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APRIL FOOLS’ DAY The term “All Fools,” was probably meant as a deliberate stab at All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2) Day. Although the origin of playing practical jokes and pranks on this day is hazy, many folklorists believe it may go […]

March 30th, 2021 145th Opening Day in Cincinnati – Thursday, April 1 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4:10 p.m. Gates open to the public at 2:40 p.m. (2:10 p.m. for Season Ticket Members) Pregame ceremonies start at 3:30 p.m. • Ceremonial First Pitch: Retiring Ohio Senator Rob […]

March 29th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have granted LHP Francisco Liriano his unconditional release. Liriano is now a free agent available to sign with any team. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com

March 29th, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned outfielder Brent Rooker to the alternate training site and have reassigned left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell and right-handed pitcher Derek Law to minor league camp. Additionally, they have placed right-handed pitcher Edwar Colina on the 10-day Injured List with right […]

Right-hander signed through 2025, with three club options March 29th, 2021 FT. MYERS, FL — The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak to a five-year contract extension through 2025, with three club options for 2026, 2027 and 2028. The new five-year deal […]

March 29th, 2021 The New York Yankees today announced that right-handed pitcher Deivi García is the recipient of the 2021 James P. Dawson Award, given annually to the most outstanding Yankees rookie in spring training. In five official spring training starts, García, 21, has posted a 3.86 ERA […]

March 29th, 2021 COURTESY HOUSTON ASTROS & MLBpressbox.com

March 29, 2021 – MLB Network today announced it will air a new edition of MLB Tonight: A Conversation presented by CohnReznick this Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET, the night before the 2021 Major League Baseball season begins. Hosted by MLB Network’s Lauren Shehadi, the new two-hour […]

March 29th, 2021 The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the club will utilize three different facilities as the club’s Alternate Training Site in the city of Pittsburgh during the month of April. The announcement was made by General Manager Ben Cherington. Each day during the month […]

March 28th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s optioned infielder Vimael Machín and outfielder Seth Brown to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Oakland now has 29 players in camp. That includes 28 players on the 40-man roster, which is at 39, and one non-roster […]

FLUSHING, N.Y., March 28, 2021 – The New York Mets announced today that the club has released LHP Mike Montgomery. The Mets now have 31 players in major league camp. COURTESY NEW YORK METS & MLBpressbox.com

FLUSHING, N.Y., March 28, 2021 – The New York Mets announced today that LHP Jerry Blevins, RHP Jerad Eickhoff, catcher Caleb Joseph, infielder José Peraza, outfielder Mallex Smith and RHP Arodys Vizcaíno have been notified that they will not be on the Opening Day roster. Additionally, […]

Team sends down six; four players to begin season on injured list JUPITER, Fla., March 28, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals sent six players to the minors following today’s game, optioning pitcher Kodi Whitley and outfielder Lane Thomas and re-assigning catchers Tyler Heineman and Dennis Ortega and infielders Max Moroff and Josė Rondón. The team also […]

Infielder Ildemaro Vargas designated for assignment March 28th, 2021 MESA — The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of left-handed pitcher Rex Brothers and infielders Matt Duffy and Eric Sogard. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been designated for assignment. Chicago’s 40-man roster stands at 40 players. Brothers, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Katrina Merriweather, who led Wright State to the program’s first NCAA Tournament win this season and the only three Horizon League Championships in school history, has been named Memphis’ 12th women’s basketball head coach, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Monday. She also led the Raiders […]

FRISCO, Texas – In a season unlike any other, with stops and starts, pandemic protocols and challenges seemingly at every turn, the Memphis Tigers ended it in one of the best ways possible – by bringing a trophy back to The Bluff City after an NIT […]

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Four University of Dayton men’s basketball players earned Atlantic 10 post-season honors in three categories in a vote of the league’s coaches, it was announced today. •    Senior guard Jalen Crutcher was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 for the second time•    Senior guard Ibi Watson was named […]

3/29/2021 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW » No. 1 seed Michigan will play No. 11 seed UCLA on Tuesday night (March 30) for a spot in the NCAA Final Four.» Since 2013, U-M has advanced to four (out of eight) NCAA Elite Eights — one […]

March 29, 2021 https://uclabruins.com/documents/2021/3/29/UCLA_Notes_March30.pdf https://uclabruins.com/documents/2021/3/29/Michigan_Notes_March30.pdf https://uclabruins.com/documents/2020/11/25/MBKB_21STATS.pdf INDIANAPOLIS – No. 11-seed UCLA (21-9) will face No. 1-seed Michigan (23-4) in a Regional Final matchup on Tuesday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium. Game time is set for 6:57 p.m. (PT). This marks the Bruins’ first trip to the […]