San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Giants On SI

The San Francisco Giants made the call on their veteran infielder once he cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment.

San Francisco Giants Officially Release Gold Glove Infielder

Seattle, WA

Seattle Mariners On SI

The Seattle Mariners have lost minor league pitcher Yeury Tatiz for the rest of the year as the result of an 80-game suspension for PED use.

Mariners Minor Leaguer Suspended 80 Games For PED Use

Los Angeles, CA

Teoscar Hernandez was the last entry into the 2024 Home Run Derby, announcing his participation during an in-game interview while in left field against the Phillies on ESPN. Thankfully, last was not least, as he put up 19 homers in the first round to advance to the semi-finals. Teoscar then...

Teoscar Hernandez wins the 2024 Home Run Derby, the first Dodger to do so

Sports Illustrated

Here's a look back at big blasts from before and after the introduction of Statcast in 2016.

Longest Home Runs Ever Hit in the Home Run Derby

FanSided

The 2024 Home Run Derby had less hype than normal, mainly due to several of MLB's best power hitters choosing to pass on participating. Guys like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and even Elly De La Cruz rejected invitations to participate, leaving the field to be rather underwhelming. The Derby then...

How many total home runs were hit in the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby?

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

While day one of the 2024 MLB Draft is in the books, there’s still plenty of ground to cover on days two and three. Inevitably, savvy teams will land players over the next two days who emerge as key contributors down the road in pro ball. That’s where we...

Here’s What To Expect On Day 2 Of The 2024 MLB Draft

Philadelphia, PA

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3 on Sunday.Butler had six RBIs. Rooker tied his career high with five RBIs for Oakland, which entered with the fourth-fewest wins in baseball and trailing Seattle by 16 games in the AL West. The Athletics' eight home runs were estimated at a combined 3,340 feet.Zack Gelof hit a grand slam off Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs in the ninth inning.Trea Turner homered for the Phillies. Philadelphia began play with the most wins in...

Philadelphia Phillies allow 8 home runs in 18-3 loss to Oakland Athletics

Find full stats from the 2024 MLB Futures Game below. You can also see all of our Futures Game coverage here. a-Struck out for Johnson in the 5th. b-Struck out for Eldridge in the 5th. c-Walked for Salas in the 5th. d-Lined out for Collier in the 5th. BATTING. HR:...

2024 Futures Game Box Score

Oakland, CA

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Powered by Lawrence Butler, Seth Brown, Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof, the Oakland A's bashed the Philadelphia Phillies, 18-3, on Sunday, tying a franchise with eight home runs.Here are five interesting stats from their one-sided victory.Butler makes unique history Having just turned 24 on July 10, Butler became the sixth-youngest player in A's history to record three homers in the same game. Only Mickey Cochrane (22 years, 45 days), Jordan Diaz (22 years, 269 days), Reggie Jackson (23 years, 45 days), Mark McGwire (23 years, 259 days) and Jose Canseco (24 years, one day) accomplished the feat at a younger age.Meanwhile,...

Five wacky facts about A's home run barrage vs. Phillies

Bronx, NY

New York Post

Roger Maris was only 27 when he made home run history in 1961 by breaking Babe Ruth’s record of 60 homers.

While the outfielder went on to have a noteworthy career, Maris never made another run at his own milestone, topping out at 33 home runs in 1962 before injuries took a toll.

Aaron Judge has said he’s got bigger things on his mind than going after what’s now his American League home run record of 62, which he set in 2022 by surpassing Maris’ mark.

But with 34 homers at the All-Star break, eyes will certainly be on Judge again.



When Judge set...

Roger Maris Jr. will be ‘tuned in’ to Aaron Judge’s home run chase encore with Yankees

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round Monday night. Mariners Trade Target: Jazz Chisholm Jr. rumors ‘have legs’. The 31-year-old...

Former Mariners slugger Teoscar Hernández wins MLB Home Run Derby

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Why Not Let a Minor Leaguer Participate In The Home Run Derby?

During the 2024 Home Run Derby, the two finalists from the High School Home Run Derby got a chance to swing for the fences in front...

Why Not Let a Minor Leaguer Participate In The Home Run Derby?

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