Red Sox show renewed interest in Angels’ Zach Neto as the trade deadline approaches
Angels Shortstop Zach Neto May Be Up for Trade Shortstop Zach Neto of the Los Angeles Angels could potentially be traded this summer. The Angels are reportedly considering offers for him, especially as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. The Boston Red Sox have shown renewed interest in Neto, according to sources from The Athletic. […]
Justice Department starts inquiry into New Jersey’s addition of 6,600 noncitizens to voter registration lists and sets a five-day deadline for Mikie Sherrill.
DOJ Pressures New Jersey Governor Over Voter Registration Mistake WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is insisting that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) retrieve important information regarding 6,600 noncitizens who were mistakenly registered to vote, including their identities. On Tuesday, Sherrill attributed the error that allowed around 400 non-citizens to cast votes to a […]
How the Yankees’ bullpen success impacts their trade deadline requirements
Since the season kicked off in San Francisco on March 25, there was an understanding that the Yankees would likely need to bolster their bullpen as the trade deadline approached. Now, with that deadline looming in less than two weeks, the Yankees found themselves, just Tuesday, with the second-lowest bullpen ERA in the league, even […]
Impending bankruptcy deadline for LA school district creates turmoil for families
With bankruptcy looming in less than three weeks, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) might have to hand over control to the county, which could create even more challenges for families in the area. The district, which is the second largest in the U.S., is grappling with a significant deficit stemming from unpaid labor contracts. […]
Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez faces trade deadline challenges
The Journey of Jason Dominguez: Expectations and Aspirations Jason Dominguez has faced expectations in professional baseball that are, well, pretty overwhelming—think of legends like Mickey Mantle, who joined the Yankees as a teenager from the Dominican Republic in 2019. Given his hefty salary and the travel involved in moving up the minor leagues, he likely […]
Giants that are most and least likely to be traded at the deadline
KANSAS CITY — Initial Insights from Spring Training Since Tony Vitello began spring training, a particular aspect of professional baseball has made a significant impression on him. It’s the level of professionalism he’s observed, starkly different from his experiences in college baseball. “It’s not that it lacks personal touch or emotion,” Vitello remarked recently. “It’s […]
Dodgers need to find a new catcher at the trade deadline after Will Smith is sidelined.
Dodgers Face Catcher Dilemma as Trade Deadline Approaches NEW YORK — The Dodgers have some pressing tasks to tackle ahead of the trade deadline. First on the list? Finding a new catcher. Will Smith is entirely sidelined. He’s not hitting, catching, or throwing — nothing for at least a week, according to manager Dave Roberts. […]
Overview of the MLB trade deadline: Tarik Skubal, those looking to buy, those looking to sell, and potential surprises
MLB Trade Deadline Preview: What’s Next for Tarik Skubal? As the MLB trade deadline looms closer, there’s a buzz surrounding Tarik Skubal’s future. Instead of diving into the typical trade candidate lists we’ve already seen, let’s take a more creative approach and bring back something fun—an old-school mega preview. Anyone else reminisce about those old […]
Aaron Judge’s situation, Dodgers’ quest for a third title, and the trade deadline: Key storylines for MLB’s second half
The All-Star Game has wrapped up, and now the real second half of the MLB season kicks off Thursday night. The Mets are set to face off against the Phillies in a game on ESPN. This matchup probably seemed more significant when it was first scheduled. Here are some important storylines to follow as the […]
Local leaders fail to meet deadline to withdraw funding from struggling homeless organization
California Leaders Struggle with Homeless Services Overhaul Los Angeles officials have missed their own July 1 deadline to gain control over substantial taxpayer funds currently managed by the troubled Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). This delay adds to the mounting challenges the city faces in addressing a homelessness system fraught with audits, scandals, and […]