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Cubs recall RHP Jake Jewell from Triple-A Iowa as “27th man”

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CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Jake Jewell from Triple-A Iowa. He will serve as the “27th man” for the club’s second game of today’s split doubleheader vs. the Colorado Rockies.

 

Jewell, 28, begins his second stint with the Cubs this season and is 0-1 with an 8.00 ERA (8 ER/9.0 IP) in nine relief appearances, walking four and striking out 10. In 23 relief appearances for Iowa this season, he is 2-1 with a 2.78 ERA (10 ER/32.1 IP) and four saves, walking 13 and striking out 35 for an average of 9.7 strikeouts per 9.0 innings. He has allowed just three home runs in 129 batters faced and has recorded a 1.05 WHIP.

 

Jewell, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago in November 2020, is 0-2 with a 7.23 ERA (30 ER/37.1 IP) in 30 major league relief appearances with the Los Angeles Angels (2018-2019) and the Cubs. He was originally selected by the Angels in the fifth round of the 2014 draft out of Northeast Oklahoma A&M. Jewell is 25-43 with 19 saves, one complete game, one shutout and a 4.80 ERA (288 ER/539.2 IP) in 181 minor league games, 77 as a starter. He has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen since 2018.

Blue Jays roster moves

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The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated RHP Joakim Soria from the 10-day injured list (right middle finger inflammation) and he will be active for tonight’s game. To make room on the active roster, RHP Connor Overton has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Flames Sign Forwards Glenn Gawdin and Justin Kirkland

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Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announce today that they have signed forwards Glenn Gawdin and Justin Kirkland to one-year, two-way contracts.

 

Gawdin, a native of Richmond, BC was a fourth round pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2015 NHL Draft. Since then, the 24-year-old has skated in 139 AHL games with the Stockton Heat notching 31 goals and 67 assists for 98 points and 110 penalty minutes. He played seven games with the Calgary Flames last season earning his first NHL point (assist).

 

GLENN GAWDIN – CENTRE

 

BORN: Richmond, BC                        DATE: March 25, 1997

 

HEIGHT: 6’1″                          WEIGHT: 191 lbs.

 

SHOOTS: Right

 

DRAFTED: STL – 4th round (116th overall) in the 2015 NHL Draft

 

ACQUIRED: Signed as a free agent on November 16, 2017

 

TERM: One-year, two-way

 

AAV: $750,000

 

Kirkland, a native of Winnipeg, MB was a third round pick of the Nashville Predators in the 2014 NHL Draft. The 25-year-old has skated in 267 AHL games split between the Stockton Heat and the Milwaukee Admirals netting 33 goals and 71 assists for 104 points and 171 penalty minutes from 2016-2021.

 

JUSTIN KIRKLAND – CENTRE

 

BORN: Winnipeg, MB             DATE: August 2, 1996

 

HEIGHT: 6’3″                          WEIGHT: 183 lbs.

 

SHOOTS: Left

 

DRAFTED: NSH – 3rd round (62nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft

 

ACQUIRED: Signed as a free agent on July 2, 2019

 

TERM: One-year, two-way

 

AAV: $750,000

Minnesota Wild Signs Defenseman Carson Lambos to Entry-Level Contract

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Carson Lambos to a three-year, entry-level contract.

 

Lambos, 18 (1/14/03), was selected by the Wild in the first round (26th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, spent a majority of last season on loan to JYP in Finland. He collected 11 points (2-9=11) in 13 games with their junior team and recorded three assists in two games with the JYP Under-18 Team. Lambos also played in two games with the Winnipeg Ice in the Western Hockey League (WHL). He tallied 32 points (8-24=32) including three game-winning goals, a plus-20 rating and 109 shots on goal in 57 games with Winnipeg in 2019-20. Lambos led WHL rookie defensemen in scoring, ranked T-1st in GWG, second in assists and T-2nd in goals. He represented Canada White at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and tallied five assists in six games and was named a tournament All-Star.

Columbus Crew Waives Goalkeeper Matt Lampson

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Goalkeeper departs after second stint with Black & Gold

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that the Club has waived goalkeeper Matt Lampson.

“We want to thank Matt for his contributions to the Club and the greater Columbus community, and wish him all the best moving forward,” said Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko.

A Crew Academy product, Lampson re-signed with the Crew as a Free Agent prior to the start of the 2020 season. The 31-year-old previously represented the Crew from 2012-2015 before joining Chicago Fire FC for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Lampson also played for Minnesota United FC (2018) and the LA Galaxy (2019). Although Lampson did not appear in any matches during his second stint with the Club, the Hilliard, Ohio, native was part of the Crew’s 2020 MLS Cup Championship run.

Up next, the Black & Gold host FC Cincinnati for a nationally televised “Hell is Real” matchup at Lower.com Field on Friday, August 27 [6:30 p.m. ET / ESPN, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN / 97.1 The Fan and 971TheFan.com (English), ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. Supporters interested in securing the very best seats and exclusive benefits at Lower.com Field can find more information here.

TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew waives goalkeeper Matt Lampson on August 25, 2021

Alouettes Wednesday Injury report

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Montreal, – The following is the Montreal Alouettes injury report for Wednesday, August 25, 2021:

 

Dante Absher, (WR), healthy scratch, full participation

Cameron Artis-Payne, (RB), healthy scratch, full participation

BJ Cunningham, (WR), rib, full participation

Cameron Lawson, (DL), healthy scratch, full participation

Patrick Levels, (DB), finger, hip, full participation

Najee Murray, (DB), knee, did not participate

Chris Schleuger, (OL), healthy scratch, full participation

Antonio Simmons, (DL), hip, full participation

Wesley Sutton, (DB), finger, limited participation

Tony Washington (OL), knee, did not participate

Jesse Hart Returns Home to Face Mike Guy on September 17th at The 2300 Arena

Former World Title Challenger Jesse Hart Returns Home to Face Mike Guy on Friday, September 17th at The 2300 Arena

 

Samuel Teah Faces Larry Fryers in co-feature

 

Plus Undefeated Fighters Romuel Cruz, Muhsin Cason, Jabril Noble, Nicholas Sullivan, Boimah Karmo, Brandon O’Callaghan and Isaiah Johnson to compete on Massive Card

 

PHILADELPHIA – Former world-title challenger Jesse Hart returns to Philadelphia to take on Mike Guy in an eight-round super middleweight battle that will headline a huge night of boxing that will take place on Friday night, September 17th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

 

The special event is promoted by RDR Promotions.

 

Hart of Philadelphia has a record of 26-3 with 21 knockouts. The 32 year-old has twice battled for the super middleweight championship of the world only to fall just short to Gilberto Ramirez in fights that were decided by just a couple of points.

 

After a stellar amateur career, Hart turned professional on June 9, 2012 with a 1st round stoppage of Manuel Eastman in Las Vegas. That led to Hart winning his first 22 fights (20 by knockout), with victories over Tyrell Hendrix (10-2-2), Samuel Clarkson (10-2), Roberto Acevedo (8-2), Mike Jimenez (17-0), Andrew Hernandez (16-4-1), Alan Campa (16-2). Hart also has victories over Demond Nicholson (18-2), Mike Gavronksi (24-2-1) and Sullivan Barrera (22-2). Hart is coming off a loss to current WBO Light Heavyweight champion Joe Smith Jr. that took place on January 11, 2020 in Atlantic City.

 

Guy of Sacramento, California, has a record of 12-6-1 with five knockouts.

 

Guy, 40, is a 12 year-professional, who has wins over Jose Hernandez (6-1-1), Justin Thomas (12-0), Marco Delgado (5-0), Eric Moon (11-1). Guy is coming off a decision loss to world-title challenger John Ryder on December 18th in Hollywood, Florida.

 

Besides Hart-Guy, a loaded undercard has been assembled with an outstanding co-feature that will pit Samuel Teah taking on Larry Fryers in a Junior Welterweight bout scheduled for 10-rounds.

 

Teah of Philadelphia, has a record of 17-4-1 with seven knockouts. The 34 year-old Teah has been a staple on Nationally-Televised events has wins over O’Shaquie Foster (8-0), David Gonzales (8-0-2), Maynard Allison (9-2) and Kenneth Sims Jr. (13-1-1). Teah is coming off a defeat to highly regarded Brandun Lee on March 10th in Uncasville, Connecticut.

 

Fryers of Yonkers, New York via Clones, Ireland, has a record of 11-4 with four knockouts.

 

The 31 year-old Fryers is a five year-professional, who has a win over Charles Natal (9-0-2). In his last bout, Fryers lost talented prospect Xander Zayas on June 12th in Las Vegas.

 

In six-round bouts:

 

Romuel Cruz (5-0-1, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Roberto Pucheta (10-19-2, 6 KOs) of Jalisco, Mexico.

 

Muhsin Cason (8-0, 5 KOs) of Las Vegas takes on an opponent to be named in a cruiserweight bout.

 

In Four-round bouts:

 

Jabril Noble (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia fights David Boria (0-2) in a super featherweight bout.

 

Nicholas Sullivan (3-0, 1 KO) of Norfolk, VA will take on an opponent to be named in a lightweight affair.

 

Jerrod Miner (1-12-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles debuting Josh Aarons of Williamsport, PA in a bantamweight contest.

 

Boimah Karmo (1-0) of Sharon Hill, PA fights Raymond Kupula (9-9-1, 4 KO) of Monterrey, Mexico in a welterweight fight.

 

Brandon O’Callaghan (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia rumbles with Clifford Johnson (0-1) of Ashtabula, Ohio in a middleweight tussle.

 

Isaiah Johnson (1-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Llamar Kelly (0-1) of Lawrence, Massachusetts in a lightweight fight.

 

Tickets for this great night of boxing are $150, $100, $75 and $250 for VIP Box and can be purchased by contacting rdrboxing@yahoo.com or https://2300arena.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=373&src=default

Crystal Bradford Injury Update 8/25

ATLANTA – Dream guard Crystal Bradford exited Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Sky with 8:29 remaining in the third quarter after suffering a foot injury. She received an X-ray on Wednesday, August 25 which revealed a broken bone in her left foot. Her status and a timetable for her return will be provided when available.

Blue Bombers transactions

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WINNIPEG, MB., – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster transactions:

 

Added to roster:

American defensive back Mike Hampton (6-1, 190, South Florida)

American offensive lineman Jalen Burks (6-5, 305, Wisconsin-Stevens Point)

 

Both players have been placed on the suspended list while they complete travel requirements.

Dodgers activate Joe Kelly

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly from the injured list and optioned left-handed pitcher Victor González to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

 

Kelly, 33, was placed on the injured list August 10, missing 14 games. He was 2-0 with a 3.34 ERA (11 ER/29.2 IP) and 35 strikeouts in 31 games this season. He made two rehab appearances for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, striking out two and walking two in 1.1 innings. In two seasons with the Dodgers, he is a combined 7-4 with a 3.86 ERA (39 ER/91.0 IP) and 106 strikeouts. He is in his 10th season in the Major Leagues and is a combined 50-29 with a 3.87 ERA (308 ER/716.1 IP) and 604 strikeouts. The Corona, CA native was originally drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the 2009 First Year Player Draft out of UC Riverside.

 

González, 25, is 3-1 with a 3.57 ERA (14 ER/35.1 IP) and 33 strikeouts in 44 games this season. In his career, he is a combined 6-1 with a 2.75 ERA (17 ER/55.2 IP) and 56 strikeouts. He was originally signed as an international free agent on July 2, 2012 out of Tuxpan, Nayarit, Mexico.