Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander splash includes a lot of deferred money
The Dodgers aren't the only MLB team using deferred funds to acquire big stars this offseason. Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander's five-year, $92.5 million contract includes $61.75 million in deferred payments, according to the Post's Jon Heyman. confirmed on thursday. That deferred amount will now be reduced to $68.6 million, according to the players association's […]
Homeless people double in the blue state of New York
The homelessness crisis in the Blue State of New York has worsened dramatically in just two years, according to a report released Wednesday by New York State Auditor Thomas P. DiNapoli. Between January 2022 and January 2024, homelessness reportedly more than doubled in the Empire State, compared to a 21 percent increase in the rest […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield needs to trim $600 million from budget – WILX
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says it will need to cut its budget by hundreds of millions of dollars over the next few years. The state's largest health care provider says it needs to cut jobs because of rising prescription drug prices and more people seeking treatment. Blue Cross said […]
Islanders beat Blue Jackets in critical game for playoff race
At least one team in Columbus had nothing to celebrate Monday. For the Islanders, it was a must-win game against a Blue Jackets team that is chasing them in the wild card race (that is, if they believe the Islanders are still in the wild card race). Combined. It was a 60-minute effort that they […]
American Dream megamall flouts 17th century NJ blue laws — and officials aren’t happy
New Jersey's American Dream mega-mall has become a nightmare for local officials by flouting Bergen's centuries-old “blue law” that requires most retailers to close on Sundays. The 3 million-square-foot behemoth, located on the banks of the Hackensack River in East Rutherford's wetlands, has been open on Sundays for at least a year. According to the […]
Anthony Santander signing with Blue Jays for $90M in MLB free agency
The Blue Jays finally caught a big fish. Anthony Santander, one of MLB's top remaining free agents, has signed with Toronto on a five-year deal worth more than $90 million, the Post's Jon Heyman confirmed Monday. The contract includes options. The 30-year-old outfielder played parts of eight seasons with the Orioles and is coming off […]
Igor Shesterkin dominates in Rangers’ win over Blue Jackets
Even on a night when the offensive line was almost non-existent, the Rangers continued their recent winning ways. And it was almost entirely thanks to Igor Shesterkin. Not only was he perfect in regulation and overtime, but he was also perfect in Saturday's shootout against the Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden. He blocked all […]
Cellphone ban in schools popular among red and blue states
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but both are rapidly becoming bipartisan in their states. has been a vocal supporter of this idea, which is gaining ground. : Students should be prohibited from using cell phones during class. At […]
Blue Jays’ trade hints at final push in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is coming to an end, but the biggest question remains. Will Japan's ace end up on the West Coast or head north of the border? The reigning champion Dodgers and Blue Jays are the last teams left standing from a pool that also includes the Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Rangers and Giants, […]
Pressure mounting on Blue Jays to extend Vlad Guerrero Jr.
The Blue Jays have locked in a Canadian superstar (remember, his Hall of Fame father played for the Expos) and favorite son, Vlad Guerrero Jr., until the deadline for Guerrero's first full appearance with the Jays. The pressure is on to do so. -Team Training February 18th. But they still need to get into the […]