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Casey Mize's return will bolster Tigers in matchup with Blue Jays
Apr 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (12) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Casey Mize will make a swift return from the injured list when the Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers right-hander left his most recent start on April 28 in Atlanta due to a right adductor strain. Mize was able to go through a rehab program at the team’s spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla., with no issues.
His return will bolster a starting staff that’s missing ace Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander due to injuries.
“He’s been able to continue to throw, which is a great sign,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “Casey responded well to multiple bullpen (sessions) and live BP (batting practice) that he did down in Lakeland.”
Mize (2-2, 2.90 ERA) arguably has been the team’s best starting pitcher this season. He gave up one or no runs in four of his first five starts before his abbreviated stint in Atlanta, when he was removed after 2 1/3 innings. He’s only faced the Blue Jays once, allowing three runs in 4 1/3 innings in 2024.
The Tigers won the series opener in dramatic fashion on Friday. Spencer Torkelson had a two-out single in the ninth inning to bring home Matt Vierling, giving Detroit a 3-2 victory.
It was just the Tigers’ second victory in their last 10 games. They still are five games under .500.
“You roll back a year, we were (riding) high at this time last year and that didn’t win us the division,” Hinch said. “It takes a lot of discipline to keep your perspective and just play the game in front of you. The methodical nature of baseball challenges you every day to keep a steady approach and see where you end up at the end of homestands and road trips.”
Left-hander Mason Fluharty (2-0, 5.40) is getting the nod to open for the Blue Jays in a bullpen game. He started once this season as the opener, allowing one run in one inning on April 4 against the Chicago White Sox. Fluharty hasn’t given up a run in his last six appearances.
For his career, Fluharty is 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA in three games against the Tigers.
Spencer Miles is expected to come in after Fluharty and pitch multiple innings. Miles made his first career start on Sunday after 11 relief appearances. The rookie right-hander limited the Los Angeles Angels to two hits in three innings. He got a special charge out of striking out Angels star outfielder Mike Trout.
“It’s still surreal getting to strike out a legend like him,” Miles said, “but if I can get strike one and strike two, I think my stuff will prevail when I hit my quadrants and hit my spots.”
Miles left a favorable impression on his manager after the outing.
“I thought he was obviously really good,” John Schneider said. “His stuff held up. The plan was to see how far he could take us with that lineup. He continues to check boxes and has good composure. He has good demeanor out there. I really like what I saw.”
Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s struggles at the plate continued. He went 0-for-4 and has gone hitless in five consecutive games. He has homered just twice this season.
“Trying to find the answer, trying to get there,” Guerrero said. “Not just the power, but to hit the ball hard. If I hit the ball hard, if I drive the ball, I’ll be fine and the homers will come.”
–Field Level Media
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Tom Brady's latest venture: fashion model
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Tom Brady has a full career resume that includes listings as a seven-time Super Bowl winner, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and top NFL analyst.
On Saturday, he added a non-football line: runway model.
Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Italian fashion house Gucci, debuted his first “cruise” collection Saturday night in New York’s Times Square, with part of the area turned into a runway. The city was chosen for the unveiling because of its deep ties to Gucci; it was where the designer opened its first store outside of Italy in 1953, the New York Post reported.
Cruise collections aren’t just vacation wear anymore. Instead, the line is supposed to reflect the area in which the fashions are worn, reflecting the “plurality of styles that intersect like the streets of the city,” said Demna, who goes by one name.
Brady, 48, strutted on the runway in a fitted black leather jacket with matching pants.
Tom Brady just hit the @Gucci resort 2027 runway in New York City. pic.twitter.com/oxpqmW8PR7
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) May 17, 2026
Others in the fashion show included heiress Paris Hilton and supermodel Cindy Crawford, who closed the show in a black evening gown.
Celebrities in the crowd included entertainers Mariah Carey and Shawn Mendes, actress Lindsay Lohan, and F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, whose reported girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, also was there.
–Field Level Media
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Rays OF Jake Fraley (hernia) lands on 10-day IL
May 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jake Fraley (17) slides in to home plate to score against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a hernia.
The move is retroactive to Saturday, when Fraley was scratched from the lineup for Tampa Bay’s game against the Miami Marlins. He went 0-for-3 in Friday’s series opener against the Marlins in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Fraley, 30, is batting .232 with two homers and five RBIs in 28 games during his first season with the Rays.
Also Sunday, the Rays recalled infielder Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham.
Williams, 22, is batting .238 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 32 games this season.
He appeared in seven games with the Rays earlier this season, batting .130 (3-for-23) with three RBIs.
–Field Level Media
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Quinn Hughes open to contract extension with Wild
May 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Quinn Hughes made a tremendous impact during his half season in Minnesota, and the standout defenseman is interested in a contract extension with the Wild.
The older brother of New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes made headlines when he was traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Wild on Dec. 12, 2025.
A captain with the Canucks, Quinn Hughes did not disappoint in Minnesota, amassing 53 points (five goals, 48 assists) in 48 games. He also led the NHL in ice-time average in the regular season (27:44 per game).
Hughes continued his production in the postseason, putting up 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 11 games and a plus-10 rating. He led Minnesota to a first-round upset of second-seeded Dallas before the Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in five games.
“I really like it here. I would definitely be open to re-signing. We’ll see what (general manager) Billy (Guerin) wants to do,” Hughes said Friday. “We’re 36 hours removed (from elimination). I’m not sure I’m ready to get into details, what they would look like.”
Hughes will be entering the final season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal, but can sign an extension with Minnesota on July 1.
All three Hughes’ brothers (Luke is a defenseman with the Devils) are represented by agent Pat Brisson. Jack is signed through 2030 and there has been speculation that Quinn would sign a three-year deal so both brothers could sign with the same team in advance of the 2030-31 season.
“Between brothers, there’s so many conversations. But we haven’t had any specific (conversations) about this,” Brisson said. “Those are possibilities. I’m not going to deny the fact.”
Hughes plans on remaining in Minnesota for at least part of the summer as he decompresses from a year with three teams, including his stint as a member of the gold-medal winning United States Olympic ice hockey squad.
“I think I can say that I really like it here,” Hughes said of Minnesota. “I love the team. I love the city and the fans. Just being in that locker room, it’s a special group. It’s an amazing state, so passionate about hockey.
“From a mental aspect, a lot has happened this year. I never let myself process it or let my hair down a little bit,” he said. “It’ll be nice to just go home, process the whole year and get some rest.”
–Field Level Media
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