Whenever Orioles reliever Joey Krehbiel passes by one of his teammates completing an interview, he asks — with a perfect blend of sincerity and sarcasm — whether they said his name. As reporters surrounded Jordan Lyles’ locker in Baltimore’s clubhouse Wednesday minutes after he finished off a complete game, the 31-year-old right-hander yelled out, “Joey…
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At the end of one of the longest drives in franchise history, not much separated the Ravens on Sunday from an opening-possession touchdown — just 2 yards on first down, then 1 yard on second down, then again on third down, then again on fourth down. Over the past three years, through injuries and illness,…
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Q: Ira, big, big, big money is coming into the game. When Donald Sterling was forced to sell, Steve Ballmer came in spending and the Clippers are closer to a championship. With the Nets, Joseph Tsai has spent on his Big Threes. And now whoever buys the Suns from Robert Sarver will come in wanting…
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The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jake McCarthy slides safely into home plate before Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes can take the throw and apply a tag during the seventh inning on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jake McCarthy slides safely into home plate before Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes can…
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A man was arrested on suspicion of civil rights violations, attempted murder, and attempted arson after police said he attacked a man with anti-Latinx epithets and gasoline in Westminster on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Shortly before noon Wednesday, authorities said 36-year-old Westminster resident Danh Thanh Nguyen approached a man seated in his vehicle at McFadden Avenue…
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Acting manager Miguel Cairo pointed the finger at himself after the Chicago White Sox suffered a crushing 10-7 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in 11 innings Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. There were misplays and a lack of early hitting from the Sox. There were untimely walks — not that there are many good times…
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Before the May 9 game at Guaranteed Rate Field between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, a small ceremony was held outside the main entrance near the 2005 championship memorial. Chairs were set up for invited guests, but there was no big fanfare for the unveiling of a bust of former Illinois Gov. James…
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The consensus box of Los Alamitos picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…
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A month layoff didn’t appear to faze Keegan Thompson or the quality of his stuff. Hours after the Chicago Cubs activated the right-hander from the 15-day injured list, Thompson tossed three scoreless innings and struck out six to secure a 4-3 win against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park. The Cubs rallied on Patrick Wisdom’s…
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For a brief moment during the eighth inning Wednesday night, left-hander Cionel Pérez stood up in the Orioles’ bullpen and began warming. He was an insurance policy, an option to turn to if right-hander Jordan Lyles wavered. But when Lyles returned to the dugout after another clean inning, Pérez sat down. And manager Brandon Hyde…
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