GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Chicago White Sox made the following seven roster moves: · Optioned INF Danny Mendick to the club’s alternate training site; · Reassigned RHP Ryan Burr, INFs Tim Beckham, Zach Remillard and Matt Reynolds and OF Nick Williams to minor-league camp; · […]
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San Diego Padres announce Minor League coaching staffs
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced the coaching staffs for their minor league affiliates for the 2021 season. In El Paso, Edwin Rodriguez returns for his fifth year in the Padres organization, and 2020 would have marked his second at the helm […]
MLB issues Statement on 2021 All-Star Game
April 2nd, 2021 Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the 2021 All-Star Game: “Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, […]
MLB Opening Day rosters has 256 Internationally-born players
April 2nd, 2021 28.3% of Players Born Outside the U.S., Spanning 20 Countries and Territories A total of 256 players represented 20 different countries and territories outside of the 50 United States on 2021 Opening Day rosters and inactive lists, Major League Baseball announced today. […]
MLB and MLBPA issues weekly update on COVID-19 Testing Results
April 2nd, 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: 14,354 […]
MLB announces remainder of Nationals-Mets Series postponed
April 2nd, 2021 Major League Baseball announced today that the remainder of this weekend’s series between the host Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park, which includes games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, has been postponed due to continued follow-up testing and […]
MLB Opening Day 2021: Bad start by Castillo, bad defense by Suarez, Senzel injury leaves Reds with sour taste in loss to St. Louis
The Cincinnati Reds, baseball’s oldest team going back to 1869, opened their 145th season on Thursday with high hopes of making a playoff run for a second straight season. But the 11-6 loss to division rival St. Louis has some people thinking “same old Reds’ […]
MLB Opening Day 2021: Indians lose in the snow fall at Detroit, 3-2
Fans returned to Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday afternoon to see the Tigers beat Cleveland 3-2. 32 degree temperatures and heavy snow flurries most of the game as the Tigers allowed fans back to the ballpark, 20% of 41,083 into the stadium. HIGHLIGHTS *37-year-old […]
MLB Historical Date for 2021 (Albert Pujols)
It has been 20 years since Albert Pujols debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals. Under then manager Tony La Russa, the Cardinals were urged and persuaded by then first baseman Mark McGwire to promote Pujols to the big league club although, there were no positions […]
MLB Network announces Alanna Rizzo, Seven-time Emmy Award winner, rejoining network
Rizzo to contribute news and commentary on High Heat with Christopher Russo weekdays at 1 p.m. ET March 30, 2021 – MLB Network announced that seven-time Emmy Award winner Alanna Rizzo has rejoined MLB Network’s roster of on-air personalities. Beginning on Friday, April 2, Rizzo will […]
Baltimore Orioles make roster moves
The Orioles made the following roster move: INF Yolmer Sánchez has cleared unconditional waivers and been granted his release. COURTESY BALTIMORE ORIOLES & MLBpressbox.com
Toronto Blue Jays gives update on home game locations and times
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced the club will play its third homestand (May 14 to 24) at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL, with updated game times summarized below and a complete updated 2021 regular season schedule in the attached: Weeknight games shifted 30 minutes […]
St. Louis Cardinals game notes for Opening Day vs. Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals (30-28 in 2020) vs. Cincinnati Reds (31-29 in 2020)Game No. 1 • Road Game No. 1 • Great American Ball Park • Thursday, April 1, 2021RHP Jack Flaherty (4-3, 4.91 in 2020) vs. RHP Luis Castillo (4-6, 3.21 in 2020) OPENING DAY: […]
Baseball’s oldest team still opens at home! Cincinnati Reds hosts the St. Louis Cardinals today at 4:10 PM
CINCINNATI REDS GAME NOTES PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERSThu vs StL: RHP Luis Castilllo vs RHP Jack Flaherty 700 wlw, bsoh, 4:10Friday: Off DaySat vs StL: RHP Tyler Mahle vs RHP Adam Wainwright 700 wlw, bsoh, 4:10Sun vs StL: RHP Jeff Hoffman vs RHP Carlos Martínez 700 […]
Chicago White Sox sign Jake Lamb for infield depth
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with infielder Jake Lamb on a major-league deal and designated left-handed pitcher Nik Turley for assignment. Lamb, 30, is a .239/.329/.435 (483-2,017) hitter with 101 doubles, 21 triples, 84 home runs, 312 RBI and 290 […]
Boston Red Sox announce roster moves
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves: Outfielder Franchy Cordero was reinstated from the COVID-19 Related Injured List. To make room for Cordero on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher John Schreiber was designated for assignment. Infielder Michael Chavis and right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer were optioned to the Alternate […]
LA Angels sign LHP Tony Watson and RHP Steve Cishek to bolster back end of bullpen
ANAHEIM – The Angels have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contracts with LHP Tony Watson and RHP Steve Cishek. In a corresponding move, RHP Luke Bard has been placed on the 60-day injured list. Watson, 35, appeared in seven Spring Training games (5 IP) for […]
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APRIL 1 IS OPENING DAY All 30 Major League Baseball Clubs will play on a traditional Opening Day that will feature 10 divisional matchups this early in the season. Some of the highlighted matchups will be Yankees-Blue Jays, Phillies-Braves, Nationals-Mets and the Athletics-Astros.
Major League Baseball 2021: Overview, new rules, schedule
The 2021 Major League Baseball season began on April 1 and is scheduled to end on October 3. The 91st All-Star Game is scheduled to be played on July 13 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The World Series is scheduled to begin on October 26 and a potential Game 7 is scheduled […]