Region covers 35 schools and seven conferences DAYTON – Wright State volleyball coach Allie Matters has been named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Midwest Region Coach of the Year, the AVCA announced on Tuesday morning. Matters becomes the second Raider head coach to earn the […]
Dayton Flyers to play first of three games this month at the home of the Dayton Dragons, Day Air Park
DAYTON, OH – The Dayton Dragons are excited to announce that the University of Dayton Flyers baseball team will play three Atlantic 10 matchups this Spring at Day Air Ballpark. The Flyers will begin play when they host George Mason on Friday, April 16th under the lights for […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, April 15, 2021: #42 Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball
1450s BORN 1452: LEONARDO DA VINCI (ARTIST) 1810s 1817: AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOUNDED IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 1850s 1854: FIRST STATE ENTOMOLOGIST POSITION APPROVED, NEW YORK 1860s 1861: PRESIDENT LINCOLN CALLED FOR 75,000 UNION MILITIA VOLUNTEERS DIED 1865: ABRAHAM LINCOLN (16TH U.S. PRESIDENT) 1870s […]
Twins get slugging 3B Josh Donaldson back from injured reserve
Waddell optioned to alternate training site MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated third baseman Josh Donaldson from the 10-day Injured List. Donaldson missed the Twins’ last 10 games with a mild right hamstring strain, an injury he suffered running the bases […]
Rain postpones Mariners-Orioles game for April 14
Teams will play traditional doubleheader on Thursday, April 15, at 12:35 p.m. Tonight’s scheduled game between the Orioles and Seattle Mariners has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a traditional (single-admission) doubleheader on Thursday, April 15. […]
White Sox roster moves: Cease to IL; Burdi recalled from Schaumburg training facility.
CHICAGO – Prior to tonight’s game vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease on the injured list and recalled right-hander Zack Burdi from the Schaumburg training facility. Cease, 25, is 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA (4 ER/9.1 IP) and nine strikeouts […]
Houston Astros announce April 14 roster moves
HOUSTON, TX – The Astros announced the following roster moves on Wednesday. Astros General Manager James Click made the announcements: -The following players have been placed on the Injured List: Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Robel Garcia, Martin Maldonado. -Effective today, IF Taylor Jones, C […]
April 15 in Major League Baseball is Jackie Robinson Day!
Clubs Will Commemorate the Special Day on the Baseball Calendar on Thursday, April 15th and Friday, April 16th; Jackie Will Continue To Be Celebrated As A Baseball Trailblazer & Civil Rights Icon As has been tradition each season since 2004, MLB and Clubs will commemorate […]
NHL News: Vegas at San Jose April 23 game moved
NEW YORK (April 14, 2021) –The National Hockey League today announced that Game #162, Vegas Golden Knights at San Jose Sharks, scheduled for April 23, is now scheduled to take place on Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m. PT. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule can be found at NHL.com/schedule. […]
NHL News: 2020-21 Regular Season Final Quarter
The 2020-21 NHL regular season will enter its final quarter with the conclusion of three games today (648 of 868 GP entering Wednesday, April 14; 74.7%) 165 – Current NHL players who were not yet born when Patrick Marleau made his NHL debut on Oct. 1, 1997 (min. 1 […]
NHL News: Scotiabank Fan Vote now open to determine 32nd Virtual Game World Championship Team Name
Fans Can Cast Ballot to Name Eighth Team Competing in Scotia NHL® North Division for 2021 NHL Gaming World Championship Vote Here; Twitter Poll Will Remain Open Through Sunday, April 18 NEW YORK (April 14, 2021) – Hockey fans everywhere have the opportunity to virtually step into […]
White Sox hosting Indians in Game 3 of 4-game set tonight at 8:10
2021 GAME NOTES AND INFORMATION CLEVELAND INDIANS (6-4) at CHICAGO WHITE SOX (5-6)RHP Zach Plesac (1-1, 1.38 ERA) vs. LHP Carlos Rodón (1-0, 0.00)Game #12 | Home #5 Wednesday, April 14 7:10 p.m. CT Guaranteed Rate Field WHITE SOX AT A GLANCE […]
Boston Red Sox announce successful Tommy John surgery for RHP Bryan Mata
BOSTON, MA—Red Sox minor league right-handed pitcher Bryan Mata underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow yesterday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, CA. COURTESY BOSTON RED SOX & MLBpressbox.com
Chicago Cubs roster moves for April 14
MILWAUKEE – The Chicago Cubs today activated catcher Austin Romine off the 10-day injured list, activated right-handed pitcher Jason Adam off the COVID-19 related injured list and selected right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller from the South Bend Alternate Site. In corresponding moves, catcher Tony Wolters has been […]
Minnesota Twins place Andrelton Simmons on injured list
Riddle selected; Kirilloff added as 27th man for today’s DH with Red Sox MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the COVID-19 Injured List and selected the contract of infielder JT Riddle from the alternate training site. Simmons, 31, hit […]
Cleveland Indians Charities to host High School Hardball Classic, April 16 at Progressive Field
Eight local teams to take part in 16th annual event benefiting Cleveland Indians Charities CLEVELAND, OH — The 16th annual Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) High School Hardball Classic, presented by Nike, featuring eight area high school baseball teams, will be played at Progressive Field on […]
Red Sox gets ready for doubleheader at Minnesota today by adding RHP Eduard Bazardo as their 27th man
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox appointed right-handed pitcher Eduard Bazardo as the club’s 27th man for today’s doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Per Major League Baseball Rules, both teams are permitted to add an extra player for today’s games. Chief Baseball […]
Pittsburgh Pirates to celebrate Military Wednesdays
Alternate uniforms and group support to highlight Military Appreciation Days The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the return of Military Wednesdays, a military appreciation program designed to pay tribute to service men and women, and support local non-profit organizations that serve them and their families. Each […]
MLB, Atlantic League announce 2021 experimental rules
MLB’s Partner League will test ‘Double-Hook’ DH and pushed back pitching rubber in 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) today jointly announced new experimental playing rules that will be in place during the 2021 Atlantic League Championship Season. […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, April 14, 2021
1560s 1561: THE SKY WAS FULL OF UNKNOWN MOVING OBJECTS IN NUREMBERG, GERMANY 1820s 1828: NOAH WEBSTER’S AMERICAN DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRINTED 1860s 1865: PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS SHOT BY JOHN WILKES BOOTH AT FORD’S THEATER, WASHINGTON, D.C. BORN 1866: ANNE SULLIVAN (TEACHER […]