3/21/21 The Pittsburgh Pirates today agreed to terms on a minor league contract with pitcher Steven Wright, which includes an invitation to big league camp. The 36-year-old Wright has produced a 24-16 record, one save, a 3.86 ERA (347.2ip/149er) and 271 strikeouts in 81 career […]
New York Yankees announce roster moves
March 19th, 2021 The Yankees have optioned RHP Albert Abreu, INF Thairo Estrada, INF Mike Ford and RHP Brooks Kriske to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. COURTESY NY YANKEES & MLBpressbox.com
New York Mets announce roster moves
FLUSHING, N.Y., March 19, 2021 – The New York Mets announced today that RHP Yennsy Díaz, catcher Patrick Mazeika and LHP Daniel Zamora and have been optioned to the Triple-A roster. In addition, outfielder Johneshwy Fargas, infielder Jake Hager, catcher David Rodríguez and infielder Wilfredo Tovar […]
Former NJ governor Chris Christie among newest members of NY Mets board of directors
FLUSHING, N.Y., March 19, 2021 – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Jeanne Melino will join the Mets’ Board of Directors, effective immediately. Jeanne Melino will also be joining the Mets as Senior Vice President of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation and will be overseeing community […]
Twins reduce roster to 49 by optioning Shaun Anderson, Devin Smeltzer
March 19th, 2021 FT. MYERS, FL – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson and left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer to the alternate training site. The Twins currently have 49 active players in camp (19 non-roster): 24 pitchers (9 non-roster), 6 catchers (3 non-roster), 9 […]
Chicago Cubs reduce roster to 38 players
March 19th, 2021 MESA – The Chicago Cubs have assigned nine players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 47 to 38 players. Right-handed pitcher James Norwood and left-handed pitchers Kyle Ryan and Justin Steele have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Left-handed pitcher Brailyn […]
MLB, MLBPA issues update on weekly COVID testing results
March 19th, 2021 Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced today the latest COVID-19 testing results conducted under MLB’s COVID-19 Health Monitoring & Testing Plan. The independent Utah laboratory has reported the following results during the past week: Weekly Monitoring Testing: 14,845 […]
NCAA First Round 6:25 PM: Liberty makes its second straight ‘Big Dance’ appearances as they take on Oklahoma State
Liberty will make its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance as the Flames enter the tournament as a No. 13 seed and will face the No. 4 seed, Oklahoma State, in the first round of March Madness. The Flames have the task of going up one […]
NCAA First Round 6:25 PM: Oklahoma State against Liberty Flames
• Game Center2021 NCAA TournamentMidwest Region / First Round[4] 11/12 Oklahoma State (20-8, 11-7 Big 12) vs.[13] Liberty (23-5, 11-2 ASUN)Date: March 19, 2021Tipoff: 5:25 p.m. CTSite: Farmers Coliseum (6,800)Series: First MeetingTV: TBS (Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner, Dana Jacobson)Radio: Cowboy Radio Network (Dave Hunziker, John […]
Boise State gets NIT bid. Plays in Frisco, TX against SMU Mustangs tonight
3/17/2021 Broncos, Mustangs Tangle Thursday No. 2 Boise State (18-8) vs No. 3 SMU (11-5)Thursday, March 18 | 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MTFrisco, Texas | Comerica CenterTV: ESPN | Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats Boise State Game Notes Boise State men’s basketball opens the National […]
SMU faces Boise State tonight in NIT First Round; Mustangs overcome 31 days of inactivity to get to postseason
INDIANAPOLIS – The SMU men’s basketball team received a bid in the 2021 National Invitation Tournament and will face Boise State on Thursday at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas, the tournament committee announced on Sunday night. SMU and Boise State will tip at 8 p.m. […]
St. Louis Cardinals to celebrate former 3B & current broadcaster Mike Shannon’s 50th and last year in the radio booth
3/18/21 Former teammate of Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Orlando Cepeda, Tim McCarver, Dal Maxvill will be honored with Season-long campaign presented by Budweiser will honor Cardinals Hall of Famer with video tributes, bobblehead giveaway and dedicated website ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 18, 2021 – […]
New York Mets issues Medical Update
3/18/21 RHP Carlos Carrasco suffered a right hamstring strain today. It occurred during conditioning after throwing live batting practice. Carrasco will undergo a MRI and the training staff will assess next steps from there. COURTESY NY METS & MLBpressbox.com
MLB announces that Kids will particpate in the Pitch, Hit & Run Jr. Home Run Derby at the 2021 World Series
3/18/21 Thousands of local competitions will be held across the U.S. and Canada this spring, summer and fall; community youth leagues and leaders encouraged to host local competitions and register via official event sites on MLB.com Major League Baseball will give children, ages 7-14, the […]
Texas Rangers announce the formation of Charley Pride Fellowship Program
Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to offer five Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors from diverse backgrounds a ten-week front office fellowship. Fellows to partake in rotating schedules within three front office departments. 3/18/21 Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation today announced the creation of the Charley Pride […]
Toronto Blue Jays assigns several players to minor league camp
3/18/21 The Toronto Blue Jays have assigned the following 25 players to the Minor League working group. All players remain eligible to play in Grapefruit League games as needed. Optioned:Lopez, OttoLuciano, ElvisMoreno, GabrielTice, Ty Reassigned:Allgeyer, NickBaker, BryanBec, ChrisClarke, PhilGroshans, JordanHarris, HobieHiraldo, MiguelJimenez, LeoKloffenstein, AdamLarge, CullenManoah, AlekMartin, AustinMartinez, OrelvisMurray, […]
Houston Astros issues medical updates on two pitchers
March 17th, 2021 LHP Framber Valdez, who has been out with a fractured left ring finger, met with Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles today. New images of the injured finger taken by Dr. Shin revealed significant healing. At this point, surgery has not been recommended. […]
Boston Red Sox make roster cuts 3/17/21
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today made the following roster moves: Right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck was optioned to the Alternate Training Site. Seven players were reassigned to the minor leagues: catcher Kole Cottam, right-handed pitcher Daniel Gossett, left-handed pitcher Stephen Gonsalves, first baseman Josh Ockimey, first baseman/third baseman Triston Casas, outfielder Jarren Duran, […]
San Diego Padres announce roster transactions 3/17/21
PEORIA, Ariz. – The San Diego Padres made 25 roster moves today, trimming their spring training Major League camp roster to 52 players. The club optioned Mason Thompson to Triple-A El Paso and Jordan Humphreys and Reggie Lawson to Double-A San Antonio. The following players have been assigned to minor league […]
Chicago White Sox announce roster moves
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Following today’s game at San Diego, the Chicago White Sox made the following 13 roster moves: • Optioned RHPs Zack Burdi, Tyler Johnson, Jimmy Lambert and Jonathan Stiever, LHP Bernardo Flores Jr., OF Blake Rutherford, INF Gavin Sheets and C Seby Zavala […]