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Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates selected hard-throwing LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes with the top pick in baseball’s amateur draft on Sunday night, with teammate Dylan Crews going No. 2 to the Washington Nationals. Skenes went 12-3 with 209 strikeouts in 122 innings in helping lead the Tigers to the College World Series championship. The pick was announced by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., the top pick of the 1987 draft by the Seattle Mariners. Skenes was the first college pitcher selected No. 1 overall since Casey Mize by Detroit in 2018.For the second time in three years, the Pirates held the top overall selection after picking catcher Henry Davis at the top of the 2021 draft. Davis made his major league debut last month for Pittsburgh.Skenes’ slot value is expected to be about $9.7 million. It seemed to be a debate between Skenes and Crews for the top pick. It didn’t take long for Crews to come off the board after hitting .426 with 18 home runs while play...

Machado has 2 homers, 5 RBIs off Scherzer; Musgrove sharp as the Padres beat the Mets 6-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado homered twice off Max Scherzer and drove in five runs for the San Diego Padres, who got six strong innings from Joe Musgrove to beat the New York Mets 6-2 Sunday and take two of three in a series between high-priced, yet underwhelming, teams.The teams came in buried in fourth place in their respective divisions with identical 42-47 records. The Padres head into the All-Star break with five wins in six games, while the Mets have lost two straight following a season-best six-game winning streak.The Mets and Padres have failed to live up to the enormous expectations brought on by their massive payrolls. After the 101-win Mets were eliminated in the wild-card round by the Padres, they went on a spending spree that sent their payroll soaring to a record $360 million. The Padres, who reached the NL Championship Series, have the third-highest payroll at about $250 million.The Padres got to Scherzer (8-3) right away and handed him his first loss since May 3 at...

Sepp Straka wins John Deere Classic by 2 shots with final-round 62

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Sepp Straka won the John Deere Classic on Sunday with a final-round 9-under 62 that could have been much better, making double bogey on the final hole but taking the title by two shots when Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley were unable to catch him.The 30-year-old Austrian who played in college at Georgia won for the second time on the PGA Tour, moved to No. 27 in the world and increased his chances of representing Europe in the Ryder Cup this fall in Rome. He shot 73 on Thursday but followed with rounds of 63, 65 and 62.Straka, who teed off an hour ahead of the final group, started birdie-eagle and made four more birdies on the front nine to turn in 7-under 28 at TPC Deere Run, then ran off four birdies in a row on the back nine to reach 11 under for the day and 23 under for the tournament.He needed to pay his final four holes in 1 under to shoot 59 but made three straight pars and then dunked his approach on the par-4 18th into the pond left of the green.Todd and S...

Sepp Straka wins John Deere Classic with final-round 62 despite closing double bogey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Sepp Straka won the John Deere Classic on Sunday with a final-round 9-under 62 that could have been much better, making double bogey on the final hole but taking the title by two shots when Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley were unable to catch him.The 30-year-old Austrian who played in college at Georgia won for the second time on the PGA Tour, moved to No. 27 in the world and increased his chances of representing Europe in the Ryder Cup this fall in Rome. He shot 73 on Thursday but followed with rounds of 63, 65 and 62.“At my best, I do feel like I can compete with anybody. Obviously the last three days I could have competed with just about anybody in the world, but growing up I never would have thought I would have a chance to even play on the PGA Tour,” Straka said. This is all just a big dream come true.”Straka, who teed off an hour ahead of the final group, started birdie-eagle and made four more birdies on the front nine to turn in 7-under 28 at TPC Deer...

Major League Baseball No. 1 Draft Picks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

2023 — Paul Skenes, rhp (Pittsburgh Pirates)2022 — Jackson Holliday, ss (Baltimore Orioles)2021 — Henry Davis, c (Pittsburgh Pirates)2020 — Spencer Torkelson, 1b (Detroit Tigers)2019 — Adley Rutschman, c (Baltimore Orioles)2018 — Casey Mize, rhp (Detroit Tigers)2017 — Royce Lewis, ss (Minnesota Twins)2016 — Mickey Moniak, of (Philadelphia Phillies)2015 — Dansby Swanson, ss (Arizona Diamondbacks)2014 — Brady Aiken, lhp (Houston Astros)2013 — Mark Appel, rhp (Houston Astros)2012 — Carlos Correa, ss (Houston Astros)2011 — Gerrit Cole, rhp (Pittsburgh Pirates)2010 — Bryce Harper, c-of (Washington Nationals)2009 — Stephen Strasburg, rhp (Washington Nationals)2008 — Tim Beckham, ss (Tampa Bay Rays)2007 — David Price, lhp (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)2006 — Luke Hochevar, rhp (Kansas City Royals)2005 — Justin Upton, ss (Arizona Diamondbacks)2004 — Matt Bush, ss (San Diego Padres)2003 — Delmon Young, of (Tampa Bay Devil Rays)2002 — Bryan Bullington, rhp (Pittsburgh Pirates)2001 — Joe Mauer, c (Min...

Yankees fire hitting coach Dillion Lawson in rare midseason change under GM Brian Cashman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Hitting coach Dillon Lawson was fired by the New York Yankees after Sunday’s 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs, a rare midseason change by a franchise that has prized stability since Hal Steinbrenner took over from his father as controlling owner.New York’s .231 batting average is 28th among the 30 major league teams, ahead of only Detroit and Oakland. The Yankees are batting a major league-worst .218 in 31 games since Aaron Judge tore a ligament in his right big toe on June 3, going 14-17 and entering the All-Star break in fourth place of the AL East 49-42.No replacement was announced.“It has been well documented that I have been reluctant in the past to make changes to our coaching staff in the middle of a season,” general manager Brian Cashman said. “I am a big believer that successes and failures are collective efforts. However, I ultimately felt that a change was needed and that a new voice overseeing our hitting operations would give us the best chance t...

Balean a 9 personas en Cleveland; buscan al sospechoso

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

La policía está buscando a un hombre armado que abrió fuego contra un grupo de personas en el centro de Cleveland, hiriendo a nueve personas antes de huir.El tiroteo ocurrió a las 2:30 a.m. del domingo en el distrito de almacenes de la ciudad, dijo el Departamento de Policía de Cleveland en un comunicado de prensa. No hubo víctimas mortales en el incidente, pero las nueve víctimas tenían heridas de bala. Fue asesinado por la policía mientras iba armado con un rifle en estacionamiento de hospital Muere beba de 13 meses luego de que su madre la atropellara accidentalmente Los investigadores entrevistaron a las víctimas y están revisando las pruebas en video. La policía no ha identificado a un sospechoso ni ha dado una descripción del tirador. En una publicación de Facebook el domingo por la mañana, el departamento dijo que ofrece una recompensa de hasta $5,000 a quienes los contacten con información sustancial sobre el caso.Para más...

Denver weather: Hot and sunny to start the workweek

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver weather will move into a pattern of sunshine and hot temperatures reaching highs in the 90s for most of the upcoming workweek. Student pilot safely lands plane after aircraft lost power Weather tonight: Mainly clear, seasonal Sunday night will stay mainly clear. Low temperatures will fall to 60 degrees in Denver, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Mild low temperatures in Denver on July 9.Weather tomorrow: Hotter but seasonal Thanks to a sunny sky, temperatures will climb to the lower 90s on Monday. However, this will be followed by a slight chance for an isolated afternoon shower. High temperatures in Denver on July 9.Looking ahead: Sunny and hot Hot and sunny conditions continue for most of the workweek.Tuesday, high temperatures will climb to the mid 90s, which is nearly 5 degrees hotter than normal for this time of year. Wednesday and Thursday will be closer to average in the lower 90s alongside plenty of sunshine. The...

8-month-old stable after being pulled unresponsive from Miramar pool; near drowning under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

An 8-month-old is recovering at the hospital after being pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in a Miramar neighborhood.Miramar Police units responded to the scene of the near drowning at a home along the 3100 block of Southwest 131st Avenue, Sunday morning.First responders arrived to find the infant was already out of the water and breathing.The child was rushed to an area hospital in stable condition.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the scare.

BSO investigating West Park shooting that left woman dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:30 GMT

Authorities are investigating after, they said, a woman was shot and killed in West Park.Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting along the 5500 block of Southwest 18th Street after receiving a call of shots fired, at around 10 p.m., Saturday.First responders arrived to find the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Paramedics transported the woman to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.As of Sunday night, there is no word from detectives on a possible shooter.The case remains under investigation.If you have any information on this shooting, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.