It is common to see pitchers fail in a starting role and then succeed as a relief pitcher. Whether that is due to not having enough depth in their arsenal or command issues, it happens all the time. Recently, we have seen successful relief pitchers continue their success in a starting role. A great example of this phenomenon, among many others, is San Diego Padres starting … [Read more...] about Former Reliever Flourishes as Starter for San Diego
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Crochet named AL Comeback Player of Year after acing TJ recovery, shift to rotation
Man killed in two-vehicle crash on Stevenson Expressway near Lyons: state police
A Romeoville man was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash on the Stevenson Expressway near west suburban Lyons, according to the Illinois state police. Killed was Amarildo Ponce, 53, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. The collision happened just before 1:30 a.m. on the southbound Interstate 55 near 1st Avenue, authorities said. Ponce was … [Read more...] about Man killed in two-vehicle crash on Stevenson Expressway near Lyons: state police
Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest
SAO PAULO — Joe Biden will become the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest during a brief stop Sunday in the Brazilian city of Manaus as the incoming Trump administration seems poised to scale back the U.S. commitment to combating climate change. The massive Amazon, which is about the size of Australia, stores huge amounts of the world’s carbon … [Read more...] about Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest
No. 1 Oregon escapes Wisconsin’s upset bid, rallying in the 4th quarter for a 16-13 win
MADISON, Wis. — Atticus Sappington broke a tie with a 24-yard field goal with 2 minutes, 36 seconds remaining, and No. 1 Oregon held on to beat Wisconsin 16-13 on Saturday night. Jordan James rushed for 115 yards and a tying touchdown on 22 carries to help Oregon (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) win its first 11 games for the second time in school history. The Ducks also won their first 11 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Oregon escapes Wisconsin’s upset bid, rallying in the 4th quarter for a 16-13 win