Recent retirement of catcher Mike Zunino echoes a peculiar baseball history now joined by Washington Nationals’ power hitter Joey Gallo. BRADY FARKASMAR 7, 2024 3:08 PM EST In this story: Texas Rangers TEXAS RANGERS Washington Nationals WASHINGTON NATIONALS Minnesota Twins MINNESOTA TWINS Seattle Mariners SEATTLE MARINERS TAMPA BAY RAYS As the 2024 season approaches, Washington[….]
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Outfielder Bubba Thompson was among several players reassigned by the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, marking a setback for the former Texas Rangers prospect’s quest for an Opening Day roster spot. SAM CONNON10 HOURS AGO In this story: Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI REDS Texas Rangers TEXAS RANGERS The Cincinnati Reds announced Wednesday that outfielder Bubba Thompson has[….]
With less than three weeks remaining until the official start of the 2024 season, it’s time to reflect once more on the remarkable impact of Ronald Acuna Jr.’s 2023 performance with the Atlanta Braves. Acuna Jr. showcased his unparalleled talent throughout the season, capitalizing on new rules favoring base stealing and baserunners. Leading the league[….]
Joey Votto, a Toronto native, has kept his MLB career alive by signing with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, presenting himself with the opportunity to create some significant history with his hometown team. Currently ranking second all-time among Canadian-born MLB players with 2,135 career hits, Votto is within striking distance of breaking Larry Walker’s[….]
After weeks of speculation, the Chicago White Sox have reportedly struck a deal to send starting pitcher Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the White Sox have agreed to trade Cease to the Padres in what is shaping up to be a blockbuster move. In return, the Padres are[….]
Beyoncé delighted fans by announcing the title of her highly anticipated upcoming album, “Cowboy Carter,” on her website this Tuesday. Serving as the awaited continuation of her 2022 “Renaissance” album, this country music project is scheduled for release on March 29. Teasing listeners with a taste of what’s to come, Beyoncé has already dropped two[….]
This year’s Oscars underscored the symbiotic relationship between literature and cinema, with five out of the 10 best picture nominees originating from books. Among the winners, films like “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest” showcased the enduring appeal of literary adaptations. Even Hayao Miyazaki’s animated masterpiece “The Boy and the Heron” drew inspiration[….]
In “Babes,” directed by Pamela Adlon, the comedic duo of Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau dive headfirst into the messy yet marvelous journey of pregnancy and friendship. When it comes to R-rated pregnancy comedies, Judd Apatow’s “Knocked Up” might be the first to come to mind. However, in “Babes,” co-creator of “Broad City” Ilana Glazer[….]
The three-day virtual presentation of the 55th NAACP Image Awards came to a close with notable victories for “The Color Purple” and Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, “Creed III.” Leading the pack with 16 nominations, “The Color Purple” secured wins for outstanding soundtrack or compilation album and outstanding ensemble cast. Director Blitz Bazawule also received[….]
Zack Snyder, the writer-director behind “Rebel Moon,” recently addressed the negative reception to the film’s first installment. Speaking to Empire magazine ahead of the release of the second film on streaming, Snyder admitted that he doesn’t have a strong reaction to the criticism. He expressed confusion over the extreme backlash, stating that he doesn’t see[….]