Bedard out 4 months with shoulder surgery

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard will miss about four months after undergoing left shoulder surgery Wednesday, the team announced.

Bedard was injured during an on-ice training session last Thursday.

Justin Verlander will retire after 2026 season

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will hang up his cleats at the end of the season.

"Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come," Verlander wrote in a statement. "While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last. ... It's time for the next chapter."

The 43-year-old was also named to the American League All-Star team as a Legend Pick by commissioner Rob Manfred. The hurler will finish his career as a 10-time All-Star.

Dylan Cease loses no hitter in 9th inning

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease lost his bid for a second career no-hitter in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Cease had thrown eight no-hit innings at Oracle Park before allowing a leadoff single to Heliot Ramos on his career-high 118th pitch to start the ninth. He was then lifted to a standing ovation.

Ryan O’Hearn ties team record with 10 RBI night

You can't stop Ryan O'Hearn. You can only hope to contain him.

O'Hearn put together perhaps the greatest offensive performance in the Pittsburgh Pirates' storied history Tuesday, mashing three home runs and a team-record 10 RBIs in a 12-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with 12 straight hits

Kansas City Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert tied a major-league record by becoming the fifth player ever to record hits in 12 consecutive at-bats.

His hits in 12 straight plate appearances also set an expansion-era (since 1961) record and tied the overall MLB mark.

Tolbert etched his name in the record books with an infield single off New York Mets pitcher Matt Seelinger during the Royals' seven-run seventh inning.

Ohtani becomes 5th fastest to 300 home runs

Shohei Ohtani reached a new career milestone Tuesday, as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar became the fifth-fastest player to reach 300 career home runs.

Ohtani accomplished the feat in his 1,102nd career game as a hitter. Only Juan González, Ryan Howard, Ralph Kiner, and Aaron Judge did it in fewer contests. He's also the 18th active player with 300 homers.

Ohtani's 300th round-tripper was a leadoff shot off Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen.

Donovan Mitchell signs 4 Year $273M contract

Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273-million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers that includes a player option for 2030-31 and a full trade kicker.

It's the second extension Mitchell has signed since joining the Cavs in a trade in 2022.

The All-Star guard could've earned an additional $80 million by waiting until next summer, but he opted to ink a new long-term deal on the first day he became extension-eligible.

Brunson undergoing wrist surgery

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist and is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer. Brunson played through the injury during the Knicks' championship run.

The 6-foot-2 guard will require at least two months of rehab following the procedure, sources told SNY's Ian Begley.

Daniel Alfredsson joins Leafs as Assistant Coach

Daniel Alfredsson has flipped allegiances in the longstanding Battle of Ontario.

The Ottawa Senators icon is leaving the club to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach on Jim Hiller's staff, the Leafs announced Tuesday.

John Gruden, who recently coached the Toronto Marlies to a Calder Cup title, and Brad Werenka were also hired as assistant coaches. Mike Van Ryn and Derek Lalonde won't be returning to their roles behind the bench.

Senators resign Giroux

The Ottawa Senators are re-signing forward Claude Giroux.

Giroux tallied 14 goals and 49 points in all 82 games last season. He's been with his hometown Senators since 2022.

The 38-year-old had been linked to the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs since becoming an unrestricted free agent July 1. Giroux was drafted by the Flyers and played 15 seasons in Philadelphia.