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Eric Stephens: It's obviously been out there but still a... - The Athletic It's obviously been out there but still a stunning development on the news that Alex Faust is out as the lead Kings' play-by-play television...

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eric Stephens: Greg Cronin has spoken with current assistants... - The Athletic Greg Cronin has spoken with current assistants Newell Brown and Mike Stothers. Both of their contracts up. Craig Johnson has another year le...

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: To clear a spot for Grae Kessinger on the... - The Athletic To clear a spot for Grae Kessinger on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred Luis Garcia (Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day injured list.

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eric Stephens: Ducks have hired Greg Cronin as their head coach. - The Athletic Ducks have hired Greg Cronin as their head coach.

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inaki Williams - Will undergo knee surgery Williams is set to have a minor operation on his knee to fix some long-standing discomfort and will miss the June international window with Ghana, Athletic Club announced Monday.

Impact Williams posted 10 goals and three assists in 36 La Liga appearances (34 starts) either up front or on the right wing this season, the second-best scoring total of his career after his 13-goal output in 2018/19. But the 28-year-old missed two games with a knee injury back in January and February, which famously ended his streak of having featured in every single league match for almost seven years. It seems he's had some lingering discomfort from that injury and will undergo an operation this summer to fix it.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Baugh: Deputy commissioner Bill Daly answered a... - The Athletic Deputy commissioner Bill Daly answered a question Saturday night about Valeri Nichushkin. “There’s no ongoing investigation on the Nichushki...

JUNE 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikel Balenziaga - On bench vs. Real Madrid Balenziaga is in Athletic's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Real Madrid.

Impact Balenziaga has been a bit-part player for Bilbao this season as Yuri Berchiche and Inigo Lekue are ahead of him in the left-back depth chart, but the 35-year-old Balenziaga is likely to see some time off the bench Sunday in what will be his final game with the club.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Morcillo - Not fit for season finale Morcillo (collarbone) will not be involved in Sunday's season finale against Real Madrid.

Impact Morcillo hasn't featured since breaking his collarbone in February, but he was a bit-part player before then as well as the 24-year-old winger hasn't started a La Liga game since May 2021.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Garcia - Remains out for season finale Garcia (knee) is not in Bilbao's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Garcia ends the season injured but he still managed two assists (a new personal record) and one clean sheet from 25 La Liga appearances (18 starts) in defensive midfield. The 33-year-old rotated regularly with Ander Herrera, Oihan Sancet and Oier Zarraga in the position alongside Mikel Vesga.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Martinez - Out for season finale Martinez (calf) is not available for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez's season ends with four clean sheets and a goal from 15 La Liga appearances (all starts) in central defense, as he missed multiple stints throughout the campaign with a few injuries. The 32-year-old is out of contract with Bilbao this summer and reportedly set to join Barcelona.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Williams - Starting Sunday Williams (undisclosed) is in Athletic's starting lineup to face Real Madrid in the season finale on Sunday.

Impact Williams has recovered from a minor injury that forced him to miss last weekend's defeat to Elche, and he's in the XI on the left wing against Real Madrid.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - Starting against Real Madrid Herrera (hamstring) is in Athletic's starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against Real Madrid.

Impact Herrera returns to the XI in defensive midfield Sunday after missing Bilbao's last two games with a hamstring injury.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Lin: Xander Bogaerts thinks an IL stint isn't needed... - The Athletic Xander Bogaerts thinks an IL stint isn't needed, but he'll get at least a little time off. "I probably haven't played this long with it," sa...

JUNE 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seth Emerson: Something to watch when the SEC releases the... - The Athletic Something to watch when the SEC releases the 2024 schedule on June 14: - If the league ends up staying at eight games, the ‘24 schedule may...

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why everyone (sort of) hates Wembley Despite being England's national stadium, the love for Wembley isn't universal. The Athletic tries to find out why...

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: Astros prospect Will Wagner will miss six to... - The Athletic Astros prospect Will Wagner will miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his right hand, t...

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rich Hofmann: House Jr. was a disappointment for most of this... - The Athletic House Jr. was a disappointment for most of this season, out of the rotation after the Sixers gave him the bi-annual exception last summer. H...

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seth Emerson: While the SEC is only committed to Atlanta as... - The Athletic While the SEC is only committed to Atlanta as the SEC championship site through 2027, commissioner Greg Sankey gave a flat "no" when asked i...

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dempsey on USMNT coach search, Folarin Baolgun Former U.S. men’s national team star Clint Dempsey has offered his take on the ongoing search for the team’s next permanent head coach, tell...

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dan Duggan: The Giants announced Ryan Cowden's hiring as... - The Athletic The Giants announced Ryan Cowden's hiring as executive advisor to the general manager. Cowden, who interviewed for the Giants' GM job last y...

JUNE 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: During his weekly appearance on the team's... - The Athletic During his weekly appearance on the team's flagship radio station on Wednesday, Astros general manager Dana Brown said Lance McCullers Jr. (...

MAY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nico Williams - Completes first-team training Williams (undisclosed) took part in training ahead of Sunday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Williams, who missed out versus Elche on Sunday, could rejoin the starting XI if given the all-clear, especially considering he featured in seven of his last eight contests. In those appearances, the attacking midfielder registered one goal on 10 shots (four on target), 41 crosses (seven accurate) and 22 corners. Given his role on freekicks and corners, Williams figures to offer top-end fantasy production heading into the season finale.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Herrera - Training with squad Herrera (hamstring) participated in first-team training in the lead-up to Sunday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Herrera could be in line to rejoin the squad versus Real Madrid following his two-match absence due to his hamstring problem. Considering the defensive midfielder has started just four of his last eight contests, in which he registered six shots (zero on target), four crosses (zero accurate) and 10 tackles (five won), he is far from a lock for the starting XI even if cleared to play.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Emerson: Greg Sankey on Tuesday night, summing up his... - The Athletic Greg Sankey on Tuesday night, summing up his meeting with SEC coaches, when asked the sense he got from them on the scheduling debate: “I se...

MAY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: José Urquidy has progressed to throwing from 90... - The Athletic José Urquidy has progressed to throwing from 90 feet, manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday. Urquidy has been on the injured list since May 1...

MAY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM