Bodybuilder Marco Luis, aka ‘Monster’ dead at 46
Portuguese bodybuilder Marco Cesar Aguiar Ruiz, known as “The Monster”, has died in Germany. He was 46 years old. Lewis’ wife, Mariza Lewis, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. According to the Daily MailIn it, she paid tribute to her husband and asked for privacy while she grieved. Marco Cesar Aguiar Ruiz, also known […]
Luis Severino’s solid outing, timely hits lift Mets to win over Royals
Luis Severino kept everyone warm on a blustery night by breaking the heat early and maintaining it. When he wasn’t using his four-seamer, the veteran right-hander frustrated batters with his cutter. Overall, 72 percent of his 90 pitches were fastballs, making it a challenge for opponents to keep up. With Severino at the helm, the […]
Braves’ Luis Guillorme adjusting after stinging Mets non-tender
ATLANTA — Luis Guillorme wasn’t sure the Mets would keep him this season, and the pain didn’t ease when he learned the club didn’t offer him a bid. The reserve infielder, now a member of the Braves, was asked Monday if he was upset with the Mets’ decision. “I would say that,” Guillorme said from […]
Mets’ Luis Severino rebounds in second start thanks to fastball
CINCINNATI — Perhaps a game the Mets would like to forget will be one Luis Severino never forgets. The high-moment, high-upside, high-risk right-hander bounced back from a poor debut with the Mets to make a solid second start of the season after a dismal 2023 with the Yankees. Severino allowed two runs (one earned) on […]
Mets teammates help Luis Severino get a grip on his wayward sweeper
CINCINNATI — Luis Severino lost his sweeper in a misfire in the season opener. He believes he’s found it again after discovering it during a bullpen session this week. The Mets right-hander was happy with his players and sweepers during the Grapefruit League’s strong run, but never brought a pitch into the regular season. His […]
Luis Rubiales arrested in corruption probe after kissing scandal
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Spanish police said Wednesday they have detained and later released former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, who returned home amid an ongoing corruption investigation. Rubiales was arrested, according to multiple reports. The Civil Guard said Rubiales was questioned by police at Madrid’s airport after being detained as he exited a plane […]
Luis Gil, Anthony Volpe extend Yankees’ start to best since 1992
PHOENIX — When news broke that Gerrit Cole would have to miss at least the first two months of the season with an elbow injury, questions arose as to how the Yankees would survive. It’s only been five games, but at 5-0, his replacement continued to impress in his first chance of the regular season […]
Luis Severino’s Mets debut goes south as Rhys Hoskins, Brewers win again
Luis Severino’s Mets debut on Saturday went as smoothly as his final season with the Yankees. That means there was a lot of room for improvement. The defense behind Severino didn’t help, but right-hander Severino also had no answer for Mets powerhouse Reece Hoskins in the team’s 7-6 loss to the Brewers at Citi Field. […]
Yankees’ rotation contender Luis Gil has no innings restrictions
TAMPA — The Joba Rule is gone. The Yankees are seriously considering Lewis Gil as their fifth starting pitcher without an innings limit. He pitched four innings in the minor leagues last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. And since 2020, he has logged 134¹/₃ innings in his professional baseball team. And his career high […]
Luis Gil, Will Warren make Yankees’ fifth starter decision tougher
TAMPA — The top two candidates for the Yankees’ fifth starting pitcher were in the spotlight Friday, but it appears the decision wasn’t all that easy. Lewis Gil and Will Warren both had solid performances in their final spring appearances, giving the Yankees something to think about heading into the final day of camp. Gill […]