SEATTLE — Matt Carpenter’s remarkable season is likely over. The veteran lefty slugger left Monday night’s game after the first inning with what the team said is a “left foot fracture.” Carpenter fouled a ball off the top of his left foot in his first inning at-bat. He struck out and was replaced as the…
Month: August 2022
FBI executes search warrant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, former President says
The FBI executed a search warrant on Monday at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, the former President confirmed to CNN. Trump declined to say why the FBI agents were at Mar-a-Lago, but the former President said the raid was unannounced and “they even broke into my safe.” “My beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in…
Orioles minor league report: Bowie lineup blasts off; trade return Cade Povich makes strong first impression
The Orioles called up the best prospect in baseball and became a surprise playoff contender. Might they repeat the former and finish the job? On Monday, Baseball America released its updated list of baseball’s top 100 prospects, with Triple-A Norfolk infielder Gunnar Henderson atop it. The 21-year-old has a .946 OPS for the Tides and…
Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on J.K. Dobbins’ return, O-line issues, Lamar Jackson’s perfect pass and more | COMMENTARY
Star running J.K. Dobbins returned to practice Monday after missing all of last season with a knee injury, but the player the Ravens miss the most is Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who is still out nursing an injured ankle that has been surgically repaired twice. Dobbins’ return created some excitement at training camp,…
Mandatory COVID testing dropped for Santa Ana Unified students, staff
Santa Ana Unified, the only school district in Orange County to mandate COVID-19 testing of all students and staff last year, is dropping the requirement when school doors reopen next week. Instead, district officials are offering voluntary testing for students, their families, and anyone in the community who needs one. Testing will be offered at…
Ravens running back competition ‘couldn’t be much more open’ heading into preseason opener vs. Titans
The Ravens never figured out their backfield last season. It’s a strange thing to say about a team that finished third in the league in rushing, but Greg Roman’s offense, with Lamar Jackson at its center, is designed to produce a crushing advantage on the ground. We saw this in 2019 and 2020, not so…
Mike Preston’s Ravens observations on J.K. Dobbins’ return, O-line issues, Lamar Jackson’s perfect pass and more | COMMENTARY
Star running J.K. Dobbins returned to practice Monday after missing all of last season with a knee injury, but the player the Ravens miss the most is Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who is still out nursing an injured ankle that has been surgically repaired twice. Dobbins’ return created some excitement at training camp,…
FBI executes search warrant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, former President says
The FBI executed a search warrant on Monday at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, the former President confirmed to CNN. Trump declined to say why the FBI agents were at Mar-a-Lago, but the former President said the raid was unannounced and “they even broke into my safe.” “My beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in…
Matt Carpenter’s season likely over with left foot fracture
SEATTLE — Matt Carpenter’s remarkable season is likely over. The veteran lefty slugger left Monday night’s game after the first inning with what the team said is a “left foot fracture.” Carpenter fouled a ball off the top of his left foot in his first inning at-bat. He struck out and was replaced as the…
Chicago Cubs are set to release Jason Heyward after the season. Why the time is right for both sides to move on.
The situation between the Chicago Cubs and veteran outfielder Jason Heyward felt untenable. A rebuilding Cubs organization wanting to look at other players did not fit with Heyward and his declining all-around production. What seemed inevitable became reality Monday when president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer announced the Cubs and Heyward will part ways after…
Mandatory COVID testing dropped for Santa Ana Unified students, staff
Santa Ana Unified, the only school district in Orange County to mandate COVID-19 testing of all students and staff last year, is dropping the requirement when school doors reopen next week. Instead, district officials are offering voluntary testing for students, their families, and anyone in the community who needs one. Testing will be offered at…
Off-duty Monterey Park police officer fatally shot in Downey
An off-duty Monterey Park Police Department was shot and killed in Downey on Monday. An off-duty Monterey Park police officer was shot and killed Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in a commercial parking lot in the 12700 block of Lakewood Boulevard in Downey. (Photo by Tom Bray/SCNG) An off-duty Monterey Park police officer was shot and…
Ryan Mountcastle breaks out of slump, Orioles hit 4 homers in 7-4 win over AL wild-card-leading Blue Jays
If there was ever a time for Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle to break out of a slump that has stretched from early July into August, it was Monday versus the Toronto Blue Jays. There’s no other team Mountcastle has found more success against, this season or over his career. And despite a .170 batting…
José Suarez uses new changeup to dominate in Angels victory over A’s
OAKLAND — José Suarez continued his second half resurgence, bolstered by a new pitch. Suarez pitched seven innings in the Angels’ 1-0 victory over the Oakland A’s on Monday night, making Luis Rengifo’s homer stand as the winning run. The left-hander has not allowed an earned run in any of his three starts since the…
Dodgers complete sweep of Padres with two-hit shutout
LOS ANGELES – In advance of their series against the bulked-up San Diego Padres this week, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts laughed off the idea that his team would be looking to “send a message” about the rightful order of things in the National League West. Then they went out and sent a message. The Dodgers…
Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins returns to practice, marking major step in recovery from torn ACL
Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins, who missed the entire 2021 season with a torn ACL, returned to practice Monday, bringing him one step closer to playing in next month’s season opener. Dobbins passed his physical Monday and participated in positional and individual drills without a brace on his left knee. He left practice about 40…
Dodgers complete sweep of Padres with two-hit shutout
LOS ANGELES – In advance of their series against the bulked-up San Diego Padres this week, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts laughed off the idea that his team would be looking to “send a message” about the rightful order of things in the National League West. Then they went out and sent a message. The Dodgers…
FBI executes search warrant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, former President says
The FBI executed a search warrant on Monday at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, the former President confirmed to CNN. Trump declined to say why the FBI agents were at Mar-a-Lago, but the former President said the raid was unannounced and “they even broke into my safe.” “My beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in…
Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins returns to practice, marking major step in recovery from torn ACL
Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins, who missed the entire 2021 season with a torn ACL, returned to practice Monday, bringing him one step closer to playing in next month’s season opener. Dobbins passed his physical Monday and participated in positional and individual drills without a brace on his left knee. He left practice about 40…
Mandatory COVID testing dropped for Santa Ana Unified students, staff
Santa Ana Unified, the only school district in Orange County to mandate COVID-19 testing of all students and staff last year, is dropping the requirement when school doors reopen next week. Instead, district officials are offering voluntary testing for students, their families, and anyone in the community who needs one. Testing will be offered at…