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Reds recall former first-rounder Chase Petty to face Cubs
May 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Petty (61) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds recalled former first-round draft pick Chase Petty to start Monday’s series opener on the road against the Chicago Cubs.
Petty will take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Maxwell, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.
Petty, 23, made his major league debut last season for the Reds with three appearances (two starts). He was 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA in six starts for Louisville this season.
The No. 26 overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins, Petty will move into the rotation spot left vacant when left-hander Brandon Williamson went on the 15-day injured list Thursday with shoulder fatigue.
Petty was acquired by Cincinnati in the 2022 trade that sent right-hander Sonny Gray to Minnesota.
Maxwell, 25, was charged with four runs in one inning on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his lone big league outing this season. He has a 7.36 ERA in nine relief appearances over the past two seasons for Cincinnati.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers (5) at the start of the second half against the Las Vegas Aces at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd reportedly will not be fined for complaining about the officiating on Sunday.
Front Office Sports said the Dallas Wings rookie guard will avoid punishment for her remarks following the preseason win against the Las Vegas Aces.
“Honestly, I’m more confused,” the former UConn star said when asked about her adjustment to the more physical WNBA. “I thought you could be physical in the W and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul. So I’m not really sure whether to be physical, whether to — I don’t know. I’m still figuring that out.”
Fudd finished the Wings’ 101-84 victory in Austin, Texas, with 12 points, one assist and two fouls in 21 minutes as a starter.
Dallas will open the 2026 WNBA regular season on Saturday against Caitlin Clark and the host Indiana Fever.
–Field Level Media
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Marlins promote prospect Joe Mack in catching shakeup
Feb 24, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack (80) rounds third base after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Miami Marlins called up top catching prospect Joe Mack on Monday and optioned fellow backstop Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Mack hit .244 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 24 games at Triple-A, while Ramirez, 24, was batting .230 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 31 games this season with the Marlins.
Mack, 23, was a first-round draft pick by the Marlins in 2021. He is ranked as Miami’s No. 4 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline.
Mack could make his major league debut Monday night when Miami wraps up a four-game home series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
–Field Level Media
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LIV Golf hires investment bank to advise on new multi-partner model
Sep 21, 2024; Carrolton, Texas, USA; A general view of signage during the LIV Golf Dallas Team Championship Semifinals at Maridoe Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images With LIV Golf in search of new funding partnerships, the league announced that New York-based Ducera Partners LLC will serve as an investment banking advisor as it seeks financial stability moving forward.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund already has announced it will end financial support of LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season.
Last month, LIV announced a new board to be headed by Eugene Davis, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PIRINATE Consulting Group LLC and Jon Zinman, the founder and managing member of JZ Advisors LLC. They are tasked primarily with “institutionalizing the league, formalizing its ownership structure, and evaluating the range of strategic opportunities,” according to the league.
“This league has proven its value, and our focus now is on building the right financial foundation for the long term,” LIV CEO Scott O’Neil said. “… Ducera (brings) deep transaction experience and a track record of delivering in complex, high-stakes situations. They are the right partner for this process.”
Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. Former LIV participant Brooks Koepka already has returned to the PGA Tour while Patrick Reed will return later this season.
PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects.
LIV notes that Ducera “is a leading investment bank specializing in complex, high-stakes corporate finance.” The investment giant is noted to have “$850 billion in transactions” through media, entertainment and sports ventures.
In touting “significant momentum,” LIV said that sponsors and partnerships have increased 40% per year, ticket sales have grown 130% and that tournament broadcasts have reached one million households worldwide.
–Field Level Media
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