- The Associated Press
Thursday's Sports in Brief
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is expected to miss the upcoming season with a torn right Achilles tendon. Thompson was injured during a pickup game in Southern California on Wednesday. General manager Bob Myers had said athletic trainers would head to Southern California to accompany Thompson as he got his test.
- Bleacher Report
Top Landing Spots and Trade Packages for Brewers RP Josh Hader Amid Rumors
The Fit With 2019 closer Ken Giles and 2020 stand-in Anthony Bass both hitting free agency, the Toronto Blue Jays have work to do in rebuilding their bullpen around standout setup relievers Rafael Dolis and Jordan Romano. Starting pitching is the most glaring need this offseason, but there is something to be said for how a dynamic relief corps can take some pressure off the starting staff. This team looks ready to take a step forward as the young core continues to grow.
- Brew Crew Ball
Milwaukee Brewers are calling other teams as they look to add hitters, per report
Corbin Burnes Burnes emerged after a dreadful 2019 to become one of the best starting pitchers in all of baseball in 2020. Evidently Milwaukee was getting tons of calls on Burnes during the season. Would David Stearns actually consider including Burnes in a trade?
NL Central Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 26 | .567 | 0.0 | |
| 30 | 28 | .517 | 3.0 | |
| 31 | 29 | .517 | 3.0 | |
| 29 | 31 | .483 | 5.0 | |
| 19 | 41 | .317 | 15.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division