Anyone who spends time on Twitter, Facebook and other social-media platforms knows online discussions can quickly turn nasty and abusive. We’re frustrated by the situation also, but there’s little the authorities can do about what is fundamentally a cultural problem. While there’s no easy fix, we do know something that won’t make discussions better:…
Day: June 22, 2022
After losing lead and rallying, Chicago White Sox outlast Toronto Blue Jays in 12 innings for ‘a very special win’
A brilliant outing by Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease went to waste Tuesday when the bullpen coughed up a late lead, but the Sox rallied three times for a 7-6, 12-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. After being no-hit by Cease through five innings and shut out through six, the Blue Jays came…
Nestor Cortes and Yankees lose to Rays, who get three home runs from Isaac Paredes
ST. PETERSBURG — Familiarity breeds home runs? At least that’s what Nestor Cortes thinks after getting hammered by the Rays Tuesday night. Cortes gave up a career-high three homers to the Rays, including two to young infielder Isaac Paredes, who hit a third later in the Tampa’s 5-4 win over the Yankees at Tropicana Field…
Mets pitchers stumble, bats go cold in series-opening loss to Astros
HOUSTON – While Mets pitchers scuffled against the Astros, Max Scherzer was 1,643 miles northeast of Minute Maid Park. He navigated his first rehab start, pitched into the fourth inning and showed flashes of what earned him three Cy Young awards. On Tuesday night, the Mets would’ve taken Scherzer’s less-than-100-percent performance over the one they…
Senators claim to have reached deal to address gun violence
By Alan Fram | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats’ lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental but notable package that would stand as Congress’s response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that…
Dodgers set to promote Stefen Romero to majors for first time since 2016
A long and winding road is bringing Stefen Romero back to the big leagues. Nearly six years after his last game with the Seattle Mariners, the Dodgers are expected to promote Romero, 33, from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Hanser Alberto, who is going on paternity leave. Romero was hitting .270 with three home runs…
NHL awards: Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews wins Hart, Lindsay
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin speaks after being awarded the Vezina Trophy during the 2022 NHL Awards show on Tuesday night in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin reacts after being awarded the Vezina Trophy for outstanding goaltender during the 2022 NHL Awards at Armature Works on…
Amid contract talks, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s next step could be a training camp ‘hold-in’ | ANALYSIS
Over the final month of the Ravens’ offseason workout program, with questions hanging over his future in Baltimore, quarterback Lamar Jackson took a path that was at once controversial and defensible. The team’s practices during its three weeks of organized team activities were voluntary, so Jackson, for the first time in his career, skipped them.…
Orioles held to four hits by Erick Fedde, Nationals bullpen in 3-0 series-opening loss
The ball off Adley Rutschman’s bat rattled its way into the right field corner, allowing the catcher to cruise into second base with a double. That was as close as the Orioles would get to crossing home plate Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old rookie became the first Baltimore hitter to reach scoring…
Transient convicted of killing another homeless man in Anaheim
SANTA ANA — A 59-year-old homeless man was convicted Tuesday of killing another transient who lived next door in a Salvation Army shelter in Anaheim. Alvaro Mendoza Sahagun was convicted of second-degree murder in the March 14, 2021, stabbing of 36-year-old Marcos Zavala at the shelter in the 1400 block of South Salvation Place. He…
Shohei Ohtani’s 2-homer, 8-RBI night not enough as Angels lose to Royals in 11 innings
Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a game-tying three-run home run during the ninth inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers throws to the plate during the first inning of a game…
Nestor Cortes and Yankees lose to Rays, who get three home runs from Isaac Paredes
ST. PETERSBURG — Familiarity breeds home runs? At least that’s what Nestor Cortes thinks after getting hammered by the Rays Tuesday night. Cortes gave up a career-high three homers to the Rays, including two to young infielder Isaac Paredes, who hit a third later in the Tampa’s 5-4 win over the Yankees at Tropicana Field…
Orioles held to four hits by Erick Fedde, Nationals bullpen in 3-0 series-opening loss
The ball off Adley Rutschman’s bat rattled its way into the right field corner, allowing the catcher to cruise into second base with a double. That was as close as the Orioles would get to crossing home plate Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old rookie became the first Baltimore hitter to reach scoring…
NHL awards: Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews wins Hart, Lindsay
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin speaks after being awarded the Vezina Trophy during the 2022 NHL Awards show on Tuesday night in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin reacts after being awarded the Vezina Trophy for outstanding goaltender during the 2022 NHL Awards at Armature Works on…
Senators claim to have reached deal to address gun violence
By Alan Fram | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats’ lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental but notable package that would stand as Congress’s response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that…
Mets pitchers stumble, bats go cold in series-opening loss to Astros
HOUSTON – While Mets pitchers scuffled against the Astros, Max Scherzer was 1,643 miles northeast of Minute Maid Park. He navigated his first rehab start, pitched into the fourth inning and showed flashes of what earned him three Cy Young awards. On Tuesday night, the Mets would’ve taken Scherzer’s less-than-100-percent performance over the one they…
Facebook and US sign deal to end discriminatory housing ads
Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and its parent company will subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday. In a release, U.S. government officials said it had reached agreement with Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook Inc., to settle…
The Myth-Busting Truth About Self-Editing in Freelance Writing
Marketers are looking for great content and the writers that provide it. This does not mean that the freelance content writer is the king of the hill. The content editor fills that role. Editors make necessary changes to a writer’s work to ensure they follow certain house styles of the establishment or blog they represent.…
Comedian Cristela Alonzo talks upgrading her life in new Netflix special, ‘Middle Classy’
After two decades of stand-up comedy, Cristela Alonzo said she’s finally joined the ranks of the middle class. The 43-year-old Texas native, who currently lives in Los Angeles, shared the hardships she and her family faced growing up in poverty in her first Netflix special, “Lower Classy,” in 2016. And now, Alonzo said she’s upgraded…
Before they were Angels teammates, Mike Trout helped David MacKinnon hit for power
ANAHEIM ― Before his senior year at the University of Hartford, David MacKinnon heard the same complaint from multiple major league scouts: he did not hit for enough power. MacKinnon’s numbers weren’t horrid as a junior: four home runs and a .544 slugging percentage in 55 games. But it would take more than that for…