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Orioles pick Vanderbilt outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. 17th overall in 2023 MLB draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

The Orioles’ front office was in a new position in this year’s MLB draft, selecting outside of the top five for the first time since the organization’s rebuild began a month after the 2018 edition. That didn’t stop Baltimore from using its first-round pick in a familiar way.The Orioles opened their draft with a position player for the fifth straight year, taking Vanderbilt outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick. Choosing later in the draft thanks to 2022′s winning season, Baltimore selected a player who forecasts to remain in center field and hit .411/.426/.447 with 15 home runs and 130 steals in 143 tries across three college seasons. Baseball America ranked Bradfield as the No. 16 prospect in this draft, while MLB Pipeline had him 21st.Baltimore would do well if Bradfield follows a similar path as his four precedents, though it’s unfair to ask him to match a quartet taken at least a dozen picks earlier than him. Catcher Adle...

Aaron Judge won’t attend All-Star Game, says he’ll instead focus on rehabbing injured toe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

Injured Yankee Aaron Judge won’t attend the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle, choosing instead to focus on rehabbing his ailing big toe, he announced Sunday night.Judge, the reigning AL MVP, was voted an outfield starter by the fans, despite not playing since June 3.“I wanted to take the time to say thank you to all the fans who voted me in as a starter for the 2023 All-Star game in Seattle,” Judge wrote on Instagram. “I feel truly blessed to be included in this group of outstanding players — it is an honor to be among those names.“Unfortunately, I will not be making the trip to Seattle,” Judge continued. “I plan to take this time to heal and rehab so I can get back on the field for my team and all of you.”Judge, 31, is a five-time All-Star. He hit .291 with 19 home runs and 40 RBI through 49 games before tearing a ligament in his right big toe on a running catch into the right field wall at Dodger Stadium. Neither Judge nor the Yank...

Chicago White Sox hit the All-Star break a season-high 16 games under .500 after losing in 10 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

Sunday served as a pretty good summary of the first half for the Chicago White Sox.Starter Lucas Giolito allowed two hits in seven innings. The opponent, in this case the St. Louis Cardinals, made three errors.Still, the Sox didn’t win.The Cardinals tied the game in the ninth on a grounder that went off the glove of reliever Kendall Graveman. They went ahead in the 10th on an RBI double by Paul DeJong and held on to beat the Sox 4-3 in front of 29,769 at Guaranteed Rate Field.“This one hurt to finish up the first half,” manager Pedro Grifol said.Safe to say, the Sox have not played up to expectations.They hoped to bounce back after going 81-81 last season and contend again in the American League Central. Instead they go to the All-Star break a season-high 16 games under .500 (38-54) and eight games out of first place.“We’ve played a lot of tough ballgames, close ballgames,” Grifol said. “We’ve lost a ton of them. There’s nothing ...

MLB Draft: Red Sox select Virginia catcher Kyle Teel at No. 14 overall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

After three consecutive years of drafting high school shortstops with their first pick, the Red Sox shifted gears on Sunday and landed the consensus best catcher in the draft.The Red Sox selected University of Virginia catcher Kyle Teel, the reigning ACC Player of the Year, with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.Teel was widely regarded as a top 10 draft prospect and was ranked No. 7 on MLB Pipeline’s pre-draft rankings and No. 10 by Baseball America. He was expected to be taken well before the Red Sox picked, but Boston happily scooped him up after he slid into the middle of the first round.“Kyle is a guy that we had very high on our board for obvious reasons,” said Red Sox Director of Amateur Scouting Devin Pearson. “He had an unbelievable 2023 season offensively and is arguably one of the best college athletes in the draft. We think he’s going to be really valuable for us. We’re excited to add an athletic catcher to the system, and we were thrilled t...

Man charged after crash that killed Vermont officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. — A Vermont burglary suspect who led police on a high-speed chase and crashed his truck into two police cruisers, killing a 19-year-old officer and injuring two others, will be arraigned Monday on charges related to the crash, state police said.Tate Rheaume, 20, is facing charges of grossly negligent operation and attempting to elude, both with death resulting. Additional charges are possible, state police said. It was not immediately known if he is being represented by an attorney.Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen was killed on Friday afternoon. The crash happened as police chased a vehicle driven by Rheaume, a suspect in an attempted break-in at a house, state police said.Evidence indicates that Rheaume crossed the center line and collided head-on with the Ebbighausen’s cruiser, police said. The suspect’s truck also hit another police cruiser.Ebbighausen and another officer riding in the passenger’s seat were not wearing seat belts, sta...

Fire in Roslindale triple-decker displaces 14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

Fourteen people and one dog were displaced after a triple-decker caught fire in a Roslindale neighborhood after midnight, Boston Fire officials said Sunday.At approximately 12:45 a.m., firefighters responded to “heavy smoke conditions” in the basement of the occupied home at 293 Belgrade Ave. in Roslindale, the department tweeted early Sunday.By 1:30 a.m. the department reported blazes in the basement and first floor were successfully knocked down.There were no reported injuries, but officials estimated the blaze did $250,000 in damage to the building.Photos from the department show one firefighter carrying a small dog away from the fire.Responders from the Red Cross and fire department’s Victim Assistance Unit were on scene to assist the displaced families.Related ArticlesLocal News | Unexploded fireworks wash up on Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts officials blame Central Maine Pyrotechnics Local News | Sweeney: Fireproofing saves li...

Multiple brush fires in Oceanside prompt road closures, evacuations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Evacuations and road closures have been put in place after multiple brush fires broke out in Oceanside Sunday afternoon.Crews responded to the scene in the 800 block of College Boulevard just before 2:30 p.m., according to authorities. By the time emergency responders arrived on scene, multiple brush fires had ignited along the road.As of 5:45 p.m., the forward rate of spread for the brush fires had been stopped, according to the North County Fire Protection District.According to Oceanside police, road closures have been implemented along SR-76 between Frazee Road and College Boulevard, as well as from Mission Avenue to Frazee Road. Nearby businesses were also evacuated and closed from the 700 to 800 blocks of College Boulevard. No residential structures have been evacuated or are currently at risk, police said.A smoke advisory has been issued by NCFPD for residents in the area surrounding the fires.Authorities are asking that residents steer clear of the area u...

Two injured in plane crash near La Mesa church parking lot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

LA MESA, Calif. -- A small airplane crashed into a La Mesa church parking lot Sunday afternoon, injuring two people who were onboard the aircraft, authorities said.The plane had crashed around 3 p.m. in the bushes next to the evangelical Lake Murray Community Church on Lake Murray Boulevard, Heartland Fire-Rescue said. The plane did not explode or catch fire, according to fire officials.An ambulance was passing by the site of the crash, discovering the two passengers. Firefighters used a rope system to rescue the two passengers, Heartland Fire-Rescue said. The passengers -- both described as adult men in their 50s -- sustained moderate injuries in the crash. They were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening at this time, according to fire officials.Several power lines were impacted in the crash, impacting about 300 to 400 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in the surrounding area. The utility company said power expected ...

64-acre vegetation fire burns near US-Mexico border: Cal Fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 64-acre vegetation fire broke out in southeastern San Diego County Sunday afternoon, prompting evacuations in surrounding areas due to a continued structure threat.Around 2:40, the fire was reported near the Potrero County Park on Potrero Park Drive. The blaze had spread to about 20 acres after an hour, according to Cal Fire. By 5:20 p.m., the fire had spread to 64 acres and remains 10% contained.Evacuation warnings and orders have been put in place for the area of Potrero Valley Road, Cal Fire said. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Steele Canyon High School -- located at 12440 Campo Road -- for those impacted.Road closures are also in place between the area of Highway 94 and Potrero Park Drive. The cause of the vegetation fire has not been determined at this time.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Senators trade DeBrincat to Red Wings for Kubalik, Sebrango and draft picks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:48 GMT

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired 25-year-old forward Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators.The Senators announced Sunday they have acquired forward Dominik Kubalik, prospect defenceman Donovan Sebrango, a conditional 2024 first-round draft pick and Detroit’s 2024 fourth-round selection from the Red Wings in exchange for DeBrincat.The Red Wings signed the two-time 41-goal scorer DeBrincat to a four-year extension with an average annual value of US$7.875 million.The initial condition on the first-round pick is as follows: the Red Wings will have the option of sending their own 2024 first-round pick or Boston’s 2024 first-round pick (previously acquired on March 2, 2023) to Ottawa.However, if the Bruins’ 2024 first-round selection is an eventual top-10 pick (following the annual draft lottery), Boston will have the option of retaining the pick and transferring its 2025 unprotected first-round selection to Detroit. The Red Wings will then have the option of sendin...