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Releases for Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Baseball

American Association
Chicago Dogs RHP Tyler Ferguson's contract transferred to the Atlanta Braves - Chicago Dogs
A Familiar Face Returns to the Rotation as Pitcher Tyler Herron Signs with the RedHawks - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Redhwaks Closer Blake Rogers' Contract Transferred to the Arizona Diamondbacks - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Newman Outdoor Field Resumes Full Capacity for All Events - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Right-Handed Pitcher David Griffin's Contract Transferred to Mets - Gary SouthShore Railcats
Cougars Cough up Second Game of Series - Kane County Cougars
Cougars Lose Lead, Game to X's - Kane County Cougars
X's Win Inaugural Meeting with Cougars - Sioux City Explorers

Appalachian League
Greeneville Rally Falls Short at Home against Bristol, 6-5 - Greeneville Flyboys
Doughboys Fall 4-1 in Heartbreaker - Johnson City Doughboys
Kingsport Comes up Short to Open up Homestand - Kingsport Axmen

Atlantic League
Legends Take Series Opener 9-4 - High Point Rockers
Barnstormers Belt York, 15-7 - Lancaster Stormers
Ducks Break out Bats to Shut Down Power - Long Island Ducks
Capacity Restrictions Lifted; Fireworks Celebration Announced - Long Island Ducks
Brock Stassi's Contract Purchased by Phillies - Long Island Ducks

California League
Inland Empire Salvages Split of Series at Visalia with Shutout - Inland Empire 66ers
Stockton Ports Tickets for Remainder of Season on Sale Now - Stockton Ports

Carolina League
Mudcats Return Home with 11-2 Victory over Fayetteville - Carolina Mudcats
RiverDogs Open Series with Rain-Shortened Win over Myrtle Beach - Charleston RiverDogs
Rays Promote Quartet of RiverDogs Standouts - Charleston RiverDogs
Pair of Homers Lift Fireflies over GreenJackets - Columbia Fireflies
Columbia Fireflies Roster Move and Game Notes vs Augusta - Columbia Fireflies
'Birds Return to Perdue Stadium Spoiled by Red Sox - Delmarva Shorebirds
Down East Bullpen Blows Lead in Loss to Kannapolis - Down East Wood Ducks
Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - vs. Kannapolis - Down East Wood Ducks
Martina Walks off Hillcats in Milestone 3-2 Win - Fredericksburg Nationals
A.J. Gill: a Baseball Journey of Proving That He Belongs - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Cannon Baller Chronicle: Week 6 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Pelicans Drop Series Opener to Charleston 9-5 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Coastal Plain League
Marlins Snap the Line, Swim Away from Tobs 4-3 - Wilson Tobs

Eastern League
RubberDucks Take 3-2 Opener over First-Place Bowie - Akron RubberDucks
Contreras K's 10 in Tuesday Night Defeat - Altoona Curve
Ponies Fall to Sea Dogs in Series Opener at Mirabito - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Rumble Ponies Release July Promotions & Tickets - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Baysox Lose Nailbiter 3-2 To Akron - Chesapeake Baysox
SeaWolves Walk off on Curve Tuesday Night - Erie SeaWolves
Senators Rally but Fall Short in 10 - Harrisburg Senators
Hartford Yard Goats Game Suspended in New Hampshire - Hartford Yard Goats
Tuesday Night's Fisher Cats - Yard Goats Game Suspended in First Inning - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Early Lead Holds as Sea Dogs Take Game One over Rumble Ponies - Portland Sea Dogs
June 15, 2021 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
Stassi, Sullivan Prove Talent in Extras Victory - Reading Fightin Phils
Richmond Drops Road Series Opener at Somerset, 10-1 - Richmond Flying Squirrels
Patriots Offense and Otto Too Much for Squirrels - Somerset Patriots
New Crop of Yankees Prospects Assigned to Patriots - Somerset Patriots

Florida State League
Marauders Can't Hold Tarpons Bats Tuesday Night - Bradenton Marauders
Tortugas and Cardinals Suspended, Will Resume Wednesday - Daytona Tortugas
Tigers Down Mussels 2-1 in Extras - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Mighty Mussels Game Notes - June 15 vs LAK - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Hammerheads Stun Mets with 6-5 Walk-Off Win - St. Lucie Mets
Sanford Homers, Collects 4 Hits as Tarpons Take Opener, 10-5 - Tampa Tarpons
Game Notes: Tampa Tarpons (26-10) vs. Bradenton Marauders (23-13) - Tampa Tarpons

Frontier League
Nine-Run Fifth Energizes Wild Things to 13-5 Victory over Y'alls - Florence Y'alls
Jandron Strong, But Slammers Fall Short to Québec - Joliet Slammers
Lake Erie Crushers Split Double Header with Southern Illinois - Lake Erie Crushers
Capra Walks Off Miners For Boulders - New York Boulders
Late Schaumburg Rally Denied in Opener at Windy City - Schaumburg Boomers
Michael Austin Pitches No-Hitter in Miners Debut - Southern Illinois Miners
Kyle Hinton Signs with Nationals - Southern Illinois Miners
Offense Tunes up 13 Runs on 15 Hits in Victory - Washington Wild Things

Futures Collegiate Baseball League
'Hearts Knocked out by Rox - Worcester Bravehearts

International League
Bisons Homer Seven Times in 14-1 Win - Buffalo Bisons
George Springer Joins Bisons on MLB Injury Rehab - Buffalo Bisons
Knights Fall to the Jumbo Shrimp 6-4 on Tuesday - Charlotte Knights
Franco Extends Hit Streak, Tides Top Bulls 4-1 - Durham Bulls
Alford Reaches Base Four Times in 6-1 Indians Win - Indianapolis Indians
Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (18-17) vs. Memphis Redbirds (15-21) - Indianapolis Indians
June 15 Game Notes: Iowa at St. Paul - Iowa Cubs
Jumbo Shrimp Hold off Knights for 6-4 Win Tuesday - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Set for July 3 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
WooSox beat IronPigs 10-1 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Redbirds Drop Road Trip Opener - Memphis Redbirds
Memphis Redbirds Game Notes: June 15, 2021 - Memphis Redbirds
Sounds Drop Series Opener to Gwinnett - Nashville Sounds
Great American Club Level Cookout Offer Returns to First Horizon Park - Nashville Sounds
Bisons Bash Seven Homers Thursday - Rochester Red Wings
RailRiders Late Surge Crushes Syracuse - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
SWB RailRiders Game Notes - June 15, 2021 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Saints Add Yennier Cano to Pitching Staff - St. Paul Saints
Blankenhorn Homers in Debut, But Syracuse Falls to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in Series Opener, 12-6 - Syracuse Mets
Fast Start Not Enough, Hens Win Streak Ends at Five - Toledo Mud Hens
WooSox Return Home, Continue Hot Streak with 10-1 Win - Worcester Red Sox

Major League Baseball Draft League
Frederick Keys Announce Third Block of Promotions and Single Game Tickets - Frederick Keys
Piper Gets Rowdy on Scrappers in Spikes' 14-8 Win - State College Spikes
State College Spikes Roster Update - June 15 - State College Spikes
Wosman Key In Victory - Williamsport Crosscutters

Midwest League
Misner Doubles Twice In 6-4 Loss To Chiefs - Beloit Sky Carp
Kernels Extend Homer Streak Tuesday - Cedar Rapids Kernels
Dragons Score 4 in Bottom of 9th for Walk-Off Win - Dayton Dragons
Dayton Dragons GameDay Notes - Dayton Dragons
Anthem Game Changers Honoree for Wednesday Game - Dayton Dragons
TinCaps Hiring as Parkview Field Capacity Increases - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Elliott Strong, But Dragons Rally in 9th - Fort Wayne TinCaps
TinCaps Transactions & Game Information: June 15 at Dayton - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Tickets for All Seats, All Games Now on Sale - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Captains Stun Whitecaps on Walk off Error - Lake County Captains
Weisenburger Promoted, Leal Added and Will Start Tonight - Lansing Lugnuts
Cedeno, Trogrlic-Iverson Lead Peoria to Series-Opening Win - Peoria Chiefs
Series Preview: Peoria Chiefs vs. Beloit Snappers Pt. II - Peoria Chiefs
Cubs Tie Season-Best Mark with Eight Runs in the Third - South Bend Cubs
Toyota Road Report June 15-20: Cedar Rapids - South Bend Cubs
Celebrate Independence Day on July 3 at Four Winds Field  - South Bend Cubs
Quad Cities Beats Wisconsin with a Five-Run Eighth inning - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Northwest League
Dabovich, Whiteman Called up to Double-A  - Eugene Emeralds
Shenton Named High-A West Player of the Week - Everett AquaSox

Northwoods League
Bombers Late Rally Not Enough in 5-3 Loss to Rockford - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
Bombers Split Double Header against Rockford - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
Larks Derail Express in Shutout Victory - Bismarck Larks
8th Inning Surge Puts Away Huskies - Duluth Huskies
Dock Spiders Look to Sweep Series on Tuesday - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
Booyah Sweep Jackrabbits - Green Bay Rockers
Booyah Look to Sweep Inter-Division Opponent - Green Bay Rockers
Growlers Comeback Falls Short in 13-11 Loss to Kingfish - Kalamazoo Growlers
Kingfish Complete Two-Game Sweep against Kalamazoo - Kenosha Kingfish
La Crosse Rolls over Wilmar with 9-5 Victory - La Crosse Loggers
Chinooks hot streak continues in 5-1 victory - Lakeshore Chinooks
MoonDogs Fall Short in One-Run Loss to Honkers - Mankato MoonDogs
New Honkers Face Down Mankato - Rochester Honkers
Rivets Split Doubleheader with Battle Creek - Rockford Rivets
Rox Fall to Waterloo, Finish Homestand with Five Wins - St. Cloud Rox
Rox Drop One Late, Remain in First Place - St. Cloud Rox
Woodchucks Rue Missed Chances in Loss - Wausau Woodchucks
Stingers Fall in Series Opener to La Crosse - Willmar Stingers

Pacific Coast League
July 1-20 Tickets on Sale Now - Albuquerque Isotopes
Early Leads Go by the Wayside as Bees Triumph - Albuquerque Isotopes
Early Runs Help El Paso Hold off Oklahoma City - El Paso Chihuahuas
Aviators Blow Big Lead, Drop 21-16 Slugfest to Aces - Las Vegas Aviators
OKC Dodgers Game Notes - June 15, 2021 - Oklahoma City Comets
Single-Game Tickets for July-September OKC Dodgers Games Now on Sale & Special Promotions Announced - Oklahoma City Comets
Dodgers' Comeback Comes up Short - Oklahoma City Comets
Aces Notes - Reno Aces
Aces Overcome Six-Run Deficit, Slug Five Homers in 21-16 Win - Reno Aces
Skeeters Top Express 4-2 in Rain-Shortened Contest - Round Rock Express
Express Uses Extra Inning to Secure Series Win over Skeeters - Round Rock Express
Bats go quiet in loss to Tacoma - Sacramento River Cats
Bees Rally to Beat Isotopes 5-4 - Salt Lake Bees
Skeeters Win Rain-Shortened Series Finale vs. Round Rock - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Skeeters Lose in Extras to Round Rock - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Kelenic and White Go Yard as Rainiers Take Third Straight against Sacramento - Tacoma Rainiers

Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
Stallions Hold on for 7-4 Win over Outlaws at Home - Saugerties Stallions

Pioneer League
Mustangs Hold on in Missoula 5-4 - Billings Mustangs
Timely Hitting and Strong Pitching Win Game for Hawks  - Boise Hawks
PaddleHeads Fall Just Short in Ninth in Loss to Mustangs - Missoula PaddleHeads

Prospect League
LumberKings Lose in Walk-Off Fashion - Clinton LumberKings

South Atlantic League
Tourists Make a Statement to Open up Homestand - Asheville Tourists
Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Bo Knows Baseball.  Bohanek Leads BKLYN to 3-1 Win - Brooklyn Cyclones
Drive Boil Crawdads for 9-2 Win - Greenville Drive
BlueClaws Set for Red, White & BlueClaws Weekend with Three Nights of Fireworks - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Toussaint Strong in First Rehab Assignment, R-Braves Drop Series Opener - Rome Emperors
Dash Fall to Grasshoppers 3-2 in Battle of I-40 Rematch - Winston-Salem Dash
Winston-Salem Dash Game Notes (June 15) - Winston-Salem Dash

Southern League
Biloxi Loses Shootout with Trash Pandas in Series Opener - Biloxi Shuckers
Maldonado, Morel Homer, But Smokies Can't Dig out of Early Hole - Knoxville Smokies
Barons Blank M-Braves to Open Homestand on Tuesday - Mississippi Braves
Tuesday, June 15 vs. Birmingham Barons: 6:35 PM: Trustmark Park - Mississippi Braves
Wahoos Walk off Biscuits, 5-4 - Montgomery Biscuits
Top Prospect Pitcher Edward Cabrera Joins Blue Wahoos - Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Wilson Wills Trash Pandas Past Shuckers 8-6 - Rocket City Trash Pandas

Texas Collegiate League
San Antonio's Alec Martinez Named TCL Co-Pitcher of the Week - Flying Chanclas de San Antonio

Texas League
The Travs Return Tonight - Arkansas Travelers
Mushinski's Career Night Leads Hooks to Shutout - Corpus Christi Hooks
Winn Impresses, Riders Blanked in Opener against Hooks - Frisco RoughRiders

West Coast League
Spend Father's Day with the AppleSox - Wenatchee AppleSox

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
FV Bandits Announce Training Camp Roster, Camp Begins June 18 - Vancouver Bandits

NBA G League
Wisconsin Herd Announces Six Guaranteed Home Dates for 2021-22 NBA G League Season - Wisconsin Herd

Women's National Basketball Association
Poole to Serve as Head Coach in Miller's Absence - Connecticut Sun
Minnesota Lynx Sign Forward Cierra Burdick - Minnesota Lynx
Big Three of Stewart, Loyd and Bird Lead Seattle to 87-70 Victory over Indiana - Seattle Storm

Football

Canadian Football League
2021 CFL Schedule Announced - CFL
Friday Nights, Wild West Showdowns Highlight 2021 Lions Schedule - B.C. Lions
Calgary Stampeders Announce 2021 Schedule - Calgary Stampeders
Edmonton Elks Announce 2021 Schedule - Edmonton Elks
Tiger-Cats Revised 14-Game 2021 Schedule Announced - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Alouettes Will Rekindle with their Fans on August 27 - Montreal Alouettes
RedBlacks Open Season August 7 in Edmonton - Ottawa RedBlacks
Riders Sign Linebacker Deon Lacey - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Roughrider Football Is Back - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Argos Football Is Back: 2021 Schedule Announced - Toronto Argonauts
Blue Bombers Add Two - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Announce 14-Game 2021 Schedule - Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Indoor Football League
Shock Jump to Second After Week 8 in Coahes Poll - IFL
Week 8 Players of the Week Named - IFL
Ricky Wyatt Jr. Named Week 8 IFL Defensive Player of the Week - Arizona Rattlers
Indoor Football League Update - Iowa Barnstormers
Louisville Xtreme membership terminated in the IFL - Louisville Xtreme
Evans, McCullum Standing Out - Spokane Shock

National Arena League
Week 4 Preview: Flight vs. Cobras - Carolina Cobras
Sharks Travel to Take on NAL Rival Columbus Lions - Jacksonville Sharks

Hockey

American Hockey League
Phantoms Alum Oskar Lindblom Wins Masterton Award - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Toronto Marlies Sign Forwards Ryan Chyzowski and Antti Suomela - Toronto Marlies

ECHL
Conference Finals Preview - ECHL
Komets Face Allen Americans in Western Conference Championship - Fort Wayne Komets
Rabbits Announce Eastern Conference Finals Schedule, Reduced Social Distancing Guidelines at Home Games - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Tetrault and Rush Mutually Agree to Part Ways - Rapid City Rush
Lions Hire Éric Bélanger as Head-Coach - Trois-Rivieres Lions
2020-2021 Utah Grizzlies Season Review - Utah Grizzlies
Worcester Railers HC Add Michael Ivins as Director of Marketing - Worcester Railers HC

North American Hockey League
Nords Win East Division Title - Maine Nordiques
Titans Tender Boston Advantage NCDC Forward Nick Ring - New Jersey Titans

Ontario Hockey League
Generals and Greg Nemisz Part Ways - Oshawa Generals
Joanne Haacke Recognized as this Week's Peterborough Petes Overtime Teacher - Peterborough Petes
Mark Kirton Headlines Thursday Night Live Season Two - Peterborough Petes
Petes Education Fund Awards Scholarship to Three Local Hockey Players - Peterborough Petes

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
André Tourigny Announces the 2020-21 Ron-Lapointe Trophy Recipient - QMJHL
Finalists Unveiled for Coach of the Year Award - QMJHL

Western Hockey League
WHL Concludes 2021 Annual General Meeting - WHL

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Bandits Announce Protected List for Panther City Expansion Draft - Buffalo Bandits
New York Riptide Announce Protected List for 2021 NLL Expansion Draft - New York Riptide
Albany FireWolves Partner with ABC Sports & Fitness - Oshawa FireWolves
Knighthawks Announce Protected Players List Ahead of 2021 NLL Expansion Draft - Rochester Knighthawks
Seals Announce Protected Player List - San Diego Seals
Rush Announce Protected List for 2021 NLL Expansion Draft - Saskatchewan Rush
Rock Announce Protected List for NLL Expansion Draft - Toronto Rock

Other

Major League Rugby
Geico XV: Week 13 - MLR
Gold Tops Old Glory DC 25-21 - NOLA Gold
9 Arrows Selected for Canada - Toronto Arrows
Tuculet Strikes Again - Toronto Arrows

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Forge FC Acquires Costa Rican Attacker Navarro on Loan - Forge FC

Major League Soccer
Austin FC to Host Friendly Match vs. Club Tigres UANL on Tuesday, July 13 - Austin FC
Samuel Piette again an Ambassador for the Walk of Courage Jean-Pagé - Club de Foot Montreal
Colorado Rapids Loan Darren Yapi to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - Colorado Rapids
Rapids Midfielder Younes Namli Undergoes Successful Ankle Surgery - Colorado Rapids
Introducing Lower.com Field: Columbus Crew Announces Long-Term Stadium Naming Rights Partnership with Lower - Columbus Crew SC
Inter Miami CF Provides Schedule Update - Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF to Host Blackout DRV PNK Stadium Match Presented by Publix on June 25 - Inter Miami CF
LA Galaxy Announce Time Change for August 20 Home Match against San Jose Earthquakes - LA Galaxy
LA Galaxy to Celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, June 19 During Match vs. Seattle Sounders FC, Presented by Modelo - LA Galaxy
LAFC Announces Time Change for Away Match against Portland Timbers - Los Angeles FC
Nashville Soccer Club Announces Time Change in Away Match against Inter Miami CF - Nashville SC
New York City FC announces Juneteenth Match Day Programming and Continues Progress with 'Starting XI' Diversity & Inclusion Commitments - New York City FC
Orlando City SC Signs Defender Thomas Williams as Club's 11th All-Time Homegrown - Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer Announces Time Changes for Timbers Matches against LAFC, Inter Miami CF at Providence Park - Portland Timbers
Earthquakes Announce Broadcast and Kickoff Time Changes for Road Match vs. LA Galaxy - San Jose Earthquakes

National Women's Soccer League
OL Reign Sign Jimena López Through 2023 Season - Seattle Reign FC
Last Week around the Leagues - OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury

United Soccer League Championship
USL Statement: COVID-19 Test Results - June 15, 2021 - USL
San Diego Loyal SC's Alejandro Guido voted Player of the Week for leading comeback win vs. Galaxy II - USL
Match Preview: ATL UTD 2 vs. Memphis 901 FC - Atlanta United 2
Legion FC Unveils Second-Annual, Commemorative Jersey in Partnership with Birmingham Civil Rights Institute - Birmingham Legion FC
Switchbacks FC Sign Darren Yapi on Loan from Colorado Rapids - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Preview: FC Tulsa vs. Sporting Kansas City II, Wednesday, June 16, 7 p.m. - FC Tulsa
FC Tulsa Announces Co-Branded Beer with Cabin Boys Brewery - FC Tulsa
What to Watch with LouCity vs. Birmingham Legion FC - Louisville City FC
Memphis Return to AutoZone Park to Face Atlanta United 2 - Memphis 901 FC
Memphis 901 FC Partners with Orion Federal Credit Union to Offer $3 Tickets to Home Opener - Memphis 901 FC
New Mexico United, Oh Lawd Records, Didómi and Local Artists Collaborate on Impactful Juneteenth Initiatives - New Mexico United
New Mexico United and Western Sky Community Care Announce New Vaccine Incentives at New Mexico United Matches - New Mexico United
Glasgow Rangers, Orange County Soccer Club Expand World-Class Partnership with First-Of-Its-Kind Week-Long Camp in Irvine - Orange County SC
10-Man Hounds Hold off Indy Eleven to Pick up 1-0 Road Win - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Hounds' Offense Has Its Blueprint: Possesion with Purpose - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Preview: Riverhounds SC at Indy Eleven - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Real Monarchs Postponed Match against Hartford Gets New Date - Real Monarchs
RGV FC Host Austin Bold on World Sea Turtle Day - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Alejandro Guido Is USL Championship Player of the Week - San Diego Loyal
Sporting KC II Forward Enoch Mushagalusa Nets USL Championship Team of the Week Honors - Sporting Kansas City II
Match Preview: Tacoma Defiance at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - June 16, 2021 - Tacoma Defiance

United Soccer League One
USL Statement: COVID-19 Test Results - June 15, 2021 - USL1
Tennessee Georgia All-Star Game to be Hosted at CHI Memorial Stadium this Sunday - Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
Match Preview: Greenville Triumph vs. North Carolina FC - Greenville Triumph SC
Jamie Vardy Announced as Co-Owner of the Rochester Rhinos - Rochester Rhinos

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