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MLB Notes: Brayan Bello emerging as one of baseball’s best young pitchers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

When someone like Brayan Bello comes along, it’s natural to get ahead of yourself.The most promising young pitcher to come out of the Red Sox system in more than a decade, Bello has drawn comparisons to Pedro Martinez and been pegged by some as a future Cy Young contender. The 24-year-old is undeniably talented, but even the most promising young arms don’t always pan out, so coming into the year it was fair to worry if the bar was being set too high too soon.Now, it’s looking like the expectations may not have been high enough.Bello is becoming an ace right before our eyes, and with each passing start he’s further established himself as a guy who doesn’t just have greatness in his future, but who is a legit stud right now.With his latest dominating performance, in which he carried a no-hitter into the eighth before ultimately being saddled with a tough-luck loss, Bello now has a 3.08 ERA over 73 innings through his first 13 starts. His 2.6 wins above re...

France has a 5th night of rioting over teen’s killing by police amid signs of subsiding violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Young rioters clashed with police into early Sunday and targeted a mayor’s home with a burning car as France saw a fifth night of unrest sparked by the police killing of a teenager, but overall violence appeared to lessen compared with previous nights.Police made 719 arrests nationwide by early Sunday after a mass security deployment aimed at quelling France’s worst social upheaval in years. The crisis posed a new challenge to President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership and exposed deep-seated discontent in low-income neighborhoods over discrimination and lack of opportunity.The 17-year-old whose death Tuesday spawned the anger was laid to rest Saturday in a Muslim ceremony in Nanterre, a Paris suburb where emotions over his loss remain raw. He has been identified publicly only by his first name, Nahel.As night fell Saturday over the French capital, a small crowd gathered on the Champs-Elysees to protest his death and police violence but met hundreds of officers with batons ...

Daily horoscope for July 2, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT today (6:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.Happy Birthday for Sunday, July 2, 2023:You are imaginative and intuitive, and you have excellent organizational skills. You have the confidence and ability to make things happen. Nevertheless, privately, you are a sensitive person. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★Parents should be vigilant about their kids today. Meanwhile, social plans might be canceled or delayed, or you might receive a surprise invitation. Be cautious about sports accidents. Tonight: Show respect. This Week: Issues with authorities are resolved.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Surprise changes to your home routine are likely today. Unexpected guests or family members might drop by. Be smart and stock the fridge so you have food and dri...

Dear Abby: I’m mortified that my husband hung a Green Book by our phone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I am a Hispanic-American woman who has been married to my husband for three years.He was born and raised in North Carolina. He’s a wonderful person. We both share a passion for antiques, and we love researching and learning about the past.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I just found out what happens at home when I’m on the night shift Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t even play with cats correctly Advice | Dear Abby: I prevailed in the dispute but it split our friend group Advice | Dear Abby: I’m sure his wife saw his inappropriate behavior with me Advice | Dear Abby: We can’t go out with her anymore, and we can’t tell her why My husband is white, and he grew up in times of segregation. He feels comfortable sharing and showing stuff from that time.A year ago, we watched the movie “Green Book” about the travel guide published from 1936 to 1966 for A...

Detienen a 719 manifestantes en quinta noche de protestas en Francia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

(CNN) — El alcalde de un suburbio de París declaró que su casa fue atacada en la madrugada de este domingo, calificándolo de “atentado” contra su familia en medio de los continuos disturbios en el país.“A la 1:30 de la madrugada [hora local], mientras estaba en el ayuntamiento como las tres últimas noches, unos individuos embistieron con su automóvil contra mi residencia antes de prenderle fuego para quemar mi casa, en cuyo interior dormían mi mujer y mis dos hijos pequeños”, declaró en un comunicado el alcalde de L’Haÿ-les-Roses, municipio de la periferia sur de París, Vincent Jeanbrun.“Mientras intentaba proteger a los niños y escapar de los atacantes, mi mujer y uno de mis hijos resultaron heridos”.Jeanbrun dijo que no tenía “palabras suficientemente fuertes para describir su emoción ante el horror de esta noche” y agradeció a la policía y a los servicios de rescate su ayuda.Francia se ha visto sacudida por una oleada de...

Braves play the Marlins on home winning streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Miami Marlins (48-36, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (55-27, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (3-6, 4.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (9-2, 3.83 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 146 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -202, Marlins +169; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves, on a nine-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins.Atlanta has a 29-15 record in home games and a 55-27 record overall. The Braves are first in MLB play with 155 total home runs, averaging 1.9 per game.Miami is 23-20 on the road and 48-36 overall. Marlins pitchers have a collective 4.07 ERA, which ranks fifth in the NL.The teams meet Sunday for the 10th time this season. The Braves are up 8-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ozzie Albies has 15 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 57 RBI for the Braves. Matt Olson is 15-for-42 with three doubles, a triple and eight home runs over the pa...

Reds and Padres meet in series rubber match

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

San Diego Padres (38-45, fourth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (44-39, first in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: TBD; Reds: Andrew Abbott (4-0, 1.21 ERA, .94 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.Cincinnati has gone 22-21 at home and 44-39 overall. Reds hitters have a collective .335 on-base percentage, the fourth-best percentage in the majors.San Diego has gone 18-23 on the road and 38-45 overall. The Padres have the eighth-best team ERA in baseball at 3.86.The teams meet Sunday for the sixth time this season. The Padres are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer leads the Reds with 34 extra base hits (19 doubles, two triples and 13 home runs). Matt McLain is 13-for-44 with six doubles, four home runs and 13 RBI over the past 10 games.Juan Soto leads the Padres with 15 home runs while slugging .502. Ha-Seong Kim is 1...

Mets and Giants play to determine series winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

San Francisco Giants (46-37, third in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (37-46, fourth in the NL East)New York; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.88 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Mets: David Peterson (2-6, 7.00 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -118, Giants -102; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.New York has a 19-19 record in home games and a 37-46 record overall. The Mets have a 26-7 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.San Francisco has a 46-37 record overall and a 23-18 record in road games. The Giants are 19-9 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Sunday’s game is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The season series is tied 3-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Pete Alonso has six doubles, a triple, 24 home runs and 55 RBI for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo is 12-for-39 with a double, five h...

Pirates and Brewers play with series tied 1-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (44-39, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43, third in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Colin Rea (4-4, 4.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Pirates: Rich Hill (7-7, 4.55 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 80 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -111, Pirates -108; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.Pittsburgh is 39-43 overall and 22-20 at home. The Pirates have a 25-5 record in games when they scored five or more runs.Milwaukee is 22-21 in road games and 44-39 overall. The Brewers are 23-6 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Sunday’s game is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The Brewers are up 4-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Carlos Santana has 20 doubles and nine home runs for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen is 15-for-38 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.Ch...

Phillies take on the Nationals after Bohm’s 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Washington Nationals (33-49, fifth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (44-38, third in the NL East)Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (4-4, 4.28 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 62 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (2-2, 3.18 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -250, Nationals +205; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Washington Nationals after Alec Bohm had four hits against the Nationals on Saturday.Philadelphia has a 22-15 record in home games and a 44-38 record overall. The Phillies are 28-5 in games when they scored at least five runs.Washington has a 33-49 record overall and a 20-22 record in road games. The Nationals are 9-14 in games decided by one run.The teams meet Sunday for the sixth time this season. The Phillies are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has 25 doubles, a triple and 11 home runs for the Phillies. Brandon Marsh is 1...