Senators sign Drake Batherson to 8 Years

The Ottawa Senators signed forward Drake Batherson to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $10.75 million, the team announced Tuesday.

The deal will contain $30 million in bonuses and a no-movement clause in the first four years, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

It's the largest contract in franchise history. Batherson was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season.

Dodgers clinch playoffs

The defending two-time World Series champions qualified for a 14th consecutive year, tying the Atlanta Braves (1991-2005) for the longest streak in MLB history.

"It's hard to say it ever feels routine, but it is the expectation here," third baseman Max Muncy said postgame, according to Joe Reedy of the Associated Press. "I always laugh whenever we clinch a postseason spot, we just do a nice little toast. The guys that haven't been here, they kind of see that and they expect a little bit more. That happens when you clinch the division."

Los Angeles' magic number is down to three in its quest to win a 13th NL West title in 14 years.

Tarik Skubal allowed three hits with one walk and nine strikeouts over seven shutout innings to pick up the win.

Yankees clinch playoffs

Aaron Judge hit a three-run home run that capped a six-run eighth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3 Monday on a night they clinched their 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 seasons.

Judge had been 3 for 20 with 11 strikeouts since returning last week after missing 84 games because of a fractured rib. Judge hit a cutter from A.J. Minter 415 feet into the second deck in left field for his 18th home run this season, his first since May 24.

His drive came a few minutes before Detroit beat Toronto, clinching a playoff berth for the Yankees.

Myles Garrett out with knee surgery

Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and end up on injured reserve.

Garrett has to miss a minimum of four games, and the Rams hope he can return at that point, Pelissero added.

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been dealing with the knee injury since training camp, but the issue received more attention after he was a nonfactor in the Rams' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Garrett recorded zero sacks or tackles in Thursday's contest.

Montreal signs Kreider

Kreider had one year remaining on his deal with a $6.5-million cap hit when the Ducks cut him. Anaheim needed financial flexibility after signing Leo Carlsson to an $18 million annual contract, which was initiated by a lucrative offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Canadiens didn't make any notable additions this offseason after reaching the Eastern Conference Final in the spring. Kreider should bring valuable experience to a young Canadiens team and bolster a left side that previously lacked depth behind first-liner Cole Caufield.

Gavin McKenna excited to play with Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna believes he would be a good fit on the wing of captain Auston Matthews.

"To play with a player like that, of that caliber, would be pretty special," McKenna told reporters Friday. "I think we would suit each other pretty well. Him being an older veteran guy, I think I can learn a lot from him. Being the captain of the Leafs, just a lot to learn from him. He's an amazing player, and if I get that opportunity, I'm not gonna try and waste it."

McKenna noted he's played "a little bit" with Matthews this summer at informal sessions.

"He's unreal. He's fun to watch," McKenna said. "To play with him, he's super smart, and obviously he's got that release, so you kinda want to give him the puck when he's open and hope you get an assist."

McKenna is Toronto's first No. 1 pick since selecting Matthews atop the 2016 draft.

Bears sign Swift to 3 Year contract

The Chicago Bears are signing running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75-million contract extension.

Swift's new deal includes $27.5 million in guaranteed money, Schefter adds. He was entering the final season of a three-year, $24-million contract that he signed in 2024 and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

The 27-year-old set career highs in rushing yards (1,087), rushing touchdowns (9), and rushing success rate (54.7%) last season. His 62 first downs gained on the ground ranked eighth among all running backs, according to TruMedia.

Swift and Kyle Monangai made up one of the best rushing duos in the league last season, helping Chicago rank third in explosive run rate and sixth in EPA/rush.

Swift spent the first three years of his career with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Georgia. He also played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 prior to joining Chicago.

Golden Knights extend Mark Stone - 2 years

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone agreed to a two-year extension with the franchise, the team announced Saturday.

The new deal carries a $9 million annual cap hit and ties the 34-year-old to Vegas through 2028-29.

The Canadian winger tallied a career-high 73 points in 60 games last season, ranking third on the Golden Knights in points behind Jack Eichel (90) and Mitch Marner (80). Stone's 28 goals also equaled his personal best in a single season with one team, matching the total he produced with the Ottawa Senators during the 2018-19 campaign before being traded to Vegas.

Stone potted seven goals with 12 assists during the Golden Knights' run to the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this year. The 34-year-old captain scored twice in the series against Carolina but finished with a minus-two as the Hurricanes claimed their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Packers sign Kraft 4 Years $92M

The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft agreed on a four-year, $75-million extension Saturday that could reach $92 million.

The new agreement reportedly includes a $26.5-million signing bonus, Schefter adds.

Kraft appeared in eight games last season before sustaining an ACL tear in Week 9. He posted 489 yards in 32 receptions prior to the injury, including six touchdowns. He's returned to practice during training camp and is expected to play in Green Bay's Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Angels plan to build $2.5B stadium

Incoming Los Angeles Angels owner Stan Kroenke plans to construct a $2.5-billion ballpark to replace Angel Stadium.

Kroenke agreed to buy the Angels from longtime owner Arte Moreno on Tuesday for a reported MLB-record price of $4 billion. The deal is expected to be finalized in the early stages of 2027.

The American billionaire's company built and owns SoFi Stadium - the home of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams - and the complex around it, which will be the site of the 2028 Summer Olympics.