4/26/21 OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s reinstated right-handed pitcher Mike Fiers from the injured list and optioned left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek to their alternate site, the club announced today. Fiers began the season on the IL with a lumbar strain and did not pitch during […]
Month: April 2021
Minnesota Twins reinstate SS Andrelton Simmons from COVID IL
4/26/21 Club options Nick Gordon MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated shortstop Andrelton Simmons from the COVID Injured List. Simmons, who missed the club’s last 10 games, is hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three doubles, and three RBI in 10 games […]
Colorado Rockies Front Office shakeup; GM Jeff Bridich steps down, Greg Feasel named club president
4/26/21 DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club and Executive Vice President/General Manager Jeff Bridich have mutually agreed that Bridich will step down from his role, effective immediately. Greg Feasel, the club’s Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer since 2010 and in his 26th […]
Chicago White Sox roster move 4/25/21
CHICAGO – Following today’s series finale vs. Texas, the Chicago White Sox optioned right-handed pitcher Jonathan Stiever to the Schaumburg training facility. Stiever, 23, made his season debut today against the Rangers, allowing three runs on four hits without recording an out. The White Sox […]
Texas Rangers make roster moves 4/25/21
CHICAGO — The Texas Rangers announced prior to Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Josh Sborz (pronounced “spores”) from the Alternate Training Site and placed right-handed pitcher Kyle Cody on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 24, […]
Cleveland Indians announce May promotional items, increased attendance and single-game onsale date
May single-game tickets to go on sale on May 3 at 10AM ET; priority access for Season Ticket Holders, Voucher Plans and Six Pack purchasers; Promotions return in May; includes Sugardale Dollar Dog Night, Fireworks & $2 Pregame in the District, presented by Miller Lite […]
Cincinnati Reds to increase attendance to 40% on April 30
Following new public health orders regarding outside events from the Ohio Department of Health and Governor Mike DeWine, capacity at Great American Ball Park will increase from 30% to 40%. “The Reds are encouraged by this news and will continue to follow the guidelines set […]
San Jose Sharks star Patrick Marleau: The Road to 1,768 Games; leads all-time list
MARLEAU HAS PASSED “MR. HOCKEY” FOR MOST GAMES PLAYED IN NHL HISTORYSharks forward Patrick Marleau surpassed Gordie Howe for the most games played in NHL history when he skated in the 1,768th regular-season game of his career on Monday in Las Vegas. Howe had held the distinction since Nov. 26, 1961 when he […]
Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski, Frontline Healthcare Hero Michaela Pastorius Named NHL ‘First Stars’ of the Week
Rangers’ Panarin, Golden Knights’ Stone Round Out ‘Three Stars’ NEW YORK (April 19, 2021) – Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center RN Michaela Pastorius have been named the NHL’s “First Stars” for the week ending April 18. Throughout the 2020-21 season the NHL is celebrating […]
2021 FCS Spring Football Playoffs
The schedule for the first round of the NCAA Spring 2021 FCS Playoffs: FIRST-ROUND GAMES (APRIL 24)*All games EST. Monmouth 15 at (2) Sam Houston 2112pm | ESPN3 Davidson 14 at (4) Jacksonville State 492pm | ESPN3 VMI 24 at (3) James Madison 312pm | […]
LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Fargas resigns to pursue another opportunity
4/24/2021 BATON ROUGE – Nikki Fargas, the second-winningest coach in LSU women’s basketball history, has stepped down as head coach of the Tigers to pursue another opportunity, the school announced on Saturday. In 10 years as head coach of the Tigers, Fargas guided LSU to five 20-win […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, April 26, 2021
1560s 1564: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BAPTIZED 1780s BORN 1785: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (NATURALIST) 1800s 1803: METEORITES FELL ON THE TOWN OF L’AIGLE, FRANCE 1820s BORN 1822: FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT) 1860s DIED 1865: JOHN WILKES BOOTH, ASSASSIN OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN, WAS SHOT BY FEDERAL TROOPS […]
Texas Rangers makes roster moves
4/25/21 CHICAGO — The Texas Rangers announced prior to Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Josh Sborz (pronounced “spores”) from the Alternate Training Site and placed right-handed pitcher Kyle Cody on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April […]
Chicago White Sox announce roster moves
4/25/21 CHICAGO — Prior to today’s series finale vs. Texas, the Chicago White Sox recalled right-handed pitcher Jonathan Stiever from the Schaumburg training facility and optioned infielder Danny Mendick to Schaumburg. Stiever, 23, is rated by Baseball America as the No. 7 prospect and possessing the Best […]
Minnesota Twins recall RHP Cody Stashak from alternate site
4/25/21 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Cody Stashak from the alternate training site in St. Paul. Stashak, who began the season with the Twins before being optioned on April 15, appeared in six games for Minnesota, posting a […]
Los Angeles Dodgers make roster moves
April 24th, 2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty and left-handed pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the alternate site and placed right-handed pitcher Corey Knebel and Dennis Santana on the injured list. Beaty, 27, making his second stint with the club […]
NHL Morning Skate for Sunday, April 25, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * The Wild benefited from a six-goal outing to win and have qualified for the postseason for the eighth time in nine seasons (since 2012-13). * Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle (915 GP) now trails only Doug Jarvis (964 GP) for the longest “Ironman” streak in NHL history. * The Capitals and Penguins each skated to victories on Saturday […]
Minnesota Wild clinches NHL Playoff Spot
Postseason for Eighth Time in Nine Seasons April 24, 2021 Ten #NHLStats about the Minnesota Wild, who are headed to the postseason for the second consecutive season – after an appearance in the 2020 Qualifying Round – and 11th time in franchise history. 1. Minnesota has […]
Reeling Columbus Blue Jackets end their Florida trip tonight taking on Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 PM
APRIL 25, 2021 II at TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING II AMALIE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: NBCSN Brendan Burke (play-by-play), Dominic Moore (analyst), A. J. Mleczko (analyst) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 15-25-9, 39 pts. (8th, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.37 Goals-For/3.33 […]
IndyCar News: Herta dominates Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for first 2021 Win
Sun, Apr 25, 2021 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, April 25, 2021) – Colton Herta put the disappointment of a tough season opener behind him to dominate the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, earning his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory of the season. NTT […]