The Blue Jackets confirmed Wednesday that the errant fireworks mortar blast that killed Matiss Kivlenieks occurred at the house of goaltending coach Manny Legace. The team is still considering his death a “tragic accident,” pending a police investigation.
Adam Eaton, who recently finished a stint on the injured list with a strained hamstring and is batting .201, has been designated for assignment by the White Sox, who also reinstated OF Adam Engel.
The Summer Olympic Games will likely open under a COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo. Officials in Japan are expected to make a decision this week to reinstate the state of emergency until Aug. 22.