Following today’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Clarke Schmidt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Dodgers activate Clayton Kershaw
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw from the 60-day injured list and designated outfielder Steven Souza Jr. for assignment.
Kershaw, 33, was placed on the injured list July 7 with left elbow inflammation and missed 57 games. Prior to the injury, he was 9-7 with a 3.39 ERA (40 ER/106.1 IP) and 127 strikeouts against 19 walks in 18 starts this season. He made one rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 3.0 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with three strikeouts on September 7. The three-time Cy Young award winner has been with the Dodgers since being drafted as the seventh overall selection in the 2006 First Year Player Draft out of Highland Park High School and is 184 -83 with a 2.48 ERA (671 ER/2439.1 IP) and 2,653 strikeouts.
Souza Jr., 32, made four appearances in his second stint with the Dodgers, going 1-for-8 with an RBI. In 17 games for the Dodgers this season, he batted .152 with three RBI. He has spent his Major League career with Washington (2014), Tampa Bay (2015-2017), Arizona (2018), Chicago (2020) and Los Angeles, slashing combined .230/.320/.414 with 72 homers and 206 RBI in 499 games. He signed with the Dodgers as a minor league free agent on April 12.
D-backs reinstate Tyler Clippard from the injured list; optioned Miguel Aguilar to Triple-A Reno following yesterday’s game
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves:
Reinstated RHP Tyler Clippard from the injured list.
Optioned LHP Miguel Aguilar to Triple-A Reno following yesterday’s game.
The D-backs’ 40-man roster is now at 40.
Pirates claim RHP Enyel De Los Santos off waivers
The Pirates have claimed RHP Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. In 26 relief appearances with the Phillies this season, De Los Santos posted a 1-1 record, a 6.75 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 28.0 innings of work.
De Los Santos struck out at least one batter in 22 of his 26 games this season and averaged 13.5 strikeouts per 9.0ip.
The 25-year-old native of the Dominican Republic made his Major League debut with the Phillies in 2018 and has made a total of 38 appearances (three starts) in his three seasons in the big leagues.
To make room on the 40-man roster for De Los Santos, LHP Steven Brault has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Twins place Brent Rooker on paternity list
Kyle Barraclough recalled from Triple-A St. Paul
NEW YORK, NY – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed outfielder Brent Rooker on the Paternity List.
Rooker and his wife, Allie, are awaiting the arrival of their first child (a girl) in Minneapolis. The 26-year-old has appeared in 44 games for the Twins this season, hitting .203 (31-for-153) with eight doubles, seven home runs, 13 RBI, 21 runs scored and 12 walks.
To replace Rooker on the 28-man roster, the Twins have recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle Barraclough from Triple-A St. Paul. Barraclough has appeared in 21 games for the Saints this season, going 4-1 with a 2.49 ERA (25.1 IP, 7 ER), 10 walks, 38 strikeouts and a 0.99 WHIP. The right-hander also appeared in three games with the Twins between August 20-26, allowing four runs on four hits in 3.1 innings pitched, with two walks and four strikeouts.
Nevada Hits the Road to Kansas State for First Matchup in Program History
Nevada (2-0) at Kansas State (2-0)
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 – 11:05 a.m. (PT)
Manhattan, Kan. – Bill Snyder Family Stadium
TV: ESPN+ (PxP – Shawn Kenny; Analyst – Barrett Brooks; Reporter – Shane Sparks)
Radio: 94.5 FM (PxP – John Ramey; Analyst – Mike Edwards)
RENO, Nev. – Nevada (2-0), fresh off a home-opening victory against Idaho State, travels to Kansas State (2-0) for the first time in program history. Kickoff is set for 11:05 a.m. (PT). Saturday’s contest will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Shawn Kenny (play-by-play), Barrett Brooks (analyst), and Shane Sparks (reporter) on the call.
The Wolf Pack Radio Network will call the game as well on 94.5 FM with John Ramey (play-by-play) and Mike Edwards (analyst) in the booth, with the 60-minute pregame show to begin at 10:05 a.m. PT.
SERIES HISTORY
Nevada and Kansas State will meet up for the first time in history on Saturday.
The last time the Pack faced a Big 12 opponent was on Sept. 24, 2011, when Nevada traveled to Lubbock, Texas, to play Texas Tech. The Raiders defeated Nevada, 35-34
PACK MOVES TO 2-0
Nevada opened its 2021 season with a 22-17 victory over the California Golden Bears in Berkeley on Sept. 4. Prior to the win over Cal, Nevada’s last road win at a Power 5 team also came at Cal when Nevada defeated the Golden Bears 31-24 on Sept. 1, 2012. After Cal opened the game with a 14-0 lead, Nevada scored 22 unanswered points to lead the remainder of the game. Carson Strong threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns, posting his ninth 300-yard passing game of his career. Kicker Brandon Talton recorded his 12th multi-FG game of his career after going 3-for-4 for Nevada. Romeo Doubs finished with six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown, Cole Turner led all Pack receivers with seven catches (for 75 yards), and WR Tory Horton led the Pack with 94 receiving yards on three catches. Elijah Cooks recorded his first touchdown since the 2020 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Jan. 3, 2020. The Pack defense came up clutch to secure Nevada’s victory. Cornerback Isaiah Essissima, a transfer from Wake Forest, made his first interception in a Nevada jersey in his Wolf Pack debut, stopping a late fourth-quarter Cal drive with a pick. Sam Hammond and Daniel Grzesiak tallied sacks for the Pack, including Hammond’s 13-yard loss which resulted in a missed Cal field goal attempt. JoJuan Claiborne led the Pack defense with 10 tackles (eight solo) and shared a tackle-for-loss.
Nevada handled business on Sept. 11 in its first home game of the 2021 season. The Pack defeated Idaho State, 49-10. Carson Strong powered the Pack offense, throwing for 381 yards and four touchdowns. Strong completed 34 of 43 passes, including two touchdowns to Elijah Cooks, who finished with seven receptions for 89 yards. Devonte Lee recorded a 2-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter and caught a 15-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth. Cole Turner had a touchdown catch. Backup quarterback Nate Cox stepped in the game in the fourth quarter, delivering a 43-yard touchdown to Harry Ballard.
GAME OF FIRSTS
Backup quarterback Nate Cox stepped into the Idaho State game in the fourth quarter, tossing a 43-yard touchdown pass to Harry Ballard for both of their first career touchdown passes and receptions in a Wolf Pack uniform. Senior running back Devonte Lee also made his first-career touchdown reception, a 15-yard pass from Carson Strong with 11:03 left in the fourth quarter against Idaho State.
AIR ESSISSIMA
Isaiah Essissima recorded his first collegiate interception in his first night in a Wolf Pack uniform at Cal, grabbing a game-clinching interception with 04:29 left to play. Essissima, a Wake Forest transfer, started in his first game for Nevada and tallied four tackles and an interception.
PACK DEFENSE SHINES BRIGHT AGAINST BENGALS
The Nevada defense provided spark in the Pack’s routing of Idaho State on Saturday. Lawson Hall led the defense with 10 total tackles, including a sack and forced fumble. Tristan Nichols also had a strong output, totaling four tackles and three sacks for a combined loss of 17 yards. Daiyan Henley racked up eight tackles and recorded two pass break ups. The Pack defense combined for eight sacks and two forced fumbles, including a strip-sack by Tristan Nichols that resulted in a Dom Peterson return for a touchdown.
HONORING HIS SISTER
Grad transfer defensive back Bentlee Sanders announced on his Twitter account (@2Bsanders0) that he and the Nevada football program are dedicating the month of September to those who have lost their battle and who are still fighting mental illness. Sanders, who lost his sister to suicide in 2014, wants to raise awareness and build support for mental health. The Pack have placed a navy blue and green ribbon on the back of their helmets for the entirety of September.
CU FOOTBALL: Shenault Suspended
BOULDER – University of Colorado wide receiver La’Vontae Shenault has been suspended indefinitely for violating team and athletic department rules, head coach Karl Dorrell announced Monday.
Shenault, a third-time freshman due to the NCAA four-game redshirt rule and then the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA for the COVID-19 pandemic, began serving his suspension last Saturday when CU played Texas A&M in Denver. The 6-2, 190-pounder from DeSoto, Texas, caught two passes for 23 yards in the season opener against Northern Colorado.
Naya launches bottles with the Alouettes’ logo
Montreal, – On March 1st, the Montreal Alouettes announced a new three-year partnership with Naya, a proudly Quebec-based company founded in 1986, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
To highlight this partnership and the anticipated start of the season, Naya is partnering with the Alouettes by launching a new format; the Sport 6x750ml with both brands’ logos, a packaging worthy of the Alouettes’ biggest fan.
The Quebec company wanted to please collectors by creating three different labels on these bottles and a packaging with a double-sided visual. For the past few weeks, fans have been able to purchase these 750 ml sports capped bottles in several outlets in Quebec. Fans who watch their team at Percival-Molson Memorial Stadium can enjoy their Naya in these new bottles.
This partnership is in line with the brand’s sporting history, which has always had the well-being of Quebec athletes at the heart of its values. Hurry up and get your hands on these bottles!
Michael Dutchover takes on Nahir Albright in Lightweight Showdown TOMORROW Tuesday, September 14 from Hollywood, Florida
PHILADELPHIA / Orange, Ca – Lightweight’s Michael Dutchover and Nahir Albright will square off in a 10-round bout on Tuesday, September 14th at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
The bout will be part of the Triller Fight Club, and is Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing.
The Dutchover – Albright fight will be streamed on FITE.TV and trillerfightclub.com beginning at 6 PM ET.
Dutchover of Midland, Texas, is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, has a record of 15-1 with 10 knockouts, weighed in at 137 lbs. at Monday’s weigh-in.
The 23 year-old Dutchover is a five year-professional who has wins over Cesar Partida (1-0-1), Miguel Carrizoza (10-1), Ricardo Lopez Torres (7-1-2), Bergman Aguilar (14-3-1), Rosekie Cristobal (15-3), Jorge Marron (18-1) and in his last bout Dutchover won an eight-round unanimous decision over Ivan Leon Benitez on June 6th in Orange, California.
“This is a quick turnaround. I was going to fight on September 24th. I am ready. I have been in camp with Oscar Valdez. I am feeling strong. I am happy to be on this event and showcase my skills to new fans in Hollywood, Florida. Albright is a good opponent. He is quick, but I am preparing for a war. I know he will be ready as I will be ready and looking to put on a great show,” said Dutchover.
Albright of Sicklerville, New Jersey has a record of 13-1 with six knockouts. The 25 year-old is a five-year professional, who after dropping his pro debut, has won 13 fights in a row. He has amassed victories over Danny Murray (1-0), Glenford Nickey (4-1-1), Roy McGill (6-1), Dante Cox (6-1), and his last bout when Albright took a eight-round unanimous decision over Jeremy Hill (15-1) on July 23rd in Philadelphia.
Albright was 137.7 lbs.
“It’s going to be exciting and the fight to watch, and I feel it will come down to who wants it more. I know he is a pressure fighter who is skilled and a good fighter,” said Albright.
“This is a great opportunity for Michael to prove that he is one of the best lightweight prospects out there. He continues to show the willingness to fight anybody, and Tuesday night is no exception. We look for a great performance from Michael, and a fight like this is one those fights that will transition him from a top prospect to a legitimate contender. I want to thank Triller for this opportunity to feature Michael on the card,” said Artie Pelullo, President of Banner Promotions.
“This fight is the next in the continued progression of Michael. He is fighting a good fighter from Philadelphia, and a win will get Michael to the next level. I want to thank Triller for putting this fight on this big event,” said Ken Thompson, President of Thompson Boxing.
Thompson continued, “This is a great opportunity for Michael Dutchover to show the boxing world that he belongs on the big stage. We believe he’s ready to take his career to the next level and a win against a solid fighter like Nahir Albright will prove he’s on his way.”
“Nahir has surprised a lot of people. I am not surprised. This is a big step and test for him and I believe he will pass with flying colors and shock a lot of people,” Said Rodney Rice of RDR Promotions.
