On the racks of the MLB flagship store Thursday morning were the usual suspects, like Aaron Judge and Fernando Tatis Jr. jerseys, but next to them hung jerseys of the Bandits, Blaze, Talons and Volts.

Not only did Sale join Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw as the only active MLB pitchers to reach the feat, he became the fastest pitcher to get there. Sale needed 2,026 innings, which beat legend Randy Johnson – who recorded 2,500 strikeouts in 2,107 ⅔ innings.

KU coach Fitzgerald is expecting a rugged test in the regional opener against Creighton. Bluejays coach Ed Servais has announced his retirement at the end of the season. He’s been head coach at CU 22 years and assistant at the school six campaigns.

Fourteen years after ending his career as a cheater, Boston Red Sox legend Manny Ramírez wants to return to the majors. Ramírez told baseball reporter Héctor Gómez that he is ready to impart his expertise on the next generation.

Though he only made his Major League debut earlier in the week, Texas Rangers outfielder Alejandro Osuna is already showing he belongs. The seventh-ranked pros

With June just around the corner, it becomes increasingly difficult to wave away players’ performances as small-sample flukes. It’s time to start taking the stats and standings more seriously.

Beginning Friday, 64 teams will launch their journeys toward Omaha, as NCAA regional play commences. With a draft board that remains largely unsettled as the July 13 selection party draws nearer, the next three weeks could add clarity to the pecking order as evaluators get their last looks at the very best,