A fresh set of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects released Thursday, and four Cardinals made the list.
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Hall of Honor announcement highlights Steelers' first weekend practice
A day after Mother Nature cut the Steelers’ practice short, she decided to give everyone everything they could handle with a hot and humid full practice on Saturday. Predictably, it was something that Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin enjoyed, as his team continues to fight through the stress of the heat, “It was challenging in […]
A day after Mother Nature cut the Steelers’ practice short, she decided to give everyone everything they could handle with a hot and humid full practice on Saturday.
Predictably, it was something that Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin enjoyed, as his team continues to fight through the stress of the heat, “It was challenging in some instances, some self-inflicted wounds as fatigue set in, but that’s just part of the get-better process,” said coach Tomlin after practice had ended.
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Emailed job application supposedly from Xavi was bogus, Indian soccer federation says
India’s soccer federation has dispelled speculation Xavi Hernández had applied to coach its national team, saying the job application it apparently received from the former Barcelona player was bogus. The All India Football Federation said Saturday that it had received emailed job applications from senders claiming to be Xavi and Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, […]
India’s soccer federation has dispelled speculation Xavi Hernández had applied to coach its national team, saying the job application it apparently received from the former Barcelona player was bogus.
The All India Football Federation said Saturday that it had received emailed job applications from senders claiming to be Xavi and Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, but that neither was genuine.
Indian media reported that Xavi had applied for the role.
Xavi has been without a team since being let go by Barcelona in June 2024.
Guardiola, one of the top coaches in the sport, is under contract with City through June 2027.
India is looking to replace Spanish coach Manolo Márquez after he left the position by mutual consent earlier this month following just one win in eight games, and less than a year in the job.
The federation said Saturday that it has narrowed a group of 170 applicants to three unnamed finalists.
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Teams compete in 27th Knoxville Girls Jamboree at West High School on Saturday
The 27th Annual Knoxville Interscholastic League Girls Jamboree featured 24 teams and focused on unity and sportsmanship. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A total of 24 teams took the field Saturday at West High School for the 27th Annual Knoxville Interscholastic League (KIL) Girls Jamboree. The day-long event showcased some of the area’s top soccer talent while […]
The 27th Annual Knoxville Interscholastic League Girls Jamboree featured 24 teams and focused on unity and sportsmanship.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A total of 24 teams took the field Saturday at West High School for the 27th Annual Knoxville Interscholastic League (KIL) Girls Jamboree. The day-long event showcased some of the area’s top soccer talent while also focusing on sportsmanship and community.
Programs like Oak Ridge, Hardin Valley, Webb, West and many others participated in the event. Teams played in 30-minute increments from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving players a chance to fine-tune their game ahead of the fall season.
Following the match play, athletes took part in a variety of individual skills competitions, including a 40-yard dash, juggling, placement kicks, long-distance throws, and goal kicks for distance.
But for organizers, the event is about much more than scores and stats.
“This is like a huge reunion,” said Becca Curtis, a parent of a West High School athlete. “They are rivals in high school, but they’re club teammates. So it’s great to see the parents and children out here together.”
The jamboree continues to grow each year, and organizers said they’re committed to keeping it inclusive.
“I’d like to have as many teams participate as possible,” said the event organizer Sonny Trotter. “Anyone who wants to be a part of it is welcome. The teams don’t pay anything — a lot of times you would, but not if I’m doing it, because it’s about the girls.”
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Standout pitching performances highlight past week of Cardinals minor league action
A fresh set of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects released Thursday, and four Cardinals made the list. JJ Wetherholt checked in at No. 16, while Quinn Mathews ranked No. 54. Leonardo Bernal slotted in at No. 79, and Rainiel Rodriguez is 10 spots further down at No. 89. The three hitters in that group — Wetherholt, […]
JJ Wetherholt checked in at No. 16, while Quinn Mathews ranked No. 54. Leonardo Bernal slotted in at No. 79, and Rainiel Rodriguez is 10 spots further down at No. 89.
The three hitters in that group — Wetherholt, Bernal and Rodriguez — each had notable performances over the past week. But they were far from the only ones with shiny highlights in recent games.
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JJ Wetherholt, SS, Class AAA Memphis: Wetherholt has put together some sizzling offensive performances lately. On July 18, he collected four hits against Toledo. On Tuesday, he hit a solo home run in the series opener against Gwinnett, and his encore the next day featured a pair of solo home runs. In the month of July, Wetherholt is slashing .327/.421/.816 with a 1.237 OPS. His six home runs since July 1 are one more than he hit in April, May and June combined.
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Quinn Mathews, LHP, Class AAA Memphis: On Sunday, Mathews picked up a loss against Toledo. Despite logging seven strikeouts in just 3 2/3 innings pitched, Mathews gave up three hits, two earned runs and five walks. It marked his fourth outing of the season with at least five walks.
Leonardo Bernal, C, Class AA Springfield: Entering Thursday, Bernal had a 10-game hit streak. It was snapped when Bernal was ejected in the bottom of the first inning against Tulsa for arguing a ball call. In his only at-bat in the top of the first, Bernal grounded into an inning-ending double play.
Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Low-A Palm Beach: Rodriguez hit an impressive home run Thursday against Jupiter, taking a pitch above his shoulders over the fence in left field. Entering Friday, Rodriguez is slashing .268/.415/.610 in July, and each of those numbers are vastly improved from June. Seven of his 11 hits this month have gone for extra bases.
Jimmy Crooks, C, Class AAA Memphis: Crooks had a 13-game hit streak snapped July 18, but he bounced back by collecting four hits over his next two appearances, all of which were singles.
Tekoah Roby, RHP, Class AAA Memphis: After allowing just two earned runs and tallying 21 strikeouts over his last four starts (which spanned 21 innings), the right-hander was placed on the 7-day injured list July 15. No specifics were given on what landed him on the IL.
Tink Hence, RHP, Class AA Springfield: Hence hasn’t pitched since July 3. He was placed on the 7-day IL on July 12.
Yairo Padilla, SS, FCL Cardinals: Hasn’t played since July 5.
Joshua Baez, Class AA Springfield: After going 1 of 10 against Wichita and 0 of 3 in the series opener against Tulsa, he hit an opposite-field home run Wednesday and had two hits Thursday.
Cooper Hjerpe, Class AA Springfield: Hasn’t appeared in a game in 2025.
Other standouts
Matt Koperniak (Class AAA Memphis) had quite a day on Thursday. After hitting a solo home run Wednesday, Koperniak hit two round trippers Thursday along with a double.
Aaron Wilkerson (Class AAA Memphis) pitched eight shutout innings in his Memphis debut Wednesday, giving up just four hits.
Nathan Church (Class AAA Memphis) had a productive three-game series against Toledo, registering four hits and three RBI. That included a two-run home run in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday.
Brycen Mautz (Class AA Springfield) struck out eight batters while allowing just one earned run in four innings pitched Tuesday.
Pete Hansen (Class AA Springfield) pitched a shutout over 6 1/3 innings Thursday. He allowed just four hits while striking out six batters.
