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What Happened in Sports: August 15, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 15, 2021 ft. Clippers acquiring Eric Bledsoe for Beverley & Rondo, Tatis Jr.'s big return off IL, and more!
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August 15th, 2021 was highlighted by the Los Angeles Clippers landing G Eric Bledsoe from the Memphis Grizzlies for G Patrick Beverley, PG Rajon Rondo, and C/F Daniel Oturu in a financially-driven move to relieve over $30M in tax expenses from LAC’s books. Fernando Tatis Jr. returned from the IL and showed why he’s the NL MVP frontrunner, Triston McKenzie nearly earned the 24th Perfect Game in MLB history, and the Yankees once again survived a near 9th inning blown lead.
See what happened in sports on August 15th last year, headlined by Portland defeating Memphis in the play-in game to reach the NBA Playoffs, while the Athletics and Dodgers each won late on go-ahead hits. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Just your classic 1-6 putout. pic.twitter.com/YzwJxbgb9M
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2021
Farmer working in the field. 😳@kFarm17 pic.twitter.com/iAPcORkiRT
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 17, 2021
That’ll do. #TwinsWin | #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/1d5s8asUP2
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 15, 2021
.@tatis_jr has hit a homer in every game he has played right field. pic.twitter.com/CWmUOz8Rgo
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2021
.@Tatis_jr has 2 HR in every game he’s played in right field. pic.twitter.com/f0YfBOUUgh
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2021
PJ Walker: 3️⃣ Big-Time Throws in Week 1 of the preseason (T-1st)
Should there be a QB controversy in Carolina? 👀pic.twitter.com/R2ajsKPDlh
— PFF (@PFF) August 17, 2021
.@T_eazy24 was absolutely dealing this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/U36AvRFYJ6
— MLB (@MLB) August 15, 2021
August 15, 2012: Seattle #Mariners SP Felix Hernandez pitched the 23rd (and most recent) Perfect Game in MLB history against the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s the only Perfect Game in Mariners franchise history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 15, 2021
August 15, 2019: Philadelphia #Phillies OF Bryce Harper hit a walk-off Grand Slam to cap off Philly’s comeback after overcoming a 4-run deficit in the 9th inning against the Chicago Cubs
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 15, 2021
August 15, 2020: Los Angeles #Angels SS David Fletcher made a ridiculous off-balanced throw across his body to get Los Angeles Dodgers OF Mookie Betts out at 1st Base on an infield ground ball
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 15, 2021
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1:05 PM: Cincinnati Reds (63-55) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (61-56)
2:10 PM: New York Yankees (64-52) vs. Chicago White Sox (68-49)
4:10 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (62-54) vs. Seattle Mariners (63-55)
7:00 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (71-46) vs. New York Mets (59-57)
NBA: SG Bruce Brown, Brooklyn Nets (turns 25)
NFL: LB Drue Tranquill, Los Angeles Chargers (26)
MLB: RP Jacob Webb, Atlanta Braves (28)
NFL: RB J.D. McKissic, Washington Football Team (28)
NFL: DE Matt Judon, New England Patriots (29)
MLB: RP Adam Cimber, Toronto Blue Jays (31)
NFL: OG Justin Pugh, Arizona Cardinals (31)
NBA: C Boban Marjanovic, Dallas Mavericks (33)
MLB: RP Oliver Perez, Free Agent (40)
2020: Los Angeles Angels SS David Fletcher made a ridiculous off-balanced throw across his body to get Los Angeles Dodgers OF Mookie Betts out at 1st Base on an infield ground ball
2019: Philadelphia Phillies OF Bryce Harper hit a walk-off Grand Slam to cap off Philly’s comeback after overcoming a 4-run deficit in the 9th inning against the Chicago Cubs
2019: Just a month after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, C DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL during an offseason practice
2012: Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez pitched the 23rd (and most recent) Perfect Game in MLB history against the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s the only Perfect Game in Mariners franchise history
2011: Minnesota Twins DH Jim Thome became just the 8th player to hit 600 career HR in history
2007: Longtime NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to felony charges regarding his involvement in a gambling scandal
1990: Oakland Athletics 1B Mark McGwire hit a 10th-inning Grand Slam and became the 1st player to hit 30+ HR in each of his 1st 4 seasons in MLB history
1984: Pete Rose returned to Cincinnati as a player-manager after spending 6 years in Philadelphia and Montreal
1980: Portland Trail Blazers traded SF T.R. Dunn and a 1st round pick to the Denver Nuggets for a 1st and 2nd round pick. The 1st Rd pick would be used to select future HOF SG Clyde Drexler
1975: Baltimore Orioles MGR Earl Weaver was ejected 2x in 1 day by Umpire Ron Luciano — during the 1st game of a doubleheader, and again before the start of the 2nd
1912: New York Yankees OF Guy Zinn became the very 1st player to successfully steal home 2x in a game
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