OpenAI pitches Biden admin on need to build massive AI data centers
OpenAI has reportedly appealed to the Biden administration, arguing that amid intensifying global competition, it needs to build massive data centers that consume as much electricity as a large city to process more advanced artificial intelligence models. Last week, a number of tech leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Anthropik, Nvidia, Microsoft […]
Biden pitches ‘better choice’ in economic speech, seeking contrast with Trump
President Biden on Thursday touted a “manifesto of progress” after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates, arguing that his economic policies have put the country on strong footing and warning of the possible risks of returning to the policies of former President Trump. Biden was speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the day […]
Nestor Cortes pitches gem as he makes case for Yankees playoff rotation spot
SEATTLE — On a night that helped the Yankees punch their ticket to the postseason, Nestor Cortes continued to make his case for a spot in the playoff starting rotation. The left-hander pitched six scoreless innings against the Mariners on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Park, leading them to a 2-1 victory in 10 innings. “I'm […]
Twins draft pick cut for tipping pitches because he ‘wanted season to be over’
Derek Bender was an elite hitting talent for a collegiate catcher during his three-year career at Coastal Carolina University, batting .326/.408/.571 with 32 home runs and 153 RBIs in 144 games. Minnesota Twins They felt Bender was good enough to join the team in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, 188th overall. The […]
Twins cut prospect after he allegedly told opposing batters pitches that were coming: report
Derek Bender was a standout catcher at Coastal Carolina University, hitting 32 home runs and batting .326 with the Chanticleers in three collegiate seasons. Bender was selected in the sixth round of the MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins in July and began playing for the Fort Myers Mighty Muscles of the Florida League, but […]
Twins cut prospect Derek Bender after he tipped pitches to opponents
A Twins minor leaguer who was to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft was released after it was discovered he had been leaking pitches to opposing teams. Catcher Derek Bender was released from the Twins' Fort Myers Mighty Muscles, a Single-A affiliate of the Florida State Basketball Association, after it was discovered he had […]
Red Sox reliever Rich Hill, 44, pitches in game for 20th season in row
BOSTON — Rich Hill took the mound as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, becoming the only active player to appear in a major league game in each of the past 20 seasons. “A lot of people helped me get to this point,” the left-hander said, struggling to control his […]
Gerrit Cole gets heated with umpire over warm-up pitches
Gerrit Cole was again cited for a pitch time violation before the inning. Before the second inning of the Yankees-Guardians game in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, Cole threw an extra pitch during warmups, causing home plate umpire Derek Thomas to dismiss the Yankees ace. The home plate umpire gave Gerrit Cole a ball in […]
Luis Severino pitches complete-game shutout to lead Mets past Marlins
It’s been a year of reflection for Luis Severino, but the right-hander had his best performance of the season on Saturday, pitching his first shutout win since 2018 against the Marlins at Citi Field. Severino bounced back from three straight poor games to dominate Miami, the team with the worst offense in the National League, […]
Nestor Cortes pitches seven-inning scoreless gem in Yankees’ win
CHICAGO — Nestor Cortez’s season got a much-needed boost in Chicago. The left-hander, who had a 7.67 ERA in his six starts, delivered the performance he and the Yankees desperately needed. Cortes pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out nine batters (tying his season high), walking no batters and allowing just three hits in 104 pitches. […]