The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements: Agreed to terms on a Major League contract with catcher René Rivera Reinstated infielder Jordy Mercer from the 10-day Injured list Optioned […]
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MLB News: Washington’s Castro placed on administrative leave
July 16th, 2021 The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced Friday that Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on Administrative Leave under the Joint MLB-MLBPA Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Per the policy, the initial period of Administrative Leave may […]
New York Yankees News: Previously postponed Thursday, July 15 Yankees-Red Sox game to be made up as the first game of a split-admission doubleheader on Tuesday, August 17 at 1:05 p.m.
***TICKETS DATED THURSDAY, JULY 15, WILL BE VALID ONLY FOR GAME 1 OF THE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 DOUBLEHEADER AT 1:05 P.M.*** The New York Yankees on Friday announced that the previously postponed game on Thursday, July 15, between the Yankees and Red Sox has been […]
MLB announces Yankees-Red Sox July 15 game Postponement Will Be Made Up As Part of Tues., Aug. 17th Doubleheader
The postponement of Thursday’s game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, August 17th. The first game will be played at 1:05 p.m. (ET), followed by the previously scheduled 7:05 p.m. (ET) game. COURTESY MLB MEDIA RELATIONS & […]
Chicago White Sox News
CHICAGO – Prior to Friday night’s series opener vs. Houston, the Chicago White Sox announced the following five roster moves: • Reinstated LHP Aaron Bummer from the 10-day injured list; • Recalled RHP Reynaldo López from Class AAA Charlotte; • Optioned RHP Matt Foster and LHP Jace Fry […]
Gun violence outside Nationals Park in D.C. causes suspension of San Diego/Washington game
Saturday night’s game between the Padres and Nationals was suspended in the bottom of the sixth inning due to a shooting that took place at Nationals Park. Gunshots from outside the park, near the third base gates, per reports, could be heard inside the ballpark, […]
Los Angeles Dodgers News: Walker Buehler and Justin Turner named NL All-Stars
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler and infielder Justin Turner were named to the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which will take place on July 13 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. Buehler and Turner will join teammates Max Muncy and […]
Atlanta Braves acquire Joc Pederson from the Cubs
July 15th, 2021 ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves tonight acquired OF Joc Pederson from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for 1B Bryce Ball. Pederson, 29, batted .230 (59-for-256) with 11 home runs and a .718 OPS in 73 games for the Cubs this season. The […]
Milwaukee Brewers to host annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game Saturday, July 24
Milwaukee will honor the Negro Leagues with special guests and events July 15th, 2021 MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers will host the annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care®, on Saturday, July 24 at 6:10 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. With the purchase […]
Arizona D-backs to host Native American Recognition Day Sunday, July 19
July 15th, 2021 PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks, @LosDbacks) will host Native American Recognition Day, presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos, on this Sunday, July 18 at Chase Field prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs. The event will recognize the Native […]
New York Mets announce that Black Jerseys to return on July 30 against Cincinnati Reds
FLUSHING, N.Y., July 15, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced the team’s black jerseys will return on Friday, July 30 when the Mets host the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m. The Mets will wear their black Nike jerseys that night and all Friday nights […]
St. Louis Cardinals to honor Hall of Fame catcher “Simba” Ted Simmons, July 31
Legendary Catcher to be Immortalized with Bronze Statue Unveiling and Dedication Outside Busch Stadium, Uniform No. 23 to be Retired by Organization ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 15, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals organization announced today that it will pay tribute to National Baseball Hall of […]
LA Angels sign journeyman outfielder Adam Eaton
ANAHEIM – The Angels on July 14, signed free agent outfielder Adam Eaton. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, LHP Dillon Peters has been designated for assignment. Eaton, 32, has appeared in 58 games for the White Sox this season, compiling 15 extra-base hits and 28 […]
Cincinnati Reds to honor Entrepreneur Rico Grant
To receive Reds Community Advocate Award Tickets on sale now for African American Community Night – Friday, July 16 Local entrepreneur Ricardo “Rico” Grant will be presented with a Reds Community Advocate Award on Friday, July 16. The ceremony will take place before the Reds […]
Toronto Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned RHP Anthony Castro to Triple-A Buffalo. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com
2021 MLB All-Star Game: 91st Annual event Tuesday Night at 7 PM on FOX
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game was supposed to be in Atlanta at Truist Park. But politics made Commissioner Robert Manfred to change the venue to one of MLB’s home run havens, Coors Field in Denver. This will be the first all-star game in two years […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Home Run Derby tonight at 8:00 pm
Baseball’s top sluggers will hit their moonshots during the twilight of Colorado’s Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies on the day before the All-Star Game. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso won the 2019 event. He became the sixth right-handed hitter in the past seven […]
Philadelphia Phillies News: Vierling, Leverett, Vargas and Stokes earn organizational honors for the month of June
7/12/2021 Lehigh Valley outfielder Matt Vierling, Jersey Shore right-hander Adam Leverett, Clearwater right-hander Victor Vargas and Reading infielder/outfielder Madison Stokes have been named Phillies Minor League Hitter, Co-Pitchers and Defender of the Month, respectively, for June. Vierling batted .382 (21-55) with a double, two triples, […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Starting lineups, pitchers announced for 2021 All-Star Game
7/12/2021 Ohtani’s Remarkable Season Continues as First Two-Way All-Star in History Becomes a Two-Way Starter while Leading Off in Baseball’s Midsummer Classic; Washington’s Scherzer to Make Fourth Career All-Star Game Start Denver, CO – Earlier today, the 2021 All-Star Game managers, Dave Roberts of the National […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Ceremonial activities highlighted by tributes to the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
7/12/2021 Billye Aaron and Family Will Be in Denver to Celebrate His Life and Legacy DENVER – The world lost the great Henry “Hank” Aaron upon his passing in January 2021, but his inspirational life and legacy will be celebrated at Coors Field during All-Star […]