Indians drop Olson as bullpen reshuffle reshuffles roster
The Cleveland Indians designated reliever Gregg Olson for assignment after a brief stay and called up Alan Embree to Buffalo. Olson cited desire for free agency if traded or released, while Embree had won two games since Thursday and was optioned back. Winfield activated from the DL to serve as DH against lefties, and other moves included Chad Ogen joining the majors and Ken Lofton listed day to day with a rib muscle strain.
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Angels rally past Indians as Snow homers twice
In a tense All-Star break showdown, snow drove in four RBIs including a 14th homer as Anaheim built a 4-1 lead. Ogea faltered with a balk call, but Angels relievers sealed the win behind strong late-inning output and key hits from Disarcina, Phillips, and Edmonds.
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Joe's Eliminators Take Second In Loudonville Tourney
Joe's Eliminators, an ASA sanctioned 16U girls softball team, placed second in a 42 team Loudonville tournament. They won four games before a 4-3 loss to the Rascals in the championship game.
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Fastpitch Tournament Highlights and Key Batting Leaders
Lindsay Anderson finished 2-1 in the tournament including a one hitter. Michelle Wakeman posted a three hitter in the semifinals. Vanessa Kabat led with a .631 batting average followed by Bridget Burdick at .470.
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Silver Bullets Bring Competitive Pro Baseball To Jacobs Field
The Colorado Silver Bullets defeated the Ohio Indians 3-2 in a 52 inning exhibition at Jacobs Field before the Indians game. Pitcher Pamela Davis earned the win, delivering five strong innings as the team contends with shifting from softball to baseball. The event aimed to prove women can play at higher levels, with coach Phil Niekro and Davis stressing dedication, growth, and serving as role models for young girls despite lingering critics.
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Goulish shoots 73 to lead Northeast Ohio Amateur at Legend Lake
Goulish tops NE Ohio Am with a second round 73 at Legend Lake Golf Club to take a two stroke lead at 145 after two rounds. Bryson and Trier sit two behind, Crider and Lavery two more back, while Norton Brick leads Lorain County scoring with 71 as final 36 holes approach at Tanglewood.
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Avon Lake grad Klier wins discus at Ohio Games
Colin Kier, Avon Lake High School graduate and upcoming junior at Youngstown State, claimed first in the men’s open discus at the Ohio Games with a 134 feet 10 inches throw.
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Niekro backs knuckleball push for Hall of Fame
Former pitcher Phil Niekro weighs in on the knuckleball as a pathway to Cooperstown amid debate over the pitch’s legitimacy. Niekro notes other knuckleballers like Tim Wakefield and Steve Sparks, recalls his own long career with the Braves, Yankees, Indians, and brief stints with Toronto and his initial Milwaukee club, and reflects on how the pitch shaped his major league journey.
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