From the moment he was selected with the first pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman was the face of the Orioles’ rebuild. Starting Saturday, he’ll finally be the face of their major league roster. The Orioles will promote Rutschman, a 24-year-old catcher, and he’s expected to make his major league debut…
Month: May 2022
Newport Harbor boys volleyball caps season with sweep to Division I regional title
NEWPORT BEACH >> After a fierce five-set victory over Loyola last week in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys volleyball final, Newport Harbor still had one more goal to accomplish. The encore match Saturday night wasn’t as compelling, but the Sailors still enjoyed their sweep of visiting Loyola 25-15, 25-23, 25-14 to win the…
Newport Harbor boys volleyball caps season with sweep to Division I regional title
NEWPORT BEACH >> After a fierce five-set victory over Loyola last week in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys volleyball final, Newport Harbor still had one more goal to accomplish. The encore match Saturday night wasn’t as compelling, but the Sailors still enjoyed their sweep of visiting Loyola 25-15, 25-23, 25-14 to win the…
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday May 22
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday May 22, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…
Orioles promote top prospect Adley Rutschman to majors in most significant move of rebuild thus far
From the moment he was selected with the first pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman was the face of the Orioles’ rebuild. Starting Saturday, he’ll finally be the face of their major league roster. The Orioles will promote Rutschman, a 24-year-old catcher, and he’s expected to make his major league debut…
As reasons for optimism disappear
Over ceviche and margaritas at a family lunch last Saturday, the conversation turning, as conversations will, to the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, and thus to to the rebirth of the Ferdinand Marcos dynasty in the Philippines, my cousin reminded me that Marcos’ lover Dovie Breams Villagran used to live across the street…
More hypocrisy in California Capitol
Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. Two bills, both designated as “job killers” by the California Chamber of Commerce, would require companies to hand over to the government more data about pay and internal practices. Under Assembly Bill 2095, introduced…
Joey Gallo, Kyle Higashioka test positive for COVID-19
Before their Sunday doubleheader against the White Sox, the Yankees announced that Joey Gallo and Kyle Higashioka tested positive for COVID-19. Both players were placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Both players are vaccinated, as they were able to travel to and play in the team’s series in Toronto. Aaron Boone said in his pregame…
Jimmy Butler (knee), Tyler Herro (groin) leave Heat with questionable Game 4 outlook vs. Celtics
Relief arrived an hour before Saturday night’s opening tip, when the Miami Heat announced all 15 playoff eligible players would be available, the team’s injury report for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals a clean sheet. But still, no exhale, because Erik Spoelstra’s team knows better, in what largely stands as a season of…
Dodgers keep winning streak going with Mookie Betts’ help
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts reacts to hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Odúbel Herrera of the Philadelphia Phillies steals second base past Gavin Lux of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at…
‘Utter bull(bleep)’: Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks rejects Josh Donaldson’s explanation for his ‘Jackie’ comment
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks wasn’t buying Josh Donaldson’s explanation for the New York Yankees third baseman’s comments to Tim Anderson during Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium. “Basically tried to call me Jackie Robinson: ‘What’s up, Jackie?’” Anderson said after the Sox’s 7-5 loss, describing what led to a discussion with Donaldson after the…
Just Like Heaven Fest: The Hives, Interpol, M.I.A. and more thrill fans at Pasadena music festival
Hives’ singer Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist paused a few songs into the Swedish garage rockers set to acknowledge the time-traveling aspect of Just Like Heaven Fest in Pasadena on Saturday. “Welcome to the greatest festival of 2005!” he announced to laughter from the crowd at the main stage on the Brookside Golf Course at the Rose…
As reasons for optimism disappear
Over ceviche and margaritas at a family lunch last Saturday, the conversation turning, as conversations will, to the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, and thus to to the rebirth of the Ferdinand Marcos dynasty in the Philippines, my cousin reminded me that Marcos’ lover Dovie Breams Villagran used to live across the street…
Dodgers keep winning streak going with Mookie Betts’ help
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts reacts to hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Odúbel Herrera of the Philadelphia Phillies steals second base past Gavin Lux of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at…
Orioles promote top prospect Adley Rutschman to majors in most significant move of rebuild thus far
From the moment he was selected with the first pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman was the face of the Orioles’ rebuild. Starting Saturday, he’ll finally be the face of their major league roster. The Orioles will promote Rutschman, a 24-year-old catcher, and he’s expected to make his major league debut…
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday May 22
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday May 22, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…
Newport Harbor boys volleyball caps season with sweep to Division I regional title
NEWPORT BEACH >> After a fierce five-set victory over Loyola last week in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys volleyball final, Newport Harbor still had one more goal to accomplish. The encore match Saturday night wasn’t as compelling, but the Sailors still enjoyed their sweep of visiting Loyola 25-15, 25-23, 25-14 to win the…
Omar Kelly: Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene gets second chance to make a better impression
The talent level has never been in question. The blend of speed and athleticism is what motivated the Miami Dolphins to select Noah Igbinoghene as their final of three first-round picks, the 30th player selected in the 2020 NFL draft. His work ethic is supposedly stellar. People who have worked with him have raved about…
Pedestrian struck and killed on 55 Freeway in Tustin
A person was struck and killed Saturday, May 21 on the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway in Tustin, authorities said. The crash occurred about 1:10 a.m. on the northbound at 17th Street, the California Highway Patrol reported. Witnesses said a person was walking in the No. 3 of the northbound freeway prior to the crash, possibly…
Chicago Bears Q&A: How do the offseason moves help Justin Fields’ future? Who are the top free-agent receivers in 2023?
Work has begun in earnest for the 2022 Chicago Bears season with organized team activities underway this week at Halas Hall. Brad Biggs opens the weekly Bears mailbag to find questions about Justin Fields, wide receiver options and the possibility of joint practices this summer. If you had to do your best to spin the…