Mets place A.J. Minter on 15-day IL, will bring up potential sixth starter

WASHINGTON – AJ Minter officially hit the 15-day injury list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with LAT strain, but the extent of the injury was not immediately clear to Carlos Mendoza’s manager. After the Mets’ 8-7 defeat to the people, Mendoza said he must consult with medical staff about his prognosis. The left-handed reliever […]

Krishnamoorthi teases potential run for Durbin Senate seat

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) teased the announcement of a potential run to retire from his seat in an interview with CNN on Friday. “I will be making an announcement about it at a later date, but today we are basically talking about Dick Durbin’s legacy and his service to Illinois. He said Durbin “is coming […]

Costco Dubai chocolate sparks potential pistachio shortage

Dubai chocolate has become the latest trendy craving for people with sweet teeth. The sweet and salty dessert comes from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inspired by a Middle Eastern dessert called Nafe. The original thick milk chocolate bar is filled with pistachio cream and kataifi. Dubai Chocolate is heading to Tiktok as creators share […]

Potential extensions for Pete Alonso, Kyle Tucker won’t come easy

Signing Pete Alonso that two-year $54 million deal (plus opt-out) may be the smartest thing the Mets have done. But given the difficulties the Mets were forgering their beloved slugger contract in the winter, it’s a long shot to extend him into the season. Another complication: If your long-term annual salary is conservatively $5 million […]

TikTok craze for Dubai chocolate causes potential pistachio shortage, report says

Dubai chocolate has become the latest trendy craving for people with sweet teeth. The sweet and salty dessert comes from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inspired by a Middle Eastern dessert called Nafe. The original thick milk chocolate bar is filled with pistachio cream and kataifi. Single Strawberry is available for sale at grocery stores […]

Rick Pitino holds the key to unlocking Ian Jackson’s potential

Rick Pitino’s plan to use point guard Ian Jackson may have surprised some in the world of college basketball, but longtime scouts believe it will work. NBA draft analyst Matt Babcock has followed Jackson since his days as a top prep prospect and sees similarities with current security guards in the league who played ball […]