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The Beach return to The Walter Pyramid as champions

No. 1 Long Beach State men’s volleyball returned to the Walter Pyramid on Tuesday, May 13 fresh off its NCAA Championship victory over UCLA to celebrate with the Long Beach community. Photo credit: Madison Yang “Excuse my voice, I just finished winning a national championship,” said a hoarse redshirt junior opposite and team captain, Skyler […]

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May 14, 2025

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“Excuse my voice, I just finished winning a national championship,” said a hoarse redshirt junior opposite and team captain, Skyler Varga, to a round of laughs and applause from the Long Beach State community.

A year and one week removed from losing the national title game on their home floor to the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins, No. 1 Long Beach State men’s volleyball (30-3) made its triumphant return to The Walter Pyramid on Tuesday, May 13, as national champions.

The Beach bested the Bruins in a 3-0 sweep on Monday, May 12, to claim their fourth national title in the university’s history.

A day later, the team that will now go down in program history forever, was met with cascading cheers and congratulations from the LBSU fans in a celebratory pep rally.

“We have, by far, the best fans. There’s a couple other institutions that like to claim that; it’s not even close,” LBSU head coach Alan Knipe said. “You guys are amazing, and you can feel the energy in all our matches when we played here.”

Redshirt junior opposite and now-NCAA champion Skyler Varga walks through the sea of Long Beach State faithful as they await high-fives. Photo credit: Madison Yang

Knipe, Varga and freshmen setter and AVCA National Player of the Year Moni Nikolov spoke at the podium to fans at the pep rally and expressed deep appreciation for their support for the program on their journey to the title.

Knipe cited seeing a video of LBSU fans erupt in joy after the match point at a watch party at Legends Sports Bar as a moment that “brought tears to [his] eyes.”

“[The fans] truly pushed us to be better,” Nikolov said. “As much as we wanted to win this for us, we also wanted to win this for you guys.”

The Beach had the highest home game attendance in school history this season.

Nikolov, who broke an NCAA single-season record with an astounding 106 aces, was named NCAA All-Tournament MVP after racking up 27 assists, six kills, four aces, two digs and two blocks against UCLA.

Knipe reiterated his post-game comments from Monday during Tuesday’s rally, emphasizing the remarkable season delivered by the athlete known as “The Bulgarian Prince.”

LBSU freshman setter Moni Nikolov walks through the tunnel of LBSU fans, as he and the newly crowned champions made their return to LBSU on Tuesday, May 13. Photo credit: Madison Yang

“It’s the most impactful season anyone’s ever had in our sport for one year,” Knipe said.

Following the speeches, the team flooded out to the sea of LBSU faithful to greet fans, take pictures and sign autographs.

“To be able to fist pump Moni and take a picture with him is amazing—that man’s a once-in-a-generation type player,” senior journalism major Enrique Rodriguez said.

After meeting and celebrating with LBSU fans in front of the Pyramid, the team continued the party on Wednesday, May 14, with a “Trophy Tour Victory Drive” in Downtown Long Beach.

“There’s a lot of school pride that they’re bringing the trophy home,” junior political science major Eduarda Duraes said. “It’s really awesome to have such amazing players right here at my school, and to be able to give that school spirit.”

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Bears sent packing after narrow loss to Hawaii in NCAA opener | Water Polo

Cal ended its season in its NCAA championship opener with a loss to Hawaii last Friday. Facing off in Indiana University’s natatorium, the No. 4 Bears and No. 5 Rainbow Wahine prepared for a battle to advance to the second round. In its previous matchup this season Feb. 22, Cal narrowly lost 11-12. This weekend’s […]

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May 14, 2025

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Cal ended its season in its NCAA championship opener with a loss to Hawaii last Friday.

Facing off in Indiana University’s natatorium, the No. 4 Bears and No. 5 Rainbow Wahine prepared for a battle to advance to the second round. In its previous matchup this season Feb. 22, Cal narrowly lost 11-12. This weekend’s game unraveled similarly, with the Bears falling 7-8.

Cal’s defeat meant a step back from last year’s tournament showing when it lost to UCLA 4-7 in the final. The Bears’ run to second place came at the Wahines’ expense. Then-No. 3 Cal upset then-No. 2 Hawaii, that time swimming away with a 9-6 upset.

Seemingly keen for payback, the Rainbow Wahine burst off the line to put up a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Their first two goals came from even strength possessions. Then, with 48 seconds remaining, Cal suffered an exclusion, allowing Hawaii to score on a six-on-five with 38 seconds left.

Less than 30 seconds into the second period, the refs ejected another Bear, and the Rainbow Wahine quickly capitalized. Now down by four, Cal had to dial in.

Freshman Miriam Bogachenko took advantage of a powerplay to send the ball flying into the back of the net with 7:02 remaining in the quarter. Fueled by this newfound momentum, the Bears put up two more uncontested goals — first off an even strength possession before beating the opposing goalie on another six-on-five.

For Bogachenko, the energy had been good the whole game, but it took a quarter for shots to start landing.

“We (were) in a lot of good positions (on) offense, but in the final shots the ball just didn’t go into the net. But this is the type of game (where) you just need to keep going because at some point it will enter,” Bogachenko said.

With its lead reduced to 4-3, Hawaii scored again to go into halftime with a 2-point lead.

Cal used the break to regroup and opened the second half with wind in its sails. On the first possession, freshman Eszter Varró scored her second goal of the game. Two minutes later, the rookie capitalized on a power play to complete a hat trick.

After trailing for more than two quarters, the Bears finally stood level with the Rainbow Wahine, but they were still not satisfied. Cal drew another exclusion, this time opening up senior Rozanne Voorvelt for a goal to give the Bears their first — and only — lead of the game.

In the fourth quarter, Hawaii pulled away. The Rainbow Wahine put up three uncontested goals to distance themselves from the competition. With nine seconds remaining, Bogachenko scored her second goal, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Hawaii’s lead.

Hawaii held onto its slim 8-7 edge to advance to the second round of the NCAA Championship. Cal, meanwhile, finished its season with a 19-6 record overall.

“It’s actually really sad how the season ended for us because I really believed in this team (and) that we (could) make good results in the NCAAs,” Bogachenko said. “I’m so excited still to be part of this team and to play for them, but it’s sad that it ended like this because we will never be the same squad.”

Although the Bears went home early, the strong performance by the freshman class gives Cal a strong foundation for next season. Of the Bears’ seven goals, six came from freshman: Varró had a hat trick, Bogachenko scored twice and Rosalie Hassett contributed a point.

“It has just given us even more motivation for the (coming) years because we know that we will make it to be the champions in the near future. It’s something that we are going to work the hardest that we can (for), and we will set up the right things to achieve this goal because it’s something that we definitely can do with the players that are going to be on the team,” Bogachenko said. “It will be a bright future for Cal water polo.”

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Swimming SA, private body in court in fight for the soul of local water polo

A private organisation wanting to uplift water polo has told the Cape Town high court Swimming South Africa (SSA) has failed to advance the sport locally, especially “at an elite level”. SSA, the national federation responsible for the aquatics disciplines of swimming, water polo, diving and artistic swimming, is seeking an interdict against newly launched […]

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May 14, 2025

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A private organisation wanting to uplift water polo has told the Cape Town high court Swimming South Africa (SSA) has failed to advance the sport locally, especially “at an elite level”.

SSA, the national federation responsible for the aquatics disciplines of swimming, water polo, diving and artistic swimming, is seeking an interdict against newly launched South Africa Water Polo (SAWP), an NPO.

SSA’s action, in which 14 respondents have been named, is being heard on Wednesday.

In heads of argument SSA is accusing SAWP, the first respondent, of trying to usurp its functions and interfering in the running of the sport.

It says its status as the only national aquatics authority is recognised by the National Sport and Recreation Act, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) and the international governing body World Aquatics.

SSA also cited a legal precedent to bolster its argument that only a single federation could run a sport in the country. “[SSA] is the only national federation for the sport of swimming recognised locally as well as internationally”.

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Swimming SA and private body in legal fight for soul of local water polo

A private organisation wanting to uplift water polo has told the Cape Town high court that Swimming SA (SSA) has failed to advance the sport locally, especially “at an elite level”. SSA, the national federation responsible for the aquatics disciplines of swimming, water polo, diving and artistic swimming, is seeking an interdict against newly launched […]

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May 14, 2025

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A private organisation wanting to uplift water polo has told the Cape Town high court that Swimming SA (SSA) has failed to advance the sport locally, especially “at an elite level”.

SSA, the national federation responsible for the aquatics disciplines of swimming, water polo, diving and artistic swimming, is seeking an interdict against newly launched SA Water Polo (SAWP), an NPO.

SSA’s action, in which 14 respondents have been named, is being heard on Wednesday.

In heads of argument, SSA accuses SAWP, the first respondent, of trying to usurp its functions and interfering in the running of the sport.

It says its status as the only national aquatics authority is recognised by the National Sport and Recreation Act, the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) and the international governing body World Aquatics.

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US Ski & Snowboard lands 'US$100m' Stifel sponsorship extension

US Ski & Snowboard has extended its partnership with financial services firm Stifel in a deal described as the largest sponsorship in the national governing body’s history. Contract: New deal runs from May 2026 until April 2034 Stifel will continue as title sponsor of US ski team and exclusive financial services partner of US Ski […]

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US Ski & Snowboard lands 'US$100m' Stifel sponsorship extension

US Ski & Snowboard has extended its partnership with financial services firm Stifel in a deal described as the largest sponsorship in the national governing body’s history.

Contract:

New deal runs from May 2026 until April 2034
Stifel will continue as title sponsor of US ski team and exclusive financial services partner of US Ski & Snowboard
Company’s branding will feature on team uniforms and signage at US events, as well as across digital and broadcast platforms

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The financial terms of the deal have not been made public, but Reuters reports that the agreement is worth close to US$100 million, making it the most lucrative sponsorship in US Ski & Snowboard’s history.

The renewal comes after Stifel, which first partnered with US Ski & Snowboard in 2022, reported record revenues of US$4.97 billion for 2024, which also saw the company’s share price rise 56.4 per cent over the course of the year.

The extension ensures that Stifel will continue to be associated with the US ski team in the build-up to a home Winter Olympics in 2034, when the event is set to return to Salt Lake City. The partnership spans three editions of the Games in total, also including Milan-Cortina 2026 and French Alps 2030.

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“As we look ahead to three Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a home Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Games, this extended partnership with Stifel represents a generational investment in our teams and our athletes,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, president and chief executive of US Ski & Snowboard.

“Stifel’s support has also enabled us to implement innovative new initiatives that are having a direct impact on the organisation. From World Cup podiums to grassroots development, Stifel’s belief in the power of sport and our athletes has been a game-changer.”

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As part of the renewal, Stifel will also be launching a new performance bonus programme, which will reward athletes and coaches based on their results during the season.

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Minor League Transactions, April 26–May 11, 2025

This installment collects all transactions involving minor league players, i.e. those not on 40-man rosters, for the period April 26 to May 11. As always, transactions are conveyed by Major League Baseball. The abbreviation that follows player listings refer to minor league level: Triple-A (AAA), Double-A (AA), High-A (A+), Low-A (A), Rookie-level Complex League (R) […]

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May 14, 2025

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Minor League Transactions, April 26–May 11, 2025

The abbreviation that follows player listings refer to minor league level: Triple-A (AAA), Double-A (AA), High-A (A+), Low-A (A), Rookie-level Complex League (R) or Dominican Summer League (DSL)

Arizona Diamondbacks
Signed: C Michael Perez (AAA)
Released: RHP Brandon Bielak (AAA)
Released: RHP Reinel Caicedo (DSL)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Scott McGough
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Jose Castillo
Designated for assignment: RHP J.P. Feyereisen

Athletics
Signed: RHP Andinson Ferrer (R)
Released: C Angel Rivera (R)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Carlos Duran

Atlanta Braves
Signed: RHP Ian Anderson (AAA)
Signed: RHP Jesse Chavez (AAA)
Signed: RHP Zach Thompson (AAA)
Signed: LHP Austin Cox (AAA)
Released: RHP Jorge Juan (AA)
Released: RHP Chad Kuhl (AAA)
Released: 2B Carlos Arroyo (A+)
Released: OF Jake Marisnick (AAA)
Added to 40-man roster: SS Luke Williams
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Ian Anderson
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Jesse Chavez
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Zach Thompson
Removed from 40-man roster: OF Eddie Rosario
Designated for assignment: RHP Zach Thompson
Elected free agency: RHP Jesse Chavez
Elected free agency: RHP Zach Thompson
Elected free agency: OF Eddie Rosario

Baltimore Orioles
Signed: OF Starlin Mieses (DSL)
Released: RHP Brayner Sanchez (A)
Added to 40-man roster: C Maverick Handley
Added to 40-man roster: 3B Emmanuel Rivera
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Matthew Bowman
Removed from 40-man roster: LHP Walter Pennington
Designated for assignment: LHP Walter Pennington
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Eddy Alberto (A)
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Yonatan Pineda (R)
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Patrick Reilly (AA)

Boston Red Sox
Signed: RHP Jay Allmer (A)
Released: RHP Cristian Nunez (R)
Added to 40-man roster: 2B Abraham Toro
Acquired: RHP John Holobetz (A) from Brewers as player to be named for RHP Quinn Priester (AAA)

Chicago Cubs
Signed: RHP Tommy Romero (R)
Released: RHP Yovanny Cabrera (A+)
Released: RHP Carlo Reyes (A+)
Released: RHP Trevor Richards (AAA)
Released: RHP Jeral Vizcaino (A)
Released: LHP Angel Hernandez (A+)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Flexen
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Cade Horton

Chicago White Sox
Signed: RHP Kevin Davis (R)
Signed: RHP Penn Murfee (AAA)
Signed: LHP Tyler Gilbert (AAA)
Signed: LHP Max Roberts (R)
Released: OF Greg Jones (AAA)
Released: OF Cal Mitchell (AAA)
Acquired: RHP Evan McKendry (AAA) from Brewers for cash considerations
Traded: 3B Edrick Felix (R) to Blue Jays for cash considerations
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Caleb Freeman
Added to 40-man roster: 1B Tim Elko
Added to 40-man roster: OF Nick Maton
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Penn Murfee
Removed from 40-man roster: 3B Bobby Dalbec
Removed from 40-man roster: OF Nick Maton
Elected free agency: 3B Bobby Dalbec

Cincinnati Reds
Signed: RHP Jefersson Marte (DSL)
Signed: LHP Iker Redona (DSL)
Traded: RHP Andrew Moore (AA) to Padres for OF Connor Joe (AAA)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chase Petty
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Shawn Guilliams (A)

Cleveland Guardians
Signed: RHP Jesus Luna (A)
Signed: RHP Triston McKenzie (AAA)
Signed: LHP Joey Cantillo (AAA)
Signed: SS Angel Abreu (DSL)
Acquired: RHP Matt Festa (AAA) from Rangers for cash considerations
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Matt Festa
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Vince Velasquez
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Kolby Allard
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Triston McKenzie
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Vince Velasquez

Colorado Rockies
Released: RHP Ruver Flores (DSL)
Released: LHP Lewis Valerio (DSL)
Released: IF Diego Felix (DSL)
Released: OF Wuilker Cumare (DSL)
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Ryan Rolison
Added to 40-man roster: SS Alan Trejo
Removed from 40-man roster: LHP Lucas Gilbreath
Designated for assignment: LHP Lucas Gilbreath

Detroit Tigers
Signed: RHP Ryan Boyer (AA)
Signed: RHP Pedro Garcia (R)
Signed: RHP Ryan Harvey (R)
Signed: LHP Nick Margevicius (AAA)
Released: LHP Andrew Chafin (AAA)
Removed from 40-man roster: OF Manuel Margot
Transferred to full-season IL: LHP Paul Wilson (A)

Houston Astros
Signed: RHP Tyler Ras (A)
Signed: RHP Cody Tucker (A+)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP AJ Blubaugh

Kansas City Royals
Signed: RHP Steve Nogosek (AAA)
Signed: RHP Trevor Richards (AAA)
Signed: OF Rudy Martin (AA)
Released: LHP Austin Cox (AAA)
Released: C Kale Emshoff (AA)
Released: OF Nick Gordon (AAA)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Taylor Clarke
Added to 40-man roster: C Luke Maile
Placed on full-season IL: RHP Isaiah Jackson (R)
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Anthony Simonelli (AAA)
Transferred to full-season IL: LHP Tyson Guerrero (AAA)
Transferred to full-season IL: OF Connor Scott (AA)

Los Angeles Angels
Signed: RHP Buck Farmer (R)
Signed: RHP Sean Poppen (R)
Signed: RHP Hunter Strickland (AAA)
Signed: 3B J.D. Davis (AAA)
Signed: OF Liordanys Menendez (DSL)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Shaun Anderson
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Connor Brogdon
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Fermin
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Hector Neris
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Touki Toussaint
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Carl Edwards Jr.
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Touki Toussaint
Removed from 40-man roster: 3B J.D. Davis
Elected free agency: RHP Carl Edwards Jr.
Elected free agency: 3B J.D. Davis

Los Angeles Dodgers
Signed: OF Nick Senzel (AA)
Released: RHP Jesus Luna (A+)
Released: OF Chris Alleyne (AA)

Miami Marlins
Released: RHP MD Johnson (AA)
Released: RHP Jean Reyes (R)

Milwaukee Brewers
Signed: LHP Bryan Hudson (AAA)
Traded: RHP John Holobetz (A) to Red Sox as player to be named for RHP Quinn Priester (AAA)
Traded: RHP Evan McKendry (AAA) to White Sox for cash considerations
Added to 40-man roster: OF Daz Cameron
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Daniel Corniel (A+)
Transferred to full-season IL: LHP Brandon Knarr (AA)

Minnesota Twins
Signed: RHP Agustin Campusano (DSL)
Signed: RHP Matt Canterino (AAA)
Signed: RHP Cole Percival (A+)
Released: RHP Juan Mendez (A+)
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Matt Canterino (AAA)

New York Mets
Signed: LHP Colin Poche (AAA)
Signed: C Yeider Mindiola (DSL)
Released: RHP Yoandri Gonzalez (DSL)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ty Adcock
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Devenski
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Blade Tidwell
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Ureña
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Genesis Cabrera
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Brandon Waddell
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Jose Ureña
Elected free agency: RHP Jose Ureña

New York Yankees
Signed: RHP Jon Olsen (AA)
Signed: C Jose Lavagnino (DSL)
Signed: SS Emmanuel Orozco (DSL)
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Carlos Carrasco
Placed on full-season IL: RHP Jerson Alejandro (R)
Placed on full-season IL: RHP Jorge Luna (R)
Placed on full-season IL: RHP Sabier Marte (R)

Philadelphia Phillies
Released: RHP Jose Cuas (AAA)
Released: C Colton Bender (AA)
Traded: RHP Enrique Segura (R) to Rangers for RHP Daniel Robert (DFA)

Pittsburgh Pirates
Signed: RHP Angel Rosado (DSL)
Released: RHP Daviel Castillo (DSL)
Released: RHP Francis Reyes (DSL)
Released: LHP Jarlen De La Paz (DSL)
Released: IF Anthony Sosa (DSL)
Released: OF Solomon Maguire (A)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Tanner Rainey

St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: RHP Efren Alvarez (DSL)
Released: RHP Emisael Carrera (DSL)
Released: RHP Justin Hernandez (R)
Added to 40-man roster: SS Jose Barrero
Designated for assignment: RHP Ryan Loutos
Placed on full-season IL: RHP Brian Holiday (R)
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Sem Robberse (AAA)

San Diego Padres
Released: RHP Andrew Bellatti (AAA)
Released: LHP Austin Davis (AAA)
Traded: OF Connor Joe (AAA) to Reds for RHP Andrew Moore (AA)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP David Morgan
Removed from 40-man roster: 1B Yuli Gurriel
Elected free agency: 1B Yuli Gurriel

San Francisco Giants
Signed: 3B Devin Mann (AA)
Signed: IF Dayson Croes (R)
Signed: OF Daniel Johnson (AAA)
Signed: OF Cal Mitchell (AA)
Released: RHP Daniel Blair (A+)
Released: RHP Cody Tucker (A+)
Released: LHP Tommy Kane (A+)
Released: LHP Enny Romero (AAA)
Released: OF Matt Higgins (AA)
Released: OF Rodolfo Nolasco (AA)
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Lou Trivino
Elected free agency: RHP Lou Trivino

Seattle Mariners
Signed: RHP Andrew Carson (R)
Signed: RHP Casey Lawrence (R)
Signed: RHP Noah Manning (R)
Signed: RHP Bryan Shaw (AAA)
Signed: LHP Jacob Denner (R)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Logan Evans
Added to 40-man roster: 2B Samad Taylor
Added to 40-man roster: OF Rhylan Thomas
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Sauryn Lao
Designated for assignment: RHP Luis F. Castillo
Designated for assignment: RHP Sauryn Lao

Tampa Bay Rays
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Connor Seabold
Added to 40-man roster: OF Travis Jankowski
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Alfredo Zarraga (AA)
Transferred to full-season IL: 1B Brady Marget (A)

Texas Rangers
Signed: LHP Ty Blach (R)
Signed: C Kale Emshoff (AAA)
Signed: 2B Ezequiel Duran (AAA)
Released: RHP David Buchanan (AAA)
Released: RHP Hunter Strickland (AAA)
Released: OF Jose De Jesus (A)
Traded: RHP Matt Festa (AAA) to Guardians for cash considerations
Traded: RHP Daniel Robert (DFA) to Phillies for RHP Enrique Segura (R)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dane Dunning
Added to 40-man roster: C Tucker Barnhart
Added to 40-man roster: 1B Blaine Crim
Added to 40-man roster: OF Sam Haggerty
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Dane Dunning
Removed from 40-man roster: SS Nick Ahmed
Designated for assignment: RHP Daniel Robert
Elected free agency: SS Nick Ahmed

Toronto Blue Jays
Signed: RHP Jacob Barnes (AAA)
Released: RHP Ryan Boyer (AA)
Released: C Matt Whatley (AAA)
Released: SS Michael Turconi (AAA)
Acquired: 3B Edrick Felix (R) from White Sox for cash considerations
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Braydon Fisher
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Eric Lauer
Added to 40-man roster: 2B Michael Stefanic
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Casey Lawrence
Designated for assignment: RHP Dillon Tate
Designated for assignment: OF Steward Berroa
Elected free agency: RHP Casey Lawrence

Washington Nationals
Signed: RHP Parker Dunshee (AAA)
Signed: RHP Euri Montero (R)
Signed: RHP Adrian Sampson (AAA)
Released: RHP Dawson Hall (A+)
Released: RHP Adrian Ogando (R)
Released: LHP Garvin Alston (AAA)
Released: C Jermaine Maricuto (R)
Released: OF Stone Garrett (AAA)
Removed from 40-man roster: LHP Colin Poche
Elected free agency: LHP Colin Poche
Transferred to full-season IL: RHP Brendan Collins (A+)