on June 27. Since then, he hasn’t gotten a decision in two starts, both of which the Rockies won.

In two July games, Lorenzen has given up four earned runs on nine hits in 10 2/3 innings. He has struck out six and walked nine, and his season strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.06.

Lorenzen has plenty of experience against the Giants, facing them 12 times (six starts) in 12 seasons. He is 0-2 with a 6.68 ERA in those games.

His most recent start against San Francisco came May 29, and he took a no-decision in a 8-6 win. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings.

The Rockies lost the series opener 8-2 on Thursday, then won on Friday, coming from behind for a 4-3 victory thanks to a ninth-inning rally.

“That’s just how we play. We stay in ballgames,” rookie infielder Kyle Karros said. “We try to pick each other up.”

–Field Level Media

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Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.

The top seed and world number two told reporters in Montreal that he has his doubts about the wisdom of the 12-day Masters tournaments, which can seem as long and draining to players as a Grand Slam fortnight.

This edition of the elite Canadian hard court tournament is missing world number one Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who has not played since April due to a wrist injury.

“I think (the pullouts) are a result of the two-week Masters event. I think it’s just too long for some players, too much before the US Open,” Zverev said.

“I used to play more 500 events, 250 events when the Masters were shorter, but now I don’t do that anymore just because of time spent away and time spent on tournaments.”

Zverev said that he and his team also seriously considered bypassing Canada this year.

“We had a thought also of maybe skipping Montreal, but then we decided to play it

But the reigning Roland Garros champion and Wimbledon finalist last month added: “I need to play matches. I need to play tournaments.

“I don’t think maybe I’ll play my best tennis here, but the result of playing here, I think I’ll play better in Cincinnati and then hopefully my best tennis in New York,” he said, looking ahead to the US Open that starts on August 31.

Also read | Zverev says sanctions won’t solve problem of bloated Masters events

Despite fatigue, the 29-year-old is hoping to take his summer momentum into the North American hard court build-up before the final major of the season.

“The two months that I had was fantastic. Of course, I wanted to win Wimbledon, I wanted to win the final (against Sinner).

“But I played an opponent who also knows how to play in these moments, and he played a phenomenal match, a great match which could have gone a bit longer. I feel like it could have gone in the fifth set.

“I played a lot of tennis in that period. So I went on holidays for a week and then after started practicing and preparing myself the best I can for this swing.”

Zverev leads the tournament field, with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime seeded second ahead of Australian Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev and title holder Ben Shelton.

With rain marring the opening day in the French-speaking city, completed matches were a rarity, with China’s number 270 Jerry Shang defeating Daniel Vallejo of Paraguay 6-3, 6-3 before afternoon rains set in.

Published on Aug 03, 2026

#Canadian #Open #Zverev #remains #wary #12day #Masters #events">Canadian Open: Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.The top seed and world number two told reporters in Montreal that he has his doubts about the wisdom of the 12-day Masters tournaments, which can seem as long and draining to players as a Grand Slam fortnight.This edition of the elite Canadian hard court tournament is missing world number one Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who has not played since April due to a wrist injury.“I think (the pullouts) are a result of the two-week Masters event. I think it’s just too long for some players, too much before the US Open,” Zverev said.“I used to play more 500 events, 250 events when the Masters were shorter, but now I don’t do that anymore just because of time spent away and time spent on tournaments.”Zverev said that he and his team also seriously considered bypassing Canada this year.“We had a thought also of maybe skipping Montreal, but then we decided to play itBut the reigning Roland Garros champion and Wimbledon finalist last month added: “I need to play matches. I need to play tournaments.“I don’t think maybe I’ll play my best tennis here, but the result of playing here, I think I’ll play better in Cincinnati and then hopefully my best tennis in New York,” he said, looking ahead to the US Open that starts on August 31.Also read | Zverev says sanctions won’t solve problem of bloated Masters eventsDespite fatigue, the 29-year-old is hoping to take his summer momentum into the North American hard court build-up before the final major of the season.“The two months that I had was fantastic. Of course, I wanted to win Wimbledon, I wanted to win the final (against Sinner).“But I played an opponent who also knows how to play in these moments, and he played a phenomenal match, a great match which could have gone a bit longer. I feel like it could have gone in the fifth set.“I played a lot of tennis in that period. So I went on holidays for a week and then after started practicing and preparing myself the best I can for this swing.”Zverev leads the tournament field, with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime seeded second ahead of Australian Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev and title holder Ben Shelton.With rain marring the opening day in the French-speaking city, completed matches were a rarity, with China’s number 270 Jerry Shang defeating Daniel Vallejo of Paraguay 6-3, 6-3 before afternoon rains set in.Published on Aug 03, 2026 #Canadian #Open #Zverev #remains #wary #12day #Masters #events

Zverev says sanctions won’t solve problem of bloated Masters events

Despite fatigue, the 29-year-old is hoping to take his summer momentum into the North American hard court build-up before the final major of the season.

“The two months that I had was fantastic. Of course, I wanted to win Wimbledon, I wanted to win the final (against Sinner).

“But I played an opponent who also knows how to play in these moments, and he played a phenomenal match, a great match which could have gone a bit longer. I feel like it could have gone in the fifth set.

“I played a lot of tennis in that period. So I went on holidays for a week and then after started practicing and preparing myself the best I can for this swing.”

Zverev leads the tournament field, with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime seeded second ahead of Australian Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev and title holder Ben Shelton.

With rain marring the opening day in the French-speaking city, completed matches were a rarity, with China’s number 270 Jerry Shang defeating Daniel Vallejo of Paraguay 6-3, 6-3 before afternoon rains set in.

Published on Aug 03, 2026

#Canadian #Open #Zverev #remains #wary #12day #Masters #events">Canadian Open: Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events

Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.

The top seed and world number two told reporters in Montreal that he has his doubts about the wisdom of the 12-day Masters tournaments, which can seem as long and draining to players as a Grand Slam fortnight.

This edition of the elite Canadian hard court tournament is missing world number one Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who has not played since April due to a wrist injury.

“I think (the pullouts) are a result of the two-week Masters event. I think it’s just too long for some players, too much before the US Open,” Zverev said.

“I used to play more 500 events, 250 events when the Masters were shorter, but now I don’t do that anymore just because of time spent away and time spent on tournaments.”

Zverev said that he and his team also seriously considered bypassing Canada this year.

“We had a thought also of maybe skipping Montreal, but then we decided to play it

But the reigning Roland Garros champion and Wimbledon finalist last month added: “I need to play matches. I need to play tournaments.

“I don’t think maybe I’ll play my best tennis here, but the result of playing here, I think I’ll play better in Cincinnati and then hopefully my best tennis in New York,” he said, looking ahead to the US Open that starts on August 31.

Also read | Zverev says sanctions won’t solve problem of bloated Masters events

Despite fatigue, the 29-year-old is hoping to take his summer momentum into the North American hard court build-up before the final major of the season.

“The two months that I had was fantastic. Of course, I wanted to win Wimbledon, I wanted to win the final (against Sinner).

“But I played an opponent who also knows how to play in these moments, and he played a phenomenal match, a great match which could have gone a bit longer. I feel like it could have gone in the fifth set.

“I played a lot of tennis in that period. So I went on holidays for a week and then after started practicing and preparing myself the best I can for this swing.”

Zverev leads the tournament field, with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime seeded second ahead of Australian Alex de Minaur, Daniil Medvedev and title holder Ben Shelton.

With rain marring the opening day in the French-speaking city, completed matches were a rarity, with China’s number 270 Jerry Shang defeating Daniel Vallejo of Paraguay 6-3, 6-3 before afternoon rains set in.

Published on Aug 03, 2026

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Deadspin | Astros’ Carlos Correa (ankle surgery) not ruling out 2026 return May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images On May 11, Carlos Correa underwent what he thought was season-ending surgery on his left ankle. On Saturday, he began working out on the field again, well ahead of the original six- to eight-month recovery timeline. That has the Astros’ third baseman optimistic his season isn’t over after all. “We’ll see,” Correa said. “I wouldn’t be doing all this work if I didn’t think there was a chance.” Correa has progressed to doing all baseball activities except hitting, and he said he could be cleared to do that, too, following a Tuesday doctor’s appointment. “As soon as I got hurt, I got on this protocol,” he told reporters. “I started looking for all the information I could and how to speed up the process and the things I needed to eat and how I needed to sleep, the type of treatment we needed. We’ve been doing a great job with that. We’re in a good spot.” Correa is not even halfway through his projected recovery timeline. Should he rejoin the Astros’ lineup for the stretch run, his bat and glove would be a big boost for a 57-55 Houston club that led the American League West standings by 1 1/2 games over the Rangers entering Sunday’s game. While it’s unclear how he would slot in on defense, Correa’s bat would certainly be welcome among the top-heavy lineup. The three-time All-Star slashed .279/.369/.418 with three homers and 16 RBIs in 32 games this season prior to the injury, which occurred while Correa took pregame swings in the batting cage on May 5. The 31-year-old is a career .275 hitter with 203 homers and 740 RBIs across 12 MLB seasons, including two stints (2015-21; 2025-present) with the Astros. “I’m in a really good spot. A really good spot,” he said. “I don’t feel (the injury). Been progressing to running and sprinting, and it feels great.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Astros #Carlos #Correa #ankle #surgery #ruling #returnMay 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

On May 11, Carlos Correa underwent what he thought was season-ending surgery on his left ankle.

On Saturday, he began working out on the field again, well ahead of the original six- to eight-month recovery timeline. That has the Astros’ third baseman optimistic his season isn’t over after all.

“We’ll see,” Correa said. “I wouldn’t be doing all this work if I didn’t think there was a chance.”

Correa has progressed to doing all baseball activities except hitting, and he said he could be cleared to do that, too, following a Tuesday doctor’s appointment.


“As soon as I got hurt, I got on this protocol,” he told reporters. “I started looking for all the information I could and how to speed up the process and the things I needed to eat and how I needed to sleep, the type of treatment we needed. We’ve been doing a great job with that. We’re in a good spot.”

Correa is not even halfway through his projected recovery timeline. Should he rejoin the Astros’ lineup for the stretch run, his bat and glove would be a big boost for a 57-55 Houston club that led the American League West standings by 1 1/2 games over the Rangers entering Sunday’s game.

While it’s unclear how he would slot in on defense, Correa’s bat would certainly be welcome among the top-heavy lineup. The three-time All-Star slashed .279/.369/.418 with three homers and 16 RBIs in 32 games this season prior to the injury, which occurred while Correa took pregame swings in the batting cage on May 5.

The 31-year-old is a career .275 hitter with 203 homers and 740 RBIs across 12 MLB seasons, including two stints (2015-21; 2025-present) with the Astros.

“I’m in a really good spot. A really good spot,” he said. “I don’t feel (the injury). Been progressing to running and sprinting, and it feels great.”


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Astros #Carlos #Correa #ankle #surgery #ruling #return">Deadspin | Astros’ Carlos Correa (ankle surgery) not ruling out 2026 return May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images On May 11, Carlos Correa underwent what he thought was season-ending surgery on his left ankle. On Saturday, he began working out on the field again, well ahead of the original six- to eight-month recovery timeline. That has the Astros’ third baseman optimistic his season isn’t over after all. “We’ll see,” Correa said. “I wouldn’t be doing all this work if I didn’t think there was a chance.” Correa has progressed to doing all baseball activities except hitting, and he said he could be cleared to do that, too, following a Tuesday doctor’s appointment. “As soon as I got hurt, I got on this protocol,” he told reporters. “I started looking for all the information I could and how to speed up the process and the things I needed to eat and how I needed to sleep, the type of treatment we needed. We’ve been doing a great job with that. We’re in a good spot.” Correa is not even halfway through his projected recovery timeline. Should he rejoin the Astros’ lineup for the stretch run, his bat and glove would be a big boost for a 57-55 Houston club that led the American League West standings by 1 1/2 games over the Rangers entering Sunday’s game. While it’s unclear how he would slot in on defense, Correa’s bat would certainly be welcome among the top-heavy lineup. The three-time All-Star slashed .279/.369/.418 with three homers and 16 RBIs in 32 games this season prior to the injury, which occurred while Correa took pregame swings in the batting cage on May 5. The 31-year-old is a career .275 hitter with 203 homers and 740 RBIs across 12 MLB seasons, including two stints (2015-21; 2025-present) with the Astros. “I’m in a really good spot. A really good spot,” he said. “I don’t feel (the injury). Been progressing to running and sprinting, and it feels great.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Astros #Carlos #Correa #ankle #surgery #ruling #return

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The Minnesota Lynx have signed forward Chloe Bibby to a standard contract, the team announced Saturday. Bibby, who was previously on a developmental contract with the Chicago Sky, averaged 5.5 points and 1.5 assists in 4 games this season.

Bibby bounced around the league last season, lacing up for 5 games with the Golden State Valkyries and 9 games with the Indiana Fever. The Sky could have matched the Lynx’s offer for a standard contract, but ultimately chose not to, as it would have required trading or cutting another player on the roster.

What Chloe Bibby brings to the Minnesota Lynx

Bibby, who is 28 years old, has, to date, spent most of her career overseas after a collegiate career at Mississippi State (2017-2020) and Maryland (2020-2022). And while she’s unlikely to carve out a rotational role this season, Bibby is a smart pick-up by the Lynx.

She’s shown an ability to shoot well from the outside — she’s shooting 38.9% from three so far in her WNBA career — and put together a solid, 8-point, 2-assist game on Thursday against the Connecticut Sun in one of her biggest opportunities of the season. On July 15th, she tallied a career-high 14 points alongside 4 assists in a win over the Seattle Storm.

Bibby won Polish league MVP in 2024, after averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, and won the Spanish league MVP in 2025.

Minnesota has won 9 straight games and sits atop league standings with a 24-6 record. For the most part, they’ve been led by Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles, as well as strong play from a supporting cast that includes All-Stars Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard, and Kayla McBride.

Now, they’ve further bolstered their roster with one of the best available players out there.

#Minnesota #Lynx #sneakygood #move">The Minnesota Lynx just made another sneaky-good move CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Chloe Bibby #55 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on July 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx have signed forward Chloe Bibby to a standard contract, the team announced Saturday. Bibby, who was previously on a developmental contract with the Chicago Sky, averaged 5.5 points and 1.5 assists in 4 games this season. Bibby bounced around the league last season, lacing up for 5 games with the Golden State Valkyries and 9 games with the Indiana Fever. The Sky could have matched the Lynx’s offer for a standard contract, but ultimately chose not to, as it would have required trading or cutting another player on the roster. What Chloe Bibby brings to the Minnesota Lynx Bibby, who is 28 years old, has, to date, spent most of her career overseas after a collegiate career at Mississippi State (2017-2020) and Maryland (2020-2022). And while she’s unlikely to carve out a rotational role this season, Bibby is a smart pick-up by the Lynx. She’s shown an ability to shoot well from the outside — she’s shooting 38.9% from three so far in her WNBA career — and put together a solid, 8-point, 2-assist game on Thursday against the Connecticut Sun in one of her biggest opportunities of the season. On July 15th, she tallied a career-high 14 points alongside 4 assists in a win over the Seattle Storm. Bibby won Polish league MVP in 2024, after averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, and won the Spanish league MVP in 2025. Minnesota has won 9 straight games and sits atop league standings with a 24-6 record. For the most part, they’ve been led by Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles, as well as strong play from a supporting cast that includes All-Stars Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard, and Kayla McBride. Now, they’ve further bolstered their roster with one of the best available players out there. #Minnesota #Lynx #sneakygood #move

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