June 21st, 2021 Urshela, LeMahieu and Gittens Combine for Game-Ending Triple Play to Claim Play of the Week Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been chosen the American League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet, and outfielder Kyle Schwarber of the Washington Nationals has been […]
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Tampa Bay Rays bring up the top baseball prospect, shortstop Wander Franco
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to select infielder Wander Franco (WAHN-der FRAHN-co) from Triple-A Durham. To make room on the active roster, right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen was optioned to Durham. A corresponding move to the 40-man roster will be announced on Tuesday. […]
Toronto adds bullpen depth with acquisition of Jacob Barnes from Mets
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Jacob Barnes from the New York Mets in exchange for RHP Troy Miller. Barnes, 31, has made 19 relief appearances for the Mets this season, going 1-1 with two saves while keeping a 6.27 ERA. The 6-2, 231 lb. right-hander has 12 scoreless outings this year […]
New York Mets acquires RHP Troy Miller from Toronto
FLUSHING, N.Y., June 19, 2021 — The New York Mets today announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Troy Miller from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jacob Barnes. The Mets designated Barnes for assignment on June 14. Miller, 24, has made six starts […]
Washington Nationals recent roster moves
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements: Returned infielder Starlin Castro from the Restricted List Reinstated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from the 10-day Injured List Placed outfielder Andrew Stevenson on […]
LA Angels DH/P/OF Shohei Ohtani will participate in 2021 ASG Home Run Derby
ANAHEIM – Shohei Ohtani, Major League Baseball and the Angels announced recently that Ohtani will compete in the 2021 Home Run Derby on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Below are notes and information regarding Ohtani’s participation in the event: • Ohtani […]
MLB, MLBPA COVID June 18 testing results update
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: • 9,104 […]
Minnesota Twins recognize Noah Bush and Brynn Hostettler named 2021 Play Ball! Minnesota Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball
6/21/2021 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – Play Ball! Minnesota and the Minnesota All Sports Alliance are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Play Ball! Minnesota Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball awards. Mr. Baseball is Noah Bush, a right-handed pitcher and shortstop from Howard Lake-Waverly High School […]
Twins get Byron Buxton back from rehab assignment & IL
June 19th, 2021 Willians Astudillo optioned to Triple-A St. Paul ARLINGTON, TX – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned outfielder Byron Buxton from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Buxton has missed the last 40 games with a right hip […]
Minnesota Twins to hold Mike Bell Tribute Night and Cancer Awareness Night tonight with the Reds in town
June 19th, 2021 Club to recognize their beloved bench coach, who passed away from cancer in March, prior to Monday’s game with the Cincinnati Reds and manager David Bell, Mike’s brother MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins today announced plans to honor the life and […]
Minnesota Twins get Max Kepler back from rehab assignment and IL
Gilberto Celestino optioned to Triple-A St. Paul ARLINGTON, TX – The Minnesota Twins announced on June 18 that they have returned outfielder Max Kepler from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Kepler, who missed the Twins’ last 17 games with a left hamstring […]
2021 Minnesota Twins Game Notes for 6/21/21 Game vs. visiting Cincinnati Reds
MINNESOTA TWINS (30-41) vs. CINCINNATI REDS (35-35) MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 – 7:10 P.M. (CT) – TV: BALLY SPORTS NORTH / RADIO: TIBN, WCCO, THE WOLF LHP J.A. Happ (3-3, 6.12) vs. RHP Tyler Mahle (7-2, 3.39) GAME 72 HOME GAME 36 Upcoming Probable Pitchers […]
Padres announce Country music group ‘Midland’ to perform at Petco Park on June 30
Grammy Nominated Trio to Play First Show at Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square Since 2019 SAN DIEGO – Texas-based country trio Midland will perform at Petco Park’s Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square on Wednesday, June 30th, the San Diego Padres & Outriders Present announced today. The […]
San Diego Padres 2021 Minor League coaching staffs
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres coaching staffs for their minor league affiliates for the 2021 season are the following. In El Paso, Edwin Rodriguez returns for his fifth year in the Padres organization, and 2020 would have marked his second at the helm […]
Petco and San Diego Padres, resurgent brands announce Petco Park naming rights extension
Petco Launches Strategic Partnership with Players and Pet Parents Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. SAN DIEGO, – Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, and the San Diego Padres today announced they have agreed to extend […]
2021 San Diego Padres Game Notes for June 20 vs. Reds
SAN DIEGO PADRES COMMUNICATIONS100 PARK BLVD • PETCO PARK • SAN DIEGO, CA • 92101 San Diego Padres 41-32 vs. Cincinnati Reds 35-34 Sunday, June 20, 2021 1:10 PM PT Petco Park, San Diego, California RHP Dinelson Lamet (1-2, 3.33 ERA) vs. RHP Luis Castillo […]
A look at the 2021 Baltimore Orioles: Game Notes for Today’s Game at Cleveland
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 • GAME #68 • ROAD GAME #36BALTIMORE ORIOLES (22-45) at CLEVELAND INDIANS (37-28)RHP Jorge López (2-7, 5.64) vs. RHP Eli Morgan (0-1, 20.25) VOTE MULLINS: Following Monday’s All-Star Ballot Update, OF Cedric Mullins ranked 10th among AL outfielders with 145,537 votes…Statistically, […]
All facets clicking for Reds: pitching, hitting, defense and bullpen in sweep of 1st Place Milwaukee; Mahle wins 2-1 game
Back on May 29 everyone who is a Cincinnati Reds fan thought the season was slipping away with so many injuries to starting pitchers, key players and the bullpen blowing games in bunches. The team was 6 games under .500 and 7 games out of […]
Baltimore Orioles make roster moves
June 15th, 2021 The Orioles have acquired OF José Berroa from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for C Taylor Davis. Berroa will be assigned to the Orioles Florida Complex team in Sarasota. Berroa, 19, was originally signed by the Pirates on July 2, 2018, as an International free […]
Toronto Blue Jays News
June 15th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have placed OF Jonathan Davis on the paternity list. INF Santiago Espinal has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com