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The Chicago Cubs’ process to creating another World Series contender requires again overhauling the major-league roster. There is nothing disputable about the statement. Whether this is called a rebuild depends on the perspective. Don’t expect any Cubs personnel to refer to the organization’s current undertaking as such, but, ultimately, it’s semantics. The Cubs clearly have…
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 pick in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster June 23. After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have a significant amount of young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first…
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The apprehension Jorge López felt when he took the mound in the eighth inning Saturday night wasn’t because of the moment. He’s inherited plenty of tricky situations before — a runner on second isn’t so unusual for a high-leverage reliever. But his heart raced like it’s never done before, thinking of who was in the…
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Q: For Game 6, as much as I can “appreciate and soak in this one for all it was worth,” wouldn’t losing three out of four home games in a series be looked at as unacceptable? – T.G, Queens, New York. A: Not against an opponent of this caliber, arguably the more talented team, arguably…
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During the month of May, we are cel-ebrating the diverse and intersectional Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities and their many contributions to United States history and culture. Our Disney cast members’ contributions are an important part of our celebration. As a Filipino-American cast member at the Disneyland Resort, Brittney Sia says it’s…
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Wellness enthusiasts laced up their sneakers, gathered their friends and fam-ily and celebrated the return of an iconic cast member event at the Disneyland Resort. The Disney Be Well Cast Member Family & Friends 5K made a trium-phant return, featuring the well-known and well-loved Kermit and friends. “Yaaaaaay!” Cast members Joy and Billy Hopke were…
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This World Wish Day on April 29, we announced that the Disneyland Resort Wish Program is returning after a two-year hiatus! Since the very first official wish was granted at Disneyland Resort in 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to make more than 145,000 wishes come true globally. Here at Dis-neyland Resort, we work…
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An interaction with a fellow cast member helped Disneyland Resort Entertainment cast member Walker Williams open up to his leaders about his challenges with autism, and it’s made all the difference in his feelings of acceptance at work. “She recognized that I was seeking help, but didn’t know how to ask,” said Walker, who has…
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Fifteen years ago, Disneyland Resort cast member Clara Alvarez signed up for a new group at work called HOLA, dedicated to Hispanic leadership advancement. At the same time, she was starting a new program in her son’s third grade classroom to help improve students’ reading skills. HOLA is celebrating its 15th anniversary as a Business…
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Fantasyland Retail Stage Manager Megan Matsumoto is Japanese-American and the granddaughter of a World War II vet-eran, so she’s doubly honored this month to celebrate both Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Military Appreciation Month. “It’s important that [AANHPI] and military heritage are highlighted here at the resort because there…
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