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Struggling Padres designate Cruz for assignment and place Wacha on injured list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The struggling San Diego Padres designated Nelson Cruz for assignment and placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation on Tuesday.The 43-year-old Cruz, playing on a $1 million, one-year contract, was batting .245 with a .283 on-base percentage. He had five homers and 23 RBIs.The Padres signed the seven-time All-Star during the offseason to be the DH and add clubhouse leadership.The Padres came into the season with World Series aspirations after reaching the NL Championship Series last season, but have struggled offensively and are mired in fourth place in the NL West, seven games under .500 and 11 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Padres also recalled left-hander José Castillo, right-hander Matt Waldron and infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso and optioned right-hander Domingo Tapia to El Paso.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Kepler drives in four to back Maeda’s strong start in Twins’ 9-3 win over Royals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler had four RBIs, including a three-run homer, while Kenta Maeda continued his strong comeback from the injured list for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-3 win against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.Donovan Solano and Byron Buxton each had three hits and added back-to-back homers in the fifth inning for Minnesota, which has won four of five after being swept in Atlanta that caused manager Rocco Baldelli to criticize his team’s effort. Carlos Correa added a third-inning single for his 1,000th career hit at 28 years old.Maeda (2-5) made his third start since coming off the injured list for a right triceps strain. He gave up two runs and three hits in a season-high seven innings. He struck out nine. In the three starts, Maeda has given up just three earned runs in 17 innings.“I had the time to look over my mechanics while I was on the IL,” Maeda said through an interpreter. “And now I can concentrate on each hitter I’m facing, so that’s a plus. I can attack with...

Denver Nuggets 2023 Summer League: Roster, schedule and how to watch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Nuggets fans have basked in NBA championship glory for a few weeks now, but it's already time to gear up for next season.The Nuggets announced the 2023 Summer League roster and schedule this week. The games are set for July 7-17 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, but fans have options to watch them from home. Coach Malone is the new voice of the Denver airport train Each NBA team will play at least five games in the summer league. After each team plays four games, the leading four will advance to the playoffs, which culminate in a championship matchup. The teams that don't make the championship round will play a fifth game in the meantime.Nuggets 2023 Summer League rosterNuggets assistant coach John Beckett will lead as head coach. The team is stacked with rookies except for Cassius Stanley and Peyton Watson.Meet the 2023 Summer League Denver Nuggets, listed here with their position and where they were before the NBA:Armaan Franklin, guard, Virgi...

Who is under an enhanced risk for severe weather in Colorado on July 4th?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Independence Day celebrations might be affected by severe storms across Colorado, making the holiday a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day.In the morning the weather was nice, fit for a parade even. But as temperatures rose across the state, so did the risk of severe weather. Full July 4th forecast: Threat of storms There is potential for large hail, heavy rains, flash flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes through the afternoon and evening on the Fourth of July. Here is what you should prepare for.Enhanced risk for severe stormsWhen it comes to storms in Colorado, it’s important to understand the different categories as described by the National Weather Service.An enhanced risk is an intense threat. It is not common, and happens once or twice a year, according to the NWS. It means that meteorologists are highly confident that storms will produce damaging winds, severe hail and tornadoes.There is a slight risk covering much of the state, which means that there i...

Surveillance video captures man stealing and causing damage over $400 at resident’s home in Opa-locka

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

Opa-locka homeowners took precautions by adding locks and covering the shed with their vehicles in order to stop robberies, but that wasn’t enough for a thief who was caught on surveillance video. The unidentified suspect took vital tools that helped neighbors in need, Tuesday morning. Jacqueline Perez said her husband woke up around 7 a.m., to check outside and they noticed the handle on one of their sheds was broken.“At 4:10 a.m. one guy riding a bicycle, passing by the house and he made a U-turn right at the corner and came back to our house and jumped the fence,” said Perez. The thief hopped onto their property and headed straight to the sheds, Perez said. “Every night he parks the car right next to the shed of the door so that nobody can get in,” said Perez. When the thief came back the second time, he had to work harder to get the shed open and he came prepared.“So he decided to get a bag that he had on his bicycle and bring like a big scis...

Mets start road trip with win against Diamondbacks in game that featured six home runs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

PHOENIX — There were plenty of fireworks for the Mets on the fourth of July and in the end, there was plenty to celebrate. The Mets opened a six-game road trip by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8-5, Tuesday at Chase Field, marking the first time in over a month the Mets have won three straight and only the fifth time this season the Amazins’ have won at least three in a row (longest winning streak is five games).There were six homers hit between the Mets (39-46) and Diamondbacks (50-36), but it was Francisco Alvarez who slugged the most impactful one. With one on and one out and the game tied 4-4 in the seventh, Alvarez battled right-hander Miguel Castro (4-3) for seven pitches. The catcher then sent the last one onto the concourse in left-center field for the go-ahead shot to give the Mets a 6-4 lead.Starling Marte had a two-run blast in the fourth inning off right-hander Zach Davies that gave the Mets a 3-1 lead. Brandon Nimmo hit one in the fifth to break a 3-3 t...

Red Sox more fizzle than fireworks in July 4 loss to Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

Between the gloomy, humid rain and poor showing by the Red Sox in a 6-2 loss, there was little to celebrate on Independence Day at Fenway Park.Boston’s baseball team is in a difficult spot; the lineup is woefully inconsistent, and they’ve lost most of their starting pitching to injuries, which also hurts and overtires the bullpen, which is also missing key contributors. Even the best farm systems would struggle to find three or four meaningful, legitimate replacements for a rotation, but for the Red Sox, who began the season with more starters than they knew what to do with, it’s been an almost absurd turn of events that their surplus hasn’t been enough.Brayan Bello could’ve started against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday afternoon, but with the rest of the rotation injured, demoted to the bullpen, or on the paternity list (James Paxton), Alex Cora wouldn’t risk pushing his young star.“We have to take care of him,” the Red Sox manager exp...

Old Ironsides salute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

The USS Constitution made it’s annual turnaround cruise Tuesday, hailing Independence Day and the crowds that came out to view her with two volleys from her historic guns, a 21-gun salute at Fort Independence at Castle Island, and a 17-gun salute off the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston, the former site of the Edmund Hartt’s Shipyard, where she was launched in 1797.Guests on board included 150 members of the public who won the spot in a lucky lottery draw for spaces.The turnaround cruise dates to the 1950’s when it was deemed necessary to make the change so that the historic ship’s hull weathered evenly.The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” in the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off her wooden hull.Bridget and Adrianne Downey, from left, along with their aunt Tricia Conlon, wave and throw balloons in hopes that their parents, who are aboard the USS Constitution, could see them as the s...

Column: As Chicago Cubs continue to rise and fall, Jed Hoyer faces a difficult deadline decision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

As the Chicago Cubs yo-yo their way through the 2023 season, President Jed Hoyer has experienced the same highs and lows as their fans.Maintaining an even keel is something players and managers have talked about for decades, but it’s easier said than done when the Aug. 1 trade deadline is approaching and everyone expects you to make some moves. After the post-London cold stretch, time is running out on Hoyer to decide whether to buy or sell.“That’s the job,” Hoyer said Tuesday before the Cubs’ 7-6, 11-inning win over the Milwaukee Brewers. “You have to constantly realize that how you present yourself matters. In a great year you’re going to lose 40% of the games and you have to maintain real perspective.“And that means you have to maintain real perspective when you win nine out of 10 or lose nine out of 10. They’re the same thing. It’s really difficult. … I don’t think I’m perfect at it — my wife and...

Fourth of July at the Esplanade: Crowds turn up, the show goes on

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:25 GMT

A soggy start by gray-skied Mother Nature didn’t hamper the holiday spirit of hundreds of patriots – rocking red, white and blue in all varieties – who showed up at the Esplanade to celebrate America’s 247th birthday.Back Bay resident Lou Spelios showed up at 3 a.m., nine hours before gates opened at noon. He was second in line. After reading about the annual Fourth of July celebration at the Hatch Memorial Shell, he said he learned it takes “some effort” to get a close seat.“It was raining torrents, just torrents,” Spelios said after plopping down his green beach chair in the front row around 12:15. “I was just sitting there thinking ‘I can’t believe I’m doing this. I can’t believe I’m doing this.’”Massachusetts State Police shut down entry to the Esplanade around 2:30 p.m. due to the rain, lightning and wind. Authorities reopened the venue at 5, with the concert and fireworks scheduled to go on as planned.Kimberly Vanaman left her Newton home around 4 a.m., getti...