Trinity Rodman injured following USWNT call-up, exits field in tears
Injury to Trinity Rodman During CONCACAF W Champions Cup Trinity Rodman, a standout player for the Washington Spirit, suffered an injury during her team’s 4-0 victory against Monterrey in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup group stage on Wednesday. This incident occurred in the 41st minute when she went down after attempting a tackle. Trainers had […]
Nolan McLean’s initial call-up to the Mets is a realization of his dreams.
Nolan McLean had just wrapped up his bullpen session on Wednesday when Syracuse’s pitching coach, AJ Sager, shared some exciting news. McLean, who is 24, reflected on that moment later in the afternoon before the Mets kicked off a three-game series against the Mariners at Citi Field. “He pointed at me and casually tossed the […]
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers gives big shoutout to practice squad call-up Jarius Monroe
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers had something to say at the end of his media appearances this week. The Jets quarterback spent 10 minutes talking about his future, his team's motivation going forward and his frustration with Garrett Wilson. Now, Rodgers had something positive to say. Jarius Monroe caught a pass during a Jets […]
Mets’ Brett Baty fracturing finger ends hope of September call-up
SAN DIEGO — Brett Batey was a candidate to return to the Mets with a September promotion next weekend, but it’s now clear that won’t happen. The team announced Sunday that the third baseman broke his left index finger after being hit by a pitch during a check swing during Thursday’s game against Triple-A Syracuse. […]
Mets need to see more from Brandon Sproat before potential call-up
Promising pitcher Brandon Sproat is quickly proving his talent within the system, but the Mets need to see more from the right-hander before he’s cleared for a promotion to the majors in September. Before Friday night’s Mets-Marlins game, president of baseball operations David Stearns praised Sproat, who was recently ranked No. 40 in MLB.com’s latest […]
Jorbit Vivas getting ‘no guarantees’ with his Yankees call-up
BALTIMORE — The Yankees promoted a top infield prospect on Friday, but the promotion may be too short a period to fully test his potential. Jorbit Bivas was promoted from Triple-A to replace the injured J.D. Davis and join the team at Camden Yards and could make his major league debut this weekend against the […]
Gerrit Cole pulling for Paul Skenes as No. 1 pick awaits call-up
Gerrit Cole was selected No. 1 overall in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft after three seasons in college. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates and made his debut at age 22, midway through his second full professional season. Paul Skeens is on a similar path, but not the same. Paul Skeens may be called […]
Paul Skenes’ anticipated Pirates call-up should happen soon
Paul Skeens, MLB’s top pitching prospect, is dominating the minors like few before him. He started six games in Triple-A, posting a 0.37 ERA and throwing 89 pitches over 100 mph. The latest thinking is that this could be just another start for Indianapolis. The word “soon”. One scout called Skens, who turns 22 this […]
‘Personal reasons’: Harry Brook exits India tour as England call-up Lawrence | England cricket team
Harry Brook has returned from England's training camp ahead of the Test tour to India for personal reasons and the batsman will not be returning. Surrey's Dan Lawrence has been called up as a substitute and is expected to arrive within 48 hours. The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that Brook will withdraw […]