Daily Recap – August 26, 2026

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News

NFL team were required to reduce rosters from 90 to 53 today, which led to a flurry of transactions. See details in the Transactions section below.

The Las Vegas Raiders officially announced the signing of Amari Cooper today.

The Los Angeles Chargers removed Najee Harris from the Non-Football Injury list today, clearing the way for Harris to be available for Week 1.

Patrick Surtain II was profiled in the cover story for Sports Illustrated’s NFL Preview.

With his 2 home runs tonight, Andrew Pinckney now has 20 round-trippers on the season. He’s one of only two players in the International League with 20+ home runs and 20+ stolen bases this season (Carson Williams of Durham is the other). Pinckney also produced a career-best 5 RBI tonight.

Jim Jarvis debuted with the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A) tonight, and delivered a single and 2 doubles in his first three plate appearances.

Media Appearances

Links to press appearances from today:

• Patrick Surtain II
• Amari Cooper
• Trevon Diggs
• Arinn Young

Scenes and Highlights

Andrew Pinckney hits a TANK 💥 out to right field @ESLFCU | #PlayOfTheGame pic.twitter.com/mlZO8uANFd

— Rochester Red Wings (@RocRedWings) August 26, 2025

ANDREW…that ball had a family 😭 pic.twitter.com/qmHFfhsIfA

— Rochester Red Wings (@RocRedWings) August 26, 2025

Andrew Pinckney is INEVITABLE 🤫 pic.twitter.com/1tPvdDr133

— Rochester Red Wings (@RocRedWings) August 27, 2025

Jarvis, ENHANCE!

Jim Jarvis hits an RBI single to tie Norfolk in the 2nd! pic.twitter.com/WrJ2oHj50M

— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) August 26, 2025

Jarvis… SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA RUN BEFORE YOU CAN WALK. pic.twitter.com/YUVpb224wM

— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) August 27, 2025

Every 🌹 has it's thorns! pic.twitter.com/9aPu8XmGrI

— Portland Sea Dogs (@PortlandSeaDogs) August 27, 2025

Transactions

• Amari Cooper – signed to a one-year contract by the Las Vegas Raiders.
• Najee Harris – removed from the Active / Non-Football Injury list.
• LaBryan Ray – placed on the Reserve /Injured list with a return designation by the Carolina Panthers.
• Drew Sanders placed on the Reserve /Injured list with a return designation by the Denver Broncos.
• Irv Smith Jr. – placed on the Reserve / Injured list by the Houston Texans.
• Ronnie Harrison – released by the Atlanta Falcons.
• Jalyn Armour-Davis – waived by the Baltimore Ravens.
• Darrian Dalcourt – waived by the Baltimore Ravens.
• Jaylen Key – waived by the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Eli Ricks – waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Cameron Latu – waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Keilan Robinson – waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.
• C.J. Dippre – waived by the New England Patriots.
• Jase McClellan – waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Seth McLaughlin – waived by the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Traeshon Holden – waived by the Dallas Cowboys.
• Amari Kight – waived by the Seattle Seahawks.
• Ja’Corey Brooks – waived by the Washington Commanders.
• Dylan Smith – rehab assignment moved to the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Midwest League.
• Max Williams – placed on the 7-Day Injured List by the Jupiter Hammerheads.

Game Results

TENNIS

ATP Rafa Nadal Open
Doubles Rd of 16:
Patrick Kaukovalta / O Virtanen lost to Pichler / Rodionov 6-2, 7-6 (7-5).

ITF Maribor 25K
Singles Rd of 32:
Filip Planinsek defeated Luka Talan Lopatic 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.

ITF Maribor 25K
Singles Qualifying Rd 3:
Matic Dimic defeated Ivan Kremenchutskyi 5-7, 7-5, 1-0 (10-5).

ITF Monastir 15K
Singles Rd of 32:
Isabella Harvison defeated 7-seed Jordyn McBride 6-0, 6-4.


BASEBALL

Rochester Red Wings 8, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 5.
Andrew Pinckney (CF) – 3-4, 2 HR, 1 triple, 1 BB, 5 RBI, 2 runs.

Gwinnett Stripers 8, Norfolk Tides 4.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 3-5, 2 doubles, 1 single, 2 RBI, 2 runs.

St. Paul Saints 5, Toledo Mud Hens 4.
Chase Lee – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K.

Sacramento River Cats 17, Reno Aces 1.
Matt Foster – 0.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HR allowed.

Portland Sea Dogs 6, Hartford Yard Goats 2.
Caden Rose (RF) – 1-4, 1 HR, 1 HBP, 1 RBI, 1 run.

Chattanooga Lookouts 4, Pensacola Blue Wahoos 3.
Gage Miller (3B) – 1-4, 1 single.
Sam Praytor (C) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 RBI.
Justin King – 1.2 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K.

Wichita Wind Surge 5, Arkansas Travelers 3.
Hunter Hoopes (H, 1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K.

Winston-Salem Dash 7, Rome Emperors 0.
TJ McCants (DH) – 0-4.

Aberdeen IronBirds 4, Jersey Shore BlueClaws 0.
Jake Eddington – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K.

West Michigan Whitecaps 2, Great Lakes Loons 1.
Dylan Smith (H, 1) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K.

Peoria Chiefs 12, South Bend Cubs 1.
Kade Snell (RF) – 0-4; 1 OF assist.

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 9, Salem Red Sox 4.
Colby Shelton (SS) – 0-4, 1 BB.

Tampa Tarpons 13, Bradenton Marauders 2.
Richie Bonomolo (DH) – 0-5.

Evansville Otters 10, Florence Yálls 5.
TJ Reeves (RF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 run.

Rocky Mountain Vibes 11, Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 (F/7).
Zane Denton (3B) – 1-2, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 run. 


SOFTBALL

AUSL All Star Cup
Team Netz 3, Team Coffey 2.
Lexi Kilfoyl (Netz) – 3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 1 HBP.

AUSL All Star Cup
Team Kowalik 5, Team Ricketts 1.
Montana Fouts (Ricketts) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K.


SOCCER

Rayadas de Monterrey 1, Club Deportivo Guadalajara 1.
Tanna Sánchez Carreto – DNP.


BASKETBALL

Phoenix Mercury 92, Los Angeles Sparks 84.
Sarah Ashlee Barker – DNP.