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By Gordon “Goody” Tate 5 15 2024   LOS ANGELES – Former NFL and University of Southern California running back Reggie Bush is slated to throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, May 17 at 7:10 p.m. On April 24, the Heisman Trust announced…

By Gordon “Goody” Tate Proceeds from fundraising efforts to benefit cancer research 5 15 2024   CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs are teaming up with Audacy, Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and American Airlines to host “Cubs for a Cure,” a multiday fundraising effort dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. Cubs for a Cure will…

By Gordon “Goody” Tate Citizens kickstarts campaign with $50,000 contribution to Philabundance workforce development program; initiative culminates with ballpark-wide event at Phillies game on June 29   5 15 2024   PHILADELPHIA – Citizens, Philabundance, the Philadelphia Phillies and Phans ambassador Aaron Nola today announced the 2024 Phans Feeding Families campaign to support hunger relief efforts…

By Gordon “Goody” Tate Houston acquires minor league pitcher Luis Rodriguez from Chicago (AL)   5 15 2024   HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired minor league RHP Luis Rodriguez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for OF Corey Julks. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Rodriguez, 20, has appeared in 17 career…

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By J.Y. Mortimer May 14, 2024   Saturday, June 1 at Great American Ball Park   Join runners and walkers in the 23rd annual CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run on Saturday, June 1 at Great American Ball Park and help raise funds for the Reds Community Fund. Runners, walkers and families have many options to participate: 10K: Chip-timed 6.2-mile…

By J.Y. Mortimer May 14, 2024   ATLANTA, Ga. – The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league infielder Jake Slaughter. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady has been designated for assignment. Miller, 28, has made nine relief appearances for…

By J.Y. Mortimer May 14, 2024   Tonight’s scheduled game between the Orioles and Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a traditional (single-admission) doubleheader on Monday, July 29, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The first game will begin at 3:05 p.m. ET,…

By J.Y. Mortimer May 13, 2024   Roku Now Offers Sunday MLB games for Free and New MLB Zone Including an MLB FAST Channel, For All Things Baseball   SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 13, 2024 – Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has secured the exclusive multi-year rights for Major League Baseball (MLB) Sunday Leadoff live games. Starting May 19,…

By J.Y. Mortimer Umpire Camp Set for May 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada; MLB Umpire Camps Hosting Complimentary Clinic for Service Members on May 17th at Nellis Air Force Base   May 13, 2024   Major League Baseball announced today that it will host its second Umpire Camp of 2024, set to take place at…

By J.Y. Mortimer May 13, 2024   After leading Major League Baseball in OPS (1.733), slugging percentage (1.133) and on-base percentage (.600) this week, Nationals outfielder Eddie Rosario has been named National League Player of the Week. The announcement was made this afternoon on MLB Network. Rosario went 7-for-15 (.467) with a double, three homers, five RBI,…

By Gordon “Goody” Tate Marks second career weekly honor for Semien, who produced 3 consecutive 3-hit games last week May 13, 2024   Arlington, Texas — Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has been selected American League Player of the Week for the week ending May 12, it was announced today by Major League Baseball. This…

By Gordon “Goody” Tate Change made to accommodate Roku exclusive national broadcast   May 13, 2024   Arlington, Texas—Major League Baseball announced today that the starting time for the Texas Rangers game with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, June 9 at Globe Life Field has been changed from 1:35 p.m. to 12:05 p.m. CT to accommodate…

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