8/12/2021 ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 12, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals today announced a full weekend of activities for the 2021 Cardinals Hall of Fame Weekend presented by Edward Jones on August 20-22. The weekend will be highlighted by the seventh annual Cardinals Hall of […]
Month: August 2021
Chicago White Sox recall Danny Mendick from Class AAA Charlotte
8/12/2021 DYERSVILLE, IOWA – The Chicago White Sox have recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Class AAA Charlotte to serve as the 27th player for tonight’s “Field of Dreams” Game vs. the New York Yankees. Mendick, 27, is hitting .265 (9-34) with a double, home run, […]
Baltimore Orioles roster move
8/12/2021 This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster move: Reinstated RHP Tyler Wells from the 10-Day Injured List (right wrist tendinitis). COURTESY BALTIMORE ORIOLES MEDIA RELATIONS
Boston Red Sox recall right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck from Triple-A Worcester
8/12/2021 Boston Options Right-Handed Pitcher Phillips Valdez to Worcester BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck from Triple-A Worcester. To make room for Houck on the active major league roster, the Red Sox optioned right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdez to Worcester following last night’s game […]
Chicago Cubs roster moves for August 12
8/12/21 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta on unconditional release waivers and placed catcher Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain. Right-handed pitcher Ryan Meisinger has been selected from Triple-A Iowa and catcher Austin Romine has […]
LA Dodgers recall RHP Mitch White
8/12/2021 LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Mitch White and designated right-handed pitcher Kevin Quackenbush for assignment. White, 25, will be recalled for the sixth time this season and make his second career start this afternoon. On the season, he is 0-0 […]
Baltimore Orioles Statement on retirement of 1B Chris Davis
8/12/2021 “The Orioles support Chris Davis as he retires from baseball today. We thank Chris for his 11 years of service to the club, to Orioles fans, and to the Baltimore community. “Athletes have the power to change lives and better their communities, and Chris […]
Toronto Blue Jays 8/11 Roster Moves
August 11th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves: · RHP Ross Stripling has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. · RHP Trent Thornton has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game. · RHP Connor Overton has been selected […]
Los Angeles Dodgers activate RHP Edwin Uceta
August 11th, 2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta from the injured list and placed outfielder Mookie Betts on the injured list with a right hip inflammation, retroactive 8/8. Uceta, 23, returns after being placed on the injured list […]
Seattle Mariners News: Unveil statue of DH legend Edgar Martinez outside T-Mobile Park
August 11th, 2021 The sculpture commemorates the most famous hit in Mariners history — “The Double” The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday unveiled a statue of Edgar Martinez, on the south side of T-Mobile Park, along the street that bears his name, in a pose that represents […]
Oakland A’s News: Ten members of the Philadelphia A’s to be inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
A’s to celebrate the Athletics HOF 2021 Class with pregame video tribute on Sunday, Aug. 22 August 11th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. — Ten members of the Philadelphia A’s, including former owner/manager Connie Mack, Baseball Hall of Famers Eddie Collins and Eddie Plank, Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, Al Simmons, and Rube […]
Boston Red Sox News: Place catcher Christian Vázquez on bereavement list
Boston Recalls Catcher Connor Wong from Triple-A Worcester August 11th, 2021 BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox placed catcher Christian Vázquez on the bereavement list. To fill Vázquez’s spot on the active major league roster, the Red Sox […]
Field of Dreams Game tonight at Dyersville, Iowa at 6:15 PM CT: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox; Yankees Notes
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Field of Dreams Game is tonight! NY Yankees play the Chicago White Sox at Dyersville, Iowa; White Sox Game Notes
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Daily Almanac for Thursday, August 12, 2021
VICTORY DAY (RHODE ISLAND) This day marks the anniversary of the Allies’ victory during World War II. Japan agreed to surrender unconditionally, virtually ending the war. The world didn’t hear this announcement until the following day, and the surrender wasn’t official until September 2, when […]
Historical Events for August 11
DOG DAYS END The phrase “Dog Days” refers to the hottest days of summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the traditional timing of the Dog Days: the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, coinciding with the heliacal (at sunrise) rising of the […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway & INDYCAR News: Statements on Passing of Iconic Motorsports Broadcaster Bob Jenkins
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 9, 2021) – Statements from Roger Penske and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles on legendary motorsports broadcaster and announcer Bob Jenkins, who died Aug. 9 at 73 after a valiant fight with cancer: Roger Penske, Chairman, Penske Entertainment Corp. “Bob […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway News: “Voice of the 500” Broadcaster Bob Jenkins dead at age 73
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2021) – Veteran radio and television broadcaster Bob Jenkins, a former “Voice of the 500” inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2019, died Aug. 9 at age 73 after a valiant fight with cancer. The voice of […]
Columbus Blue Jackets announce SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR 2021-22 SEASON GO ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 AT 10 A.M.
AUGUST 10, 2021 Exclusive pre-sale opportunities for CBJ Season Ticket Holders begin Tuesday, August 17 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that single-game tickets for regular season home games played at Nationwide Arena during the 2021-22 campaign, including the Thursday, October 14 home […]
Ohio High School Athletic Association News: Update on NIL and Other Legislative Action and Proposals
News Release – Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Doug Ute www.OHSAA.org | twitter.com/OHSAASports | www.Facebook.com/OHSAASports For Immediate Release – August 10, 2021 Action taken by the Ohio General Assembly has implications on high school sports COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently updated […]