7/21/2021 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the Manager Terry Francona will step away from managerial duties for the remainder of the 2021 season to focus on his health and recovery. Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale will assume managerial duties for the remainder of the season while Third […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN NEWLY ACQUIRED DEFENSEMAN JAKE BEAN TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2023-24 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Bean to a three-year, $7 million contract through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Bean was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in […]
NHL News: Notes from the 2021 NHL Draft
NEW YORK (July 24, 2021) – A total of 223 players from 14 countries and 38 leagues worldwide were selected in the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday (Round 1) and Saturday (Rounds 2-7). NHL CONNECTIONS ON DAY 2 OF THE DRAFT Josh Doan (No. 37 overall, […]
NHL News: Notes from the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft
NEW YORK (July 23, 2021) – Following are notes from the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday night. SABRES SELECT OWEN POWER WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK The Buffalo Sabres selected University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power first overall. The 6-6, 213 lb. Mississauga, Ont., native […]
#NHLStats: 2021 NHL Draft – First Round
2021 NHL Draft – Round 1 * The Sabres are slated to pick first overall for the second time in four years, after selecting Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 pick in 2018. * In 2020-21, Power had 3-13—16 in 26 games with the University of Michigan […]
NHL News: Releases 2021-22 Regular-Season Schedule
Banner Raising Ceremony in Tampa, Inaugural Season for Seattle Kraken, Outdoor Games in Minneapolis and Nashville, and All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas Among 2021-22 Season Highlights NEW YORK (July 22, 2021) – The NHL’s 2021-22 regular season will commence Tuesday, Oct. 12 with a doubleheader, highlighted […]
NHL News: Seattle Kraken Select 30 Players in 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck
SEATTLE (July 21, 2021) – The Seattle Kraken, set to participate in their inaugural National Hockey League season in 2021-22, selected 30 players – one from each club with the exception of the Vegas Golden Knights – Wednesday in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
Click here to download a PDF with more than 20 pages of #NHLStats pertaining to each NHL Expansion Draft. NHL EXPANSION DRAFT NOTABLES * The oldest player to date selected in an NHL expansion draft is Bobby Hull, picked at age 40 by the Jets in 1979. Hull played […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement on Luke Prokop’s Decision to Publicly Come Out as Gay
NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop’s decision to publicly come out as gay: “On behalf of the National Hockey League, we are proud of Luke Prokop for today’s announcement and I would […]
Cleveland Indians decide on new name; After 2021 season, the Cleveland Guardians
Marks the fifth team name in franchise history; first name change since 1915 New Brand Elements Feature Continuity with Traditional Colors, Script Wordmark and an Evolution of “C” to Respect Cleveland’s Baseball Heritage Decision comes after culmination of 1,198 name options, 40,000 surveyed fans, 140 […]
Cleveland Indians: Day 2 of 2021 MLB Draft
CLEVELAND, OH – Information on Cleveland Indians 2021 First-Year Player Draft selections. Round 1 (#23 overall)RHP GAVIN WILLIAMSAGE/DOB: 21, July 26, 1999 SCHOOL: East Carolina UniversityBATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6/238Pitched in parts of four seasons for the East Carolina Pirates, going 11-5 with a 2.65 ERA […]
Cleveland Indians News: Select RHP Gavin Williams 23rd Overall, First Round of 2021 MLB Draft
The Cleveland Indians earlier in July, announced the selection of RHP GAVIN WILIAMS with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Williams, 21, has pitched in parts of four seasons for the East Carolina Pirates, going 11-5 with a 2.65 ERA […]
Cleveland Indians News: announce July 11 game vs. Kansas City postponed; rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Sept. 20
Exchange details, based on method of purchase, available at Indians.com/ScheduleChanges CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians announced that the (July 11) game against the Kansas City Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled as a traditional doubleheader on Monday, September […]
Cincinnati Reds News: 2021 Avondale Community Makeover set for, today, July 29
Over 300 volunteers working at six project sites across Avondale The Cincinnati Reds, P&G, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden are partnering for the 2021 Community Makeover service project on Thursday, July 29 in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Avondale. The day-long […]
Cincinnati Reds News: Tickets for Reds Hall of Fame Induction followed by Reds Legends Game on sale now
Great American Ball Park to host induction of Marty Brennaman plus largest number of Reds alumni ever assembled for a game Tickets for the 2021 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Hall of Fame Legends Game, taking place August 27th at Great American Ball Park […]
Chicago Cubs July 29 roster moves
7/29/2021 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled infielder Sergio Alcántara and selected right-handed pitcher Jake Jewell from Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Nico Hoerner has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain and right-handed pitcher Cory Abbott has been optioned to Iowa. […]
Chicago White Sox News: acquire Gold-Glove winning second baseman César Hernández from Cleveland
7/29/2021 KANSAS CITY – The Chicago White Sox have acquired infielder César Hernández (“SEH-zar”) from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington. To make room for Hernández on the 40-man roster, the White Sox released right-handed pitcher Tyler Johnson. Hernández, 31, is […]
Washington Nationals acquire Riley Adams from Toronto
7/29/2021 The Washington Nationals acquired catcher Riley Adams from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for left-handed pitcher Brad Hand on Thursday. The Nationals also recalled outfielder Yadiel Hernandez from Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. […]
Toronto Blue Jays improve bullpen with acquisition of Brad Hand from Washington
7/29/2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired LHP Brad Hand from the Washington Nationals in exchange for C Riley Adams. Hand, 31, has gone 5-5 with 21 saves and a 3.59 ERA over 41 outings for the Nationals this season. The left-handed reliever has been named an All-Star on three occasions (2017, 2018, […]
Texas Rangers News: acquire INFs Josh Smith, Trevor Hauver and Ezequiel Duran and RHP Glenn Otto from Yankees in exchange for OF Joey Gallo, LHP Joely Rodríguez and cash considerations
7/29/2021 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today acquired four players in a trade with the New York Yankees: • To Texas: INF Josh Smith, INF Trevor Hauver, INF Ezequiel Duran, and RHP Glenn Otto • To New York-AL: OF Joey Gallo, LHP Joely Rodríguez, and cash considerations […]