U.S. SOCCER SAYS MEN MAKING LESS MONEY
Facing mounting public pressure in a fight over equitable pay, U.S. Soccer said the World Cup champion women’s national team has been paid more than the men’s team.
According to a letter released Monday by U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro, the federation paid out $34.1 million in salary and game bonuses to the women between 2010 and 2018 as opposed to $26.4 million paid to the men. The total does not include the value of benefits received only by the women, like health care.
The federation released the figures as it moves toward mediating a federal lawsuit in which players for the women’s team accused U.S. Soccer of “institutionalized gender discrimination” that includes inequitable compensation when compared to players on the men’s team.
Comparing compensation between the two teams is difficult because the pay structure is based on different collective bargaining agreements. For example, players for the women’s team have a base salary while the men are paid primarily based on matches and performance.
Blue Jays call up Bichette.
» The Blue Jays called up top CITY, MO . prospect Bo Bichette about two hours before first pitch against the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Bichette, the younger son of longtime Rockies outfielder Dante Bichette, is the third legacy player to join the Blue Jays’ roster. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio arrived with the club earlier this season.
Bichette was playing shortstop and batting sixth for the series opener at Kansas City.
Phillies acquire LHP Vargas.
» The Philadelphia Phillies N EWY O R K bolstered their beleaguered rotation by trading for left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas from the Mets, sending Double-A catcher Austin Bossart to New York.
Vargas, 36, is 6-5 with a 4.01 ERA, winning his last three starts. He could start Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. Zach Eflin, who is scheduled to pitch that night, has a 10.46 ERA in his last six starts.
Brewers trade for RHP Lyles.
» Jordan Lyles is heading back to the Milwaukee Brewers, who are desperate for starting pitching as they try to repeat as NL Central champions.
The Brewers acquired the righthander from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitching prospect Cody Ponce. Lyles pitched for Milwaukee in 2018. Lyles, who pitched for the Rockies from 2014-17, has struggled since the end of May.
Nats place Scherzer on 10-day IL.
Max Scherzer is back on the 10-day injured list, unwelcome news for the Washington Nationals as they try to catch the Atlanta Braves in the NL East while pushing for a wild-card berth.
Scherzer was placed on the IL with a minor rhomboid strain. It’s similar to the inflammation under his right shoulder that forced the ace righthander to the IL for 19 days earlier this month.
Dodgers trade Rosscup to Cards.
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded left-hander Zac Rosscup to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash.
The Dodgers also put Enrique Hernandez on the injured list with a sprained left hand.
Goodell to face questions.
» Louisiana judge or
N EW O R L EA N S dered that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January’s NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about the infamous “no-call” that helped the L.A. Rams beat the New Orleans Saints in January’s NFC title game.
Attorney Antonio LeMon, who filed a lawsuit over the game that advanced the Rams to the Super Bowl, said he and league attorneys will pick a mutually agreeable date for depositions in New Orleans.