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Pittsburgh, PA

In 2022, Mike Easler, a member of the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, contacted them about becoming their batting coach. He looked at their stats and saw they had nobody hitting above .275. (The Pirates would finish 2022 with Kevin Newman as their leader at .274, excluding a pair of minor league recalls who had a handful of at-bats.) “That’s unacceptable,” Easler told interviewer Joe Shuta. The Pirates never returned his call. “That’s their loss, not mine,” said Easler disgustedly. This story was unknown and unreported in any Pittsburgh media at the time or since.

A Former World Series Champion Offered To be the Pirates Batting Coach. They Said No.

Denver, CO

Since the beginning of this month, Colorado Rockies great, four-time all-star, and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner Charlie Blackmon has been going through a severe slump. During the beginning of the season, Blackmon was one of two veterans holding it down for the Rockies. However, since Colorado edged themselves in the history books, the Rockies outfielder/designated hitter’s play has certainly hit a stump. He has not played in the team’s past two games, but once he returns, Blackmon must lead this team once again. This current slump is not the greatest example to send to a team full of young players who look up to and admire a great Colorado legend like the 14-year veteran.

14-Year Veteran Must Break His Slump with the Rockies

Baltimore, MD

It didn’t take long for MLB to see its first of the season and a big one at that. The Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres completed a five-player deal late Friday night that wasn’t official until Saturday morning. San Diego acquired Luis Arraez from Miami for multiple prospects. Center fielder Dillon Head, the 25th pick in last year’s MLB Draft, plus three other minor leaguers. It was a trade that got many wondering about other high-caliber players who could be on the move before the trade deadline.

Former MLB GM Sees Potential Trade from an AL East Team

Los Angeles, CA

When the Los Angeles Dodgers made mega-star Shohei Ohtani the highest-paid player in MLB history, they knew that the majority of his first year would be only as a DH. Even without his pitching excellence on display yet for the Dodgers, he’s rising to expectations that come with a mammoth $700 million contract from the batter’s box.

Dodgers $700 Million Man is Positioning Himself for Another MVP Campaign

Orlando, FL

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The first time I heard about this case was not too long ago as I was scrolling on YouTube and it's a very sad almost 20-year-old cold case. In my quest to bring awareness to cold cases, I went and did some research on news articles. I am going to share the information from these articles about this case in hopes of bringing more awareness to her disappearance. I will have all the resources linked at the bottom as well.

Cold Case: Vanished Without a Trace: The Baffling Disappearance of 24-Year-Old Jennifer Kesse

Phoenix, AZ

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 33-year-old Phoenix man has been convicted of murdering four men in a failed attempt to take over the drug business that left three of the men shot to death, their bodies set on fire inside of a burning car left abandoned in a residential neighborhood in Orange in the middle of the day in 2015. The body of a fourth man was found inside of a car in Fontana six days after he was shot to death; his killers recorded his dying moments on a cell phone, according to the OCDA .

Phoenix man convicted of killing and burning four cartel drug dealers in Orange and in Fontana

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Andrew Grimm remembers the blustery day in December 2020 that the Stout Street Clinic opened to more than 50 shivering Venezuelans standing in their line. The migrants weren’t necessarily looking for healthcare but for a place to get warm. “They had been put on a bus in Texas, and they were in T-shirts, no coats, not the right shoes, who had been on a really long journey just looking for someplace to get warm,” recalled the health center executive. Grimm said that gave birth to a migrant welcoming center in the clinic that day.

From empenadas to clothing, Denver steps up to help migrants

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Memphis, TN

According to Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter Damichael Cole, the team has announced they will retire former guard Tony Allen‘s No. 9 jersey number next season. This news comes over a month after the team retired Marc Gasol‘s jersey number. Initially, Memphis announced Allen’s jersey retirement in 2017, but it was postponed due to his legal troubles.

Memphis Grizzlies Announce Jersey Retirement for Former Pillar

San Antonio, TX

Entering the 2023 NBA Draft, all eyes were on Victor Wembanyama. Many saw the 7-4” French wunderkind as the most hyped prospect since LeBron James. Selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first overall pick, Wembanyama exceeded the expectations of many in his rookie season. Despite San Antonio finishing far from playoff contention, the now 20-year-old showed his immense impact on both ends of the court.

Wemby and the 5 Others to Win Rookie of the Year Unanimously

Dallas, TX

Kansas City, MO

Breakout receiver and current Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, Rashee Rice could be released imminently this offseason. Rice is a suspect in an alleged assault that injured a man at a Dallas nightclub, according to Dallas Morning News. It’s the latest offseason trouble for the SMU product who has been emerging as a big-time receiver for the Super Bowl champions. This comes after his arrest for involvement in a six-car crash in Dallas in March, leaving at least seven people with injuries.

Breakout Receiver Could Be Released Imminently

Oklahoma City, OK

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Alamogordo, NM

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In what feels like a rash of recent announcements of military commanders relieved of command a new addition is added to the list in April of 2024. The most recent was the commander of an infantry battalion in California was relieved of his command. The Marine Corp Times reports that Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was fired from his role as commander of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by Maj. Gen. Benjamin Watson, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, Marine spokesman Lt. Col. Lucas Burke said in a statement to Marine Corps Times in April of 2024.

Rash of Recent Military Officers Relieved of Command Including Marine Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia

New York City, NY

Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana Pacers are down 1-0 in their second-round playoff matchup with the New York Knicks after a 121-117 loss in game 1. In the game, Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton scored six points on 2-for-6 shooting. Additionally, he recorded eight assists, four steals, and two rebounds in 36 minutes of play. Though he had a subpar performance by his standards, the 24-year-old is reportedly dealing with back spasms. Ahead of Game 2, head coach Rick Carlisle spoke about Haliburton’s injury, saying “it’s a concern.”

Rick Carlisle Has “Concerns” About Star Player’s Injury

It’s a fair question: Have people experiencing homelessness moved to Denver for a free hotel room?. At least one man did. The mother of a missing man messaged me the other day to tell me she is looking for her son. She said he moved back to Denver from Florida thinking he could get a free hotel room as part of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 plan. Of course, those rooms all are full now. Also, most people who received the rooms were in established encampments that the mayor swept. There never were any rooms for people who might move to Denver one week to be housed the next.

Opinion: Did homeless people move to Denver for a free hotel room?

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards regularly faces comparisons to NBA legend Michael Jordan due to their similar playstyles. However, despite people comparing him to arguably the greatest basketball player in history, Edwards wants them to stop. According to Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports, Edwards says he “can’t be compared” to the six-time NBA champion.

Minnesota Timberwolves Star Wants Player Comparison “to Stop”

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Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series

Finally, some good news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. Left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the...

Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series

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