CHICAGO – Following tonight’s game vs. Minnesota, the Chicago White Sox returned right-handed pitcher Matt Foster to Class AAA Charlotte.
Foster served as the 27th player for today’s doubleheader and allowed one run in 2.0 IP in the nightcap.
Dodgers activate LHP Victor González
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-handed pitcher Victor González from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Jake Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
González, 25, missed nine games with left plantar fasciitis and he has appeared in 36 games for the Dodgers this season. On the campaign, he is 3-1 with a 2.57 ERA (8 ER/28.0 IP) and 26 strikeouts against 15 walks. In two seasons with the Dodgers, he is 6-1 with a 2.05 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 48.1 Innings. He was originally signed as an international free agent on July 2, 2012 by the Dodgers.
Reed, 28, appeared in six games for the Dodgers, allowing two earned runs in 5.1 innings with five strikeouts. After allowing runs in his first two outings, the Southern California native had tossed 3.2 innings without allowing an earned run. He was acquired by the Dodgers on June 4, 2021 after being released by the Los Angeles Angels on June 2. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the fifth round of the 2014 First Year Player Draft out of the University of Oregon.
White Sox recall Matt Foster from Triple-A Charlotte
CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Foster from Class AAA Charlotte to serve as the 27th player for today’s straight doubleheader vs. Minnesota.
Foster, 26, has worked 1.0 scoreless IP in one game with Charlotte after being optioned by the White Sox on July 16. He is 2-1 with a 6.15 ERA (18 ER/26.1 IP), 32 strikeouts, one save and two holds in 26 relief appearances this season with Chicago.
NFL Network to Carry Record 23 Live Preseason Games
Live Preseason Games on NFL Network Include Debuts of 2021 First-Round QBs Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields & Mac Jones
Quadruple-Header of Week 1 & Week 2 Preseason Games; Two Triple-Headers of Week 3 Preseason Games; Only Network to Show Every Preseason Game
NFL Network remains the only network to show the entire slate of 2021 NFL preseason games, highlighted by a record 23 live games.
NFL Network’s live preseason schedule kicks off with eight Week 1 games starting Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 PM ET with rookie quarterback Mac Jones’ debut for the New England Patriots against the Washington Football Team. Week 1 preseason coverage continues Friday, August 13 with the Buffalo Bills at the Detroit Lions at 7:00 PM ET, followed by the Dallas Cowboys at the Arizona Cardinals at 10:00 PM ET.
On Saturday, August 14, NFL Network carries a quadruple-header of live Week 1 preseason games, starting at 1:00 PM ET with rookie quarterback Justin Fields’ debut for the Chicago Bears against the Miami Dolphins. Saturday’s schedule continues at 4:00 PM ET with the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Denver Broncos, followed by No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft Trevor Lawrence’s debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars against former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns at 7:00 PM ET. The final game airs at 10:00 PM ET with the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Los Angeles Chargers, marking the first game with fans in attendance at SoFi Stadium – site of Super Bowl LVI.
NFL Network’s Week 1 preseason live schedule concludes Sunday, August 15 at 1:00 PM ET with the Carolina Panthers visiting the Indianapolis Colts.
NFL Network’s live preseason schedule continues with eight Week 2 games, starting Thursday, August 19 with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the New England Patriots at 7:30 PM ET, and continuing Friday, August 20 with the Cincinnati Bengals traveling to face the Washington Football Team at 8:00 PM ET.
On Saturday, August 21, NFL Network carries a quadruple-header of Week 2 preseason games, starting at 1:00 PM ET with the Buffalo Bills traveling to face the Chicago Bears. Saturday’s quadruple-header continues with the New York Jets at the Green Bay Packers at 4:25 PM ET, the Detroit Lions at the Pittsburgh Steelers at 7:30 PM ET and the Las Vegas Raiders at the Los Angeles Rams at 10:00 PM ET.
NFL Network’s Week 2 preseason live schedule concludes Sunday, August 22 with a double-header starting at 1:00 PM ET with the Cleveland Browns hosting the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Chargers hosting the San Francisco 49ers at 7:30 PM ET.
NFL Network’s live preseason schedule concludes with seven Week 3 games, highlighted by two triple-headers. The first triple-header kicks off Saturday, August 28 at 1:00 PM ET with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Green Bay Packers, followed by the Chicago Bears at the Tennessee Titans at 7:00 PM ET and the Los Angeles Chargers at the Seattle Seahawks at 10:00 PM ET.
On Sunday, August 29, NFL Network’s triple-header starts at 1:00 PM ET with the Jacksonville Jaguars traveling to face the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders at the San Francisco 49ers at 4:00 PM ET and the New England Patriots at the New York Giants at 6:00 PM ET.
NFL Network’s live Week 3 preseason schedule begins Friday, August 27 with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Minnesota Vikings at 8:00 PM ET.
Live preseason games on NFL Network are subject to blackouts in the local markets of the participating teams.
Live streaming of NFL Network is available across multiple devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app or NFL.com/watch for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers.
NFL Network’s 2021 Live Preseason Schedule
Week 1
Thursday, August 12
7:30 PM ET – Washington Football Team vs. New England Patriots
Friday, August 13
7:00 PM ET – Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions
10:00 PM ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals
Saturday, August 14
1:00 PM ET – Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears
4:00 PM ET – Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings
7:00 PM ET – Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
10:00 PM ET – Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sunday, August 15
1:00 PM ET – Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 2
Thursday, August 19
7:30 PM ET – New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Friday, August 20
8:00 PM ET – Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Football Team
Saturday, August 21
1:00 PM ET – Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears
4:25 PM ET – New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers
7:30 PM ET – Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
10:00 PM ET – Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sunday, August 22
1:00 PM ET – New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns
7:30 PM ET – San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 3
Friday, August 27
8:00 PM ET – Minnesota Vikings vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Saturday, August 28
1:00 PM ET – Green Bay Packers vs. Buffalo Bills
7:00 PM ET – Chicago Bears vs. Tennessee Titans
10:00 PM ET – Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks
Sunday, August 29
1:00 PM ET – Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Dallas Cowboys
4:00 PM ET – Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers
6:00 PM ET – New England Patriots vs. New York Giants
*Live games on NFL Network will be blacked out in the participating teams’ over-the-air station markets.
Washington Nationals recall Andrew Stevenson
The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Andrew Stevenson from Triple-A Rochester and optioned right-handed pitcher Andres Machado on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Stevenson, 27, was returned from rehab assignment and reinstated from the 10-day Injured List before being optioned to Triple-A Rochester on July 10. He has a .500/.522/.818 slash line in six games since rejoining the Red Wings with a double, two homers, six RBI, one walk, one stolen base and five runs scored. Stevenson served as Washington’s 27th man on Sunday, was returned following that game prior to today’s recall.
In 54 games with Washington prior to injury, he hit .227 with two doubles, two homers, 10 RBI, six walks and 14 runs scored. His .350 (7-for-20) batting average as a pinch hitter ranked fifth in the National League.
Machado, 28, has pitched to a 6.35 ERA (4 ER/5.2 IP) with eight strikeouts in six appearances out of Washington’s bullpen this season.
Twins reinstate Danny Coulombe from paternity list
Beau Burrows optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Griffin Jax added as 27th man
CHICAGO, IL – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe from the Paternity List.
Coulombe and his wife, Lauren, recently welcomed their second son, Thomas. The southpaw had his contract selected from Triple-A St. Paul on June 25 and has appeared in six games (1 start) for the Twins this season, going 1-0 with a 1.13 ERA (8.0 IP, 1 ER), one walk and 11 strikeouts.
To make room for Coulombe on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned right-handed pitcher Beau Burrows to Triple-A St. Paul. Burrows, who was recalled on Saturday, made one scoreless appearance in the first game of that day’s doubleheader in Detroit, working 1.1 innings and allowing two hits while striking out one batter.
Additionally, the Twins will add right-handed pitcher Griffin Jax to the roster as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. The 26-year-old has gone 1-1 with an 8.66 ERA (17.2 IP, 17 ER), eight walks and 14 strikeouts in five games (1 start) for the Twins this season. Jax will start game one today, making his second career major league start.
Astros recall Stubbs; Scrubb placed on IL
Please take note, the Astros have recalled C Garrett Stubbs from Triple A Sugar Land. He takes the roster spot of RHP Andre Scrubb, who was placed on the 10-day IL with a right shoulder strain (retro to July 17).
Twins return Mitch Garver from rehab assignment and reinstate him from 10-day injured list
CHICAGO, IL – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned catcher Mitch Garver from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List.
Garver has missed the Twins’ last 39 games recovering from a groin contusion, after being placed on the Injured List on June 2. He played in four games on rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul, going 4-for-16 (.250) with two RBI, three runs scored and two walks. Garver hit .224 (26-for-116) with eight doubles, eight home runs, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored, a .333 on-base percentage and an .833 OPS in 41 games for the Twins prior to sustaining the injury on June 1 in Baltimore.
To make room for Garver on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned catcher Ben Rortvedt to Triple-A St. Paul. Rortvedt appeared in 29 games across two stints for the Twins this season, batting .129 (9-for-70) with one double, two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored. He also threw out five would-be base stealers and posted a 46.2 caught stealing percentage.
Royals sign three more Draft picks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals announced tonight that they have signed 15 of their 21 selections in last week’s 2021 First-Year Player Draft, adding three more to the list tonight.
The most recent signees include right-handed pitcher Ben Kudrna (2nd round, 43rd overall), right-handed pitcher Shane Panzini (4th round/108th overall) and shortstop Ryan Cepero (8th round/229th overall).
Kudrna is a graduate of nearby Blue Valley Southwest High School (KS), where he was 9-1 with a 0.99 ERA during his senior season earning Gatorade State High School Player of the Year honors. Panzini posted a 9-0 mark with a 0.91 ERA as a senior at Red Bank Catholic High School (NJ), while recording a single-season record 115 strikeouts. Cepero, a native of Arecibo, PR, was selected out of the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy. He hit .357 in 10 games with the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League.
THREE POINTS: Houston Dynamo begin two-game road trip against Vancouver Whitecaps
NEED TO KNOW:
Houston return from international break and begin two-game road trip on Tuesday
Dynamo to play both games this week without five players on national team duty
Dynamo return to BBVA Stadium on July 31 to host Real Salt Lake
HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo FC return to league play on Tuesday when they visit the Vancouver Whitecaps at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Defenders Dorsey Griffin and Teenage Hadebe will be eligible on Tuesday after joining the Dynamo prior to the transfer window. Houston will travel to Utah without five players currently with their national team at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Darwin Ceren, Maynor Figueroa, Boniek Garcia, Ari Lassiter and Tyler Pasher will represent their national team later this weekend in the beginning of the tournament knockout round.
Houston will look to bounce back after falling 2-0 to Seattle Sounders FC on July 7. The Sounders snapped a four-game unbeaten run for the Dynamo who enter Tuesday’s game in search of their first victory away from home. Tuesday’s game is also the first of two road games this weekend as Houston travel to Northern California this weekend.
Vancouver will host the Dynamo in what is expected to be the final home match at Rio Tinto Stadium. The Whitecaps will be the third and final team to return to Canada after MLS announced the Toronto FC and Club de Foot Montreal would return to Canada earlier this week. The Whitecaps look to build on their 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Utah. A second half push from Deiber Caicedo and Cristian Dajome gave the Whitecaps their third victory of the season and first since a May 8 triumph over Montreal.
The Dynamo look to sweep the series after winning the first meeting of the regular season 2-1 at BBVA Stadium. Memo Rodriguez and Maxi Urruti found the back of the net in Houston’s third victory of the season.
WHO: Houston Dynamo FC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
WHEN: Tuesday, July 20 – 8:00 p.m. CT
TV: QuestTexas ch. 55
Glenn Davis and Eddie Robinson
TeleXitos ch. 47.2
Alex Parra and Daniela Rodriguez
RADIO: Spanish: TUDN Radio Houston 1010 AM
Daniel Mejia and Lester Gretsch
Here are three key points ahead of Tuesday’s game:
- HOUSTON WELCOMES NEW FACES: Dynamo defenders Teenage Hadebe and Griffin Dorsey will be eligible on Tuesday and both players would make their debut if they enter the game. Hadebe joined the Dynamo for his first official training session on July 2 after a five-day quarantine period due to international travel. The Zimbabwe international will play his first competitive game since May 15 when Yeni Malatyaspor closed the season against Galatasaray. Dorsey is a familiar face for the technical staff who invited the defender to Houston in May after he was waived by Toronto FC. Dorsey also previously played under Dynamo head coach Tab Ramos with the U-20 U.S. Men’s National Team.
- FIVE DYNAMO PLAYERS REMAIN ON NATIONAL TEAM DUTY: All five Dynamo players currently on international duty at the 2021 Gold Cup advanced to the quarterfinals this weekend and will miss Houston’s two-game stretch against Vancouver and San Jose. Tyler Pasher and Canada finished second in Group B and will travel to Arlington to join Ari Lassiter and Costa Rica at AT&T Stadium. Darwin Ceren and El Salvador will join Boniek Garcia, Maynor Figueroa and Honduras in Arizona for the second quarterfinal doubleheader on July 25.
- VANCOUVER BOUNCES BACK: The Whitecaps look to end their run at Rio Tinto Stadium with back-to-back victories after defeating the LA Galaxy 2-1 on Saturday. Vancouver has faced a challenging start to the season with the worst goal difference in the conference and tied for the most goals allowed with 23. Defensively, the Whitecaps will look to Ranko Veselinovic to limit Maxi Urruti, Fafa Picault and Memo Rodriguez. Offensively, Cristian Dajome leads the team with five goals and scored the game-winner against the Galaxy.
