KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cal Raleigh broke a record held by Mickey Mantle on Tuesday night while matching another held by Ken Griffey Jr. That’s some company for a single night. The Mariners catcher hit his 55th home run of the season in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals, sending him past Mantle’s mark for a switch-hitter that had stood since 1961. Then, Raleigh hit … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle’s switch-hitter record, ties Ken Griffey Jr.’s team record with two home runs
Asking Eric: Longtime friend always has to have upper hand in conversation
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Rookie Cade Horton delivers the Chicago Cubs to the verge of securing a playoff spot in 4-1 win
PITTSBURGH — Cade Horton wanted this. Ever since the Chicago Cubs drafted him in the first round three years ago, Horton envisioned helping them get back to the postseason and experience October baseball. His dominant rookie season has played a key role in positioning the Cubs for the playoffs with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season. In a marquee matchup … [Read more...] about Rookie Cade Horton delivers the Chicago Cubs to the verge of securing a playoff spot in 4-1 win
As a senior, Ellie Dobbertin comes into her own for West Aurora. The big difference? ‘A lot more confident.’
West Aurora’s Ellie Dobbertin always had the physical tools to be an impact player. In her second varsity season, however, the 5-foot-10 senior right-side hitter is now smarter and more judicious about merging form and style in producing the requisite front-row power. “I think I’ve worked a lot on just having a stronger block and a stronger hit,” Dobbertin said. “It’s not just … [Read more...] about As a senior, Ellie Dobbertin comes into her own for West Aurora. The big difference? ‘A lot more confident.’
Elected officials, local leaders encourage undocumented residents to stay home, community to step up amid federal immigration activity
Amid a blitz of immigration enforcement activity in the Chicago area earlier in the day, elected officials and community leaders on Tuesday urged all undocumented residents to stay home as much as possible — and those who can to use their protections to support the city and its most vulnerable as federal operations persist. “This is an engineered crisis,” Lt. Gov. Juliana … [Read more...] about Elected officials, local leaders encourage undocumented residents to stay home, community to step up amid federal immigration activity