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Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

The Texas Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets on Saturday night, an all-in move for the surprise leaders in the AL West, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.The Rangers added the 39-year-old Scherzer with another former Mets pitcher with Cy Young credentials, two-time winner Jacob deGrom, sidelined by Tommy John elbow surgery, possibly all the way through the end of next season.According to multiple reports, the deal nets New York one of the top Texas prospects in infielder Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr. As part of the deal, Scherzer agreed to opt in on the final year of his contract in 2024 at $43 million, according to reports that also said the Mets were paying about $35 million of the remaining $58 million on the right-hander’s contract. The Mets, one of baseba...

In summer heat, bear spotted in Southern California backyard Jacuzzi

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — With the summer heat wave in full swing in Southern California, a backyard pool is a tempting place to take a dip.Even for a bear.Police in the city of Burbank responded to a report of a bear sighting in a residential neighborhood and found the animal sitting in a Jacuzzi behind one of the homes.After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the home, police said in a statement Friday.Police released a video of the animal in the neighborhood, which is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Los Angeles and near the Verdugo Mountains.The Burbank police have issued warnings for residents to avoid bears and to keep all garbage and food locked up to discourage bears from coming to their residences.The Associated Press

Canadian 4x100m men’s relay team finally receives Olympic silver medals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

The Canadian men’s 4×100-metre relay team received its Olympic silver medals Saturday at the Canadian national trials in a medal reallocation ceremony.The group of Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney and Jerome Blake had initially earned bronze in the event at the Tokyo Games two years ago.However, an official upgrade came in May 2022 following the disqualification of the British team due to a doping violation by team member CJ Ujah.The group received it at McLeod Stadium in Langley in front of cheering fans, with the original Tokyo race broadcast on the big screen display before the medals were awarded.“I forgot how heavy this was,” said Brown while lifting the medal following the ceremony.“When we were in Tokyo there wasn’t a lot of fans and a lot of support so it was pretty empty. You could hear an echo in there. Here, our fans, our people that support us — our families are here, our friends our here — it’s a special moment to rel...

Chicago celebrates final Silver Room Block Party

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A well-known multicultural, family-friendly music and arts festival on the South Side is coming to an end after nearly two decades.The Silver Room Block Party extended nearly 10 blocks down the lakefront on the South Side this summer, and has been a Chicago staple for 18 years. But with the growth experienced by the festival over time, a hefty price tag for the event organizer has come with it, leading him to say it's a wrap for the summer attraction after this year."It's been a long run," said Eric Williams, founder of the Silver Room Block Party. "It was never meant to be this. It was meant to be 100 people and I think over time it just became a lot of work for me, a lot of money putting this together [so], it's time to take a step back."The Silver Room Block Party got its start in Wicker Park in 2002. It was then moved to Hyde Park for several years before being relocated to its current location — Oakwood Beach near 39th Street. More from Jewell: Faith, community lead...

As for the week ahead, conditions are looking good

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

The storms came in two rounds early Friday morning and then of course in the evening. Overall, there were more than 60 storm reports across the region, including two confirmed tornadoes in Kankakee County. The National Weather Service will have more information about the apparent tornadoes in Kankakee and near Momence in the days ahead.LAKE MICHIGAN WATER TEMPERATURESCLICK TO ENLARGE

Bailey Ober, bullpen hit hard in loss to Royals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Twins send Bailey Ober out to the mound, they usually have a pretty good sense of what they’re going to get from him. Most of the time this season, it’s been a quality start. That was the case in his seven starts heading into Saturday’s tilt against the Kansas City Royals.But Ober, who has been the Twins’ most consistent starter this season, instead turned in an uncharacteristic performance on Saturday night. In his shortest start of the season (four innings), Ober gave up a season-high six runs on a season-high 11 hits.It was that hole that the Twins spent the whole night trying to claw their way back from. And while they came close to tying the game, they never could quite recover and eventually fell 10-7 to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.Ober, who gave up a solo home run to Bobby Witt Jr. in the first inning, allowed another three runs in the second and two more in the third. Without his best stuff, it was a slog just getting through his four innings. ...

Woman struck and killed while walking in Fenton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

FENTON, MO. -- A woman is dead after a Saturday afternoon crash in Fenton. St. Louis County Police say the fatal collision happened in the 100 block of Gravois Bluffs Circle. She was walking across the parking lot when she was stuck by the vehicle.Fenton officers arrived at Gravois Bluffs Plaza to find that a woman had been struck by a vehicle. She was taken to a hospital where she died. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.Officers have not yet identified the victim. Police are say they will share more details about this incident as the investigation continues.

Cardinals will not trade Nolan Arenado before deadline, Mozeliak says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Nolan Arenado is staying put in St. Louis. The Cardinals' All-Star third baseman will not be traded before Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, according to new comments from lead executive John Mozeliak. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Times published a report stating that the Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers had engaged in trade talks with mentions of Arenado. The third baseman was put in a tough position Friday to answer questions about this report and his future in St. Louis. On Saturday, Mozeliak told St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold and Bally Sports Midwest's Jim Hayes an Arenado trade will not happen before the upcoming trade deadline. Cardinals’ Mikolas suspended 5 games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cubs’ Happ The Cardinals President of Baseball Operations shared a statement Saturday stating the team has not asked Arenado to waive his no-trade clause, nor do they plan on trading him. Mozeliak, through his statement, adds "at ...

1 hospitalized in shooting at P.F. Chang’s in Chino Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

A person was hospitalized after being shot at a P.F. Chang's restaurant in Chino Hills on Saturday. The suspected shooter was identified as Lauro Rangel, 32, from Norwalk, by the Chino Hills Police Department.Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the restaurant located at 3445 Grand Avenue around 3 p.m.Police say the suspect, Rangel, allegedly entered the restaurant and headed to the kitchen area where he shot at the victim, a 40-year-old male employee.During the confrontation, another employee restrained Rangel and held him down until police could arrive.The victim, who was not identified, was transported to a local trauma center. Authorities said he remains in stable condition on Saturday night. California neighborhood under quarantine due to invasive fly species P.F. Chang's restaurant in Chino Hills. (Google Earth)Rangel was arrested on charges of attempted murder. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.Anyone with information about the incident is...

Teen hospitalized after shooting at Oxnard shopping mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

A teenager was hospitalized after shots rang out at a busy shopping district in Oxnard on Friday night.Oxnard police responded to reports of a shooting victim at The Collection at Riverpark on the 2700 block of Seaglass Way around 8:50 p.m.Arriving officers found the victim, a 15-year-old boy, with a gunshot wound to his lower leg. He was located on the first floor of the parking structure next to the Cinemark Century Riverpark movie theater. The teen was transported to a local hospital where he remains in stable condition.Parking structure at The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)Parking structure at The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)Parking structure at The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)The parking structure was blocked off as the outdoor shopping and dining dist...