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MLB – Tigers Call Up Two
The Detroit Tigers had yesterday off, and open the final month of the season tonight at Kansas City. Justin Verlander will start against Johnny Cueto. Hear the first pitch at 8:10 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
The Milwaukee Brewers also had yesterday off. They’ll host the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight. Jimmy Nelson will pitch against Gerrit Cole.
Today is the first day major league teams can expand their rosters by calling up players from the minors. Detroit will add catcher Bryan Holaday and pitcher Kyle Ryan today. The Brewers aren’t expected to make any immediate call-ups. Each team could add more players when the seasons of their minor-league affiliates end.
Finlandia Soccer Opens Today
The Finlandia University men’s and women’s soccer teams open their seasons at North Central University this afternoon. Men’s coach Brent Chase has added 20 new players to add to his group of returning veterans. Alex Ciaccio will be debuting as the Finlandia women’s coach. Ciaccio was the assistant coach for the Lions last season.
The Finlandia volleyball team plays at Lakeland College tonight.
High School Volleyball
In high school volleyball today…
– L’Anse plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell.
– Chassell visits Hancock.
– Ewen-Trout Creek travels to Wakefield-Marenisco.
Lions, Packers Make Roster Cuts
Wide receiver Ryan Broyles was among the first group of Detroit Lions cut yesterday, as the team began trimming its roster before the opening of the regular season. Broyles was Detroit’s second-round draft pick in 2012, but struggled with injuries. It had become apparent that he did not fit into the Lions’ plans for this season, and he asked the team for his release several days ago.
Broyles was one of eight players cut yesterday. Another was placed on Injured Reserve. Three players were added. Running back Joique Bell was brought off the Physically Unable to Perform List. Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was activated from the Non-Football Injury List. Tight end Tim Wright joined the club via trade from the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay gets kicker Kyle Brindza in exchange.
The Packers released five players yesterday – none of them headliners. That reduces Green Bay’s roster to 83. Detroit’s is at 78. The NFL requires that rosters be pared to 75 players by late today.
Our high school football coverage continues Thursday night, when Calumet plays at Negaunee… and Saturday afternoon, when Lake Linden-Hubbell entertains Hurley. Listen to the games on KBear 102.3, or at KBear102.com.
