The New York Yankees bolstered their bullpen by acquiring strikeout reliever Fernando Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for catcher Jose Trevino. Cruz, who led the Yankees’ bullpen in strikeouts, brings a 4.86 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 66 2/3 innings from his 69 appearances with the Reds. The trade also involves catcher Alex Jackson, who may fill Trevino’s backup role after signing a minor league deal with the Reds in November and batting .122 with a .439 OPS for the Tampa Bay Rays last season.
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Yahoo Sports launches Daily Draw, a new free-to-play game
Yahoo Sports has launched Daily Draw, a new free-to-play game in the Yahoo Sports app for U.S.-based users. Fans receive a pack of six cards daily, featuring predictions about the day's biggest sporting event, and must select four cards to play for points. Top finishers on the leaderboard are eligible to earn cash prizes, with the game fostering community engagement through discussions within the app. Full Article
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