Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Liberatore, Torkelson among 50 in Futures Game

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Wednesday, 30 June 2021 11:33

NEW YORK -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore, who started twice for the U.S. team that qualified for the Olympics, was among 50 players announced Wednesday for the All-Star Futures Game at Denver's Coors Field on July 11.

Liberatore, a 21-year-old left-hander, was 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA in the Baseball Americas tournament in late May and early June. He is 2-4 with a 4.62 ERA in seven starts this season for Triple-A Memphis.

The U.S. Olympic roster will be announced Friday.

Futures rosters include 21-year-old Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the top pick in the 2020 amateur draft; 22-year-old Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, the No. 3 selection in 2020; 21-year-old Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic, the sixth overall pick in 2018; and 21-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras.

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, who made his professional debut this week for the FCL Yankees, will at 18 be the youngest player in the Futures Game since Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2017 and the first who had not yet risen to a full-season league.

Former Colorado Rockies third baseman Vinny Castilla will manage the NL team and reliever LaTroy Hawkins will manage the AL team.

Launched in 1999, the Futures Game was contested by U.S. and World teams through 2018, then switched to the AL/NL format in 2019. It was not played in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Futures Game will be followed at Coors Field by the Home Run Derby on July 12 and the All-Star Game on July 13. All three events were moved to Denver from Atlanta by Major League Baseball in response to election law changes enacted by Georgia. Critics have condemned the changes as being too restrictive.

Read 240 times

Soccer

Man Utd wrap up worst ever Premier League spot

Man Utd wrap up worst ever Premier League spot

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsManchester United's miserable season ended with confirmation of the...

Arteta reassures Arsenal fans: 'We'll win it' in end

Arteta reassures Arsenal fans: 'We'll win it' in end

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMikel Arteta has urged Arsenal not to be satisfied with being runne...

As it happened: Man City beat Arsenal to title

As it happened: Man City beat Arsenal to title

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe final day of the 2023-24 Premier League saw Manchester City win...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Anunoby, Hart starting for Knicks in Game 7

Anunoby, Hart starting for Knicks in Game 7

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNew York Knicks forwards OG Anunoby and Josh Hart were both in the...

Murray 'feels great', 'hungry' for big Game 7

Murray 'feels great', 'hungry' for big Game 7

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDENVER -- Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray is "feeling great" and we...

Baseball

Twins RHP Jackson DFA'd after May struggles

Twins RHP Jackson DFA'd after May struggles

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVeteran Jay Jackson was designated for assignment by the Minnesota...

Rangers' Garcia scratched with forearm soreness

Rangers' Garcia scratched with forearm soreness

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia was scratch...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated