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Tigers see injury list ‘whittle down’

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers made a series of moves before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Guardians, with more expected over the weekend. Reliever Kenley Jansen was activated off the injured list while the contract of right-hander Jacob Waguespack was selected. ...

Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft believes he was playing as well as anyone at his position when he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament last November. He sees no reason why that should change once he's back on the field — and he believes that return ...

Baij, Varda share Skyline Player of the Year honors

ESCANABA — The Skyline Central Conference released its All-Conference Teams and awards for the 2026 baseball season. Norway seniors Owen Baij and Cameron Varda were named Co-Players of the Year and North Dickinson junior Trent Kramer was named offensive Player of the Year. Jaykob Dahm, a ...

Skubal is returning to Tigers’ rotation

DETROIT (AP) — Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup Saturday against Cleveland. Manager A.J. Hinch made the announcement Thursday, adding that right-hander Casey Mize could return Sunday if he completes another bullpen session ...

Brewers prospect Luis Lara signs 7-year contract

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Lara understands the challenges involved in making the big leagues as an undersized player. And he appreciates the faith the Brewers showed in his abilities by signing him to a seven-year contract. Lara spoke with reporters over Zoom on Wednesday, one day ...

UP baseball all-stars to play in Escanaba

The Cold Weather Baseball Coaches Association will host an Upper Peninsula high school all-star game Sunday in Escanaba. First pitch is at 4 p.m. Eastern time at Al Ness Field. Dickinson County players will include Cameron Varda of Norway suiting up for Team Superior. Team Michigan's roster ...