Saturday, August 31, 2019
SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
BASEBALL
American League
CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed C-1B Ryan Lavarnway and assigned him to Columbus (IL).
National League
PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Recalled RHP Geoff Hartlieb from Indianapolis (IL). Optioned RHP Montana DuRapau to Indianapolis.
National Football League
CLEVELAND BROWNS — Traded an undisclosed 2022 draft pick to Detroit for QB David Blough and an undisclosed 2022 draft pick.
NEWSPAPERS
THE YOUNGSTOWN VINDICATOR — FedEx Ground acquired sportswriter Brian Dzenis for cash considerations. Sports editor Ed Puskas, Lisbon legend Tom Williams, sportswriter Dan Hiner, sports designer Jenn Schatzel and sports agate clerk Codie Talley have been granted unrestricted free agency.