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Blue Jays acquire Barnes

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Blue Jays acquire Barnes

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Jacob Barnes from the New York Mets in exchange for RHP Troy Miller.

Barnes, 31, has made 19 relief appearances for the Mets this season, going 1-1 with two saves while keeping a 6.27 ERA. The 6-2, 231 lb. right-hander has 12 scoreless outings this year and holds a 5BB/18K ratio over 18.2 innings for a 1.29 WHIP. The native of St. Petersburg, FL, was a 14th round draft pick by Milwaukee in 2011 and has pitched for the Brewers, Royals, Angels, and Mets over his six-year career, amassing a 4.53 ERA and a .247 opponents’ batting average across 219 games.

Miller, 24, has made six starts and one relief appearance between Advanced-A Vancouver and Double-A New Hampshire this season, combining for a 3-2 record with a 4.93 ERA. The University of Michigan product signed a Minor League contract with Toronto in 2018 and holds a career 4.72 ERA across 39 games over three seasons in the minors.

Mets acquire Minor League pitcher Troy Miller

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Mets acquire Minor League pitcher Troy Miller

FLUSHING, N.Y., – The New York Mets today announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Troy Miller from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jacob Barnes. The Mets designated Barnes for assignment on June 14.

Miller, 24, has made six starts (seven games) between New Hampshire (AA) and Vancouver (High-A) and is 3-2 with a 4.93 ERA (19 earned runs/34.2 innings) with 15 walks and 33 strikeouts.

The 6-4, 210-pounder was originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018. He played three years at the University of Michigan after graduating from Soquel High School in California.

Barnes appeared in 19 games for the Mets this season, going 1-1 with a 6.27 ERA (13 earned runs/18.2 innings) with five walks and 18 strikeouts. He was claimed by the Mets on October 30, 2020 off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

Twins return Byron Buxton from rehab assignment and reinstate from 10-day injured list

Willians Astudillo optioned to Triple-A St. Paul

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Willians Astudillo optioned to Triple-A St. Paul

ARLINGTON, TX – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned outfielder Byron Buxton from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List.

Buxton has missed the last 40 games with a right hip strain, after going on the Injured List on May 7. He played in three games on rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul, going 5-for-9 (.556) with one double, one triple, two home runs, seven RBI, four runs scored and a 2.139 OPS. The American League Player of the Month for April appeared in 24 games for the Twins this season prior to his IL stint, hitting .370 (34-for-92) with 10 doubles, nine home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, a .408 on-base percentage and a 1.180 OPS. At the time of his injury, he led baseball in slugging percentage and ranked second in both batting average and OPS. Buxton is currently tied for second among all centerfielders with six defensive runs saved, and ranks third on the Twins in doubles, tied for fourth in home runs, seventh in runs scored and tied for seventh in RBI.

To make room on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned catcher/infielder Willians Astudillo to Triple-A St. Paul. Astudillo has played in 41 games for the Twins this season, batting .254 (31-for-122) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, two walks and a .661 OPS.

A’s place OF Piscotty on 10-day injured list; recall OF Bolt from Las Vegas

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A’s place OF Piscotty on 10-day injured list; recall OF Bolt from Las Vegas

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 16 with a left wrist sprain and recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today.

Piscotty is batting .217 (28-for-129) with six doubles, four home runs, 11 walks and 11 RBI in 50 games. He is 6-for-20 (.300) in seven games in June and is 9-for-27 (.333) over his last 12 games after hitting .140 over his previous 20 contests. Piscotty has not committed an error this season and has a 237-game errorless streak, the longest in Athletics history by an outfielder.

Bolt joins the A’s for the second time this year and his third stint in the majors. He was recalled from Las Vegas on June 1 and went 1-for-13 in nine games, including three starts in center field before being optioned on June 16. The one hit was his first Major League home run last Saturday against Kansas City. Bolt is hitting .375 with three home runs, 11 RBI and a .488 on-base percentage in 20 games with Las Vegas.

D-backs select Noé Ramirez from Triple-A Reno; designate Keury Mella for assignment

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D-backs select Noé Ramirez from Triple-A Reno; designate Keury Mella for assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves:

Selected RHP Noé Ramirez (No. 50) from Triple-A Reno.

Designated RHP Keury Mella (KAY-ooh-ree MAY-uh) for assignment.

Twins return Max Kepler from rehab assignment and reinstate from 10-day injured list

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Twins return Max Kepler from rehab assignment and reinstate from 10-day injured list

Gilberto Celestino optioned to Triple-A St. Paul

ARLINGTON, TX – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned outfielder Max Kepler from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List.

Kepler, who missed the Twins’ last 17 games with a left hamstring strain, recorded one hit in 11 at-bats while on rehab assignment for Triple-A St. Paul. In 37 games for the Twins this season, Kepler has hit .212 (28-for-132) with nine doubles, two triples, five home runs, 22 RBI, 20 runs scored, 16 walks and a .727 OPS.

To make room on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned outfielder Gilberto Celestino to Triple-A St. Paul. Celestino has played in 10 games for the Twins this season across two stints, going 4-for-32 (.125) with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs scored and one walk.

Additionally, right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.

Split-T Management’s Undefeated Fighters Eric Puente & Omar Rosario in action Tomorrow night in Las Vegas

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Split-T Management’s Undefeated Fighters Eric Puente & Omar Rosario in action Tomorrow night in Las Vegas

Fights to be Streamed Live on ESPN+ at 8 PM ET

 

NEW YORK – Two undefeated fighters from the Split-T Management stable will be in action tomorrow night at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas.

 

Puente will take on Jose Antonio Meza in a six-round lightweight fight, while Rosario squares off with JJ Mariano in a four-round battle of undefeated junior welterweights.

 

Puente, 21 years-old of Vista, California is 5-0 and is coming off a unanimous decision over undefeated Sergio Vega on February 13th in Las Vegas.

 

Puente was a 2016 National Youth Open Champion, and was a member of Team USA.  Puente was a favorite to be a member of the 2020 United States Olympic Team

 

Meza of Durango, Mexico, will be the most experienced foe of Puente’s young career as he has record of 7-5 with two knockouts. The 24 year-old Meza has wins over Arturo Montes (1-0-2) and Juan Funez (11-0-1). Meza is coming off a distance defeat to hotshot prospect Keyshawn Davis on May 8th in Arlington, Texas.

 

Puente was 136 lbs at Friday’s weigh-in; Meza was 136.6

 

Rosario of Caguas, Puerto Rico is 3-0 with one knockout. The 23 year-old is coming off of a 2nd round stoppage over Uriel Villanueva on February 20th in Las Vegas,

 

Rosario, 23 years-old, was the Puerto Rican Olympic Trial Champion at 152 lbs., and was the island’s favorite to win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

 

Mariano of Reno, Nevada is 3-0 with two knockouts. The 27 year-old is coming off an opening round stoppage over Matthew Reed October 3rd in Las Vegas,

 

Rosario was 140.5 lbs; Mariano was 140 lbs.

 

The bouts will be streamed live on ESPN+ at 8 PM ET

 

Puente and Rosario are promoted by Top Rank.

Orioles roster moves 6/18/2021

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Orioles roster moves 6/18/2021

This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

Selected the contract of RHP Thomas Eshelman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 73.

Placed LHP Bruce Zimmermann on the 10-day Injured List (left bicep tendinitis; retroactive to June 15).

Designated C Chance Sisco for assignment.

PREVIEW: Orlando City Returns to Action Against Toronto FC on Saturday

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PREVIEW: Orlando City Returns to Action Against Toronto FC on Saturday

Lions to play against the Reds in closed-door match at Exploria Stadium

 

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City SC (3-1-3, 12 points) returns to the pitch following a near three-week break from play to take on Toronto FC (1-4-2, 5 points) on Saturday, June 19. While the Lions will serve as the away side on the day, the match will be played at Exploria Stadium and will be closed to spectators.

 

Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage set to begin at 7 p.m. ET on FOX35 PLUS. The match, presented by Heineken, in addition to being locally broadcast on FOX35 PLUS will be available to stream on LionNation TV, while being transmitted on 96.9 The Game in English and Acción 97.9FM, 810AM in Spanish.

 

“Excited to get back to the competition again, especially to play against a good rival in Toronto that we faced already a few weeks ago. [We’re] trying to get the whole group together again after having players at their national teams, some players carrying injuries and things like that,” Head Coach Oscar Pareja said ahead of Saturday’s match. “We’re looking forward to the competition, especially this coming week that is full of games. We’re excited.”

 

City will look for its second result against the Reds this year on Saturday night, defeating the weekend’s opposition nearly a month ago at Exploria Stadium. Tesho Akindele scored the eventual game-winner for the Lions in that match in the 12th minute of play, with Silvester van der Water and Kyle Smith earning the assist on the finish.

 

Saturday’s match will serve as the first for the Lions since May 29 at Red Bull Arena, with the visitors dropping their first result of the year in a 2-1 defeat after beginning the season at six matches unbeaten. Silvester van der Water scored the lone goal for City on the afternoon, his first as a Lion.

 

Nani leads City with three finishes this season, set to return from a two-game suspension on Saturday. Akindele follows with two, while sitting tied for the team lead in assists with Chris Mueller and Kyle Smith.

 

Toronto returns to the field after dropping a 2-1 decision to the Columbus Crew in their last outing. Luis Diaz and Gyasi Zardes each found the back of the net in the first half, with Ayo Akinola halving the deficit after the break to account for the Reds’ lone finish in the match.

 

Eight different members of the Toronto roster have found the back of the net this campaign, with Michael Bradley leading the side with two assists.

 

Following Saturday’s match, the Lions will remain in The City Beautiful to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday, June 22 in front of a full-capacity crowd at Exploria Stadium.

Five Houston Dynamo FC players named to preliminary Concacaf Gold Cup rosters

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Five Houston Dynamo FC players named to preliminary Concacaf Gold Cup rosters

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2021 Gold Cup preliminary rosters include Darwin Ceren, Maynor Figueroa, Boniek Garcia, Ari Lassiter and Memo Rodriguez

 

BBVA Stadium to host three group stage matchdays in July

 

NRG Stadium to host semifinal on July 29

 

 

HOUSTON – Five Houston Dynamo FC players were named to the preliminary rosters of their respective national team for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, the confederation announced today.

 

Darwin Ceren was named to El Salvador’s preliminary roster and the Central American country will compete in Group A against Mexico, Curacao and a team to be determined by the preliminary round. Ari Lassiter recently joined Costa Rica in the Concacaf Nations League Finals and was named to the preliminary roster for this summer’s tournament. Memo Rodriguez was named to the U.S. Men’s National Team preliminary roster, a first for the Dynamo Academy product.

 

Maynor Figueroa and Boniek Garcia were named to Honduras’ preliminary roster for the 2021 tournament. Honduras will compete in group D with three match dates scheduled at BBVA Stadium on July 13, July 17 and July 20. The Dynamo duo recently joined Honduras at the Concacaf Nations League Final where they claimed third place in the inaugural tournament.

 

This is the fifth time BBVA Stadium hosts matches from the region’s flagship international tournament. The tournament will begin on July 2 with a preliminary round in Florida. Houston will host a semifinal match on July 29 at NRG Stadium, the final match prior to the tournament final. The tournament concludes after the two winners of the semifinals meet at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Aug. 1.

 

Tickets and additional information for all Gold Cup matches at BBVA Stadium and the semifinal on July 29 at NRG Stadium is available at concacaf.com/gold-cup.

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