5/27/2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves: RHP Alek Manoah has been selected to the active roster and will start this afternoon. LHP Travis Bergen has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement (retroactive to May 24). LHP Tommy Milone has been transferred […]
Month: May 2021
Oakland Coliseum aka RingCentral Coliseum returns to full capacity on June 29
A’s to host fireworks show on July 2 to welcome all fans back home 5/27/21 OAKLAND, Calif. — To welcome all fans back to the Oakland Coliseum, the A’s will host a fireworks show on July 2 following the game versus the Boston Red Sox. The […]
‘MLB Network Showcase: Clubhouse Edition’ to return on Tuesday, June 1 for Los Angeles Angels against San Francisco Giants at 9:30 P.M. ET
Six-Time MLB All-Star CC Sabathia Rejoins MLB Network’s Sean Casey, Chris Young and Stephen Nelson for a Non-Traditional Game Call 5/27/2021 May 27, 2021 – MLB Network Showcase: Clubhouse Edition – a new, non-traditional game telecast format MLB Network debuted this past April – will return when the Los Angeles Angels visit the San […]
Washington Nationals reinstate Tanner Rainey from IR
5/27/2021 The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey from the Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rainey, 28, returns to Washington’s bullpen after missing […]
Boston Red Sox option outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A
5/27/2021 BOSTON, MA – Following Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Worcester. Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement. Cordero, 26, has appeared in 34 games with the Red Sox this season, making 26 starts in left […]
Chicago Cubs announce June 2021 Home Game Time changes
5/27/2021 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced the following start time changes for June games at Wrigley Field. Chicago’s Sunday, June 13 game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, originally scheduled for 1:20 p.m. CDT, has been selected for an exclusive national telecast by ESPN and […]
Maryland gives Women’s Basketball coach Brenda Frese contract extension through 26-27
5/25/2021 COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland Director of Athletics Damon Evans has announced an agreement with women’s basketball head coach and National Coach of the Year Brenda Frese that extends her contract through the 2026-27 season. Frese’s new six-year contract became effective this month and includes an additional […]
DAYTON DRAGONS TO RECOGNIZE “COMMUNITY ALL-STARS” RECIPIENT DURING GAME ON MAY 27; Bogg Ministries
Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons will recognize Bogg Ministries as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Thursday, May 27th against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. The Dragons Community […]
Dayton Dragons recognized “HOMETOWN HEROES” RECIPIENT DURING GAME ON MAY 26; Blue Star Mothers
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons recognized Blue Star Mothers as a “Hometown Heroes” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Wednesday night against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark. The Dayton Dragons shine the spotlight on the military, past and present, […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, May 27, 2021
1810s BORN 1818: AMELIA BLOOMER (REFORMER) 1830s BORN 1837: “WILD BILL” HICKOK (FRONTIERSMAN) 1840s DIED 1840: NICCOLÒ PAGANINI (COMPOSER) 1900s BORN 1907: RACHEL CARSON (CONSERVATIONIST) 1910s BORN 1912: JOHN CHEEVER (WRITER) 1930s 1937: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IN SAN FRANCISCO OPENED TO PEDESTRIANS ONLY 1940s 1941: […]
Megasportsnews.com Weekly MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox 1st, Indians 10th, Reds 18th
Boston Red Sox: Owns one of baseball’s best records; has baseball’s highest scoring offense at 5.3 rpg; much-improved team from 2020 version that went 24-36. San Francisco Giants: Team has a pitching staff of ex-Reds who are doing very well: Alex Wood, Johnny Cueto, Anthony […]
NHL Morning Skate for Wednesday, May 26, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * The Maple Leafs earned their third straight win to move within one of reaching the Second Round, while the Hurricanes snapped a two-game slide to take a 3-2 series lead. * Joe Thornton scored and became the oldest Toronto player to record a point in a playoff […]
NHL announces Start Time for Potential Wild-Golden Knights Game 7 on Friday
NEW YORK (May 26, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the start time of Game 7 (if necessary)of the First Round series between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights has been set for 9 p.m. ET on Friday, May 28, in Las Vegas. The game would be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In […]
NHL issues Schedule of Finalists Announcements for 2020-21 awards
NEW YORK (May 26, 2021) – The National Hockey League will reveal finalists for the 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone beginning next Tuesday, June 1. The complete schedule, which is subject to change, is listed below: Tuesday, June 1 Vezina Trophy Wednesday, June 2 Ted […]
NHL News: “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky, Kenny Albert & Eddie Olczyk Join the Turner Sports NHL Team
Gretzky to Provide Studio Analysis for Premier Regular Season Events and Throughout Stanley Cup Playoffs; Play-by-Play Announcer Albert and Analyst Olczyk to Provide Game Commentary The NHL is coming to Turner Sports’ networks and platforms later this year and the first additions to the roster […]
NHL and Shavelogic announce Partnership
Razor Start-Up Joins the NHL with First Multi-Faceted National Sports Sponsorship NEW YORK & DALLAS (May 26, 2021) – Shavelogic Inc., an industry-defying razor startup and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new partnership, naming Shavelogic an Official NHL Partner in the United States. […]
NWSL News: Jamaica calls up Racing Louisville’s Cheyna Matthews to preliminary roster
May 26, 2021 Racing Louisville FC forward Cheyna Matthews has been named to the Jamaican Women’s National Team’s preliminary roster for next month’s Summer Series of games, which includes a matchup against a U.S. Women’s National Team preparing for the Olympics. The Reggae Girlz first […]
NWSL News: NWSL announces 19 players to be called up to USWNT Training Camp for WNT Summer Series
May 25, 2021 CHICAGO (May 25, 2021) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named 23 players for a training camp and games during the 2021 WNT Summer Series, Presented by AT&T 5G. The USA’s three games of the Summer Series begin […]
NWSL News: OL Reign star Angelina Named to Brazil Women’s National Team Roster for June Friendly Matches
Pia Sundhage has named OL Reign midfielder Angelina to the roster for June FIFA international matches May 25, 2021 This marks the first time Angelina has been called up to Brazil’s senior national team. The 21-year-old midfielder has extensive experience with the U17 and U20 […]
NWSL News: Mark Parsons, Portland Thorns head coach to leave team at end of 2021 season
Veteran manager will manage Netherlands Women’s National Team PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons has accepted the position as the head coach of the Netherlands Women’s National Team. He will remain with the club until the conclusion of the 2021 NWSL season. […]