Missouri Softball Pitcher Exits Super Regional After Getting Hit In Head With Line Drive

With two outs gone in the top of the fifth with the Bruins leading 9-1, Finucane delivered a pitch to right fielder Kylee Perez. The ball rocketed off Perez’s bat and connected with the side of Finucane’s head. MORE: Super regional schedule, results | Drake is bad at softball too Paige Lowary, who Finucane replaced at the start of the fourth inning, came back in as a replacement following the injury ....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 219 words · Neil Mills

Missouri Town With 82 Residents To No Longer Be U.S. Population Center After 2020 Census

Every 10 years, after the census, the organization announces a new center of population distribution. The population center has been in Missouri since 1980, and that’s not likely to change this year, according to the Associated Press. Alex Zakrewsky, the principal urban planner for Middlesex County, New Jersey, said the most likely location is somewhere in Missouri’s Wright County. Zakrewsky accurately predicted the current center a decade ago: Plato, Missouri, a village in the Ozarks with only 82 residents....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 419 words · Harold Grisby

Mitt S Mission

Another presidential candidate, upon learning of a reporter’s visit there, might jump on the opportunity to reminisce about the faith of his childhood, to trot out fond stories about his pastor and the inspirational lessons learned at his knee. But not Romney. Seated in a plane between campaign stops near the olive groves of northern California, Romney hears of such a visit and the wattage seeps out of his smile....

February 1, 2023 · 24 min · 4982 words · Paul Palmer

Mizzou Under Ncaa Investigation After Tutor S Tell All Facebook Post

The university announced the investigation Wednesday saying it “has received allegations of potential academic rules violations by a former tutor in the Athletics Academic Services area. Consistent with our commitment to rules compliance and to operating our athletics program with integrity, we are conducting a review of the allegations. We also have informed the NCAA who is working with us on this matter. To protect the integrity of the review process, we will not comment further at this time....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 348 words · Helen Ellis

Mkhitaryan Hails Incredible Ibrahimovic Impact

Ibra powers on but Rooney’s time is up The 35-year-old scored United’s second in Monday’s 3-1 win over Sunderland and set up goals for Mkhitaryan and Daley Blind as Jose Mourinho’s side made it 11 games without defeat. With 17 goals and five assists in all competitions this season, Ibrahimovic has proven to be a pivotal part of Mourinho’s plans and the United boss confirmed after the victory over Sunderland that he expected an agreement to extend the striker’s contract by another year to be concluded soon....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Michael Stephens

Mlb 2020 Opening Day Tv Schedule Odds And Picks As Baseball Season Starts

The shortened 60-game regular season begins at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., when the reigning World Series champions take on the New York Yankees, before the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants in Opening Day’s second and final matchup. It’s been almost nine months since the Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series to become world champions for the first time and a lot has changed since then....

February 1, 2023 · 3 min · 627 words · Michael Clark

Mlb All Star Appearances Record Full List Of Players With The Most All Star Selections In Baseball History

The last time the two all-time great batters reached the Midsummer Classic came in 2015, when Pujols was with the Angels, and the pair made their only appearance together on the American League squad. They appeared together four times on the National League squad when Cabrera was on the Marlins during Pujols’ first stint with the Cardinals. For Cabrera and Pujols, this will be All-Star appearances No. 12 and 11, the most among all active players....

February 1, 2023 · 3 min · 542 words · Trey Lopez

Mlb Picks Of The Day Two From Accuscore

Check The Linemakers on Sporting News’ odds page for current baseball lines from Las Vegas. Atlanta Braves +105 (vs. San Diego Padres)Williams Perez vs Tyson Ross The Braves finally got the upper hand last night in the second game of the series and beat the Padres 6-5. Tonight’s game is likely to follow a similar blueprint, but Atlanta has the edge in both pitching and motivation, while the Padres let themselves down last night and it might take some time to recover from a painful loss....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 258 words · Richard Ericson

Mlb Playoffs 2016 Tv Schedule Game Times For Baseball S Postseason

More: Best baseball movies ever When is the AL Division Series? When is the NL Division Series? Best of five. All times Eastern. Thursday, Oct. 6: ALDS A, Game 1 - Blue Jays 10, Rangers 1 ALDS B, Game 2 - Indians 5, Red Sox 4 Friday, Oct. 7 ALDS A, Game 2 - Blue Jays 5, Rangers 3 (Blue Jays lead series 2-0) ALDS B, Game 2 - Indians 6, Red Sox 0 (Indians lead series 2-0)...

February 1, 2023 · 3 min · 624 words · Richard Tuai

Mlb Playoffs 2016 Video Games Predict National League Division Series Results

MORE: Each MLB team’s worst postseason memory Giants vs. Cubs The Giants’ even-year magic has continued, complete with heroics from an unheralded player, but “OOTP 17” says their spell will be broken by the best team from the regular season. The Cubs came up short in the NLCS to the Mets last year, but this could be their season to finally end decades of futility, especially when looking at the results of the sims....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 373 words · Estell Zurawski

Mlb S Second 2020 Spring Training May Be Staged In Teams Home Stadiums Report Says

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, citing four anonymous team executives, reported Thursday that teams could end up training in their home parks prior to the start of the season. The main motivation for doing that is to reduce travel and lodging costs while clubs continue to go without revenue, the executives told Nightengale, but it also could hasten the season’s opening as teams would not need to “come north” from spring training to begin play....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 197 words · Shawn Diaz

Mlb Trade News Astros Add Frontline Starter Deal For Diamondbacks Zack Greinke

Houston, which had been pursuing a starter for most of the month, missed out on most of its reported targets but landed Zack Greinke in a major deal with the Diamondbacks just before Wednesday’s deadline. Arizona will receive four prospects — Corbin Martin, J.B. Bukauskas, Seth Beer and Josh Rojas — in the trade. The 35-year-old right-hander holds a 10-4 record with a 2.87 ERA in 22 starts so far this season....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 264 words · Laurie Brown

Mlb Trade Rumors Athletics Have Explored Deals For Mets Zack Wheeler Reds Tanner Roark

Oakland has explored deals for Mets starter Zack Wheeler and Reds righty Tanner Roark, according to The Athletic. The A’s already acquired starter Homer Bailey from Kansas City this season, but they don’t appear to think they have enough depth in their rotation. Both Wheeler and Roark are free agents after this season, so the Athletics will not have to give up the same haul for guys like Noah Syndergaard and Marcus Stroman who have two years and one year remaining on their deals, respectively....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 240 words · Sharon Medellin

Mlb Trade Rumors Giants Have Interest In Blue Jays Eric Sogard

San Francisco has inquired about infielder Eric Sogard of the Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Sogard is a free agent after the season, so the fact that the Giants are pursuing a man they might not control past this year truly drives home the point they will not be selling in the coming days. Sogard, 33, is in the middle of a career year with the Blue Jays posting career highs in home runs (10), batting average (....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 203 words · Lesley Wright

Mlb Trade Rumors Mets Eye Andrew Mccutchen In Search For Center Fielder

According to Fox Sports , the Mets have spoken to the Pirates about possibly trading for center fielder Andrew McCutchen. The report says the two teams just started speaking and have yet to gain momentum, but this could be a move to watch out for. As of right now, the Mets are set to start Curtis Granderson in center field next season, a position he has not played full time since 2012....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 340 words · Michael Underwood

Mlb Trade Rumors Phillies Have Investigated The Possibility Of Dealing For Diamondbacks Zack Greinke

Philadelphia has “investigated the possibility of trading for” Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke, according to a report from NBC Sports Philadelphia. The 35-year-old right-hander holds a 10-4 record with a 2.95 ERA in 20 starts so far this season. He has struck out 114 and walked just 16 in 128 innings pitched. Greinke, a six-time All-Star, signed a massive six-year, $206.5 million deal with the Diamondbacks in December 2015. He has also pitched for the Royals, Brewers, Angels and Dodgers over his 16-year career....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 258 words · Misty Harris

Mlb Trade Rumors Yankees Love Mets Starter Zack Wheeler

The Yankees “love” Mets starter Zack Wheeler, an unnamed source told SNY. The Braves and Brewers could be in the mix to acquire the 29-year-old right-hander, as well, the report says. Wheeler holds a 6-5 record with a 4.69 ERA in 16 starts this season. He’s in the final year of his contract. “It’s something that you don’t want to think about, but I guess it’s in the back of your head,” Wheeler said about the trade rumors earlier this month....

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 335 words · Margot Sinclaire

Mlb Unveils Franchise Four Results For Greatest Players From All 30 Teams

The names are all profoundly recognizable, whether they’re still playing or live on as legends. The voting spanned from April 8 to May 8, and now that the picks have been officially revealed, it’s time to argue with family and friends about who should have been selected. MORE: SN’s NL Franchise Four | AL Franchise Four | Single-season home run records by team Here are the selections (in alphabetical order):...

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 345 words · Carlos Neihart

Mlb World Series Betting Guide Odds Best Bets And Props For Astros Phillies

Houston’s been just as dominant as it was during the regular season, sporting a perfect playoff record, while the Phillies have been this postseason’s Cinderella, entering the playoffs with the third Wild Card spot in the NL but playing their best baseball at the most crucial time. Will the Astros keep up their postseason dominance, or can the Phillies continue to clutch up en route to their first World Series title since 2008?...

February 1, 2023 · 5 min · 1052 words · Jessica Mclain

Mlb Wrap Cubs Crush Pirates In Home Opener Mike Trout Robs Christian Yelich

Starting pitcher Jon Lester hit an RBI double to start things off in the second inning, and before the frame had ended Chicago held a 6-0 lead. Ben Zobrist, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Báez all added to the total. The Cubs added two runs in both the third and fourth innings with a two-run home run off the bat of Kyle Schwarber capping off their run total. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN...

February 1, 2023 · 2 min · 377 words · Mildred Beierle