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Twins hope batting order change will jump start Carlos Correa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

Carlos Correa, who found life in his swing after being moved to the leadoff position mid-season, was moved down to the cleanup spot for Saturday night’s game against Arizona at Target Field.It will be the first time Correa hasn’t batted first since June 30.“We’re looking to get a little more flow into the offense right now, and get some guys on (base),” bench coach Jayce Tingler said for a 6:10 p.m. first pitch.Speaking to reporters so that manager Rocco Baldelli could spend some extra time with his wife, Allie — expecting Twins soon — Tingler said the team is hoping the move will help Correa find the form that made him a career .281 hitter when this season started.Before Saturday’s game, Correa was hitting .220 with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. The Twins started the day three games over .500 and 2½ games up on second-place Cleveland in the American League Central/“We’re in a good spot, and I think the reality is we’re super optimistic because we’ve had some guys like Carlos that proba...

Adam Wainwright brings back Busch Stadium scavenger hunts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright is not only pushing for 200 wins in his final season, he's brought back a fan-friendly competition that became popular last year. Wainwright announced his first Busch Stadium scavenger hunt of the 2023 season via Twitter on Saturday. Like last year, he signed a ball and hid it somewhere around Busch Stadium for fans to try to find. The 41-year-old starting pitcher first organized scavenger hunts at his home ballpark last year, following his self-coined “Day After Pitching Old Man Walk.” Wainwright documented several strolls and adventures around ballparks last year, including Busch Stadium, as part of a “DAPOMW” trend on Twitter. Masyn Winn, Victor Scott lead hitting-happy bunch of Cardinals prospects Wainwright's clues to find the baseball often convey positive messages and brief Cardinals history lessons. His first clue Saturday was actually based on a song from rock band Creed. As of 5 p.m. Saturday, nearly an hour before gametime, Wainwright has not...

New superintendent, mayor offer support during Urban League's back-to-school expo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Saturday, the Dome at America’s Center was packed with nearly 20,000 people. Around 200 local and corporate partners gathered to ensure students had all the necessities before heading back to the classrooms.It's all part of the Urban League's annual weekend-long back-to-school expo. The event gives students in the St. Louis Public Schools District the resources to find support and inspiration as they prepare to return to classes in two weeks“It’s just a big blessing for them to be giving out something for the kids.” Said Jessica Jones, who came out to Saturday’s Back to School Expo, with her daughter. It was the fresh produce and free haircuts, that had her calling out  some blessings. ‘God’s got this’ Tim Ezell reveals he has Parkinson’s disease “Its important that the Urban League is that safety net to provide food, school supplies, and also access to other services in this community," said St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, further explaining, it's resources like th...

Motorists dies in two-vehicle crash in Denver near Colfax and Newton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

A traffic crash in Denver on Friday is fatal, a motorist died after being taken to a hospital.The two-vehicle crash happened in the area of West Colfax Avenue and Newton Street, the Denver Police Department said in an 11:10 p.m. Friday tweet.#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving two motorist in the area of W. Colfax Ave. and N. Newton St. Expect delays in the area. #Denver. pic.twitter.com/eU7eEU5bA0— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 5, 2023At 1:01 p.m. Saturday police announced on Twitter that one motorist, a woman, was pronounced dead at a hospital. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Additional information was not released Saturday.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Single-engine aircraft crashes in El Paso County, one person dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

One person, believed to be a pilot, died Saturday in a small plane crash in El Paso County.The county’s communications center received reports of the crash in the area of Meadow Lake Airport, near Falcon, the sheriff’s office said in a news release on Twitter at 2:49 p.m.On August 5. 2023 at approximately 12:06 p.m. the El Paso County Communications Center received numerous reports of an aircraft crash in the area of Meadowlake Airport, near Falcon, in unincorporated El Paso County. pic.twitter.com/1uIdB7y4Vx— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) August 5, 2023Emergency responders found the single-engine aircraft downed, and a man, believed to be the pilot, dead at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

L.A. Metro reveals new subway cars  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

The Los Angeles Metro subway cars are being upgraded. Metro took to social media on Friday to show off the exterior of the new train cars, one of which appears to have bright yellow accents to contrast with the classic metal outside of subway cars. The HR4000 trains, which are manufactured by Chinese company CRRC and assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts, are set to replace some original subway vehicles that are nearing the end of their service lifespan. A total of 64 new subway cars arrived in L.A. on Saturday to add capacity to the B and D lines as the system grows.  Metro Regional Connector opens in Los Angeles, bringing more direct access to downtown The cars are arranged in a side seating layout, a video posted to Metro’s Facebook page said. Additionally, there will be an “open gangway” design between cars, meaning that riders will no longer have to open emergency doors to travel from car to car. Several people were quick to comment on the beauty of the ...

Wolff goes after first LIV win. He’s tied with Puig at the Greenbrier

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Matthew Wolff made enough birdies to offset a few mistakes Saturday for a 3-under 67 that gave him a share of the lead with David Puig at LIV Golf-Greenbrier.The third and final round is wide open on the Old White course at Greenbrier Resort, with nine players separated by only two shots.That includes former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, one of the marquee signings for the Saudi-funded league who has yet to win in LIV Golf.DeChambeau had a 61 and joined Richard Bland (63) and Talor Gooch (64) just one shot behind. Gooch already has three wins on LIV this year.Puig made up a two-shot deficit on Wolff and briefly took the lead with three straight birdies on the back nine until he dropped a shot on the 13th, and Wolff birdied the 14th.Wolff had the 54-hole lead over DeChambeau at Winged Foot in the 2020 U.S. Open until DeChambeau shot 67 on the final day to win by six shots. Wolff took time off the following year for mental health issues and ...

Jake Rogers has 3 RBIs and the Tigers top the Rays 4-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers drove in three runs and Akil Baddoo homered as the Detroit Tigers beat Aaron Civale and the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Saturday.Detroit entered the game with a 3-17 record against American League East opponents and had lost all four meetings with the Rays this season.Tampa Bay went into the ninth down 4-2, but closer Alex Lange walked the first two batters. Yandy Díaz hit into a double play before Lange walked Wander Franco. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch brought in Beau Brieske, who struck out Isaac Paredes for his first career save.“That offense stays in the game for all nine innings and they are always threatening,” Hinch said. “It’s always tough to take a guy out at the end of the game, but we needed strikes. His command and everything are just a little off right now.”Tarik Skubal (2-1) picked up the win, allowing an unearned run and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander struck out six and walked one.“I thought I did a good job of pitching to my stren...

Horschel, Glover tied for the lead at Wyndham Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel started the Wyndham Championship as long shots to advance to the PGA Tour postseason. Now they have reason to think about winning.Glover had great control Saturday, hitting every fairway and missing only one green, on his way to an 8-under 62. That gave him a share of the lead with Horschel, who fought his swing toward the end and still managed a 63.They were at 18-under 192, one shot ahead of 36-hole leader Russell Henley. He rolled in a sweeping birdie putt from just inside 30 feet on the last hole for a 65.The Wyndham Championship is the final PGA Tour event before the lucrative postseason, and only the top 70 advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs next week in Memphis, Tennessee. That’s a change from previous years, when the top 125 made the postseason.Glover came into Sedgefield Country Club at No. 112 and without a win in more than two years. But he has been building to this point, with three finishes of sixth or better ...

Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:19 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.Nearly a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act, a law supporters describe as the largest expansion of veteran benefits in U.S. history. The law eases the path to expanded coverage, alleviating veterans from having to prove conditions like respiratory illness and cancer are a result of breathing toxic burn pit fumes or exposure to radiation or chemicals like tactical herbicides.There is no deadline for qualifying veterans to file under the PACT Act, but former service members or their surviving family members have until Aug. 9 to claim benefits that date back to the law’s enactment in August 2022.“The law helps us to provide generations of veterans and...