Rehabilitation

In a disappointing turn of events, Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brock Burke’s road to redemption hit a significant roadblock after he broke his non-throwing hand in a fit of frustration following a subpar outing against the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old lefty, who has been struggling to find his form this season with a bloated 15.00 ERA, allowed three hits and four runs in the seventh inning of the Rangers’ 12-8 win on Friday night.

The Memphis Grizzlies received a boost as forward Brandon Clarke is nearing a return to action after missing the entire 2023-24 NBA season due to an Achilles tendon injury. Clarke, who turned 27 last month, was listed as doubtful for the Grizzlies’ Monday night game against the Denver Nuggets, marking the first time he has been anything other than out on the injury report. Clarke suffered the devastating Achilles tear on March 3, 2023, during a game against the very same Nuggets squad.