Category Archives: Local Sports

Mt Vernon's Brockhouse Signs With Astros
Congratulations to Mt Vernon grad Walker Brockhouse on being signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Houston Astros. Walker is a 2017 graduate of Mt Vernon. He went on to play baseball for both the ...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021

Salem Travel To Hold Tryouts Sunday At Complex For Baseball/Softball
The Salem Travel teams will have tryouts on Sunday, weather permitting, at the Little League Complex. In baseball, the 8u will go at 1pm on the Coach Pitch Field at the same time the 9u is on the Majo...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021 Photo by Wilkins Studios

YMCA/Salem Rec Men's Softball (7/15/21)
In Men's Softball at Bryan Park, Odin Caf beat Alpha & Omega 18-8, BSI lost to Odd Fellows 14-4, B&J Loggers beat Prestige Worldwide 13-6.
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021

Bumgarner scheduled to start for Arizona against Chicago
Chicago Cubs (44-46, third in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (26-66, fifth in the NL West) Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (11-4, 3.77 ERA, 1.24 WHIP,...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021

Wainwright expected to start for the Cardinals against the Giants
San Francisco Giants (57-32, first in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (44-46, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kevin Gausman (9-3, 1.73 ERA, ...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021

Dike scores twice as US routs Martinique 6-1 in Gold Cup
KANSAS CITY, Kan, (AP) - Daryl Dike scored twice and helped force an own goal, helping the United States to overwhelm Martinique 6-1 and clinch a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Miles Ro...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021 Jarrett Campbell / CC

Braves acquire OF Joc Pederson in trade with Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired Joc Pederson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, bolstering their outfield after losing Ronald Acua Jr. to a season-ending knee injury. Atlanta sent minor...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021 Dustin Nosler / CC

AP source: Panthers' Moton agrees to extension
UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with offensive tackle Taylor Moton, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person told The Associated ...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021 Kyle T. / CC

Goalie Ben Bishop to be available in Seattle expansion draft
UNDATED (AP) - Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop has waived his no-movement clause to be exposed in the Seattle expansion draft after approaching the team with the idea. The move allows Dallas to pro...
WJBD Staff Jul 16, 2021 Remy Connors / CC

Boles To Join Familiar Faces On Illinois College Football Team
Salem grad and multi-sport athlete Trent Boles has signed his letter of intent to continue his football career at Illinois College. Boles contributed for the past 2 years on the football field while a...
WJBD Staff Jul 15, 2021
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