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Saunders: Rockies’ bullpen has been surprisingly solid

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

Buried beneath the Rockies’ woeful early-season record, injuries to starting pitchers and a hit-and-miss offense, you’ll discover several relievers who have pitched remarkably well.No way, you say. After all, when things go south for the Rockies, the bullpen often leads the way.Plus, you point out that the Rockies’ bullpen has a 4.40 ERA, the eighth-highest in the majors. Its 1.41 WHIP is the seventh-highest and its .250 average against is also the seventh-highest.But here’s the thing. If you throw out left-hander Ty Blach’s 8.18 ERA and right-hander Dinelson Lamet’s 12.66 ERA, most of the rest of the ‘pen has been rather salty.Mercifully, the Rockies designated Blach for assignment. I thought they might do the same with Lamet, but because he can throw a 95-97 mph fastball, he’s still around, albeit he’s now on the injured 15-day injured list with a convenient case of lower-back stiffness.In mid-April, as Daniel Bard rejoined the...

Authorities looking for driver of Jeep who rammed vehicle in Englewood

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

Authorities are looking for the driver of a Jeep who rammed a vehicle off a metro area roadway seriously injuring two people in the victim’s vehicle.The incident happened about 8:35 p.m. Friday at U.S. Highway 285 and Downing Street, according to a Medina Alert posted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.Please share: Medina Alert – 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with CO License Plate # CISZ19. The suspect vehicle rammed victim vehicle off the road near HWY 285 and S. Downing St. If you see this vehicle, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/8cDwHg0T67— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) May 6, 2023Investigators are asking for the public’s looking for a black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Colorado License CISZ19.The driver of the Jeep struck the victim’s vehicle multiple times, ramming it off the road and crashing into a light pole. Two people suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Jeep fled the crash scene. The Jeep should have front end damage.Anyone who sees the Jeep, or ...

This is the best time to sell a home in California

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

California’s ever-changing real estate market can be tough to navigate, especially for those looking to sell a home in the current economic climate.For state residents looking to downsize or move out of the state altogether, this is when experts say you should sell your home.“In California, seasonality means more buyer demand in cold months, which pushes the best week to sell slightly earlier,” Hannah Jones, an economic data analyst at Realtor.com, said. “However, for most California metros included, the national best week is within the top 10 weeks of the year to sell.” California homes are selling below asking price: Can you bid low? This means the best time to sell a home in the Golden State would be around January and March, especially for homes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego.In comparison to the rest of the country, the best time to sell a home is typically during the spring, specifically in mid-April, according to Jones.While the ideal time to sell a home in Cal...

LBPD arrests man who allegedly fired at officers during brother's standoff with police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

A Long Beach man was arrested Friday in connection with his alleged shooting at police officers during a standoff last month involving his brother.Jason Santiago Gonzalez, 24, opened fire on five Long Beach Police Department officers on April 16 when his 30-year-old brother, David Gonzalez, also of Long Beach, was involved in a standoff with officers near the scene of a shooting at Market Street and Cedar Avenue, the department said in a news release. That first shooting, which occurred at about 12:40 a.m., began with a dispute, but ultimately led to no injuries, according to City News Service.After that incident, David Gonzalez fled to a nearby apartment building, and as officers were negotiating his surrender, Jason Gonzalez "fired multiple rounds at officers from a nearby location," the LBPD said."This unacceptable act of violence committed against our police officers serves as a stark reminder of the inherent danger in the law enforcement profession," Police Chief Wally Hebeish ...

Polls still open for College Park’s special election following former mayor’s arrest

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

Only hours remain in the special election to replace Patrick Wojahn as mayor of College Park, Maryland.Wojahn resigned as mayor in March after he was arrested and charged with dozens of counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. He had been the city’s mayor since 2015.According to the city’s charter, the special election had to take place within 65 days.Voting is open until 6 p.m. at city hall, 7401 Baltimore Ave.The candidates are Bryan Haddad, S.M. Fazlul Kabir, Catherine Hope Kennedy and Denise C. Mitchell. Three of the four have experience on the College Park City Council.Wojahn is married to an employee of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., which owns WTOP.Source

Russia says bomber who injured novelist acted for Ukraine

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russia’s top investigative agency on Saturday said the suspect in a car bombing that injured a prominent pro-Kremlin novelist and killed his driver has admitted acting at the behest of Ukraine’s special services.The blast that hit the car of Zakhar Prilepin, a well-known nationalist writer and an ardent supporter of Russia’s war in Ukraine, was the third explosion involving prominent pro-Kremlin figures since the start of the conflict.It took place in the region of Nizhny Novgorod, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Moscow.Russia’s Investigative Committee said the suspect was a Ukrainian native and had admitted under questioning that he was working under orders from Ukraine. The Foreign Ministry in turn blamed not only Ukraine but the United States as well.“Responsibility for this and other terrorist acts lies not only with the Ukrainian authorities, but with their Western patrons, in the first place, the United States, who since...

Guerrier takes 1-shot lead into final round of Italian Open

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Julien Guerrier will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Italian Open.Guerrier started the day two shots off the lead but carded eight birdies and three bogeys in a 5-under 66, moving atop the leaderboard.His one-stroke advantage was over French compatriot Romain Langasque, who set a new course record at the Marco Simone club outside Rome, and Poland’s Adrian Meronk.“I started with a bogey on two and after that I stayed patient,” Guerrier said. “I know with this kind of course, my coach said, ‘You are going to play some good shots, so try to manage and don’t give too many shots away to the course,’ and I did that.”Langasque hit seven birdies and an eagle in his record-breaking 9-under 62.“I did not expect nine under, I didn’t expect to shoot a very low score on this course because it’s quite a tough course,” Langasque said. “I didn’t expect that score and I am very happy about it.”Matthieu Pavon, who led after both of the previous...

Guardians option struggling OF Oscar Gonzalez to minors

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus to get more playing time.The team made the move with Gonzalez on Saturday before facing the Minnesota Twins. Infielder Tyler Freeman was recalled to take Gonzalez’s roster spot.The 25-year-old Gonzalez has struggled at the plate, batting just .192 with one homer and five RBIs in 25 games. He’s been platooning in right field with Will Brennan, and the Guardians are hoping to get him more-at-bats.Gonzalez isn’t the only Cleveland hitter not hitting. The Guardians’ offense has been sluggish for much of the early season, one of the big reasons the defending AL Central champions are trailing the first-place Twins by 4 1 /2 games.The Guardians are batting just .224 overall and have only 17 homers, the fewest in the majors.Gonzalez was one of the many bright spots last season for the Guardians.As a rookie, he batted .296 with 11 homers and 43 RBIs in 91 games. He wa...

Bayern beats Werder Bremen to stretch lead in Germany

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich survived a nervy finish to edge closer to the Bundesliga title with a 2-1 win over Werder Bremen that opened up a four-point lead over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.Gnabry broke through in the 62nd minute, seizing on the loose ball and scoring after Jamal Musiala mishit a shot off Sadio Mané’s pass. Leroy Sané doubled the Bayern lead 10 minutes later with a first-time shot from a narrow angle off Noussair Mazraoui’s incisive throughball.Bremen brought the game back to life out of nowhere when Niklas Schmidt curled a long-range shot into the top corner in the 87th, shortly after coming off the bench. Bremen tried to level the score but Bayern held on with smart defending and some strategic timewasting.Bayern dominated most of the first half without generating any chances of note against the compact Bremen defense, besides a Benjamin Pavard header pushed away by goalkeeper Jiří Pavlenka.Bremen gave Bayern a scare first when Mitchell Weiser fa...

Miami’s Jimmy Butler (ankle) cleared to return for Game 3

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:57 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler was cleared to return to the Miami Heat lineup on Saturday, in time for him to play in Game 3 of his team’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks.Butler sprained his right ankle with about 5 minutes left in Miami’s Game 1 victory. He did not play in Game 2 on Tuesday, when New York evened the series.In six playoff games so far this season, Butler is averaging 35.5 points on 59% shooting, with 6.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Butler had a career-high 56-point effort against Milwaukee in Game 4 of Round 1, followed by a 42-point outburst two nights later as the eighth-seeded Heat eliminated the top-seeded Bucks.Butler entered Saturday as the No. 2 scorer in this season’s playoffs, behind only Phoenix’s Devin Booker — who is averaging 36.9 points and passed Butler for the top spot by scoring 47 in the Suns’ win over Denver on Friday night.The Heat ruled Udonis Haslem out for Game 3 with a stomach illness. Miami is also without V...