Today's Roster Move - August 7th

Pitcher Blake Cooper has been promoted to high-A Visalia.  No corresponding move has been announced yet.

Full story can be found on www.silverhawks.com in the headlines section. 

Analysis:  They needed a reliever in Visalia, and Cooper has some of the better numbers with South Bend.  Aside from a rough spell in early July, he's been solid -- particularly at the back end of the bullpen. 

I would assume South Bend would add someone tomorrow.

Cooper Celebrates Gamecocks Win

As many of you know, South Bend's Blake Cooper pitched for the University of South Carolina last season, helping the Gamecocks to the College World Series crown.  As they tracked down back-to-back titles this year, the Columbia area media tracked down Blake to see if he was following from afar.

The answer, of course, was a resounding yes.  Click here to read an article about Cooper and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Tonight's Lineup - May 5th at Dayton

Ender Inciarte - CF
Mike Freeman - 2B
Zach Walters - DH
Yazy Arbelo - 1B
Matt Helm - 3B
Raywilly Gomez - C
Chris Jarrett - RF
Bobby Stone - LF
Raul Navarro - SS

J.R. Bradley - P

Pregame interview is with Blake Cooper. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM Eastern Time.