The Guardians have a rich tradition of scouting and developing talented catchers from Venezuela, a legacy that dates back to 1996 when they signed switch-hitting catcher Victor Martinez from Ciudad Bolívar. After Martinez’s standout career, which included three All-Star appearances and 900 hits with the team, Cleveland has now signed another promising Venezuelan catcher looking…
Output Sports, an Irish sports technology firm, has unveiled plans for its expansion into the US market. The company, which originated from University College Dublin (UCD) and is supported by Enterprise Ireland, aims to forge partnerships with the Boston Red Sox baseball team as part of its venture into Massachusetts. The announcement was made during…
All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson’s tenure with the Miami Marlins is ending disappointingly after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins promoted rookie Xavier Edwards from their Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Edwards hit .330 with one home run and six RBIs in the minors this season. Today's…
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson will miss his third consecutive game on Saturday against the Utah Jazz due to a left foot plantar fascia injury, according to Mavs insider Joey Mistretta. Thompson has been sidelined for the team’s past two games and will not be returning to action in the near future. …
Stoke City is facing an injury setback just a week before their opening Championship match against Coventry City, as summer acquisition Sam Gallagher is now a doubt for his debut at the bet365 Stadium. Gallagher, a 28-year-old striker who was signed from Blackburn Rovers last week for an undisclosed fee, played only 28 minutes in…
The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing back veteran center Tristan Thompson for the upcoming season on a one-year deal. Thompson, originally drafted by Cleveland as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, was the starting center when the team won the 2016 championship against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors. Now 33 years old,…
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs received tough news about a bullpen pitcher, Adbert Alzolay, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. According to MLB.com, he is likely to require surgery, effectively ending his season. Alzolay, who hasn’t pitched since May 12 while attempting to rehab the injury,…
The Bears have added nine undrafted free agents ahead of the rookie minicamp starting Thursday. Get acquainted with each player below: 1. **Brenden Bates** (TE) – Height: 6-5 – Weight: 255 lbs – College: Kentucky – Notable stats: 58 games played, 25 starts, 26 receptions for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns. – Background: Attended Archbishop…
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Indianapolis Colts have lost starting defensive end Samson Ebukam for the season due to a torn Achilles sustained during Sunday’s training camp practice. There were early concerns about the severity of Ebukam’s injury when he appeared to be in significant pain and was carted off the field, unable…
It seems unlikely that Haason Reddick will be joining the New York Jets anytime soon, as league insiders predict the team may end up trading him. The Pro Bowl edge rusher is still holding out due to stalled contract negotiations. The Philadelphia Eagles traded Reddick to the Jets in March for a third-round pick after…