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MLB international-born players stable at 28% in 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The percentage of Major League Baseball players born outside the 50 states remained relatively stable for the fourth straight opening day.MLB said 269 of 945 players on opening day 26-man rosters and injured, inactive and restricted lists were born outside the 50 states, which calculates to 28.5%. That was up from 28.2% for expanded 28-man rosters and the other lists following last year’s lockout, 28.3% in 2021 and 28.4% in 2020, when the active limit expanded from 25 to 30 during the pandemic.The Dominican Republic led with 104 players, its second-most behind 110 in 2020. Venezuela was second with 62, followed by Cuba (21). Puerto Rico (19), Mexico (15), Canada (10), Japan (eight), Colombia (seven), Curaçao, Panama and South Korea (four each); Bahamas and Nicaragua (two apiece), and Aruba, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Honduras and Taiwan (one each).Mexico’s total was its highest since 18 in 2005.There were 19 nations and territories represented, down from a record-ty...

Bystander tried to stop murder suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) -- A man accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife told police he was "trying to protect his kids," an arrest affidavit said. David Lechner, 45, was taken into custody at East Orchard Road and South Havana Street after 8 a.m. on Thursday. Police said that he had several stab wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment, the affidavit said. Woman killed, man arrested in Arapahoe County According to the arrest document, Lechner "spontaneously uttered ... only trying to protect his kids ... felt like he had to do right by his kids to protect them ... could not take it anymore," when police took him into custody. He also told police his ex-wife had been abusing their children for years, the affidavit said. Bystander crashed van into Lechner's SUVSomeone in the area for business heard a disturbance at Lechner's residence at 5280 South Geneva Way. The bystander looked at the home and told police he saw Lechner's wife, Tracy, lying on the ground in the ga...

Juvenile Green Sea Turtle successfully released back into the wild after treatment for hook injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

Zoo Miami’s Animal Health team members have successfully released a juvenile Green Sea Turtle back into the wild after being treated for hook injuries. On Wednesday, the turtle was released from Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne, following a two-week stay at Zoo Miami’s Sea Turtle Hospital.The turtle was brought to the hospital by an FWC officer on Mar. 13 after being hooked by a recreational fisherman off of the Dania Beach Pier. Upon arrival, Dr. Marisa Bezjian, Associate Veterinarian at Zoo Miami, removed the hook from the turtle’s mouth. Further examination revealed two additional hooks lodged in the turtle’s esophagus, which were also successfully removed by Dr. Bezjian.After making a full recovery, the turtle was deemed fit for release. However, the incident highlights the ongoing challenge that sea turtles face with unintentional injuries caused by fishermen. It’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being.If ...

Several streets closed due to fatal crash in Miami, 2 officers injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

Several streets were closed Friday afternoon due to a fatal crash that involved a police vehicle. City of Miami Police arrived at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Northwest 28th Avenue and 25th Street just before noon. https://twitter.com/MiamiPD/status/16418384433019453447Skyforce hovered over the scene where a truck lay on its side on a fence that was damaged. According to officials, two officers were involved in the crash as a cruiser somehow collided with another vehicle. They are investigating whether the officers were in one vehicle or were separate. A third vehicle was also involved and had its airbag deployed.Those involved in the crash were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment. Both officers are said to be in stable condition. Police have temporarily closed Northwest 24th through 26th Avenues between 27th to 29th Street. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes until police clear the area. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News ...

Crews in Lynn work to put out fire burning at multiple buildings on Chestnut Street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

Emergency crews in Lynn are working to put out a fire that burned through several vehicles and appeared to spread to at least two structures on Chestnut Street.The Lynn Fire Department said it was called to the area of 109 Chestnut Street on Friday afternoon where they found a 2-alarm fire burning upon arrival.Around 1:40 p.m., a SKY7 camera spotted firefighters working to put out flames that had burned through what appeared to be a box truck and a car.Both vehicles were tucked between two multistory structures that were also affected. The sides of both buildings facing the vehicles were visibly charred, with heavy smoke coming from their interiors.A tree next to one of the buildings also caught fire as dozens of Lynn FD personnel aimed water into the upper-levels of each structure.As their response continues, officials have not yet said whether there were any injuries.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Donald Trump, now indicted, attacks hush money case Judge Juan Merchan: ‘HATES ME’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

By The New York Daily NewsThe now-indicted former President Donald Trump Friday attacked as “VICIOUS” the Manhattan judge who will be presiding over his trial in the Stormy Daniels hush money case.Misspelling the name of Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, Trump trashed the respected judge for his conduct of the trial that resulted in the conviction of the Trump Organization on tax fraud charges.“The Judge “assigned” to my Witch Hunt Case …. HATES ME,” Trump said on his social media site.Trump falsely claimed that Merchan bullied CFO Allen Weisselberg to plead guilty in exchange for testimony in the Trump Organization case.“[Merchan] is the same person who ‘railroaded’ my 75 year old former CFO, Allen Weisselberg, to take a ‘plea’ deal,” Trump “He strong armed Allen, which a judge is not allowed to do, & treated my companies … VICIOUSLY.”Two Trump Org entities were convicted in December of all charges and ordered to pay $1.6 million in fines. After pleading...

Knicks confident about handling games without Julius Randle: ‘We always step up in focus’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

CLEVELAND — Jalen Brunson acknowledged the “terrible timing” of Julius Randle’s injury, but the point guard — along with teammate RJ Barrett — are confident the roster can handle the absence of the All-Star.For Barrett, it’s a belief rooted in the roster’s improvement from last season, specifically the addition of Brunson and the uptick in scoring from Immanuel Quickley.“One hundred percent,” Barrett said. “I think it could be anybody’s night. The way I come in looking at it, I want to make the right plays, whether I’m scoring, facilitating, playing defense. Whenever one guy goes down, we always step up to focus. I think it takes more focus especially being down an All-Star. But I’m very confident in our team and how we can handle things.”Still, a life without Randle for at least the final five games of the regular season — and possibly into the playoffs — brings questions and chall...

Bam Adebayo questionable for Heat game against Dallas Mavericks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

The Heat could be missing key players for their crucial matchup with the Dallas Mavericks this weekend.Center Bam Adebayo (hip bruise) and Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness) are questionable for Miami’s 7:30 p.m. game against Dallas on Saturday.Adebayo suffered the hip injury when he fall during the Heat’s loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday.Adebayo has been one of Miami’s most consistent contributors this year, playing in 72 of 77 games so far this season. The 25-year-old center is averaging 20.7 points and a team-best 9.3 rebounds this season.Lowry did not play in the Heat’s loss to the Knicks, the second game of a back-to-back, after playing in Miami’s previous four games. Lowry has been dealing with nagging knee soreness for much of the season.The Heat will also be without rookie Nikola Jovic (back spasms). Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson remain with Miami’s G-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. ()

Column: It was a ‘Stropening Day’ to remember for Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs — even at a faster pace

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

Murphy’s Bleachers dubbed it “Stropening Day” on its marquee, and opening day 2023 at Wrigley Field certainly was an eventful one for Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman.The Stropener was not your grandfather’s opener, but it definitely was in tune with the times.Before the game, the Cubs starter crouched in front of the 400-foot marker at the center field wall to collect his thoughts. He then pitched six shutout innings in a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers and made history on the way by committing the first-ever pitch clock violation in major-league history.Afterward, Stroman wore sunglasses to his postgame news conference and talked about getting “chills” from Cubs fans celebrating opening day. He vowed to let these kind of moments sink in, unlike the past.“There’d be a certain amount of times, you really want to just take it in,” he said. “I feel like I’ve been better about that recently. I feel like in my past,...

Donald Trump has been indicted. Here’s what happens next

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:49 GMT

By JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — Every day, hundreds of people are taken into law enforcement custody in New York City. Former President Donald Trump will become one of them next week.Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury and is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon after an investigation into payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. The indictment itself remains sealed for now in the first criminal case ever brought against a former U.S. president.Trump — a Republican who assailed the case Thursday as a Democratic prosecutor’s “political persecution” of “a completely innocent person” — is expected to turn himself in to authorities next week, according to three people familiar with the matter but not authorized to discuss it publicly. The people said the details of a surrender are still being worked out.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Br...