7/29/2021 The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired INF/OF Joey Gallo, LHP Joely Rodriguez and cash considerations from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Glenn Otto and infielders Ezequiel Duran, Trevor Hauver and Josh Smith. Gallo, 27, was named to his […]
Washington Nationals make roster moves
7/29/2021 The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements: • Recalled infielder Luis García from Triple-A Rochester • Recalled right-handed pitcher Andres Machado from Triple-A Rochester • Reinstated catcher Yan […]
Detroit Tigers to celebrate 18th annual Negro Leagues Weekend, July 30-August 1, presented by Comerica Bank
7/29/2021 Festivities begin on Wednesday, July 28 with Bally Sports Detroit’s screening of “The Other Boys of Summer” at Campus Martius Park National Anthem on Friday, July 30 to be performed by Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown and Joyce Stearnes Thompson, daughters of Norman “Turkey” Stearnes _First 10,000 […]
Toronto Blue Jays finally go home to the Rogers Centre; Canada welcomes team back
7/29/2021 It has been 670 days since the Toronto Blue Jays played a home game at Rogers Centre, and the country is preparing a homecoming fit for the occasion. The club today announces the welcome home festivities planned for July 29 and 30, including Canadian landmarks turning blue, fan […]
Chicago Cubs 2021 Team Information: Hosting Reds, today, July 29
Cincinnati Reds (53-49) vs. Chicago Cubs (50-53)July 29, 2021 … Wrigley Field … Game No. 104 … Home Game No. 52RHP Luis Castillo (4-10, 4.12) vs. RHP Alec Mills (4-3, 4.55) GETAWAY DAY: The Chicago Cubs today play the series finale of a four-game setagainst […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, July 29, 2021
Every Year RAIN DAY (WAYNESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA) 1580s 1588: THE SPANISH ARMADA WAS DEFEATED BY AN ENGLISH NAVAL FORCE OFF THE COAST OF GRAVELINES, FRANCE 1780s 1786: THE PITTSBURGH GAZETTE BECAME THE FIRST NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED WEST OF THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAINS 1820s BORN 1828: JOHN SARGENT PILLSBURY […]
Columbus Crew getting ready for two-game Homestand next week, August 4 and 7; Summertime at Lower.com Field
THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER IS LOWER.com FIELD No matter where you’re seated, matchday at Lower.com Field has you right on the edge of the action. Next week, witness the Crew – statistically one of the best home teams in MLS – host back-to-back matches at one of the most intimidating […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN CENTER ALEXANDRE TEXIER TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2022-23
JULY 28, 2021 Forward set career highs in assists, points, shots and games played in 2020-21 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Alexandre Texier to a two-year, $3.05 million contract through the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN FORWARD BOONE JENNER TO FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2025-26
JULY 28, 2021 Jenner, an alternate captain for the club since 2015, ranks among CBJ career leaders in several statistical categories COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Boone Jenner to a four-year, $15 million contract extension that will keep him with the […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: WINGER PATRIK LAINE ACCEPTS CLUB QUALIFYING OFFER
JULY 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today that restricted free agent winger Patrik Laine has accepted the club’s qualifying offer of $7.5 million for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season. Laine, 23, has recorded 150 […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN LEFT WING ERIC ROBINSON TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2023-24
JULY 28, 2021 Speedy forward had his best season in 2020-21, leading the club in plus/minus rating, game-winning goals COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Eric Robinson to a two-year, $3.2 million contract extension through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN DUBLIN, OHIO NATIVE, CENTER SEAN KURALY TO FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT
JULY 28, 2021 Dublin, Ohio native has tallied 22-44-68, 134 PIM in 270 career NHL games with Boston Bruins COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Sean Kuraly to a four-year, $10 million contract through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club General […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN DEFENSEMAN GAVIN BAYREUTHER TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2022-23
JULY 28, 2021 Contract is two-way, NHL/AHL deal for 2021-22 and one-way NHL deal in 2022-23 season COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to a two-year contract through the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN FORWARD TYLER SIKURA TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2021-22 SEASON
JULY 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Tyler Sikura to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Sikura, 29, has posted 55 goals and 58 […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, July 28, 2021
1490s 1493: GREAT FIRE IN MOSCOW 1540s 1540: THOMAS CROMWELL WAS EXECUTED ON ORDER FROM KING HENRY VIII ON CHARGES OF TREASON 1540: HENRY VIII MARRIED HIS FIFTH WIFE, CATHERINE HOWARD 1750s DIED 1750: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (COMPOSER) 1790s 1794: MAXIMILIEN ROBESPIERRE WAS GUILLOTINED, ENDING […]
Columbus Crew News: Win at Atlanta impressive for team without star players
This past Sunday afternoon, Jonathan Mensah produced a performance that shows why the Crew’s captain is also one of the best defenders in MLS and an unsung hero. With an inspiring performance on both ends of the pitch, the center back from Accra, Ghana, delivered […]
2021 Pioneer Football League race between Davidson and San Diego
Tue, Jul 27, 2021 ST. LOUIS – Defending Pioneer Football League champion Davidson College is the choice to win the league’s 2021 title in the league’s Preseason Coaches’ Poll, voted by each of the league’s head coaches. The PFL will present its 2021 Preseason All-PFL […]
Dayton Flyers picked to finish fourth in 2021 Pioneer Football League race
Tue, Jul 27, 2021 Defending Champion Davidson Picked First In Coaches Poll ST. LOUIS – The University of Dayton football team was picked to finish fourth in the Pioneer Football League for the fall 2021 season in a preseason vote of the league’s coaches. Dayton has […]
Blue Jackets EXTEND QUALIFYING OFFERS TO FIVE PLAYERS
JULY 26, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have extended qualifying offers to five players, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced Monday. The qualifying offers were made to the following players: Patrik Laine, Right Wing Alexandre Texier, Center Calvin Thurkauf, Center/Left Wing Jake Bean, […]
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: volunteer registration now open for 2021 tournament
Columbus, Ohio – Tournament officials have announced that volunteer registration for the 15th annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship is now open to the public at www.ncc-golf.com. The 2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship will be held August 23 – 29 at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet […]