Yesterday in Sports

MLB Labor Fight, Cavan Sullivan and Man U Collapse

Yesterday in Sports

Show Notes

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Wednesday across Major League Baseball, U.S. Soccer, Manchester United, the NHL, NFL, Campeones Cup and professional tennis, beginning with MLB’s latest labor proposal and the growing possibility of a major collective-bargaining fight.

Chris Horwedel also covers the rapid rise of Cavan Sullivan and reports surrounding his first potential senior United States men’s national team call-up, plus the developing situation between JJ Gabriel and Manchester United’s academy.

On the field, Manchester United’s League Cup night against Brighton headlines English soccer, while Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.

The NHL brings major developments involving Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Fantilli and Jordan Staal, while the NFL injury report includes the Vikings’ Jordan Mason and Kyler Murray plus Baltimore receiver Ja’Kobi Lane.

Around MLB, the Guardians-White Sox, Rangers-Astros, Rays, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Phillies, Cubs, Dodgers and Padres all factor into tightening playoff races, with additional injury news involving Aaron Judge and Blake Snell.

Finally, the WTA Finals are coming to Charlotte, with Spectrum Center set to host the season-ending event beginning in 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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