Braves outfielder J.P. Martínez swim moves a tag at second base for his 19th stolen base of the season for Triple-A Gwinnett.

J.P. Martínez swim moves a tag at second base

Arlington, TX

The 2024 Home Run Derby is fast approaching and baseball's midsummer power spectacle will have a new format this season on top of a great collection of talent. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby in Seattle's T-Mobile Park last year. Here is everything you need to know about this year's Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas, including who's in, who's out and who's on the fence waiting for the call.

2024 MLB Home Run Derby field: Two-time champ Pete Alonso joins Phillies' Alec Bohm, Orioles' Gunnar Henderson

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Fulton, MO

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Indianapolis, IN

Louisville, KY

With an explosive ninth inning, the Louisville Bats snapped their four-game losing streak in the last game of the series against Indianapolis Indians, holding on for an 8-5 win on Saturday evening at Victory Field. Seven of nine players in the Louisville lineup recorded a hit in the win. Rece...

Bats Snap Skid With 8-5 Victory Over Indianapolis

Minneapolis, MN

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Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez has struggled at the plate throughout the season but came up clutch on Sunday.With the Twins tied at 2-2 against the Houston Astros in the bottom of the ninth inning, Vazquez blasted a 362-foot home run off a 97 mph fastball from All-Star closer Josh Hader.
  -  !!!!#MNTwins #MLB  pic.twitter.com/yvwETG6BEG— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) July 7, 2024
Two-time World Series champion Vazquez – who entered Sunday's action having posted career lows in batting average (.196) and on-base percentage (.221) through 50 games – turned in one of his best performances this season in the thrilling win. Along with hitting the walk-off homer, he went 2-for-4 and drove in two additional runs. The Twins have won two of three games in their last five series, per the Associated Press' Patrick Donnelley. If they keep finding ways to win more close games, they could catch up in the American League Central.The Twins (51-39) are second in the division behind the Cleveland Guardians (56-32) and trail by six games. However, Minnesota (7-3) has a better record than Cleveland (5-5) over its past 10 games.    

Watch: Slumping Twins catcher crushes walk-off homer

Minnesota State

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Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

Brooklyn, NY

Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (July 5, 2024) — In a back-and-forth series with the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Hudson Valley Renegades fell 8-3 on Friday night at Heritage Financial Park. The game marked the first of five in the series that did not end in a shutout. In the top of...

Renegades fall 8-3 for third loss of series

Fredericksburg, VA

SALISBURY, MD: The Delmarva Shorebirds (29-50, 6-8) were defeated on Friday night by the Fredericksburg Nationals (46-34) 7-4. Juan Rojas delivered a strong start for the Shorebirds by shutting out the Fred Nats through the first four innings, striking out six. But in the fifth with the game still scoreless,...

Delmarva's Comeback Effort Falls Short

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Midland, MI

Comstock Park, MI

MIDLAND, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps began the Fourth of July with fireworks, but it was the opponent who stole the grand finale as part of a 4-2 loss to the Great Lakes Loons in front of 6,212 fans at Dow Diamond on Thursday night. The Holiday festivities...

Whitecaps Fall on the Fourth, 4-2

Check out the top performances by your favorite prospects, including Denzel Carke's cycle , on This Week in Minor League Baseball!

This Week in Minor League Baseball (July 1-7)

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

New Hampshire State

Manchester, NH

MANCHESTER, NH — Devonte Brown’s walk-off double lifted the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (3-7, 33-45) over the Portland Sea Dogs (7-3, 42-36) at Delta Dental Stadium Saturday in the conclusion of Friday’s game. With two outs and Zach Britton on first, Brown blasted a fly ball into the left-center field power alley to score Britton, the game-winning run.

Brown Walks Off Rain-Soaked Saturday

Clearwater, FL

Dunedin, FL

DUNEDIN, FL – Cristian Feliz belted his third home run in four games, part of a 4-RBI night to help the Blue Jays to a 6-5 victory over Clearwater on Friday night at TD Ballpark. With the win, Dunedin clinches a series win over the Threshers. The Blue Jays...

Feliz’s four-RBI night leads Jays to series-clinching win

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bagel, who they describe as a “deliciously petite” French Bulldog. According to Sandy Paws Rescue, Bagel, who is only 22 lbs, is a medium energy dog who "enjoys a good run around the yard chasing squirrels, or a nice walk, but also loves to snooze away the day."

MiLB FastCast: Drake Baldwin crushes a 441-foot homer

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