News of the day: Blue Jays DFA Eric Lauer, Canadiens’ Lane Hutson dwarfed by NCAA sensation Olivier Rioux, and more

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Published May 11, 2026  •  1 minute read

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer throws against the Los Angeles Angels during Sunday's game.Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer throws against the Los Angeles Angels during Sunday's game. The Canadian Press

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Blue Jays DFA malcontent pitcher Eric Lauer, place Addison Barger back on IL in big roster shake-up

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As one of the oldest and most storied franchises in all of sports, the Montreal Canadiens certainly have some big fans — but none are bigger than Olivier Rioux, literally.

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