Red Sox optimistic about Brayan Bello after latest start vs. Yankees
Morning Sports Update "I think he is mature beyond his years."The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 3-2 in 10 innings on Sunday, clinching the series win over New York.Tonight, the Red Sox return to Fenway Park to begin a three-game set against the Rockies at 7:10 p.m.A positive trend for Brayan Bello: One of the takeaways from the Red Sox taking two out of three from the Yankees over the weekend was the performance of starting pitching.
Red Sox finish Adalberto Mondesi trade, reveal player to be named later
Red Sox The player-to-be-named later is third baseman Angel Pierre.The January trade that sent Red Sox reliever Josh Taylor to the Royals in exchange for infielder Adalberto Mondesi is now complete.The Red Sox also picked up a player to be named later in the deal, who is third baseman Angel Pierre, the Red Sox announced.
How Influx Of Dominican Superstars Changed Course Of Red Sox History
Dominican players Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, and David Ortiz were instrumental in the Red Sox's historic success.
Acquisitions of Martinez, Ramirez, and Ortiz significantly impacted Boston's performance, leading to a World Series championship after 86 years. [ more ]
Edwin Diaz To Undergo Surgery To Repair Patellar Tendon
Mets closer Edwin Diaz will undergo surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his right knee, general manager Billy Eppler announced this afternoon.The general timeline for recovery is around eight months, although in certain cases it's possible to return in closer to six months.The team is not providing a specific timeline for Diaz's return for the time being.
With just two weeks to go until Opening Day, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. WBC Update The first round of the World Baseball Classic is officially in the books, with Cuba, Italy, Japan, Australia, Mexico, the United States, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico advancing to the quarterfinals, which have already begun.
Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Shares Stance On Biggest Rivalry
BOSTON - The Red Sox and Yankees have a longtime history as one of the most heated rivalries in all of sports, making every matchup, whether it'd be regular or postseason, a must-watch.Being part of that rivalry, both as a player and at the helm, plus having plenty of outside archrival experience elsewhere, Alex Cora offered his two cents.
Adrian Beltre, Jaime Jarrin, Orel Hershiser & More Attending Manny Mota's Legend Of Dodger Baseball Ceremony
Manny Mota will become the sixth member inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday during a ceremony before first pitch between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.The pregame ceremony will be hosted by Dodgers broadcaster and Manny's son, José Mota, and feature several other guests.
Adrian Beltre, Jaime Jarrin, Orel Hershiser & More Attending Manny Mota's Legend Of Dodger Baseball Ceremony
Manny Mota will become the sixth member inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday during a ceremony before first pitch between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.The pregame ceremony will be hosted by Dodgers broadcaster and Manny's son, José Mota, and feature several other guests.
The 2023 World Baseball Classic has reached the final stage, with Team USA advancing to the championship round for a highly-anticipated matchup against Japan on Tuesday night.The fifth installment of the international has been a smashing success, with multiple attendance, viewership and merchandise records being set.
3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including Eloy Jimenez picking up where he left off in return from the WBC
Players competing for roster spots shined for the Chicago White Sox in a 4-4 tie against the Cubs on Friday at Camelback Ranch.Infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs.Reliever Gregory Santos struck out all four batters he faced.Santos has not allowed a run and has eight strikeouts in five relief appearances this spring (5⅓ innings).
3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including Eloy Jimenez picking up where he left off in return from the WBC
Players competing for roster spots shined for the Chicago White Sox in a 4-4 tie against the Cubs on Friday at Camelback Ranch.Infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs.Reliever Gregory Santos struck out all four batters he faced.Santos has not allowed a run and has eight strikeouts in five relief appearances this spring (5⅓ innings).
Samsung Galaxy Watches to get irregular heart rate warning
Samsung announced that it's readying an irregular heart rate tracking feature that will debut with the upcoming Galaxy Watch6 series and will later reach older models too.It's going to be introduced via Samsung's Health Monitor app, which is also used for ECG measurements.And although unconfirmed, it seems that only Samsung smartphone owners will get notifications for irregular heart rate since the app is available only to Samsung devices.
Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens tapped to lead agency
A longtime veteran of the US Border Patrol will be its next chief, the Biden administration has announced.Jason Owens, who has been overseeing the typically busy Del Rio Sector of the US-Mexico border, will take over as Border Patrol chief, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
Here's a look at the life of former US Congressman Charles Rangel, who represented New York from 1971 to 2017.Birth date: June 11, 1930 Birth place: New York, New York (Harlem) Birth name: Charles Bernard Rangel Father: Ralph Rangel Sr. Mother: Blanche (Wharton) Rangel Marriage: Alma (Carter) Rangel (July 26, 1964-present) Children: Steven and Alicia Education: New York University, B.S., 1957; St. John's University, J.D., 1960 Military service: US Army, 1948-1952 Religion: Roman Catholic 1948-1952 - Serves in the US Army.
Chicago White Sox prospect Anderson Comas on his decision to come out: 'Now is when I feel good with myself. Now I accept myself.'
Anderson Comás thought of those who feel like they don't have support and wanted to do his part to help when he decided to come out as gay in February."I wanted to open that door for those people that are fighting for their dreams," Comás said during a videoconference call Friday.
Chicago White Sox prospect Anderson Comas on his decision to come out: 'Now is when I feel good with myself. Now I accept myself.'
Anderson Comás thought of those who feel like they don't have support and wanted to do his part to help when he decided to come out as gay in February."I wanted to open that door for those people that are fighting for their dreams," Comás said during a videoconference call Friday.
Dodgers Prospect Notes: Figueroa, Munoz, Lantigua, Vargas, and more are shining at Camelback/Las Palmas, Complex Leagues about to kick off - Dodgers Digest
On Monday, June 5th, the Arizona and Florida Complex Leagues, along with the Dominican Summer League, will all be having their respective opening days, kicking off another season of helium.A year ago today, Josue De Paula was a complete unknown, and now the 18-year-old power-hitting outfielder has cards listed on eBay for nearly $10,000.
Yankees to promote pitcher Randy Vasquez for Friday debut
The Yankees faced a bit of a conundrum over the weekend when they optioned rookie pitcher Jhony Brito to the minors to make room for the return of Luis Severino.Since Domingo Germán was suspended, someone would have to take the start on Friday that otherwise would have been handled by Germán or Brito.
Juan Soto, back where his dreams began, lights up Nationals Park
Juan Soto reached base four times at Nationals Park on Tuesday, his latest matchup with his former team.(John McDonnell/The Washington Post)At his locker in the visitors' clubhouse, after beating his old team with two singles, a walk and a towering solo shot - after Juan Soto had promised to homer Tuesday night, after he made good on the promise, after he looked much like the player who'd used Nationals Park as a trampoline to stardom - a reporter asked him, perhaps rhetorically, if he liked hitting in the stadium.
Fiona and Ian are being retired from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction that storms with those names caused last year, the World Meteorological Organization said.Farrah will replace Fiona on the lists while Idris will replace Ian, the organization said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Immigrant Experience in a Danish Butter Cookie Tin
I was 5 or 6 when I first encountered it, while rummaging through the cabinets in my grandparents' kitchen in India.Behind jars of ghee and cumin, a round metal canister shimmered midnight blue, its lid printed with images of cookies in varying designs: round, rectangular, pretzel-shaped.I fumbled with the thing, almost dropping it in my desperation, before finally twisting the lid off only to find nothing inside but loose change.
Albert Pujols remains as Angels special assistant despite new MLB roles, team says
(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
Albert Pujols retired from Major League Baseball as a player last year.But the 43-year-old hasn't really gone anywhere.And his MLB profile is about to get much higher.Already a special assistant to the Angels under his 10-year personal services contract with the team, Pujols has been named a special assistant to Commissioner Rob Manfred and also will serve as an on-air analyst for MLB Network, the league announced Monday.
Martha Stewart, Sports Illustrated's oldest swimsuit model, says 'aging is so boring'
(Evan Agostini / Invision / Associated Press)
Martha Stewart made history on Monday as the oldest swimsuit model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.The legendary TV host, 81, is one of four women to pose for the magazine's iconic swimsuit edition this year.Rounding out the 2023 cover stars are singer Kim Petras, model Brooks Nader and actor Megan Fox.
"The next big Asian market": Local Filipino-American players pave way for baseball's growth in Philippines
(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
Nestled in a clearing between rye fields and lush jungle, the bases on one of the few baseball diamonds in the Philippines' Tanauan City sat in sludge.In video taken by scouts visiting the area, a rooster crowed in the background and a dog watched from behind a rusty foul-line fence.
Canada qualifies for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, rallying against Costa Rica | CBC Sports
Substitute Annabelle Chukwu scored twice in extra time Sunday to send Canada to next year's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a 5-3 comeback win over Costa Rica in the third-place match at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.Kayla Briggs dispossessed a Costa Rican defender and Ella Ottey sent in a perfect cross for an unmarked Chukwu to knock home in the 101st minute in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
White Sox farmhand Anderson Comas living his authentic life after coming out as gay
Anderson Comas might be the most famous minor-leaguer you've never heard of.Comas, 23, is in his second season of making the transition from outfielder to left-handed pitcher in the White Sox' organization.The 6-3, 185-pounder from the Dominican Republic is a sixth-year pro after signing as a 16-year-old in 2016 and hasn't played above Single-A.
White Sox rock Shane Bieber for six runs in fifth inning, deal Guardians 8-3 loss
CHICAGO - The script flipped in a hurry for Shane Bieber after four scoreless innings on Tuesday against the White Sox.Bieber was rocked for six runs - all scoring with two out in the fifth inning - as Chicago hitters belted out six consecutive hits against the Guardians ace in an 8-3 loss at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox' Yoan Moncada on World Baseball Classic All-Tournament team
Yoán Moncada was recognized for being one of the best players in this year's World Baseball Classic.The White Sox third baseman was named to the All-Tournament team on Tuesday.Moncada got out to a slow start when representing Cuba this year, but finished on a tear.Over the course of the entire tournament, Moncada hit .435
Jose Ruiz 'raised the bar' with his WBC performance - which included striking out Chicago White Sox teammate Tim Anderson
Chicago White Sox reliever José Ruiz saw a familiar face in the batter's box for Team USA during Saturday's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal in Miami.Pitching for Team Venezuela, Ruiz squared off against Sox teammate Tim Anderson."That was a very funny moment," Ruiz said through an interpreter Monday.
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Joe Kelly to WBC naysayers over Edwin Diaz injury: 'Shut up'
When New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz sustained a knee injury, forcing him to undergo surgery, the baseball world reacted.Some reactions were of support and understanding.Others, quite the opposite.Players alike were asked about the Diaz injury, which occurred during Team Puerto Rico's celebration on Wednesday vs.
Jose Ruiz 'raised the bar' with his WBC performance - which included striking out Chicago White Sox teammate Tim Anderson
Chicago White Sox reliever José Ruiz saw a familiar face in the batter's box for Team USA during Saturday's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal in Miami.Pitching for Team Venezuela, Ruiz squared off against Sox teammate Tim Anderson."That was a very funny moment," Ruiz said through an interpreter Monday.
Haitian Businessman Gets Life Sentence in Assassination of Haiti's President
A federal judge in Florida sentenced a businessman and former drug trafficker with Haitian and Chilean citizenship to life in prison on Friday for his role in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise of Haiti.Rodolphe Jaar is the first person to be convicted and sentenced in what federal prosecutors have described as a sprawling conspiracy to murder the Haitian leader and seize power, aided by Haitian officials, Colombian mercenaries and illegal arms shipments from the United States.
Wine drinkers who love big, bold reds may already know to reach for Amarone di Valpolicella, an Italian wine blend of Corvina, small amounts of Corvinone and sometimes Rondinella grapes from the Veneto region.One of the key winemaking processes that gives Amarone its depth and complexity is a process called appassimento.
During the pre-Broadway run of Good Night, Oscar at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, the actress Emily Bergl was known to the staff as the lady in the Dress.As June, the wife of the troubled raconteur-pianist Oscar Levant, Bergl wears a floral dress and matching chartreuse coat.The dress radiates the energy of a Jackson Pollock canvas black and daffodil-yellow on shimmering silver brocade, hand-painted to generate the perfect luster for the stage.
Restaurant Review: A Trip That Began in Oaxaca Continues in the Bronx at Tobala
Sometimes it takes an entire meal before I know whether I want to write about a new restaurant.At Tobala, an eight-month-old Mexican place in Riverdale in the Bronx, I was pretty sure after one drink.The drink was a carajillo, a cocktail made with two ingredients, espresso and the Spanish liqueur Licor 43, shaken over ice.
Host families, a benefit for players like the Angels' Carlos Estevez, go by the wayside
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Carlos Estévez was 20 when the Rockies organization sent him to Grand Junction, Colo.This was in 2013 and Estévez, now a fan-favorite Angels closer with 12 saves, at the time was navigating the early years of his professional career.He'd spent the previous two years in the Dominican Summer League, then was sent to Tri-City, formerly a Rockies affiliate, but was there just a few days before being moved to Colorado.
As the newest Staten Island ferry grumbled across New York Harbor the other day, you could easily imagine the woman for whom it is named in contemplation by a window.Her dress plain, her white hair in a braided crown, her eyes seeking the divine in the green-gray waters.THE Dorothy Day, for angular woman and massive vessel both.
Column: Martha Stewart got her swimsuit cover at 81. But she also set an impossible standard
(Evan Agostini / Evan Agostini/invision/ap)
Well, as annual swimsuit editions go, this is certainly a departure for Sports Illustrated.The latest cover model served time in federal prison.And she's 81.Martha Stewart seems to have reinvented herself yet again, and it can't be long before she's hawking a new line of perfect bathing suits, if she isn't already, in addition to the perfect cookware, pruning shears and window treatments.
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentMay 10, 2023, 02:12 PM ET
CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Chelsea goalkeeper Gaga Slonina and San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell headline the 21-player roster that will represent the United States at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup to be held in Argentina from May 20 to June 11.
Inside the 'secret' baseball academy the Dodgers are running in Uganda
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Hidden at the end of a narrow, rutted dirt road in central Uganda, wedged between a concrete wall and a hillside dotted with palm trees, is the only baseball academy run by a major league team in Europe or Africa.The Dodger blue paint and the white interlocking LA on the archway above the entrance identify the owner, but the team will say nothing about the facility, about its interest in Uganda and what, exactly, goes on behind that concrete wall.
The last two springs have seen a pitcher come out of nowhere and establish himself as a reliable arm out of the bullpen.Last year, it was rookie Ron Marinaccio, who not only forced his way onto the post-lockout expanded roster, but also became a critical arm throughout the year.The year before that was veteran Lucas Luetge, who had not made an appearance at the big league level since 2015 - and that was only one game with Seattle!
Elderly millionaire's elaborate jail escape plan foiled, Florida sheriff says
Authorities in Florida say they foiled an elaborate jail escape plan by a 78-year-old businessman who fled to France following his 2014 arrest on child pornography charges before being arrested in another country and returned to the US.John Manchec, a citizen of both the United States and France, planned to escape from prison under the guise of a doctor's visit - during which he intended for his employees to take out corrections staff and help him to escape via plane.
Dodgers Prospect Notes: Grove returns, Liranzo taking flight, OKC walk-off again, Miller promoted - Dodgers Digest
May 21st, 2023 Scoreboard ====== With the Dodgers reeling from injuries at the major league level, some welcome news arrived on Sunday - Michael Grove returned to action with Oklahoma City, and he had a little bit more in the tank than he showed in April:
For OKC, Michael Grove made his first appearance since going on the IL a month ago.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Low-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes announced their coaching staff for the 2023 season, led by manager John Shoemaker for the third consecutive year.Originally selected by the Dodgers in the 35th round of the 1977 MLB Draft, Shoemaker returns to lead the Quakes after delivering a 135-117 record at the helm across the last two seasons, including a division-best 67-53 record in 2021.
WBC: Trea Turner's grand slam lifts U.S. over Venezuela; Jose Altuve suffers injury
The quarterfinal clash between the United States and Venezuela on Saturday night simultaneously represented everything wonderful and troubling about the World Baseball Classic.LoanDepot Park, scarcely occupied for the hometown Miami Marlins on most nights, was packed to the brim with a pro-Venezuela sellout crowd.
2023 World Baseball Classic Breaks Attendance, Viewership & Merchandise Records
The World Baseball Classic is now in its fifth installment of the international tournament, and 2023 has been the most successful yet, setting global engagement and attendance marks never before seen for the event.The 2023 World Baseball Classic drew 1,010,999 fans for the first round of pool play, which is the most in its history, surpassing the 2006, 2009, 2013 and 2017 numbers.
Julio Urias Struggles, But Austin Barnes Helps Team Mexico Advance To WBC Semifinals
Julio Urías uncharacteristically faltered on the big stage as he surrendered two home runs over just four innings in his second start with Team Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.Urías' struggles put Mexico in an early deficit that they managed to overcome in a thrilling 5-4 comeback win against Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals thanks in part to Austin Barnes.
Mookie Betts: World Baseball Classic Not To Blame For 'Freak Injuries'
Mookie Betts is arguably the most notable member of the Los Angeles Dodgers representing the organization in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and public debate over his participation has increased since injuries to Freddie Freeman and Edwin Díaz.Betts has been a key member of the star-studded United States team, delivering a 4-for-17 performance to help them emerge from Pool C. Scoring four runs across the team's first four games, Betts has also been the leadoff hitter for Team USA.
Luis Robert homers for 4th straight game, Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Guardians 8-3
Shane Bieber (3-2) was charged with six runs, five earned, on 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings.CHICAGO - Luis Robert Jr. homered for the fourth straight game, Gavin Sheets and Jake Burger went deep off Shane Bieber in Chicago's six-run fifth inning, and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Lance Lynn, Team USA set to take on red-hot Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
The United States will face its first true test of the World Baseball Classic.Unfortunately for them, it's win or go home.Lance Lynn will take the ball for Mark DeRosa's squad Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami against a red-hot - 4-0 in pool play - Venezuela squad Lynn tossed five innings of one-run baseball while striking out six in his last outing Monday against Team Canada in USA's mercy rule 12-1 victory.
Red Sox hosted watch party as Kike Hernandez eliminates Rafael Devers
Red Sox Four hundred fans were allowed into Fenway Park free of charge on Wednesday.Wednesday night the Red Sox hosted a watch party at Fenway Park for the World Baseball Classic matchup between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.Boston invited 400 fans to the event to watch as Kiké Hernández and Rafael Devers faced off in a winner-take-all game.
Mets nightmare: Star closer Edwin Diaz carried off field, injured after Puerto Rico's WBC celebration
NEW YORK A celebration in the World Baseball Classic turned into a nightmare for the New York Mets and their fans last night when their $102M closer, Edwin Diaz, suffered a knee injury immediately following Puerto Rico's quarterfinals victory over the Dominican Republic.Diaz fell to the ground in obvious pain, clutching his knee.
Mets rumors: Zack Britton emerging as logical depth option after Edwin Diaz injury | amNewYork
Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission.The Mets find themselves in quite the predicament regarding their bullpen after star closer Edwin Diaz went down with a right-knee injury while celebrating Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night at the World Baseball Classic.
Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Diaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC
Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high.He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017.The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped recruit some of the other stars on the roster.
At 81, Martha Stewart Is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Star
It's useless to try to pigeonhole Martha Stewart.Decorously entertaining homemaker-slash-lifestyle guru, television personality, publisher, canny entrepreneur-turned-white-collar criminal, Snoop Dogg's unlikely BFF these are labels she spins, or drops when it suits her, as adroitly as a juggler.Resisting attempts to peg or malign her, Ms. Stewart has survived, even thrived, not as a Superwoman, as Joan Didion once put it, but as an Everywoman.
Kim Ng ain't afraid of making a bold decision.As announced during Wednesday's game, the Miami Marlins are calling up right-hander Eury Pérez.Pérez will bypass Triple-A Jacksonville and make the jump straight from Double-A Pensacola to join the Marlins starting rotation on Friday for his major league debut, facing the Cincinnati Reds in Miami.
Down the Dorsal: Luis Arraez Unleashes Hidden Power at WBC
The World Baseball Classic: what a tournament!New Marlins players were out in full force.Johnny Cueto (Dominican Republic) made his first and only start against Puerto Rico.Cueto utilized his signature shimmy to upset the timing of opposing hitters and held them scoreless entering the third inning.But then, he started missing his spots and paid for it.
LISTEN: Offishial Show #187: How Every Marlin Did at the WBC
New podcast channel name, same insightful and entertaining Miami Marlins coverage from the Fish Stripes staff!Now that they've all been eliminated from the tournament and returned to Marlins Spring Training camp, Ely Sussman recaps the WBC performances of Sandy Alcantara (Dominican Republic), Johnny Cueto (Dominican Republic), Jean Segura (Dominican Republic), Luis Arraez (Venezuela), Jesús Luzardo (Venezuela), Enmanuel De Jesús (Venezuela) and Anthony Maldonado (Puerto Rico).
Edwin Diaz suffers torn right patellar tendon celebrating Puerto Rico's WBC win
The New York Mets could be without closer Edwin Díaz for the entire 2023 MLB season due to a torn right patellar tendon, Mets general manager Billy Eppler announced.Díaz suffered the injury on Wednesday when jumping up and down with his Puerto Rican teammates on the LoanDepot Park infield after upsetting the Dominican Republic to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Offishial news: Puerto Rico knocks out Dominican Republic; Garrett Hampson selected to roster
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Venezuela's Jesús Luzardo (4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K) and Enmanuel De Jesús (3.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) both pitched effectively in a World Baseball Classic victory over Israel and their impotent offense.The Dominican Republic rode Johnny Cueto (2.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K) only one time through Puerto Rico's lineup in a losing effort.
Mets star closer Edwin Diaz injures knee in celebration of Puerto Rico's WBC win over the Dominican Republic in Miami
Miami - New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win Wednesday night that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.Díaz was taken off the field in a wheelchair in Miami soon after pitching a perfect ninth inning to close out Puerto Rico's 5-2 win over the Dominicans.
The summer is a busy time in the FIBA calendar, especially in a World Cup year.The FIBA U16 Americas Championship, which runs from June 5 -11, 2023 is the first event this summer for Canada's men's national teams.Canada draws into Group B along with Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Brazil.All teams qualify for the quarter finals, with the 4 semi finalists clinching berths to the FIBA U17 World Cup in 2024.
Canada Draws France, Latvia, and Lebanon for the FIBA 2023 World Cup
The FIBA 2023 World Cup draw has placed Canada in Group H, alongside France, Latvia, and Lebanon.The FIBA World Cup kicks off August 25th, 2023 with Canada slated to play in Jakarta, Indonesia.To qualify for the Olympics, Canada will need to finish top 2 among all FIBA Americas teams (Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Canada).
Braves Mailbag: Left Field picture going forward, replenishing the minors and more
Opening Day is tomorrow and Atlanta Braves baseball is just around the corner.A big thank you to everyone who took the time to send in questions for our final mailbag before the regular season begins.We will do it again soon.Let's get to it!With Justyn-Henry Malloy traded and Michael Harris called up, Jesse Franklin hurt and non-existent, is it time we start looking at an outfielder for this upcoming draft?
Braves News: Edwin Diaz injured after epic WBC upset, Strider torches Astros, more
The biggest news of Wednesday came from Puerto Rico's 5-2 victory over the tournament favorite Dominican Republic.This was a major upset that eliminated the Dominican Republic from the tournament and sent Puerto Rico on to advance.This came at a potentially heavy price for baseball, Puerto Rico, and the Mets, however, as Edwin Diaz appeared to severely hurt his knee in the postgame celebration.
Spanish PM to talk Ukraine war and peace with China's Xi Jinping
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives in Beijing for a meeting with Xi Jinping and talks that will also focus on ending the war in Ukraine.Madrid, Spain When Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing this week, they will ostensibly be celebrating half a century of diplomatic relations by discussing economic and trade ties.
Galerie Philia stages Latin American design in Santo Domingo monument
Galerie Philia has produced an exhibition featuring Latin American designers called Montesino within the base of a statue of a local friar in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Eleven designers from Dominican Republic and different Central and South American countries presented their work as part of the country's design week, which returned for the first time since 2019.
Abortion seekers can face prison time in more than 120 countries: global study
In more than 120 countries, people who seek abortions are at risk of facing prison time, according to a new review published Monday.BMJ Global Health, a peer-reviewed journal, conducted the study which they called a "comprehensive global analysis" of the penalization of abortion.The study found that over 90 countries have maximum penalties of five years in prison for abortion-seekers, while 25 have sentences of between five and 10 years.
Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuadra, Face of Puerto Rican Culinary History, Dies at 67
Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuadra, a food historian who as Puerto Rico's leading gastronomy expert sought to define the island's cuisine and educate the world about it, died on March 8 in San Juan, P.R.He was 67.His brother Carlos Ortiz Cuadra confirmed the death, in a hospital.He said that Mr. Ortiz Cuadra had recently had a heart attack, and that he had lung cancer last year, which had been in remission.
Jose Altuve and Edwin Diaz Suffer Serious Injuries In WBC
The World Baseball Classic is in full swing and is set to wrap up during the early parts of the coming week, and the tournament has featured some excellent games and exciting matchups.But unfortunately for some players (and their major league clubs), one of the biggest stories to come out of the event will be the injuries suffered throughout.
New York Mets Closer Edwin Diaz Out For The Season
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz will miss the entire 2023 season due to a tron patellar tendon he suffered while celebrating a Puerto Rico victory in the World Baseball Classic.New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz tore the patellar tendon in his right knee during the celebration after Puerto Rico's WBC victory against the Dominican Republic.
New York Mets star closer Edwin Diaz is expected to miss the entire 2023 season because of a knee injury suffered at the World Baseball Classic.The Mets announced that Diaz has a "full-thickness" tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee and will undergo surgery Thursday afternoon.Mets general manager Billy Eppler told reporters that the organization will not "update Edwin's timeline for a while," but noted that the general recovery timeline for patellar tendon surgery is eight months.
Mets' Edwin Diaz hurts his knee during a World Baseball Classic celebration
MIAMI New York Mets star closer Edwin Diaz injured his right knee celebrating a win Wednesday night that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz is helped into a wheelchair after he appeared to injure himself during a postgame celebration after Puerto Rico beat the Dominican Republic 5-2 during a World Baseball Classic game on Wednesday in Miami.
Aaron Rodgers Wants to Be a Jet, and Edwin Diaz Suffers an Injury in the WBC
(0:52) - METS: Mets closer Edwin Diaz was injured in the celebration after Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic.JJ assesses how this affects the Mets' season.(4:02) - TWITTER SPACES: JJ returns to Spaces to discuss Aaron Rodgers's interview with Pat McAfee and what the expectations are for Gang Green this season.
United States Blasts Its Way Into W.B.C. Semifinals
MIAMI The United States was in trouble.The defending World Baseball Classic champion trailed Venezuela by two runs in the eighth inning of a quarterfinal on Saturday night at loanDepot Park.Facing a tough team that had overcome an injury to a star player to take the lead, the right to advance the semifinals was on the line.
Yankees fans want Judge in center field, are disinterested in Jurickson Profar
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball.Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in New York Yankees fans, and fans across the country.Sign up here to join Reacts.The Yankees are no stranger to injuries this spring.The rotation, the bullpen, the catching position, and center field.
ESPN | Buster Olney: Aaron Judge is the reigning AL MVP and newly-minted Yankees captain, but it appears he wears another hat as well.According to Buster Olney, principal owner Hal Steinbrenner consults Judge on team-related matters.He's weighed in on spring training facility improvements and provided evaluations of the team's top prospects.
Welcome to Thursday, everybody.On the international side, we witnessed a major night of action with the US advancing thanks to some Mike Trout heroics and Puerto Rico pulling out a win in their do-or-die rivalry game against the Dominican Republic (unfortunately muted by the loss of Edwin Diaz for the foreseeable future).
Red Sox Injuries: Alex Cora Delivers Positive Justin Turner Update
Justin Turner has made positive strides in his recovery, and the Red Sox infielder could be on track to a return.The 2020 World Series champion took a fastball to the face in a spring training exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers on March 6.Turner avoided serious harm, and Boston expressed hope he would be ready by Opening Day.
Back from WBC, Eloy Jimenez wastes no time returning to White Sox lineup
GLENDALE, Ariz.- Manager Pedro Grifol was going to give Eloy Jimenez a day to gather and regroup after returning from the World Baseball Classic.But there was Jimenez, two days after the Dominican Republic was ousted by Puerto Rico, ready to work with coach Daryl Boston in the morning and in the lineup at designated hitter batting fourth against a Cubs split squad in the afternoon.
Kike Hernandez Explains Emotions After Edwin Diaz Injury In WBC
All of the exciting emotions Puerto Rico felt immediately after its thrilling win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic quickly did a 180 after Edwin Díaz injured himself.The New York Mets closer, who sealed Puerto Rico's win to advance to the quarterfinals, was celebrating with his team when he fell to the mound and eventually left the field in a wheelchair.
3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including starter Lucas Giolito adjusting well to the pitch clock
With Yoán Moncada away for the World Baseball Classic, Bryan Ramos has been one of the options at third base for the White Sox.Ramos continued his impressive spring, hitting a two-run homer in Friday's 4-3 victory against the Cubs in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park.Ramos, who turns 21 on Sunday, is 7-for-17 (.412) with the homer and five RBIs in 10 games this spring.
Game #17 Mets at Nats in a night game! | TalkNats.com
With yesterday's game rained out, it won't be replayed.That makes this the 17th game of Spring Training.What's more, both Patrick Corbin and Josiah Gray pitched on the minor league side of camp.All of that changes up the pitcher for this game.The Nats will hand the ball to Wily Peralta who becomes critical starter's depth with Cade Cavalli lost for the year to a UCL tear.
So far, so good: White Sox nearing camp finish line in relatively good health
GOODYEAR, Ariz.- For all the focus on a determined vibe and attention to detail in this White Sox camp, in the end the thing that matters most is health.Priority one is to emerge from spring training and fly to Houston for Opening Day with no significant injuries.Health dwarfs the other priorities.That always goes for 29 other teams as well, but for the Sox, smitten by injuries in 2022, health ultimately was the thing that pole-axed their hopes of a return trip to the postseason.
Mookie Betts Helps Team USA Advance To WBC Quarterfinals Against David Peralta And Team Venezuela
Mookie Betts and Team USA defeated Colombia, 3-2, on Wednesday in the final game of World Baseball Classic pool play.Their win sets up a quarterfinals matchup of Los Angeles Dodgers ties against David Peralta and Team Venezuela.Julio Urías and Austin Barnes are slated to take on Puerto Rico on Friday on the other side of the bracket.
Watch: Masataka Yoshida blasts first home run to help Japan advance
Sports News The outfielder's two-run blast put the nail in Italy's coffin.Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida continued to dominate in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday night as he added a home run to his tournament stats.Yoshida's two-run bomb in the seventh inning put the exclamation point on Japan's 9-3 win over Italy in the tournament's quarterfinals.
Kike Hernandez described the 'quiet' Puerto Rico locker room after Edwin Diaz's WBC injury
Morning Sports Update "It definitely doesn't feel in there like we just beat the Dominican Republic to advance."The Celtics defeated the Timberwolves 104-102 on Wednesday.Boston will face the Trail Blazers on Friday in Portland at 10 p.m. Tonight, the Bruins will be in Winnipeg for a matchup with the Jets at 8 p.m. Kiké Hernández on Edwin Diaz: In a flash, Puerto Rico's joy at defeating the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic turned to a nightmare.