President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis. … [Read more...] about Fact checking Trump’s claims about the California wildfires
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Kepler excited to join Phillies: ‘A bunch of ballers’
Instant observations: Sixers fall to undermanned Pelicans with horrid defensive showing
Paul George led a late surge, but the Joel Embiid-less Sixers did not play nearly well enough to beat the Pelicans on Friday night. They're 15-21. … [Read more...] about Instant observations: Sixers fall to undermanned Pelicans with horrid defensive showing
Stability in the Leadoff Role is Crucial for the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies should not change who is in the leadoff spot in 2025. Kyle Schwarber should remain in the role after his statistically interesting 2024 season. Schwarber set a major league record for leadoff home runs last year. However there has been some discussion this offseason that the Phillies might move Schwarber out of the leadoff spot. Phillies manager Rob … [Read more...] about Stability in the Leadoff Role is Crucial for the Phillies
NPB’s Orix Buffaloes Sign Jordan Diaz
The Orix Buffaloes of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced this week that they’ve signed former A’s infielder Jordan Diaz. Reports out of Japan first emerged in November that the Buffaloes were nearing a deal with the Colombian-born infielder, but the contract was not finalized until Wednesday. Diaz, a right-handed hitter who spends most of his time between second and … [Read more...] about NPB’s Orix Buffaloes Sign Jordan Diaz