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Blue Jays claim Frías

August 10, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Luis Frías off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Frías has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Frías, 26, has appeared in seven games for the Diamondbacks this season, while spending a majority of the campaign with Arizona’s Triple-A squad in Reno, posting a 4.68

Washington Nationals recall José Tena and reinstate Jordan Weems

August 10, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder José Tena from Triple-A Rochester and reinstated right-handed pitcher Jordan Weems from the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. In corresponding moves, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Joan Adon and infielder Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo

A’s Reinstate OF/1B Brown from Paternity List; Option INF Alvarez to Las Vegas

August 10, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s reinstated outfielder/first baseman Seth Brown from the paternity list and optioned infielder Armando Alvarez to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Brown was placed on the paternity list on August 7. He started the year with the A’s before spending 16 games with

D-backs roster moves

August 9, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40. Recalled from Triple-A Reno: RHP Scott McGough Optioned to Reno following last night’s game: RHP Slade Cecconi

Orioles roster move

August 9, 2024

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

  • Agreed to terms on a 2024 Minor League contract with INF Jean Segura.

Phillies Announce Roster Moves

August 9, 2024

The Phillies announced the following roster moves:

  • Outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to 8/8) with a left hamstring strain
  • Outfielder Cal Stevenson had his contract selected from triple-A Lehigh Valley
  • Left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard was optioned to Lehigh Valley
  • Right-handed

Red Sox Announce Roster Moves

August 9, 2024

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:

  • Placed right-handed pitcher Brayan Bello on the Paternity Leave List.
  • Placed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell on the COVID-19 Related Injured List, retroactive to August 8.
  • Recalled left-handed pitcher Cam Booser and right-handed pitcher Brad Keller from

Twins select contract of Scott Blewett, reinstate Kyle Farmer from 10-day injured list

Joe Ryan placed on 15-day Injured List and Brooks Lee placed on 10-day Injured List; Brock Stewart transferred to 60-day IL
August 9, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett from Triple-A St. Paul. Additionally, the Twins have returned infielder Kyle Farmer from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Blewett, who signed with the Twins

Yankees acquire OF Cam Eden

August 9, 2024

On Thursday, the Yankees acquired OF Cam Eden from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Eden, 26, has hit .198 (56-for-283) with 34R, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 7HR, 35RBI, 39BB and 26SB in 91 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season. The right-handed batter made his Major League

Rangers game against Yankees on Friday night (Aug. 9, 2024) postponed

Teams are scheduled to play a traditional doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 12:05 p.m. CT
August 9, 2024

New York — The Texas Rangers’ scheduled game on Friday night against the Yankees in New York has been postponed due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Saturday, August 10, beginning at 12:05 p.m.

Tonight's Yankees-Rangers game (Fri. Aug. 9) rescheduled due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather

Will be made up tomorrow, Saturday, August 10, as the second game of a single-admission doubleheader, which will begin with the originally scheduled first game at 1:05 p.m.
August 9, 2024

ONLY TICKETS DATED SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, WILL BE VALID FOR THE DOUBLEHEADER. TICKETS FOR TONIGHT'S GAME (DATED FRIDAY, AUGUST 9) WILL NOT BE VALID FOR SATURDAY’S SINGLE-ADMISSION DOUBLEHEADER.

MLB Speedway Classic  presented by Buildsubmarines.com to serve as one of the highlights of the 2025 season

Nationally Broadcast Reds-Braves Game on FOX Will Be Played on Sat., Aug. 2nd at Bristol Motor Speedway; Event Will Mark the First AL/NL Game Ever Played in Tennessee; A Major League Field Will Be Built Across the Famed Racetrack, Highlighting Various Fan Festivities
August 9, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves will play a national regular season game in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on FOX, Major League Baseball announced today. The MLB Speedway Classic, which is presented by BuildSubmarines.com, will

Chicago White Sox Nike RBI AND Dominican Republic Nike RBI to compete in Senior Division Baseball Championships of the 2024 Nike RBI World Series

August 8, 2024

The teams competing in the Senior Division Baseball Championship game of the Nike RBI World Series tomorrow, Friday, August 9th, are now set following playoffs today at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) in Vero Beach, Fla. In the Senior Division Championship Game, Chicago White Sox Nike RBI team will

Red Sox reinstate INF Vaughn Grissom from 10-day injured list

August 8, 2024

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom from the 10-Day Injured List and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Grissom, 23, was placed on the Injured List on June 2 with a right hamstring strain. The right-handed hitter has played in 23 games for Boston this season, making

Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: August 9-14

Twins to host Cleveland and Kansas City for key divisional homestand; Weekend features postgame fireworks (Friday), Twins Hall of Fame induction (Saturday), 1924 World Series celebration (Sunday) and more
August 8, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins – who are 56-37 (.602) since April 22, the best record in baseball since that date, and are just 3.5 games out of first place in the American League Central – return to Target Field tomorrow to begin a seven-game, six-day homestand against

Rays Return To Tropicana Field For A Three-Team, Nine-Game Homestand

August 8, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field on Friday for a three-team, nine-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles (August 9-11), Houston Astros (August 12-14) and Arizona Diamondbacks (August 16-18). This will be the Rays third of four series against Baltimore, followed by the final series against Houston this year.

Blue Jays roster moves

August 8, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected RHP Tommy Nance to the Major League roster and he will be active for tonight’s game. Additionally, LHP Génesis Cabrera has been placed on the paternity list. Nance, 33, was acquired from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations on August 7th.

Colorado Rockies transactions

August 8, 2024

The Colorado Rockies announced the following moves today:

  • Placed right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list (right shoulder strain).
  • Recalled right-handed pitcher Riley Pint from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Oakland A’s final home game at Oakland Coliseum sold out

Final Homestand Celebrates the Coliseum: $2 Tickets & Free Parking, $10 Tickets, Drone Show
August 8, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics will celebrate their 57 seasons at the Oakland Coliseum during their final homestand, Friday, Sept. 20 – Thursday, Sept. 26, when the A’s host the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. The final A’s game at the Coliseum on Thursday, Sept. 26, is sold

American Family Field Homestand Highlights: August 9-18

Brewers Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Robin Yount’s Major League Debut on Sunday, Aug. 18; Brewers Celebrate International Beer Day with BOGO, Friday, Aug. 9.
August 8, 2024

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers will return to American Family Field on Friday, Aug. 9, starting a 10-game homestand against a divisional opponent. The Brewers will face the Cincinnati Reds (Aug. 9-11), followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers (Aug. 12-15) and the Cleveland Guardians (Aug. 16-18). Hall of Famer Robin

Roster moves

August 8, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed right-handed pitcher Colin Holderman on the 15-day injured list with right-wrist sprain. Right-handed pitcher Ben Heller had his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis. Outfielder Edward Olivares has been designated for assignment to make room for Heller on the 40-man roster. This is Heller’s second stint

Grady Sizemore named interim White Sox manager; three coaching changes also announced

August 8, 2024

CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox have announced that current Major League Coach Grady Sizemore will serve as the team’s interim manager for the remainder of the 2024 season. Joining the White Sox major league coaching staff for the remainder of the season will be Doug Sisson as bench coach,

New York Mets introduce Christina King as Chief People Officer

August 8, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 8, 2024 - The New York Mets today announced that Christina King has been appointed as the organization’s first Chief People Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. King brings a wealth of human resources experience from past roles at NYCFC, Brooklyn Nets and Endeavor.

Brewers-Reds Game tomorrow to air exclusively on Apple TV+

August 8, 2024

MILWAUKEE – The first game of the series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds, a 7:10 p.m. CT first pitch on Friday, Aug. 9, will air exclusively on Apple TV+. Play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo and analyst Dontrelle Willis will call the game, along with sideline reporter Heidi Watney. The

Pedro Grifol dismissed as White Sox manager

August 8, 2024

CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox today announced that Pedro Grifol has been dismissed as the club’s manager. “As we all recognize, our team’s performance this season has been disappointing on many levels,” said Chris Getz, White Sox senior vice president/general manager. “Despite the on-field struggles and lack of success,