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Blue Jays move one step closer to playoff berth with big win over Rays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to securing a playoff berth Friday night with an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Belt and Matt Chapman homered for the Blue Jays, who outhit the Rays 16-7. Bo Bichette had four hits and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. chipped in with three as Toronto (89-71) won for the ninth time in 13 games.Yandy Diaz was a bright spot for the Rays (97-63), who have already secured the first wild-card berth and No. 4 seed in the American League. He hit a two-run homer and reached base three times.The win strengthened the Blue Jays’ grip on the second wild-card spot. It also trimmed their magic number to one over the Seattle Mariners, who were set to host Texas later in the evening.The East champion Baltimore Orioles have clinched the top seed in the AL and the Central champion Minnesota Twins will be seeded third.Entering play Friday, the Rangers had a two-game lead on Houston in the race for the West Division crown and s...

Paul Lisnek on looming government shutdown, GOP debate, & more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest on a looming government shutdown, the last GOP debate, the death of Dianne Feinstein and more. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesTune in on Sunday’s for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.

Siena College holds laptop drive for Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Siena College partnered with Ukraine Friends, a non-profit organization supporting the country after the Russian invasion to bring laptops to Ukrainian students. The college has a goal to donate 1,000 laptops.Ukraine Friends initially delivered donated ambulances to the front lines of the war, with New York's DEC Commissioner taking a leave of absence to help. They have broadened their mission as the war continued and among the humanitarian aid now provided is support for education.Associate Professor of Psychology, Dmitry Burshteyn, looks to give back from one educator to another. "There is a tremendous need for laptop computers because about 800,000 Ukrainian children are in remote education." Teenagers race on Route 4 at over 100mph The college is looking for laptops no older than four years old. Professor Burshteyn says this is due to battery life and infrequent opportunities to charge them in Ukraine. Each one will come with software to allow stude...

Wainwright gets at-bat, huge ovation in series opener of grand sendoff

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright's pitching career is finished, but that didn't stop him from taking the field one more time in his special sendoff weekend. Wainwright came up to the batter's box as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. He reiterated many times that it was his goal to take at least one more at-bat this weekend before he retires. PLAN AHEAD! What to know for Adam Wainwright’s fond farewell weekend Wainwright waited patiently for a pitch to hit against Cincinnati's Brandon Williamson, and made contact, but grounded out to second base. Friday was his first at-bat in nearly two calendar years since the National League implemented a designated hitter for good. Fans welcomed Wainwright to a huge ovation during his at-bat, his first game appearance since earning his 200th victory on Sept. 18. The Cardinals trailed 14-2 in the sixth inning and trail 19-2 heading into the bottom of the 8th inning.

St. Charles gas station among 20 reportedly targeted by teens Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Police say a teen suspect just charged for a suburban gas station robbery made an astounding claim when arrested. The teen said he and four other teenagers targeted around 20 gas stations last Sunday. A FOX Files exclusive revealed one of those was an armed encounter caught-on-camera in St. Charles. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Three teens are now charged in connection with the St. Charles robbery. All of them reportedly told police they are habitual offenders.Larry Chrum, Chief Trial Attorney for the St. Charles County Prosecutor said, “These are individuals who chose this way of life, and they’re going to be addressed in the courts.”Chrum added, “This wasn’t a crime of opportunity. It was a very calculated crime.”18-year-olds Lance K. Campbell & Torreon McCottrell, along with 19-year-old Darnell Cline, are identified by police as members of the “Big 5” criminal street gang. Close Thanks f...

Prisoner's home crushed by city-owned tree, Washington Park ponders action

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - One homeowner in the tiny community of Washington Park, Illinois, is left with a big problem after a huge city-owned tree fell on his home. More than two months after it fell, the tree is still there. Washington Park officials are trying to figure out what to do. They say one problem muddying the waters is the homeowner is in federal prison. The You Paid For It team recently went to the scene and ran into Darald Woods, a man who says he was staying in the home at the time. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick "It’s been a month and a half, and something should have been done about this," said Woods. When asked what the city had done about this, Woods answered, "They haven’t done anything. To my knowledge, they've done nothing. It’s a city tree, and it’s their responsibility.”Elliott Davis went to talk to Washington Park Mayor Leonard Moore, who says he's worried about the situation and can't just leave things like this...

Event-packed weekend in St. Louis follows new police staffing concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's a busy weekend in St. Louis. Tens of thousands will visit the Gateway City this weekend for concerts, rivalry soccer and Adam Wainwright's final series as a Cardinal. With lots of activities planned, some downtown visitors have concerns about police staffing levels. Just days ago, the FOX Files revealed that the only two officers assigned to one district called in sick, leaving resources within the City of St. Louis stretched. Police union representatives have sounded an alarm, calling the situation dangerous for both the public and police.   Dramatic video shows armed encounter at St. Charles gas station; teens arrested When asked if the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is prepared for the busy weekend, a spokesperson said event-packed weekends in St. Louis are a common occurrence and the department is well-versed in providing public safety during those busy weekends. A statement to FOX 2 reads in part, “We continue to deploy our detailed officers to the ...

Cardinals fans thank Adam Wainwright ahead of special weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright's big celebration is underway. Baseball fans from St. Louis and beyond will gather at Busch Stadium this season to honor a Cardinals legend. Wainwright is set to retire after this weekend's series against the Cincinnati Reds, coming shortly after he reached a big personal milestone of 200 career wins. Fans are thrilled for Wainwright's milestone and excited for a memorable weekend. The top 10 moments of Adam Wainwright’s career "He's legendary," said fan Greg Morissette. "Obviously, I'm so proud of him for getting the 200 wins. That's amazing. What a great way to end his career. He pitched so great that last game, so we are really excited for him." "Adam, you've been such a good representative of baseball and how you have conducted yourself all this time here in St. Louis," said fan Joanie Peroutka. "We just love you, and we just love that you love our city and our fans.""To see Molina and Pujols leave [last season] and now Wainwright, it's like the tr...

Charlie Blackmon signs one-year, $13 million contract extension with Rockies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

Rockies icon Charlie Blackmon will return for one more season with the team.The club announced Friday night that Blackmon, 37, had agreed to a one-year contract extension covering the 2024 season. The Rockies did not disclose the terms of the agreement, but according to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the deal is for $13 million with $2 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the season. His salary was $15.3 million this season.“Charlie Blackmon is synonymous with Rockies baseball and we look forward to watching him continue his great career at 20th and Blake,” said general manager Bill Schmidt in a statement. “Nobody works harder than Charlie preparing for the game and we are excited to see him contribute both on the field and in the clubhouse for another season.”In 93 games this season, entering Friday night’s game vs. the Twins at C...

Bear that captivated California neighborhood tragically killed by car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

Crowds of residents near San Bernardino gathered to watch as a bear led officials on a chase through town Thursday night before it was tragically killed by a driver.The female bear was first spotted in a tree at Mary and Darby Streets in Muscoy, an area north of San Bernardino.News of the chase reached local residents, bringing out large crowds of bystanders hoping to catch a glimpse of the bear.“It was just a really crazy day,” said Briseida Perez, a Muscoy resident.The bear is between three and four years old, weighs between 250 and 300 pounds and is originally from Sierra Madre, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.After posting up in a tree in Muscoy Thursday morning around 7:30 a.m., she stayed there nearly all day.Bear on the run in Muscoy on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)A large crowd gathered to get a glimpse of a black bear that climbed a tree in Muscoy on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)Bear on the run in Muscoy on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)A large crowd gathered to get a...