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How Oakland A’s latest pitching prospect fared in MLB debut

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

OAKLAND — Applause form Joey Estes’ cheering squad boomed loud over the Coliseum’s tiny crowd of an announced 5,602 on Wednesday afternoon. The Oakland A’s season may be hard to watch, but bits of excitement can still puncture the quiet.Estes’ family and friends had plenty to see in the 21-year-old’s MLB debut. He gave up three home runs over his 4 2/3 innings pitched, leading to a 6-3 A’s loss against the Seattle Mariners.But Estes also showed flashes of why he’s the A’s No. 13-ranked prospect. He recorded his first two strikeouts and showed nearly his full pitching arsenal: A mid-90s fastball with a changeup and slider, he also threw in a few cutters, according to Statcast. Estes is the fifth A’s pitcher to start for his MLB debut this season.The playoff-contending Mariners came out hot against Estes with Dominic Canzone’s two-run home run in the second inning — the runner on reached via third baseman Jordan D...

Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier, less than a year into retirement, to run for her old county supervisor seat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

Less than year into retirement, former U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier is looking to return to her first elected job as a candidate for San Mateo County supervisor, setting up a contest with a much younger candidate and renewing questions about aging politicians clinging to office and refusing to yield to the next generation.“I’d like to get something accomplished,” Speier said in an interview Wednesday, a subtle dig at her “frustrating” years in Congress. “I love this county, I spent 40 years representing it. My experience can help us move through some of these vexing issues that we have.”Speier’s return to local politics after 14 years in Congress has already tilted the outcome of the March 5 District 1 Supervisor race from a three-way contest to a runoff. The two leading candidates by fundraising, Emily Beach and Gina Papan, both Democrats like Speier, announced they will end their campaigns for the nonpartisan seat and support Speier.̶...

SF Giants’ playoff hopes wilt away in sweep against D-backs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

PHOENIX — With each passing game, the San Francisco Giants’ path to the postseason gets narrower.They have 10 to play, and with a 7-1 loss to the D-backs Wednesday afternoon, fell further out of the playoff picture than they have been since it was worth paying attention. They were swept in the two-game series, outscored 15-5 and outhit 27-9, sending them 4½ games back of Arizona, 3½ back of the Cubs for the third and final spot, and on the wrong side of tiebreakers against both teams in the unlikely scenario they come into play.“Obviously these were must-win games, and going back several games, those were also must-win games,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “Now, the math is not on our side.”If their four-game set at Colorado to open this road trip represented a golden opportunity, these two games in Arizona might as well have been a last stand. They went 1-5 over the six-game stretch and will take a .500 record with them to Dodger Stadium for the last leg o...

Gun, extended magazine seized from Santa Cruz County students

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) -- A handgun with an extended magazine was brought onto a school bus by a Santa Cruz County student before it was found by a staff member, deputies said. The incident happened on Tuesday morning while students were riding a bus to Renaissance High School, an alternative school in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Several students began vaping in the back of the bus, prompting a staff member to escort the students off. "Shortly after being escorted off the bus by staff, one staff member believed someone from the group discarded something in a nearby bush. When staff went back to the area, they found the pictured handgun and extended magazine," the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office wrote. It's unclear if deputies have been able to figure out which student in the vaping group brought the weapon. The Sheriff's Office said it is "looking into the incident," and an investigation is ongoing. Santa Rosa student, 14, arrested for bringing imitation firea...

Patriots veterans have rallied around rookie receiver Demario Douglas after his fumble vs. Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Self-inflicted mistakes have been a recurring theme during the Patriots’ 0-2 start to the season. As they prepare to hit the road for the first time on Sunday against the Jets, they are focusing on things big and small. That includes taking time to remind one of their most productive rookies on offense that there are still plenty of games left to play.Sixth-round pick Demario “Pop” Douglas was among New England’s biggest standouts during training camp, routinely hauling in sure-handed receptions despite his 5-foot-8 frame.It made his first-quarter fumble, which led to the Dolphins’ first touchdown during New England’s 24-17 loss to Miami last week, that much more surprising. It’s also why team veterans, including tight end Hunter Henry, made seeking out Douglas a priority when the team reconvened at the practice facility for the first time this week. Henry’s message?“I told him a similar story to me,” he said. It was 2016 and the third game of Henry’s rookie...

Jets’ defense preparing to bounce back against Patriots’ ‘simple’ but effective offense

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Sauce Gardner has watched video of the New England Patriots’ offense and it seems easy to understand.Stopping it, however, is a different story. And that’s the upcoming task for a New York Jets defense looking to bounce back after a rough outing at Dallas last Sunday. “They don’t really have a complex offense,” Gardner said of the Patriots. “You know, it’s pretty simple for the quarterback to get, the gap scheme, everything is really like simple. But it’s like they excel at it, you know what I mean? What they try to do is get other people to mess up and make mistakes. “They just do everything right.”The Jets cornerback was complimenting the way Bill O’Brien’s offense executes the game plan, although using the word “simple” could rankle some around the Patriots’ facility. New England is 0-2, but has come down to the wire in season-opening losses to Philadelphia (25-20) and Miami (24-17).Mac Jones has thrown four touchdown ...

Refugee who recently moved to Denver killed by carjackers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A young man who was trying to stop his car from being stolen was gunned down in Arapahoe County, his family told FOX31.The victim’s family said he heard someone messing with his car around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Ahmed Zainuldeen, 23, then went out to see what was happening at an apartment complex at East Harvard Avenue and Quebec Street.“He saw these guys stealing his car. He starts running to stop them. When he gets closer to the driver’s door, they shot and killed him,” Mahmood Zainuldeen said.Zainuldeen fought back tears as he spoke with FOX31 about his brother.Ahmed Zainuldeen was shot and killed by carjackers in Arapahoe County on Sept. 19, 2023. His family said they just moved to Denver from Iraq less than a year ago in search of a better life. (Credit: Ahmed Zainuldeen)The spokesperson for the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said deputies tried to save Zainuldeen’s life with CPR and a tourniquet at the scene of the shooting. It’s a shooting that has...

Best scenic drives to see the fall colors in Colorado in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you fancy yourself a professional leaf-peeper or just like the beautiful fall scenery, there is no shortage of ways to take in the changing colors in Colorado.One of the best (and easiest) ways to take in the Centennial State in the fall is by driving. FOX31 put together a list of some of the most beautiful fall drives in Colorado:Boreas PassBoreas Pass can be found just southeast of downtown Breckenridge.It is a 21.5-mile drive popular among drivers, cyclists and hikers.Even the U.S. Forest Service notes that the pass is a great road to view fall colors.Peak to Peak HighwayAutumn at a section of Peak-to-Peak Scenic and Historic Byway, Colorado, USAPeak to Peak Highway is the oldest scenic byway in the state and was first established in 1918, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. It starts north of Central City and Black Hawk and ends at Estes Park.The drive provides "matchless views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches," a...

Opening statements heard in trial for Aurora officers in Elijah McClain's death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — The trial of two Aurora police officers opened Wednesday in the killing of Elijah McClain, a Black man put in a neck hold and injected with a powerful sedative whose 2019 death later became a rallying cry for nationwide protests and spurred police reform in Colorado.It's the first of several trials stemming from the death of McClain, and lawyers for the two sides are expected to paint contrasting pictures of the deadly struggle between the officers and the 23-year-old massage therapist. McClain was stopped by police in the city of Aurora while walking home from a convenience store carrying only a plastic bag and his phone. Man arrested in deadly double shooting on Welton Street One question jurors could be asked to decide is whether it was lawful for officers Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt to detain and use force against McClain, who a 911 caller reported as suspicious. If prosecutors can convince jurors the stop was unjustified, that...

Playoff-chasing Rangers hit 4 homers in a 15-5 win over Red Sox after trailing 4-0 early

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:31:39 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With all of their All-Stars back in the lineup, the Texas Rangers are starting to feel good again going into their most important stretch of the season.“This is more who we were,” manager Bruce Bochy said.Marcus Semien drove in three runs from the top of the order and scored for the AL-best 115th time, Jonah Heim and Mitch Garver hit back-to-back homers and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 15-5 on Wednesday. All-Star third baseman Josh Jung, in his third game back after missing six weeks with a fractured left thumb, and fellow rookie Evan Carter each added two-run homers.“Great at-bats up and down the lineup, guys hitting mistakes for homers and guys taking their walks,” said Heim, the switch-hitting All-Star catcher. “It’s encouraging to see, and just got to keep putting it together.”Texas (84-68) remained a half-game behind Houston for the AL West lead after the Astros (85-68) had a walk-off win over AL East-leading Baltimore to...