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Juan Soto hits 2 of Yankees’ 5 homers in 9-1 rout of Rays
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto hit two of the Yankees’ five home runs and New York salvaged a four-game series split with a 9-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Soto had his fourth multi-homer game this season since coming over in a December trade and 21st of his career. He hit a solo homer into the third deck in right field in the seventh inning and added a three-run homer in the eighth and now has 25 on the season.
Wife of New York Yankees Executive Found Dead in Their Home at 55
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence before Monday’s game for Rachel Minaya, the wife of team executive Omar Minaya, who was found dead in their North Jersey home over the weekend. She was 55. A cause of death was not immediately announced, but suicide has been ruled out, according to the New York Post. Omar Minaya was not believed to have been home at the time of Rachel’s death, the Post reported. The couple have been married for more than 30 years, and have two adult sons, Justin and Teddy. Omar has been a senior advisor to...
New York City Council votes to sue Adams over solitary confinement law
(The Center Square) — The New York City Council is gearing up to take Mayor Eric Adams to court to ensure a ban on solitary confinement in city jails goes into effect in the latest back-and-forth of an escalating intra-party feud. The Democratic-led Council voted on Thursday to approve a resolution authorizing Speaker Adrienne Adams to take legal action if the city goes to court to block the law restricting the use of solitary confinement in the jails. ...
Aaron Boone's DJ LeMahieu strategy pays off for now with slump-breaking HR
The New York Yankees have been struggling for a while now, but nobody on their team has struggled more than DJ LeMahieu, a player who was in MVP conversations five years ago. The 36-year-old entered Monday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays slashing .177/.270/.202 without a single home run in 142 plate appearances. What's even crazier is that his play has looked even worse than the numbers suggest, if that's even possible.
Yankees 9, Rays 1: Five home runs seal matinee victory
It’s always more fun to recap the games where everything goes right. The Yankees clubbed five home runs, two from very unlikely candidates, and Carlos Rodón posted out one of his best starts in pinstripes. In a game the team really needed, it all came together as the club topped the Rays on Monday afternoon, 9-1.
Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 8 – Brenden Dillon
Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the 10 most impactful New Jersey Devils of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the 10 best but rather a list of players slated to have the biggest impact. These 10 players offer unique contributions, are difficult to replace, and are essential to the Devils’ quest to return to the postseason. The list continues with number eight, Brenden Dillon.
Getting higher in the standings will be fun for Orlando City SC
Yes, it was a draw instead of a win. But the recent match where Orlando City SC faced New York City FC demonstrated how far the squad’s defense progressed. Orlando City SC isn’t an exception. Few MLS teams get praised for defense. It’s more fun to talk about through balls, free kicks, and shots on goal.
Cast Announced for Bedlam's Off-Broadway Season, Featuring 2 New Musicals
Off-Broadway's Bedlam has announced casting for its forthcoming season, which will include two new musicals, a renewed collaboration with playwright Tina Packer, and a solo performance focused on addiction and redemption in the LGBTQ+ community. Wake Up, written and performed by Spencer Aste, will launch the season, playing a two-week...
Merce Lemon played Elsewhere Zone One w/ Renny Conti & wished bone (pics, setlist)
Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter Merce Lemon has a new album, Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild, out in September, and ahead of that she has a few shows lined up this summer. She stopped in Brooklyn for a show at Elsewhere Zone One on Sunday, where her set included her lovely recent singles “Will You Do Me a Kindness” and “Backyard Lover,” and a beautiful cover of Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s “I See a Darkness.” Her earnest folk gets some noisy roughened edges from the riffs that guitarist Reid Magette was ripping throughout, and it makes for a great combination.
Inter Arma Have a Handful of East Coast Shows Lined Up
Months after the release of their latest album New Heaven, Inter Arma‘s got some live dates coming up that you should absolutely go to if you’re able to get out to the east coast. For five days this coming September, the insanely heavy blackened post-metal outfit will be...
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected...
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