Bell, Rogers and the future of a changing industry. Which player and team performances from April are anomalies, and which have staying power? Who else made the list? Rosenthal: Angels’ split with Albert Pujols was awkward, uncomfortable and necessary. Joe Girardi is the fourth manager since last July to discover during a game that a player was ineligible due to a digital lineup card issue. A Maryland right-hander is drawing top-5 round interest and a two-way high school player from Torrey Pines is rising fast. There's a new No. Ranking MLB’s top 12 rookie pitchers: Marlins’ Trevor Rogers, White Sox’ Michael Kopech make their mark, The Comeback: How D.J. The line of Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danault and Brendan Gallagher has driven the Canadiens' bus for years. So they might move the mound back. ‘I remember everything,’ a reflective Bryce Harper says of 97 mph pitch to the face and tense moments that followed. Padres’ MacKenzie Gore and 11 more: Ranking the must-watch pitching prospects for the minor-league season. Infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers your questions. One thing about Ducharme that has become clear nearly three weeks after he took over for Claude Julien is that he is decisive. How the difference between sunscreen and advanced grip substances could help MLB navigate tricky enforcement landscape. We all knew the Canadiens' schedule would be difficult when it was released, but we might not have understood the toll it would take. Caufield's father, Paul, and brother, Brock, played big roles in his reaching the NHL. LeBrun: Why the NHL’s all-Canadian division has been a fun — and frantic — experience. Expectations can be crippling in the mind of a hockey player, and Drouin’s mind right now is a confused mess. With so many different views, cultures, beliefs and fears, says one executive, it’s difficult to pull off a season perfectly. So much of what we are seeing from Suzuki now are things that made his future success in the NHL evident a few years ago. The Athletic announced Friday that it's laying off 46 people across a wide range of beats. Machado vs. Bauer, ‘a bulls— swing’ and more: 11 observations after 11 riveting hours of Dodgers-Padres baseball. With so many Francophone, Swedish, Finnish, Czech, Slovak and German players in the NHL, has the time not come to properly spell names? Is Canadian sports talk radio dying? From breaking news to in-depth analysis, get expert coverage from the best newsroom in sports, all personally delivered and ad-free. Get unrivaled MLB coverage from the best newsroom in sports. | : support@theathletic.com This is the Official Facebook Page of Ewing Athletics. Danault was the catalyst on both of his line’s goals, the goals that converted this game into a laugher, with great offensive instincts. Without Ben Chiarot, the Canadiens' need for another defenceman, puck-moving or otherwise, has become very obvious. Knight: Padres ace Yu Darvish is still someone Dodgers fans can root for. After a stellar performance Tuesday, it seems everyone in the National League is going to know Ynoa before too much longer. Not long after Evanka Osmak abandoned her civil engineering degree from Queen’s University, and the job she had subsequently taken in that field, she found herself living in a hotel. See more of The Athletic on Facebook. Canadiens’ trade deadline need is glaring but is also a tricky calculation for Marc Bergevin. Canadiens aren’t getting results, but Carey Price may change that soon. Paul Harrison didn't believe it when he got the start for Game 4 of the Maple Leafs-Canadiens series in 1979. The week gave us stunning frame of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrating a feat (3 HRs in one game) not even his Hall of Fame dad accomplished. Really? We asked three ex-catchers to weigh in. Padres, Dodgers overcome injuries to produce ‘a good preview’ of October intensity. Trivia Tuesday: How many one-vote Hall of Fame wonders can you identify? Mike Smith, Devan Dubnyk and Ilya Bryzgalov are all grateful for Sean Burke's help. Playing in Montreal comes with a relentless amount of pressure from media and fans. The easy rule that can reliably show if a player’s breakout is real. If the Predators trade Mattias Ekholm, which team would provide the best return? Some Canadian NHL teams almost never trade with each other while others have hooked up on multiple big moves. The Avalanche have looked dominant of late and are the new No. We evaluate your Canadiens trade proposals for Vince Dunn, David Savard and more. The Canadiens should still call up Cole Caufield, even if they face a financial hurdle. Harper’s decision to sign with the Phillies over the Giants not only impacts the Giants today but alters their approach this offseason. Initial MLB Draft League rosters underwhelm longtime scouts: ‘It looks like an open tryout for the indy leagues’. Our top 10 trade deadline performers and five that left us wondering if they got the memo that it was deadline day. Carlos Carrasco’s rehab timetable, Cody Bellinger’s ‘tricky’ calf and more from the injury mailbag, Virginia Zakas of inside injuries jumps into the mailbag and answers subscriber questions on Cody Bellinger, Carlos Carrasco and more, Get your grasshopper ice cream: MLB stadiums to expand menus, bring back some novelty foods as restrictions ease. Media/News Company. The TSN analyst opens up on his parents' relationship with Punch Imlach, his time as Flames GM, his brutal pickleball injury and more. The first-place Royals? Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis is a popular man as the NHL trade deadline rolls around. The White Sox manager has made some perplexing, even jarring decisions in the first month of the season. Canadiens should embrace opportunity to accelerate Alexander Romanov’s development. But he's not exactly keeping them afloat, either. You asked, we answered: with just over a week left until the NHL trade deadline, we evaluated your Canadiens trade proposals. 1, Giancarlo Stanton thrills; where does Albert Pujols go from here? As fans begin to return to stadiums in the United States, most officials in Canada continue to preach caution about re-opening venues. The trio reveal how Burke might now help Carey Price. Rosenthal: ‘It’s hard to get everybody on the same page’: Challenges continue for MLB as the virus persists. How’s that for a dramatic headline? What Fernando Tatis Jr. learned from his father, and how he paid tribute to Tatis Sr.’s historic feat. McCullough: Dodgers-Padres lives up to must-see billing for the second weekend in a row. Down Goes Brown: The biggest trade involving each Canadian NHL team combo, ranked. Stark: Weird and Wild, No-Hit Fever Edition — Carlos Rodón and the White Sox add to the oddities. 2 Jackson Rutledge was impressive as well. Peterson went from first-rounder to mental health advocate, The Pitching Report (5/7): Stuff improvers, with Dylan Cease, Casey Mize & more, White Sox loss punctuated by Tony La Russa’s rulebook oversight: ‘I didn’t know that’, ‘I’ve barely hit on you’: Inside a Mets culture rotten beyond Mickey Callaway and Jared Porter, ‘Joey Votto is playing chess, and the rest of us are playing checkers’: Reds first baseman may be the most interesting man in baseball, Dennis Eckersley’s highs and lows, from fist-pumping swag to World Series walk-off: ‘Shut up and let life happen’, Top 100 MLB prospects for 2021: Keith Law’s rankings are here, with Wander Franco at No. 39,329 talking about this. "I'm like, 'Oh, he's doing something.'. Unrivaled sports coverage across every team you care about and every league you follow. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin sends the right message in getting Eric Staal, a day after sending the wrong one. What the Eric Staal trade really means is that Bergevin realizes the unique nature of the opportunity in front of the Canadiens this season. LeBrun: Canadiens coaching change, Rod Brind’Amour extension talks, NHL Draft update. The Athletic’s NBA All-Star Quiz: Gravity-defying dunks, mascot mayhem and more . Canadiens midseason grades: Jeff Petry continues to lead while Nick Suzuki slips. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin’s trade deadline was a reflection of his uneven team. or. DGB weekend rankings: Can the Canadiens season be saved? Fordham's Matt Mikulski is the lone prospect from Keith Law's top 50 ranking currently slated to play in the league's inaugural season. They might not be similar on the field, but as the 422nd pair of brothers to play in the majors, Nick and Phil Maton share a rare bond. Gammons: With the ‘DoorDash kids’ leading the way, New England baseball is on the rise. The Canadiens traded for Jon Merrill, here’s why and what he can provide down the stretch. MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers and Padres continue to duke it out, while the A’s make a big jump. What a week. What if the Rockies chose Nolan Arenado over Jeff Bridich? If April was any indication, and if both teams experience improved luck with health, there should be more titanic clashes ahead. Trivia Tuesday: Eno Sarris wants to test your advanced Statcast knowledge. Bill Simmons. 25 . Canadiens trade deadline limits: Marc Bergevin told the truth — but not the whole truth. ", Ask Arpon: Canadiens break up Chiarot-Weber the hard way, Carey Price’s future and more. In our inaugural edition of this season's 'Tiers' franchise, we look at each team's rotation and how they compare to the rest of the league. They’ve now done it five times in seven games. ‘That’s my real name’: Alexis Lafrenière, Tim Stützle, Nils Höglander and the importance of accents and umlauts. The best draft prospect in Fordham baseball history, and more MLB draft notes from Keith Law. Grading the grin: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin on Eric Staal, Cole Caufield and his next steps. Who was the first Mexican-born player to appear in an MLB game? Test your knowledge of this group. Head … This week's Canadiens notebook looks at Shea Weber acknowledging the weight of expectations, Burrows' arrival as assistant coach and more. The NHL's North Division has provided plenty of entertainment as the Canadian teams deal with extreme highs and lows. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, get expert coverage from the best newsroom in sports, all personally delivered and ad-free. A month into the season, there's enough data to apply metrics to player performance, and come away with conclusions that actually matter. If the Canadiens falter and Ducharme isn't the man for the job, will Bergevin still be around to find another coach? She was in Orillia, Ont., and she was eating at Swiss Chalet three times a week. “We're witnessing something that most guys can't do.”, The minors return with matchup of first-round arms in the Orioles’ Grayson Rodriguez, Nationals’ Jackson Rutledge: Keith Law. The concept of expected goals takes on a whole new meaning with Jonathan Drouin and the Canadiens. The 2021 season is sure making up for what we lost in 2020. Book excerpt: ‘A Season with Mom: Love, Loss and the Ultimate Baseball Adventure’. No-hitter or not, Madison Bumgarner and the Diamondbacks are in a heck of a groove. Bowden: What to believe and not to believe from the start of the MLB season. Jayden Struble can back you off with a hit on one shift and then beat you with a dash of speed, power and skill with the puck on the next. What is now the best rivalry in baseball has made the Padres better, the Dodgers better and MLB must-see TV in April. Get the Canadiens sports stories that matter. A day after GM Brian Cashman's honest assessment of his team's AL-worst start, the Yankees looked to get a new streak started in The Bronx. Staal's impact on young centres Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki might be the most important aspect of his acquisition for the Canadiens. Ryan Poehling, Cam Atkinson and Alex DeBrincat serve as comparisons for highly-touted Cole Caufield as he prepares to go pro. Down Goes Brown: Every midseason coaching change of the cap era, ranked. Also in this week's edition of the Canadiens notebook: Why Shea Weber is not using his best weapon, and Tony DeAngelo? The Pitching Report (4/16): New pitches for Lance McCullers Jr., Jakob Junis and more. The simple design is easily recognizable and versatile, with the ability to work across any medium. or. 1. Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki is stringing together moments with such frequency that they cease to be moments. With Ben Chiarot gone, Dominique Ducharme has little choice but to give it a try with Romanov, and he should view it as an opportunity. Still, you’re a little nervous about missing the playoffs, right Habs fans? 39,692 talking about this. The Athletic | NG is a premium sports website in Nigeria with original and high-quality contents that beats your imaginations MLB Starting Rotation Tiers: Dodgers lead the way, Yankees and Braves disappoint so far. Rosin and sunscreen are impossible to police — but it turns out they also have a much less drastic effect than some substances now in use. MLB Power Rankings: The Dodgers and Padres hold fast but the Red Sox and Mets are making a run. Here are three things the next GM can do to get the team back on track. Your Teams. The Athletic is a subscription-based sports website that provides ad-free national and local coverage in 47 North American cities as well as the United Kingdom. A look at all 31 teams to determine who's buying and who's selling in this unique marketplace as the NHL trade deadline approaches. If Bergevin can only go by what he sees, what might he be thinking with the April 12 trade deadline less than a month away? In late March, the Phillies removed Rafael Chaves as their director of pitching development and promoted Travis Hergert on an interim basis. For all the talk of rules changes in the sport, MLB’s biggest problem may be keeping players healthy. And that's a tantalizing question. MLB Power Rankings: The Red Sox and Astros are nipping at the Dodgers and Padres’ heels. It’s been 42 years since the last Maple Leafs-Canadiens playoff game: Meet the unlikely Toronto goalie in net that day. All rights reserved. From a confirmed case of a COVID-19 variant to a jam-packed schedule to a quiet trade deadline, Marc Bergevin shared a lot on the Canadiens. Padres fail their first test against the Dodgers, missing a slew of opportunities. As the Canadiens enter a grueling stretch, Eric Staal’s arrival is perfectly timed. Eric Staal had a storybook debut but his impact on the Canadiens could go much deeper. 1. A guide to MLB ballpark capacity and policies, as fans are allowed to return at different paces in different cities. La Tortuga on the mound, the A's walking off with 11 straight wins, a snow day in Colorado and more of the best images from the past week. Down Goes Brown: Connor McDavid’s 100, Leafs vs. Habs, and six more things to root for down the stretch. A new joint-report from The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia, Bo Wulf, and Zach Berman shines light on the Eagles’ internal dysfunction. No analysis of the Green Bay Packers’ 2021 draft would be complete without first examining the team’s rift with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This combination of references helps create a truly unique and memorable logo. Tyler Glasnow has a moment of truth, Corbin Burnes’ bulldog mentality and more in Joe’s Week in Baseball. Cole Caufield and Jake Evans provided much-needed energy to the Canadiens, but their cap and roster limitations make it tough to keep them. NHL trade deadline winners and losers: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Lightning load up, Flyers and Coyotes quiet. Now it's a piece of history. Eight early moves front offices should weigh, from dueling Kris Bryant trade deals to a Juan Soto mega-extension. Le Support Athlétique est le podcast francophone d’Athlétique Montréal. With a lot of youth at the centre position, the Canadiens would benefit from adding a faceoff coach. Shams Charania. Price is not the only problem sinking the Canadiens right now. The Braves managed just one hit over two seven-inning games versus Arizona on Sunday. Canadiens’ trade deadline roster juggling has left them stuck with an ineffective lineup. Rosenthal: Tony La Russa, under scrutiny, justified some of his critics’ skepticism in April. The Totally Football Show. The Canadiens desperately need cap space, but their style of play is also highly reliant on players such as Byron and Lehkonen. The Canadiens' belief in Dom Ducharme, the Jake Evans cap squeeze to come, Cole Caufield's unique contract and more in the weekly notebook. Cole Caufield’s first NHL goal was an important moment for him but carried more significance for the Canadiens. What if Bryce Harper chose the Giants instead of the Phillies? From Auerbach to Zion: How well do you know your NBA All-Star Game history? comedy, The SportsCentre host is our latest 20 questions guest, talking about her time at TSN, reality TV glory and affinity for "What About Bob. This is the time to celebrate April, baseball's weirdest month — even if a close look at 2021's offense isn't for the squeamish. The Command & Stuff report returns, under a new name, and with a broader focus. Cole Caufield’s Canadiens path: Lessons from Ryan Poehling, Alex DeBrincat and Cam Atkinson. When the Canadiens need a jolt, Dominique Ducharme continues to prove he will provide it. ET deadline to update you on every move and rumor — and (hopefully) bring you a few laughs along the way. A bidding war for Ekholm’s services appears to be developing ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Rated Red. When will youth sports return to normal in Canada? | : support@theathletic.com Plus more on Madison Bumgarner’s maybe no-no, Kent Emanuel’s big-league debut and how about those Oakland A’s? A Capitals' official told The Athletic that the tweet didn't meet the team's social media standards. Canadiens find their heartbeat as they lose their punching bag and must hope it remains constant. The Canadiens lost to the Maple Leafs, and in light of prior events, it mattered less than usual. From beginning hockey in diapers to the roots of his hockey IQ, a look at Cole Caufield's journey from Stevens Point to the Canadiens. The team will soon name an interim GM in Bridich's place, then dive into a full search for a permanent replacement later this year. Not Now. Maybe this what-if is a learning opportunity, something we can use to see how the Rockies fell off track and what's still holding them back. The sports news site The Athletic is looking to make a deal with The New York Times now that a rumored merger with Axios is off, ... Share to Facebook. The Yankees, Red Sox and others tried and failed long before soccer. The details are seared in Harper's mind, and they will probably stay there because a 97 mph fastball to the face has a lasting effect. DGB Mailbag: Is Jack Eichel overrated? Scouts getting back into the field this week are witnessing huge changes, and teams that cut their scouting staffs may miss out. Look, it’s the Habs and they’re losing. Basu and Godin: An interview with the Canadiens’ new goalie guru, a look at Jordan Harris and more. Caufield had two goals and an assist in his professional debut but more importantly, showed expectations are not a problem for him. Simply being on the Hall ballot is an honor, but some players come away with only one vote of support. Basu and Godin: Canadiens mismanaging expectations, Alex Burrows arrives, KK gets mad. All rights reserved. The Canadiens lost three times in regulation in Dominique Ducharme’s first 15 games as coach. Podcast. As the pandemic looms over another summer, Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers your latest questions on youth sports, gathering with friends and more. This week's Canadiens notebook looks at the circumstances of Ducharme's hiring, how long it's taking to absorb his playing style and more. Our writers take a collective shot at figuring out what's real and what's not one month into the MLB season. Athletic heat Today at 2:14 PM The 202One Olympic trials for Team Nigeria which will serve as final ... selection for the team will hold in June at the Sports Center of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos Click link to find out dates and other details. It's never too early in the season to improve. Huascar Ynoa pitches and (grand) slams as the Braves get much-needed win over Nationals. Basu and Godin: Canadiens tip toe around Cole Caufield, the dual threat of Erik Gustafsson and more. Pujols' contract became emblematic of an Angels decade in which Arte Moreno doled out lavish contracts yet never spent enough to contend. Welcome to Dodgers-Reds, live from Los Angeles — and broadcast from a darkened ballpark in Cincinnati. Plus the red-hot Mariners, deja vu in Kansas City, the extra-innings madness and more. 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