7/12/2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s optioned first baseman/designated hitter Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Schwindel was selected from Las Vegas on June 29 and went 3-for-20 (.150) with a home run and three RBI in eight games with the […]
Ohio State Buckeyes: 26 SWIMMERS & DIVERS NAMED SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A total of 26 members of the Ohio State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have earned College Swimmng & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-American honors for the 2020-21 season. To qualify for first-team Scholar All-America, student-athletes must have […]
Ohio State Baseball Players who could be drafted in 2021 MLB Draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The goal of many collegiate baseball players is to hear their name called on draft night and have an opportunity to chase the dream of one day playing in the big leagues. This weekend, that dream will become a reality for over 600 […]
Ohio native and Auburn LHP Lexi Handley to join Buckeyes Softball for 2021-22 season
JULY 12, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lexie Handley, a left-handed pitcher who spent the last three year at Auburn, will join the Ohio State softball program for the 2021-22 season, head coach Kelly Kovach Schoenly announced today. She will have one year of eligibility remaining. “Lexie will […]
Ohio State announces Football Gameday Hiring Fair, July 14 and 15– 2-8 p.m.
Ever dreamed of being in Ohio Stadium, cheering on the Buckeye, during Saturdays in the fall? Now is your chance – and you get paid to be there! Ohio State Athletics will be hosting a Hiring Fair inside Ohio Stadium on July 14 and 15. […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, July 12, 2021
Every Year ORANGEMEN’S DAY (N.L., CAN.) 1530s DIED 1536: ERASMUS OF ROTTERDAM (WRITER & PHILOSOPHER) 1730s BORN 1730: JOSIAH WEDGWOOD (POTTER) 1800s DIED 1804: ALEXANDER HAMILTON (STATESMAN AND FOUNDING FATHER) 1810s BORN 1817: HENRY DAVID THOREAU (WRITER) 1840s DIED 1849: DOLLEY MADISON (U.S. FIRST LADY) […]
Kansas City Royals News: Whit Merrifield selected to American League All-Star team
KANSAS CITY, MO. (July 10, 2021) – Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield has been named to his second All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced this morning. Merrifield, who also participated in the 2019 Midsummer Classic, will join Salvador Perez, representing the Royals at the 91st All-Star Game, set […]
Houston Astros News: Brantley, Pressly will not attend the All-Star Game
HOUSTON, TX – Astros outfielder Michael Brantley and Astros RHP Ryan Pressly will not participate in the All-Star Game, which is scheduled for Tuesday at Coors Field in Denver, CO. Brantley will use the break to rest an injury (right side soreness) and Pressly has chosen […]
Boston Red Sox: Place right-handed pitcher Matt Andriese on 10-day injured list
Boston Selects Right-Handed Pitcher Austin Brice from Triple-A Worcester BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today placed right-handed pitcher Matt Andriese on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring tendinitis. To fill Andriese’s spot on the active major league roster, the Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Austin Brice from […]
Los Angeles Angels News: MLB Celebrates Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Season and All-Star Appearance with New Spot
Major League Baseball is debuting a new :30 spot today celebrating the historic first half performance of Shohei Ohtani leading into the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and 91st MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. The spot highlights Ohtani’s incredible versatility as MLB’s first two-way All-Star […]
Arizona Diamondbacks News: Reinstates Kole Calhoun from 60-day injured list; designate Nick Heath for assignment; optioned Taylor Widener to Triple-A Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Reinstate OF Kole Calhoun (strained left hamstring) from the 60-day injured list. Designate OF Nick Heath for assignment. Following last night’s game, optioned RHP Taylor Widener to Triple-A Reno. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com
New York Mets News: Promotes Brett Baty to Double-A
FLUSHING, N.Y., July 10, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced the team has promoted minor league infielder Brett Baty to Binghamton (AA). Baty will report to Binghamton following the Futures Game, which he is scheduled to play in tomorrow. Baty, 21, hit .309 (56-181) […]
Arizona Diamondbacks News: Recall Andrew Young from Triple-A Reno; place Asdrúbal Cabrera on 10-day injured list
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Recall INF/OF Andrew Young from Triple-A Reno. Place INF Asdrúbal Cabrera (right hamstring strain) on the 10-day injured list. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com
MLB announces National Anthem performances for 2021 All-Star Week in Denver
Hamilton on Broadway Actor, Christopher Jackson & Three-time Grammy Award Nominees, The Avett Brothers to Perform U.S. National Anthems; Canadian Multi-Platinum Star, Jess Moskaluke to Sing Canadian National Anthem Major League Baseball on Saturday announced three-time Grammy Award nominee recording artists, The Avett Brothers will […]
Colorado Rockies News
The Colorado Rockies announced Saturday that they have reinstated infielder Matt Adams from the 10-day injured list and have optioned right-handed pitcher José Mujica to Triple-A. COURTESY COLORADO ROCKIES & MLBpressbox.com
Los Angeles Dodgers News: Recalls outfielder Zach Reks
7/11/2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder Zach Reks from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta on the injured list with a left lumbar strain. Reks, 27, will be recalled for the second time in his career after […]
Boston Red Sox News: Team agrees to 2-year contract extension with RHP Matt Barnes
7/11/2021 BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox today signed right-handed pitcher Matt Barnes to a two-year contract extension that spans the 2022-23 seasons, with a club option for 2024. Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement. Barnes, 31, has spent his entire career in […]
Cleveland Indians News: July 11 game vs. Kansas City postponed; rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Sept. 20
7/11/2021 Exchange details, based on method of purchase, available at Indians.com/ScheduleChanges CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians announced today’s (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 […]
Chicago Cubs News: Today’s game with Cardinals postponed
7/112021 CHICAGO – Today’s 1:20 p.m. CDT game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The makeup game is scheduled for Friday, September 24, as the second game of a split doubleheader at Wrigley Field. […]
Game Recap: Crew, missing key players due to Gold Cup callups, ride play of Berry and Hurtado in comeback to tie at FC Cincinnati
Down to 10 men following a first-half red card issued to Harrison Afful, the Columbus Crew came back from a 2-0 first-half deficit to draw FC Cincinnati on the road, 2-2, and deny the home side a chance at its first win at TQL Stadium […]