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 […]
New York Yankees get much-needed lefty hitter in Joey Gallo from Texas Rangers
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 […]