where I review my favorite waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season
I’ll try to give you some recommended adds each week based on recent production or role changes
I’ll list the category where I think he’ll be helpful or the quick reason he’s listed
I hope that it will help you determine if the player is a fit for what your team needs or not
For a player to qualify to be on this list
he needs to be UNDER 40% rostered in Yahoo
“These players aren’t available in my league,” and I can’t help you there
These players are available in over 60% of leagues and some in 98% of leagues
so they’re available in many places and that can hopefully satisfy readers in all league types
Tyler Stephenson made his season debut on Friday night after missing the first month of the year with an oblique injury
We know that Stephenson is a strong hitter for a catcher
and he was routinely drafted among the top 8-10 players at the position in all league types
He’s a .260-ish hitter with .20+ home run power in a great home ballpark and good lineup
The Reds have said they will play him at 1B/DH as well
so he should be in the lineup for around 80% of the Reds’ games
That’s enough for me to roster Stephenson in one-catcher formats if I don’t have a stud at the position
who is hitting .327 with seven RBI in his first 15 games
The comes with no home runs and no steals in a bad lineup
which is the primary concern with rostering Quero
who was the 62nd-ranked prospect in baseball and the 6th-ranked prospect in the White Sox organization
who is playing most every day in Detroit with Jake Rogers hurt
Dingler is hitting .269 in 20 games over the last month
but has three home runs and 10 RBI over that span as well
He was a top prospect in the Detroit system
so he’s worth a shot if you’re hurting with your second catcher
I bought in on Rhys Hoskins in spring training because he talked about being fully healthy after ACL surgery in 2023 and had also changed his stance to quiet his head and improve his contact
The results didn’t come right at the start of the season
but we’re starting to see them now with Hoskins going 22-for-76 (.289) over his last 25 games with three home runs and 11 RBI
We know he’s not going to be a major batting average asset
so I have no problem adding Hoskins anywhere he’s available right now
A deep league option for power is Rowdy Tellez - 1B
who is 7-for-25 (.280) over his last 10 games with two home runs and eight RBI
but the Seattle lineup has been heating up lately
and Tellez is still making a lot of quality contact
Manzardo has been here for the last two weeks because I’ve been highlighting that his quality of contact is really strong
and the surface-level results are going to start to catch up to that
he’s gone 10-for-40 with four home runs and eight RBI
That’s solid production from a corner infield spot
I think he’s a .260+ hitter with 25+ home run power in a solid lineup
He’s hitting .271 with three home runs on the season and has gone 12-for-29 (.414) with six RBI over the last week
so the average and RBI should be solid but not spectacular
Frelick is playing every day in Milwaukee and hitting .307 in his 33 games with seven steals and 16 runs scored
He hasn’t been running as much over the last week or so
but I don’t believe that’s a long-term concern for his stolen base output
He hits fifth or sixth in the Brewers’ lineup
which should lead to decent counting stats as the season goes on
but he’s unlikely to hit more than five home runs this season
This play is essentially about batting average and speed
You can add Victor Scott II for the same reasons you’d add Frelick. This week, I posted an article about <a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-hitter-targets-using-contact-rate-to-find-value" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hitters who could be worth adding/trading for based on their contact rates and swing rates.</a> Scott popped for me in that article
but I like a lot of what he’s doing in terms of his swing decisions
and he’s hitting .273 on the season with 11 steals while playing every day
I need him to focus more on line drives and hard groundballs
and I think we could see a strong stretch of production in the coming weeks
The Red Sox will need to clear up some space in the outfield for Anthony
but he’s off to a strong start in Triple-A
especially if Ceddanne Rafaela continues to struggle to make consistent contact
Rafaela could move into a super utility role with Jarren Duran in CF and Anthony in LF
If the Red Sox consider moving Rafael Devers to 1B with Triston Casas out then that would free up the DH spot to be used for an extra outfielder
which means Anthony could come up and they could rotate the outfielders around
but it feels like the time could be coming
The same could be said for Jordan Lawlar - SS
The Diamondbacks have started to play him at 3B recently
and create a LF platoon with Pavin Smith and Lourdes Gurriel Jr
That might be the smartest decision for the team
Beck had no home runs this week after hitting five last week
He didn’t produce in 55 MLB games last year and then failed to produce early this season
Beck has the potential to be a solid fantasy contributor
and he plays his home games at Coors Field
which is going to be a major boost for him
but he also has a 17% swinging strike rate and 34% strikeout rate with poor contact rates
His aggressive approach will lead to lots of hard-hit pulled baseballs
You can expect similar inconsistency from Trent Grisham - OF
who has been playing more regularly for the Yankees after hitting .235 over his last eight games with four home runs and five RBI
so Grisham may continue to produce decent power numbers when he plays
When I started writing this article on Saturday morning
Kyle Stowers was 12% rostered in Yahoo formats
Stowers went 7-for-15 with four home runs and 10 RBI
That’s unfortunate because we’ve had Stowers on here for a couple of weeks as a low-cost add
and now the price is going to skyrocket above what you probably want to pay
Stowers has power with a 20% barrel rate and 91.3 mph average exit velocity; yet
he also has an 18% swinging strike rate and just a 67% contact rate overall
He is swinging out of the zone less this season
and Stowers is aggressive enough in the zone that he can make up for some of that swing and miss
but he’s also sporting a career low 31% fly ball rate
which should help keep the batting average high
and the low fly ball rate could be solid in a pitcher-friendly park
but this feels more like a .250 type of hitter who will be limited to 15-20 HRs due to park and approach
A cheaper but less explosive deep-league outfield option is Eli White - OF
who continues to get consistent playing time as Ronald Acuna Jr
White has cut his fly ball rate by over 10% and gotten more aggressive with his swing rates
Focusing on groundballs and line drives seems to have helped because the swinging strike rate is down significantly from his early-career numbers
and the overall contact rates have pushed up near 80%
Pairing that with a 10% barrel rate is kind of nice
It’s not going to lead to plenty of fantasy juice
but White could continue to post a solid batting average while hitting in a good Atlanta lineup
and that could be worth something if you need an outfielder
Connor Norby has been off the IL for almost two weeks now
He’s gone just 11-for-50 (.220) in 14 games with one home run
but he’s playing every day for the Marlins
and we know there is some power and speed in there
and his swinging strike rate was high last season as well
so he’s highly unlikely to be a batting average asset
but if you want a 20/10 type of player who will play every day
Another Marlins hitter of note is Eric Wagaman - 1B/3B/OF
who came up for me on a random search of players who are making solid swing decisions
He’s always made a fair amount of contact and doesn’t lift the ball a lot
but his strong understanding of the strike zone means he gets his pitch often and has the chance to run a decent batting average with 15 HR power
He’ll just need to hit to keep getting at-bats
With Jonah Bride now gone and Griffin Conine injured
Wagaman has a chance to carve out some playing time at 1B/3B/DH
ATH: 12% rostered(IMPENDING RETURN FROM IL
Zack Gelof is at Triple-A for his rehab assignment after offseason surgery on his wrist
He’s only had 12 plate appearances coming into today
and the A’s have said they wanted him to get 35 before being activated
so he’s unlikely to return from the IL this upcoming week
Adding him now would likely save you some FAAB
so if he can go back to being even a .230-.240 hitter
you’re looking at a guy who could easily go 15/15 in the remaining games this season
That’s without even factoring in what playing in a minor league ballpark in the middle of the hot summer months in Sacramento could do for Gelof’s power
the Dodgers finally called up Hyeseong Kim
Chris Taylor started Saturday’s game at second base
and Miguel Rojas also started two games at second base this week before Kim was called up
so just keep that in mind when you set your bids tonight
but he was hitting just .252 in 131 plate appearances at Triple-A with a 12% swinging strike rate
His overall contact rate of 75% at Triple-A is fine
but suggests there will be some swing and miss at the big league level
and even though he had a few huge home runs that we saw on Twitter
his average exit velocity at Triple-A was 87.3 mph
and I think that’s going to be the majority of Kim’s value at the big league level this season
but I’d rather stash Gelof if you’re choosing between the two
The veteran has now homered in three straight games and has gone 24-80 (.300) over the last month with three home runs
so much of this could just be that he’s healthy again; however
we should also acknowledge that he has the lowest chase rate and swinging strike rate of his career
his 12.8% swinging strike rate is WAY below his career 18% mark
He’s swinging at the lowest rate he ever has and posted his highest zone contact rate and overall contact rate
He has not all of a sudden become an elite contact hitter
but he has made clear improvements to his approach
he’s pulling the ball more than he ever has and hitting it on the ground a decent amount
Given that he’s playing nearly every day in center field and playing really good defense out there
I’m inclined to believe that a lot of this value is real
Just keep an eye on his plate discipline stats because if he starts getting overly aggressive again
Another multi-position infielder is Brooks Lee - 2B/SS/3B - MIN (4% rostered)
going 13-for-44 (.295) in his last 13 games
The downside is that he only has one home run and three RBI with no steals over that stretch
so I think he’s a better real-life player than a fantasy player
but he could produce a solid batting average in regular at-bats
and that’s worth something in deeper formats
Just keep in mind that Royce Lewis is likely back on Monday
and we don’t know what that will do to Lee’s playing time
but he’s a solid option as a player who could help your batting average
He’s hitting .287 on the season but has gone 16-for-40 (.400) with three home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 games
He’s being a little more aggressive this season
which is fine for Crawford because he has an 84% contact rate for his career
He’s expanding the zone a bit more this season
but is still making elite levels of contact
and the batting average bump of late feels partially real
CWS (4% rostered) returned from the IL this week and has gone 4-for-12 with four runs scored and an RBI in three games
He’s going to hit leadoff and play shortstop for the White Sox every day
and the counting stats will be impacted by the poor lineup around him
which is why he’s mainly a deep league option
Varsho came off the IL this week and had two good games against the Red Sox
but is 3-for-14 overall with two home runs
He also has seven strikeouts in five games
and while he has 20/20 upside in a full season
you’re likely getting that with a worse batting average than somebody like Gelof would give you
It’s a solid profile for a player who’s on the wire in a lot of formats right now
but you’re not adding a “league winner” or somebody who is going to drastically impact your standings
With Ramon Urias battling a hamstring injury
Mayo is hitting .255/.353/.539 with six homers in 27 games at Triple-A this season
There remains plenty of upside in Mayo’s bat
Urias and Jordan Westburg don’t figure to be out more than a couple of weeks
His overall contact rates remain below average
but he’s been crushing lefties (.529/.579/1.471 slash with four HRs)
BUT HE DIDN’T EVEN START ON SATURDAY AGAINST A LEFTY
I just don’t trust the Orioles to make the right decisions with their roster construction
I wrote about Larnach a few times in the off-season as a post hype player I was targeting in deeper formats since we knew he’d be on the bench against lefties
but has gone 14-for-51 (.275) over his last 13 games with three home runs and 10 RBI
He’s beholden to the whims of Rocco Baldelli and won’t play against lefties
but his overall batted ball profile is interesting enough in deeper formats if you need an outfielder
A player in a similar situation is Max Kepler - OF
who the Phillies said would be their everyday left fielder but is still sitting against lefties this year
Kepler has three home runs this week and has gone 13-for-41 (.317) over his last 12 games with six RBI
That will lead to decent results in that lineup
Like Victor Scott II,<a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-hitter-targets-using-contact-rate-to-find-value" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Miguel Vargas appeared in my article this week</a> on hitters to add based on their plate discipline and contact rates
making 83% contact overall and rarely swinging and missing
He’s pulling the ball slightly less this season and has focused less on lifting the ball
but a 90.3 mph average exit velocity is pretty good
Another multi-position option for deeper formats could be Romy Gonzalez - 1B/2B/3B/SS
Now that Triston Casas is out for the season
BOS (0% rostered) will primarily split the reps at 1B
With Refsnyder mainly playing against lefties
I think Gonzalez will get the first chance at 1B
but he does have a 93.3 mph average exit velocity and 9.1% barrel rate this season
He also has career-high pull and fly ball rates
and while he’s making less contact than he has before
his approach could be intriguing at Fenway Park
I just can’t imagine he’s the first baseman for that long
so I’d encourage you to check that out for more of my thoughts
PHI: 40% rosteredSuarez is set to come off the IL today
We know who Suarez is at this point in his career
but he’s a valuable pitcher in the midst of all this chaos
Another pitcher nearing a return to MLB action is Ryan Weathers - SP
who threw 62 pitches at Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday
He’s set for one more rehab assignment this week
where the Marlins can get him up over 70 pitches
and then he’s likely to return the week of May 12th
The only issue is that he’d likely line up for a first start against the Cubs
Griffin Canning - SP, NYM: 38% rostered <a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/griffin-canning-is-working-backwards-into-becoming-a-fixture-in-the-mets-rotation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I spoke to Canning last week about the changes he’s made since coming to the Mets</a>
and I don’t think this early hot start is 100% flukey
LAD: 34% rosteredTony Gonsolin made his return to the Dodgers’ rotation this week and struck out nine batters in his six innings
but it’s nice to see Gonsolin back and going six innings
He is not likely to miss bats at this rate
but he has always been a solid ratio started,r and the team context is obviously great
but I think he’s just a streamer in 12-team leagues
DET: 32% rostered I guess people don’t want to add Kahnle because he doesn’t throw hard and the Tigers mix and match their late-inning relievers
and Detroit has no problem running out a closer who doesn’t have elite strikeout upside or a big fastball
Kahnle has five saves and a 0.71 ERA in 12 appearances so far this year
just note that the Tigers like to use Kahnle in high-leverage situations
which will also mean save opportunities for Will Vest - RP
who is worth an add if you need saves as well
which made him one of the most dropped players in Yahoo formats
but he has allowed just four runs on eight hits in 13 innings this season
He’ll still be back in high-leverage innings and will get some save chances
Matthew Liberatore - SP, STL: 32% rostered I covered Liberatore in detail in <a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/starting-pitcher-news-nick-lodolos-strong-start-who-is-ben-casparius" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my Starting Pitcher News article</a>
so check that out for a more detailed breakdown
but I think Liberatore is a fine option for decent ratios and a low strikeout total
BOS: 30% rostered Bello has been good in his return to the Red Sox rotation
posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 17.2 innings across three starts
and I like that he’s been attacking with the sinker more and using the four-seam fastball upstairs to try and get swings and misses
the command of his slider and changeup remains inconsistent
which has hurt him in two-strike counts and has made him a bit frustrating
but he’s not putting it together right now
Shelby Miller - RP, ARI: 25% rostered I spoke to both Shelby Miller and Kevin Ginkel - RP, ARI (7% rostered) this week before the Mets game and <a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/shelby-miller-and-kevin-ginkel-could-lead-diamondbacks-bullpen-with-justin-martinez-on-the-injured-list" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote up my thoughts on the Arizona bullpen situation here</a>
I would be prioritizing Miller on the waiver wire
just remember that Justin Martinez’s MRI came back clean
so we’re not dealing with a major injury here
There’s a chance Martinez is back in a few weeks and pitching like himself after a brief reset
OAK: 23% rostered I watched Hoglund’s debut
but he gets elite extension on it and has good vertical movement
which allows him to get whiffs up in the zone
He also features a solid sinker with tons of arm-side run and a changeup that’s seven mph slower than the sinker and darts low and out of the zone
He had no problem throwing the changeup to righties and lefties
but I didn’t love either the cutter or the slider
My worry is that this isn’t a package that will lead to many strikeouts when he’s not facing the Marlins
but I liked the foundation of it enough to add him and see how this pans out
HOU: 19% rostered I felt the need to cover McCullers here because he’s a big name and is making his season debut today
but I can’t tell you to run out and grab him right now
We have no idea how effective he’ll be or how long Houston will let him pitch in games
I could easily see a situation where he’s piggybacked with Ryan Gusto so the Astros don’t strain McCullers too much
BOS: 14% rostered Giolito returned to the mound for the Red Sox this week
which is why I made that direct one-for-one swap in a few leagues
He was pretty good for the first half of the season in 2023 before the White Sox traded him across the country
I think we’ve written his obituary too early
His four-seam fastball had more juice again
and the fastball/changeup combination is a good one
The Red Sox are clearly working to re-shape his slider back to his older version
who seems likely to hold down a rotation spot as long as Walker Buehler is sidelined
turned his splitter into a splinker that he can command
and separated his slider into a slider and a sweeper
That has given him a six-pitch mix with decent command
and I’m not worried about his start against the Royals this week
CHC: 14% rostered Another option who I think scared people off because of one horrible outing against Arizona last week
Ryan Pressly has looked average in Chicago and had fluid drained from his knee last week
Hodge is a solid reliever who posted an elite 1.88 ERA last season
so you’re going to want whoever is closing games for them
CLE: 12% rostered This guy is always going to pull me back in
The Guardians have made some clear changes to try and get more swing-and-miss into Ortiz’s pitch mix
it has presented some clear long-term upside for him as well
He is utilizing his changeup far more than he has before and has switched up the locations on his cutter to get more swinging strikes
I’m still expecting inconsistency as he gets comfortable with the changes
Ben Casparius - RP, LAD: 8% rostered I covered Casparius in detail in <a class="Link" href="https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/starting-pitcher-news-nick-lodolos-strong-start-who-is-ben-casparius" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my Starting Pitcher News article this Wednesday</a>
I was asked last week if I could mention some players that I think it might be time to move on from in shallower formats
so below are a few players I would be cutting in 10-12 team leagues
Most of the names will be hitters because I believe those fringe SPs should always be on and off your roster in shallower formats based on their upcoming matchups
and I’m starting to think the only way the Diamondbacks can call Jordan Lawlar up is to play him at 3B
and make Gurriel and Pavin Smith a platoon in LF
Jonathan India - 2B/3B/OF - KC: 42% rostered: I was never a huge fan
the ballpark is going to take all of his power away
so you’re looking at a .260 hitter with minimal speed and no power in a fairly average lineup
and he just might not be healthy until they put him on the IL
STL 32% rostered: He just barely plays for St
and I can’t hold him until he starts to play and produce again
LAA: 27% rostered: His value was in his speed
but he’s had multiple soft tissue injuries this season and is not running
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Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownHere's The Latest Reports On Shailene Woodley And Lucas Bravo's Relationship"Wood"nt you like to know
Lucas Paqueta's wife has said their family have been 'living a nightmare for two years' as the <a target="_blank" href="/sport/west-ham-united/index.html" id="mol-5c28a420-2982-11f0-9e56-d5787ceaaabd">West Ham</a> midfielder awaits the outcome of a spot-fixing investigation
Paqueta broke down in tears after being shown a yellow card during his side's 1-1 draw with <a target="_blank" href="/sport/tottenham-hotspur/index.html" id="mol-5c285600-2982-11f0-9e56-d5787ceaaabd">Tottenham</a> on Sunday
was booked by referee Michael Oliver after fouling Mikey Moore to stop a counter-attack in the 73rd minute at the London Stadium
Cameras showed him using his shirt to wipe his eyes after an emotional reaction to the caution - and he was soon substituted by boss <a target="_blank" href="/sport/graham-potter/index.html" id="mol-5c2bd870-2982-11f0-9e56-d5787ceaaabd">Graham Potter</a>.
Mail Sport reported last month that Paqueta's FA spot-fixing hearing was not concluded during the three-week timeframe originally hoped - and he has now been forced to wait several weeks for the case to start up again.
He has been fighting to prove he is innocent of picking up yellow cards on purpose to influence betting outcomes and faces a lifetime ban if he is found guilty.
Sources said the turmoil has been mentally taxing on Paqueta, who has long maintained his innocence against the FA's charges.
Paqueta has been accused of deliberately getting booked in four Premier League games, against Leicester in 2022, plus Leeds United, Aston Villa, and Bournemouth the following year.
Writing on Instagram, Maria Eduarda Fournier, who married Paqueta in 2018 and has two children with the West Ham star, defended her husband and stated that their family have been 'living this nightmare for two years'. 
'I've never said anything here, and maybe I shouldn't have! My husband has a posture and strength that I admire and that IMPRESSES me,' she wrote.
'We've been living this nightmare for two years and he's ALWAYS strong... he's always had it in his head that he would only defend himself at the right time and place! 
There's NOTHING against him. Have you never noticed that? 
'Anyway, God knows everything, and only HE knows why we're going through this! And only because of HIM are we well and living happily as a family! 
'I just wish people would respect him.. People are mean and unfair, without knowing ANYTHING!'
West Ham boss Graham Potter, speaking post-match, suggested the Brazilian's tears after being booked were due to frustration.
'I think he’s just a player that’s trying his absolute best and wants the situation to be better and probably got a bit frustrated with the action,' Potter said.
'And then you see a human being, not perfect, but I love Lucas. He’s given everything and in difficult circumstances he’s in as well. He’s given everything and he’s absolutely fine now.'
Paqueta's hearing began on March 17 and was slated to potentially last three weeks.
However, owing to the large amount of evidence being evaluated, Mail Sport understands a fourth week is needed at least, with individuals close to the case saying they are now stuck in a hiatus. 
It is believed it may not resume until June.
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Timothy Lee Lucas, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 59 in Newport, Virginia. Born on July 20, 1965, in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Howard Andrew Lucas and Yvonne Hypes Lucas, Timothy grew into a man of great character, known for his warm smile and generous spirit.
Timothy&#8217;s professional life was characterized by his dedication to his work in HVAC Maintenance at Virginia Tech. His colleagues knew him as a reliable, hardworking individual who took pride in his craft and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His commitment to his profession was matched only by his passion for the outdoors.
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Preceded in death by his parents, Howard Andrew Lucas and Yvonne Hypes Lucas, Timothy now joins them in eternal peace, leaving behind a world that was undeniably brighter for his time in it.
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Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Lucas Bergvall's season is likely over after he sustained an ankle injury in training
Lucas was forced to sit out of Thursday night's Europa League semi-final first-leg win over Bodø/Glimt after Ange <a href="https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2025/may/team-news-ange-postecoglou-on-lucas-bergvall-absence/">reported that he had tweaked his ankle</a>
it now looks like the midfielder will now miss the rest of our 2024/25 campaign after sustaining damage to ligaments in his ankle
Speaking to the media on Friday afternoon ahead of Sunday's trip to West Ham United
it looks like the injury is significant enough to probably keep him out now for the rest of the season
He tweaked his ligaments in his ankle so he is out."
Ange said: "It's something you see all the time
he just went to turn and his ankle gave way
earlier in the season) and others we've had in training
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This deliberate character design choice became one of the most recognizable elements in cinema history
influencing countless animators and character developers
George Lucas has finally explained the creative reasoning behind this distinctive vocal characteristic during a special anniversary screening at the TCM Classic Film Festival
The reversed syntax that defines Yoda&#8217;s speech wasn&#8217;t just a quirky character trait—it was a calculated production decision
speaking at the 45th anniversary screening of &#8220;The Empire Strikes Back,&#8221; the unusual speech pattern served a specific psychological purpose
people won&#8217;t listen to you as much,&#8221; Lucas explained
or it&#8217;s very hard to understand what he&#8217;s saying
they focus on what he&#8217;s saying.&#8221;
This revelation transforms our understanding of what might have seemed like a simple character quirk into a sophisticated audience engagement technique
For character designers and animation directors
it&#8217;s a master class in how vocal performance choices can dramatically enhance character impact
What makes this insight particularly valuable for animation and production professionals is Lucas&#8217; explanation of the target demographic consideration
&#8220;He was basically the philosopher of the movie
I had to find a way for people to really listen to him
especially 12-year-old kids,&#8221; Lucas noted
The legendary filmmaker recognized that delivering philosophical content to younger viewers presented a unique challenge
The reversed speech pattern essentially functions as an attention-grabbing device that forces viewers to concentrate more intensely on Yoda&#8217;s wisdom
Yoda&#8217;s speech pattern demonstrates remarkable consistency across multiple technical implementations
From the original puppet operated by Frank Oz to the CGI version in the prequels and back to practical effects in the sequels
the character&#8217;s distinctive vocal trait remained constant despite radical changes in production technology
Did you ever consider how challenging it is to maintain character consistency across such diverse production methods
Voice performance becomes the critical anchor when visual execution varies so dramatically
The character design question of whether Yoda&#8217;s speech reflected his species or was unique to him remained unanswered for decades
The animated series The Jedi Chronicles finally provided clarification three years ago by introducing Master Yaddle
who speaks with normal syntax despite being the same species as Yoda
This creative decision demonstrates how animation can strategically use exceptions to established rules to enhance worldbuilding while maintaining the uniqueness of iconic characters
Yoda&#8217;s character represents a fascinating case study in how productions can evolve technically while preserving essential character traits
Yoda transformed into a fully CGI character for the prequel trilogy
returned to practical effects for &#8220;The Last Jedi,&#8221; and continues to appear in various animated formats
What remains constant through these technical transitions
The speech pattern serves as the character&#8217;s throughline
maintaining recognizability regardless of the visual execution method
For animation directors and character designers
Lucas&#8217; explanation offers valuable insight applicable beyond the Star Wars universe
The technique of using distinctive speech patterns to highlight important characters delivers a practical solution to the common challenge of ensuring audience attention during exposition-heavy scenes
Next time you&#8217;re developing a character intended to deliver significant information or wisdom
consider how speech pattern modifications might increase audience engagement with the content
It&#8217;s not just about being memorable—it&#8217;s about ensuring viewers actively process the information being delivered
The influence of Yoda&#8217;s speech pattern extends throughout animation and visual effects
inspiring countless characters with distinctive verbal quirks
By revealing the strategic thinking behind this choice
Lucas provides VFX and animation professionals with valuable insight into effective character development
The next time you watch a Star Wars production featuring the diminutive Jedi Master
you&#8217;ll recognize not just an iconic character trait
but a brilliantly executed communication strategy designed to ensure his philosophical messages receive maximum attention from audiences of all ages
This insight transforms our understanding of character vocalization from simple entertainment into strategic communication—a lesson worth remembering in your next production meeting when discussing character development and audience engagement strategies
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Lucas Paqueta dejectedly gazed at the turf with tears streaming down his face
he lifted his jersey to wipe away his tears after being consoled by captain Jarrod Bowen
but this was the day his team-mates showed their unwavering support for the playmaker
During West Ham United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur
Paqueta broke down after being cautioned by referee Michael Oliver for fouling Mikey Moore in the 73rd minute
The Brazil international protested his innocence
It is the eighth time this season Paqueta has been booked in the Premier League
who was substituted seven minutes later by head coach Graham Potter
Paqueta acknowledged the bench and then walked down the tunnel
and maybe I shouldn’t,” she wrote on Instagram
“My husband has an attitude and a strength that I admire and am impressed by
We’ve been living through this nightmare for two years
He always had it in his head that he would only defend himself at the right moment
and only he knows why we are going through this
It’s down to him alone that we are well and living in happiness as a family
People are cruel and unjust without knowing anything.”
This is not just the story of one yellow card
It will be a year later this month since Paqueta was charged by the English Football Association (FA) with deliberately getting booked in four Premier League matches so he and/or his friends could benefit by betting on that happening
Paqueta denies any wrongdoing but faces a lifetime ban if found guilty
The hearing into the allegations began in March and was previously expected to finish last month
But that hearing has been put on hold and will not be concluded until at least June
It has been an unsettling period in Paqueta’s career. His proposed £85million switch to Manchester City fell through amid the alleged breaches. Last summer, West Ham rejected a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5704725/2024/08/31/inside-west-hams-transfer-window-an-unprecedented-summer-as-steidten-asserts-authority/">“laughable”</a> offer from boyhood club Flamengo for Paqueta
The hierarchy were reluctant to sanction his departure even with this case hanging over him
Since joining from Lyon in the summer of 2022 for a club-record fee of around £51million
he walked out on the pitch with his two sons Benicio and Filippo
Other members of Paqueta’s family watched on from the stands as he struggled to conceal his emotions
But it was Bowen who rushed to check on his team-mate’s wellbeing
and you could see that with his performance,” Bowen tells The Athletic
I don’t know fully what was making him emotional
but the main thing for me at that time was putting my arm around him
I didn’t want him getting sent off or doing anything silly
and I’ve seen him again in the dressing room
sometimes our emotions get the better of us
You want to win and leave everything out there
and sometimes our emotions run high in games
we’ve always prided ourselves as a group on being close and having a good bond
Lucas has been here longer than a few of the other players
and he understands the dressing room and the love he has from the fans
we’ll always be here if anyone needs that support
but Lucas has been working hard every day in training
That’s all I’d want from one of my team-mates too.”
Paqueta had a solid outing against Tottenham and remains a key player under Potter
Paqueta has had a resurgence in his performances
most recently his man-of-the-match display against Liverpool
the midfielder has registered five goals across 34 appearances
“He’s just a player that’s trying his absolute best and wants the situation to be better and probably got a bit frustrated with the action,” said Potter
he’s given everything and in the difficult circumstances he’s in as well
He’s given everything and he’s absolutely fine now.”
The coming months will continue to test Paqueta
But he can take solace from knowing his team-mates were there for him at one of his lowest moments
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This inclusion marks a significant turnaround for the team
which is aiming to rebound from one of the most challenging seasons in its history
A sense of preseason promise can be felt for the Miami basketball program as ESPN&#39;s renowned bracketologist, Joe Lunardi, has <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions" target="_blank">included the Hurricanes</a> in his initial 2026 NCAA Tournament projections
setting up a first-round matchup against No
assuming the Wolverines defeat Youngstown State in their opening game
The ACC is well represented in Lunardi&#39;s early bracket
While it&#39;s still early in the offseason
and a lot will change before Selection Sunday
Miami&#39;s inclusion in this initial bracketology is a testament to the program&#39;s potential resurgence and their moves in the transfer portal
With Coach Lucas at the helm and a renewed sense of purpose
the Hurricanes are poised to make waves in the upcoming season
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<a target="_blank" href="/sport/west-ham-united/index.html" id="mol-3153ad50-2908-11f0-89a5-63dde315c5b5" class="class">West Ham</a> midfielder Lucas Paqueta broke down in tears after being shown a yellow card during his side's <a target="_blank" class="class" href="/sport/football/article-14677087/amp/West-Ham-1-1-Tottenham-Premier-League-2024-25-Result.html?ico=amp_articleInlineText">1-1 draw with Tottenham on Sunday</a>
But cameras then showed him using his shirt to wipe his eyes after an emotional reaction to the caution - and he was soon withdrawn by boss <a target="_blank" href="/sport/graham-potter/index.html" id="mol-31581a20-2908-11f0-89a5-63dde315c5b5">Graham Potter</a>
Youngster Moore looked to have overrun the ball before being caught by Paqueta and the referee deemed the challenge to be worthy of a yellow card
Paqueta began to wave his arms in frustration
Oliver then called him over to warn him over his conduct
Several of his team-mates were quick on the scene to calm him down and Paqueta was eventually coaxed over to the official
There was a brief pause in play while the playmaker looked to compose himself
Mail Sport reported last month that <a target="_blank" class="class" href="/sport/football/article-14580357/amp/Lucas-Paqueta-West-Ham-FA-spot-fixing-hearing-HOLD.html?ico=amp_articleInlineText">Paqueta's FA spot-fixing hearing was not concluded during the three-week timeframe originally hoped</a> - and he has now been forced to wait several weeks for the case to start up again.
‘We've been living this nightmare for two years and my husband is always strong,’ Paqueta’s wife Duda Fournier posted on Instagram on Sunday night. ‘I just wish people would respect him. People are mean and unfair, without knowing anything!' 
The hearing began on March 17 and was slated to potentially last three weeks. 
However, owing to the large amount of evidence being evaluated, it is understood a fourth week is needed at least, with individuals close to the case saying they are now stuck in a hiatus. It is believed it may not resume until June.
Potter insisted there was nothing untoward about Paqueta's reaction to his booking.
'No, not really,' he said. 'I thought him and Tomas [Soucek] were just tiring a bit. 
'They'd had to go through a lot of work. I haven't spoken to Lucas about that incident.
'There's no problem from my perspective. It's just sometimes players get a bit upset when it doesn't go their way. But he recovers well. He's no problem.'
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I admit that I'm a "prequel kid' — one of those dang millennials born too late to see the original "Star Wars" trilogy in theaters but just in time to think that podracing is really wizard
I was nine when "Revenge of the Sith" — the first PG-13 "Star Wars" film — came out in theaters
and while I was certainly too young for the movie's brutally violent third act
I convinced my parents to let me tag along with my older brother to the theater because this was going to be my last chance to see a "Star Wars" film on the big screen
first through VHS family movie nights for the original trilogy and then through a taped-from-TV-broadcast copy of "Episode II — Attack of the Clones," of which I admittedly only watched the Geonosis battle on loop
I was the ideal audience member for "Revenge of the Sith," despite being young enough that I shut my eyes when Anakin (Hayden Christensen) got turned into a Texas burnt end
I played "Lego Star Wars" and "Star Wars Battlefront II" religiously on my PlayStation 2 — two games critical to my generation's "Star Wars" experience that came out within a six month window of "Revenge of the Sith." And yet
I still quickly fell victim to the popular sentiment of the time
largely thanks to an early YouTube meta that made pooping on the prequels a daily practice
I came to accept that "Revenge of the Sith" was a disaster
glaring issue with "Revenge of the Sith" that no number of rewatches can fix: It is the most sexist the "Star Wars" franchise has ever been
The gall to turn Padmé (Natalie Portman) from an action hero and opposition political leader to a "What are we going to do?" woman who's defined by pregnancy and dying of a broken heart is ..
And it's an extra shame because the rest of the film
"Revenge of the Sith" is operatic — not in that it's high art
but in that the emotional circumstances of the story define the larger world
Tableaus like Anakin crying in the council chambers thinking about Padmé
leading clone troopers into the Jedi Temple
locked in a grapple with Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) on Mustafar as lava erupts behind them — these moments are the whole point of the movie
It's a story painted with the biggest possible strokes
which admittedly makes the detail work a bit ridiculous when you zoom in
But it's pretty clear that was Lucas' intention all along
George Lucas tried to blend the aesthetics and filmcraft of old sci-fi adventure serials with the broad legibility of the mythopoetic epic
those original "Star Wars" movies are fantastic — better by most standard metrics of film criticism than the prequels
perhaps because Lucas had less singular control at the beginning
it's so clear that "Revenge of the Sith" is the movie he'd been wanting to make all along — something that blended high melodrama
and a contemporary critique of American neoliberalism
Fans of the prequels often call them "Shakespearean" in their defenses
Shakespeare's characters live in an elevated world
It's a place where costumes show your moral alignment
where General Grievous is the monster in the cave
where you laugh watching an evil emperor achieve supreme power because he is just so ridiculous
The emotional circumstances are lifted so high that they twist into something else entirely
The artifice of the special effects is obvious
You are not supposed to see this world as real nor its dialogue as natural
It is the stage decorated with dazzling set pieces
brought to life by the orchestra in the pit
I can't help but think how well a film like it might do today
simply by throwing a completely different style
complete with a downright confounding tone
I'm not claiming that abstraction and extreme clowning make a movie objectively better
But I do think that if you watch "Revenge of the Sith" accepting what Lucas set out to do
there's no question that this is his masterpiece
My expectations for Lucas Giolito before his start on Wednesday were not high
He hadn’t pitched since 2023 and hadn’t been consistently effective since 2021
I won’t pretend I watched any of his rehab outings
holding his velocity throughout the outing and showing some feel for his secondaries
But Lucas Giolito had other plans, throwing five shutout innings for the <a href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Red Sox</a> against the Blue Jays before running into some trouble in the sixth
making me wonder if my expectations were far too low
Giolito has always used a fastball as his primary pitch
but it’s always been a dependable strike-getter with about average swing-and-miss
There was a lot made about his declining velocity in 2023
but when I took a closer look before the 2024 season
I found that he can be successful with the pitch as long as he keeps it up in the zone
which to me indicates that location was more of an issue in late 2023
Giolito’s fastball command wasn’t immaculate
but he made another change to help compensate for poor location
His release point dropped about four inches while keeping the pitch movement consistent
These factors combined to flatten the attack angle significantly
which will help the pitch play at the top of the zone as well as make up for some mistakes
Fangraphs Stuff+ number jumped from 83 in 2023 to 91 on Wednesday
The pitch returned 5 whiffs on 51 pitches and 16 swings
He also got a ton of called strikes with his four-seamer by dotting the lower corner after setting it up with backdoor changeups
I’ll show what that looks like in a little bit
Giolito’s best pitch has always been his changeup
That was the other pitch he used frequently in his season debut and it was incredibly effective for him
Giolito’s changeup is very unique in terms of movement
Brayan Bello and Tanner Houck are examples of pitchers where the two shapes blend together
Giolito’s changeup is more like a four-seam; the vertical movement is well above average for a slow ball
The list of pitchers averaging more vertical movement on their fastball is a short one
comprised mostly of pitchers who throw with very over-the-top arm angles
He spotted the ball down and away from righties consistently
but worked in the absence of a breaking ball
Let’s look at it in practice for a little more detail
because I really like Giolito’s approach here against Ernie Clement
he’s probably trying to find a feel for the pitch so he can feel comfortable using it his third time through the lineup
It’s outside and might not have the movement he’s looking for
so we don’t see it again for the rest of the outing
Clement is expecting a fastball and is way too early on this changeup
Giolito doubles up on the change and throws this one in the dirt
Giolito follows up the two changeups with a fastball down in the zone
Giolito probably doesn’t want to get to a three-ball count against the nine hitter with two outs
so I’d look for him to attack the zone at 2-2
Giolito starts a changeup on the outside edge
Scrub through the video slowly and take a look
It starts in the same spot as the fastball but finishes a full foot off the plate
That’s how you put away an inferior hitter
If I were looking for how Giolito could improve
which I’d assume is a result of a lack of feel
the inclusion of it in his arsenal could have gone a long way for him in the sixth inning
The two home runs allowed are obviously mistakes
but the at-bat against George Springer is where the lack of a breaking ball stood out to me
Springer fouled off the first two and then took the third for a called strike
Giolito should throw anything but something good to hit
He can afford to waste one with a big lead
He tries to elevate a fastball and misses for ball one
This is where that previous at-bat comes to mind
Giolito is trying to throw a fastball on the lower outside corner
having punched out on a changeup in that spot in his last at-bat
would likely leave this pitch alone if it started at the corner
again trying to dot that corner but missing outside
Giolito could start the pitch on the outer half
he wasn’t confident in the slider (I assume) and doesn’t want to pitch Springer inside
so he’s forced to try to nibble on the outside edge
Giolito tries to challenge Springer with a fastball
He went on to hang two changeups for two home runs before getting the final out of the inning
I was really impressed by Giolito’s ability to navigate the lineup
which is always glaring the third time through the lineup
he looked like a pitcher who hadn’t pitched in two years
As he spends more time on the mound and working between starts
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TORONTO – The road to get back to a Major League mound was, as <a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/608337" target="_blank" rel="tag" data-reactroot="">Lucas Giolito</a> put it
But as his strong return on Wednesday night demonstrated
there will be some jarring swings in momentum – not to mention emotions
In a game the Red Sox lost <a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/red-sox-vs-blue-jays/2025/04/30/778114/final/box" target="_blank">7-6</a> in 10 innings to the Blue Jays after building an early 6-0 lead
Giolito was frustrated by giving up his only three runs of the night in his sixth and final inning
What really made Giolito’s blood boil is that he had two outs and nobody on base and had George Springer down in the count
Then came back-to-back homers from Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk
“I thought I pitched well until the sixth,” said Giolito
We were playing the changeup pretty well to the corners
Sucks to give the other team momentum like that when you&#39;re up big.”
Give credit to Giolito for his accountability
But the fact of the matter is that he put his team in position to win with a quality start (six innings
This was one of those ultimate big-picture
small-picture nights that can happen during a baseball season
The small picture is that surrendering a 6-0 lead and losing in extras is a gut punch in the moment
The big picture is that Giolito’s return solidifies a Boston rotation that is back at full strength
“I think if Gio throws the ball like that the whole season
we’re going to be in good shape,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora
It would have been so fitting for Garrett Whitlock to have preserved Giolito’s lead
The two right-handers were rehab partners for months while returning from the same internal bracing procedure on their ulnar collateral ligaments
who came into the contest with a 1.72 ERA in his first 10 appearances this season
served up a game-tying three-run homer to Anthony Santander with two outs in the bottom of the seventh
Whitlock was thrilled that his friend made it back to the mound
Both pitchers have undergone both Tommy John surgery and the less-invasive internal bracing procedure in their careers
“Really happy that he&#39;s back with us and feeling healthy and everything
that’s the first thing I said when I went in there and saw him
Though Giolito signed a two-year contract with the Red Sox on Jan
it wasn’t until 16 months later he actually made his debut for his “new” team
Giolito had planned on being in the rotation to start the season, but that went out the window when he had the most annoying of injuries – <a href="https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/lucas-giolito-has-hamstring-injury-in-debut" target="_blank">straining his right hamstring</a> on the first pitch of his first start of Spring Training
Giolito went 576 days without pitching a game that counted
577 contained more positives than negatives
There was some uncertainty about how Giolito would perform in his first start back because he didn’t exactly light it up in his five-start Minor League rehab assignment
posting a 1.79 WHIP and a 5.19 ERA while covering 17 1/3 innings
“The rehab outings were completely different,” Giolito said
“I was going out there and treating it more like Spring Training
I&#39;m just not pleased with how I finished
I can definitely finish stronger than that.”
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instead of stretching their winning streak on this road trip to four games
the Red Sox suffered a tough defeat that dropped them to 17-15
“We’re down because we lost the game,” said Cora
“But like I told [chief baseball officer Craig Breslow]
there were a lot of positives today and that’s what I’m taking to the [hotel] room tonight.”
The midfielder remains under investigation over spot-fixing allegations
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The midfielder was shown a yellow card for a foul on Mikey Moore during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with <a href="/topic/tottenham">Tottenham</a>
He was quickly consoled by his team-mates and soon after substituted by his manager
Paqueta continues to play each week for West Ham
but his long-term future is shrouded in uncertainty as he remains under investigation over alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules
with the outcome of his hearing not expected until June at the earliest
Paqueta is alleged to have deliberately got himself booked during four Premier League matches between 2022 and 2023 to earn money for family and friends in Brazil
When asked about Paqueta’s emotional outburst
Potter said: “I think he's just a player that's trying his absolute best and wants the situation to be better and probably got a bit frustrated with the action
He's given everything and in difficult circumstances
He's given everything and he's absolutely fine now.”
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Lucas Coenen delivered a standout performance over the weekend winning his second MXGP overall on the bounce
In Portugal he secured three moto wins and continuing his impressive adaptation to the premier MXGP class
who stepped up to the 450cc machinery this year
showed maturity and composure under pressure and credited strong starts
and experience as key factors in his success
“I was lucky because in timed practice I got pole position and then I took the advantage in the qualifying race with a good start,” Coenen explained
so I passed him and it meant for Sunday I was on pole.”
That inside gate pick proved crucial on race day
as Coenen nailed two perfect starts to lead both motos from the front
I was feeling it and I was a bit scared about my line choice
three moto wins for the weekend is not bad
Adapting to the demanding conditions and the power of the 450cc bike has been a process
but one Coenen is beginning to feel more comfortable with
last year I felt horrible in these conditions
I think I feel better in these conditions with the 450cc than the 250cc
The transition to MXGP has required a shift in approach
particularly with the depth of talent in the field
I&#8217;m gaining confidence also in myself
Having good starts and leading up front with people pushing
it&#8217;s a tough class because everybody is fast
Coenen acknowledged the fierce level of competition in MXGP
where every position is fought for with intensity
“They are really consistent in the MXGP class and they never give up for position
the starts in the MXGP class are so important
it&#8217;s more important on the 450cc because everybody is so close
there are maybe ten guys from today who can get the holeshot and win and maybe I finish tenth
because everybody&#8217;s the same speed.”
Coenen also expressed pride in representing Belgium on the world stage
“It was nice last weekend that I won again since 2018 for Belgium
I didn&#8217;t know it until somebody told me
“Now we&#8217;re going for Belgium also in MX2 with my brother and Liam
Lucas Coenen is proving that he belongs among the elite in MXGP
the future looks increasingly bright for the young Belgian talent as he battles for the MXGP world title as a rookie
A Brazilian nun named the world’s oldest person in early 2025 has died
an agency that tracks the world’s longest-living people
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas died on April 30. She was 116 years old and died just over a month shy of her 117th birthday on June 8. She died in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, reported <a href=https://longeviquest.com/2025/04/inah-canabarro-lucas-worlds-oldest-person-dies-at-116/>LongeviQuest</a>
She was first named the <a href=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/01/07/worlds-oldest-person-nun-inah-lucas/77400273007/>world’s oldest person</a> in December 2024 after the death of 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka of Japan
According to <a href=https://longeviquest.com/supercentenarian/inah-canabarro-lucas/>LongeviQuest</a>
she has racked up quite a few titles throughout her life
2022 – Oldest Brazilian ecclesiastical person ever.Jan
2022 – Oldest documented living person in Brazil.July 30
2022 – Oldest validated living person in South and Latin America.Feb
2024 – Oldest living person in the Americas and the world’s third oldest living person.Aug
2024 – World’s second-oldest living person.Dec
2024 – World’s oldest living person.And when she died on April 30
she was the 15th oldest documented person in history
Lucas is also the second-oldest nun in history, after France’s Lucile Randon, known as Sister André. Randon was the world’s oldest person until she died at 118, reported <a href=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/5/worlds-oldest-person-and-nun-inah-canabarro-lucas-dies-aged-116>Guinness World Records</a>
Born in June 1908 in São Francisco de Assis
and many people thought she would not live long
She began her life of faith at just 16 years old
attending Santa Teresa de Jesus boarding school in Santana do Livramento
she was confirmed in the Catholic Church in October 1929
she went back to Brazil to teach Portuguese and mathematics in Tijuca
Lucas renewed her vows in 1932 and then again in 1933
she took her perpetual vows and officially became a nun
Lucas returned to Santana do Livramento and continued working as a teacher in July 1942
She also worked as a professor and secretary in Santana do Livramento
she joined the Provincial House in Porto Alegre
The blessing came after she celebrated her 110th birthday
The organization called her “a devoted supporter of Sport Club Internacional."
the title of the world’s oldest person belongs to Ethel Caterham of Surrey
is also Brazil’s oldest resident after Lucas’ passing
Lucas was once asked how she managed to live so long
to which she replied owing her life to God
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team
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(May 2) – Brandon Overton’s flag-to-flag victory at Circle City Raceway (Ind.) did more than just snap a 13-race streak of combined victories for Ricky Thornton Jr.
Devin Moran and Jonathan Davenport on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
It did more than tighten the points race with Garrett Alberson of Las Cruces
for the coveted fourth-place spot in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship
The $15,000 victory provided the 35-year-old Evans
driver for the Longhorn Chassis Factory Team a sense of accomplishment after coming up short over the past month because of flat tires
“Like our nights have just gotten so screwed up
this is the first night we got to put together in a while
and a lot of people like it when we're struggling a little bit or whatever
we're just going to keep our heads down and keep working hard and I think we'll be fine.”
Overton’s only had a few challenges at the quarter-mile bullring at the Marion County Fairgrounds
He deftly dodged a spinning Cory Lawler exiting turn four on lap 34 and
repelled Moran’s attempt to get underneath the leader
Overton shut the door for good heading into turn one on lap 37
preventing Moran from grabbing the lead and another big check.“Definitely wish he would’ve went to the top,” Moran said
They’ve been having just a lot of bad luck this year
I thought I had a chance there,” Moran said
but just couldn’t bring myself to go in there and door-slam him for the win
Overton put behind him a frustrating April
He posted a sixth-place finish and two podium runs at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland
After a third-place run in Schaeffer's Spring Nationals action at Tazewell Speedway (Tenn.)
Lucas Oil's Mid-Atlantic swing netted a single top-10 finish at Georgetown (Del.) Speedway
a seventh-place run in a race he led for the first 21 laps
“I have literally not panicked because I've known that we've been fast for the last month,” Overton said
probably thinking (negatively) … they don't know what all is going on behind the scenes
we've had bad luck after bad luck after bad luck
But I don't get on Facebook and (complain) about it.”
crew chief Anthony Burroughs admitted he was watching the race at Circle City's tight
quarter-mile bullring on pins and needles from his seat in the turn-four bleachers
“You’re sitting up there just waiting on something bad to happen,” Burroughs said
We’ve had a lot of speed in the last month
raced a lot of places where we didn’t want to race but knew we had to race to get better
To finally get some reward out of it is pretty satisfying.”
a former University of Alabama football player accustomed to discipline and hard work
said he's never had a time where he has had to rally his crew and driver
All have stayed optimistic despite a rough stretch and the crew chief remains hopeful the worst days of the season are behind them
“The biggest thing is we work so hard and for those guys to keep a good attitude and everybody's hasn’t been a challenge,” he said
but it is harder to do it and stay motivated when things aren't going good
and we don't have to worry about that because they've already experienced it all
And so hopefully we can just get to race now and just see what we can do
The victory brings Overton within five points of Alberson for the coveted fourth spot in series points
“Them points are the last thing that ever crosses my mind
“If we’re not in the top four that means we are slow
If we’re in the top four we deserve to be there
&nbsp;With Saturday's Ralph Latham Memorial at Florence Speedway in Union
Overton and team are making the eight-hour haul to Wisconsin from Indiana for the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Series-sanctioned Dairyland Showdown at Mississippi Thunder Speedway
“We’re just waiting on the bad luck to run down,” Overton said
a lot of things went our way and that’s what you gotta do
you gotta be good and lucky all at the same time.”
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After more than two years and three injuries, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/608337" target="_blank" rel="tag" data-reactroot="">Lucas Giolito</a> is finally on the cusp of making his Red Sox debut
The likely last hurdle came on Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Worcester
The right-hander struck out four in 4 2/3 innings against the Syracuse Mets
He gave up three runs on three hits and six walks
That last number might raise a few eyebrows
Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated that this outing would signal the end of his time in the Minors
Cora reaffirmed that sentiment on Saturday before the team’s doubleheader against Cleveland
&quot;He’s healthy and he’ll be with us in Toronto,&quot; Cora said
&quot;He’ll most likely [start] Game 2.&quot;
He <a href="https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/lucas-giolito-red-sox-free-agent-deal" target="_blank">signed a two-year deal</a> with the Red Sox ahead of the 2024 season but ended up <a href="https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/lucas-giolito-elbow-surgery" target="_blank">sustaining an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament</a> in his right elbow in just his second Spring Training start and underwent an internal bracing procedure that forced him to miss the season
His start this season was <a href="https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/lucas-giolito-left-hamstring-strain-injured-list" target="_blank">delayed to a low grade left hamstring strain</a> that resulted in him starting the season on the injured list
He stayed at three innings or less in his first three rehab starts of the year before throwing 65 pitches in five innings for Double-A Portland on Sunday
Giolito reached his goal of 85 pitches on Friday
The six walks -- one shy of his single-game career high in the Majors -- were partly a product of poor fastball command as Giolito threw only 11 of 30 four-seamers in the strike zone
&quot;We trust the player and we trust the track record,&quot; Cora said
&quot;We talked to him last week and it felt like he was ready
Now it’s about performing at the Major League level.&quot;
the 30-year-old has allowed 10 earned runs on 18 hits in 17 1/3 innings
He has issued 13 walks and struck out 17 batters
While the exact day that Giolito will make his debut is still up in the air (the Red Sox’s pitching plans for the short-term are a bit up in the air due to Saturday’s doubleheader)
Giolito’s presence will likely help the team make its decision
Garrett Crochet is expected to start Game 1 of Boston’s series against Toronto on Tuesday
before being followed by Giolito on Wednesday
Richard Fitts was filling in admirably in Boston’s rotation, but he <a href="https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/red-sox-place-richard-fitts-on-injured-list-select-michael-fulmer" target="_blank">went on the injured list</a> earlier this month due to a right pectoral strain
Boston’s starters have been able to tread water so far this season (their 3.92 ERA was 14th in baseball entering play on Friday)
but it’ll be a much more formidable group going forward thanks to the presence of Bello and Giolito
Walker Buehler <a href="https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/walker-buehler-strikes-out-nine-in-win-over-white-sox" target="_blank">struck out nine in his last start</a>
and Crochet has a 1.95 ERA through six starts
who has limped to a 7.66 ERA so far this season
will get the ball in Game 1 of Boston’s doubleheader against Cleveland on Saturday
Sean Newcomb will likely be the odd man out in the rotation once Giolito makes his return
The 31-year-old has a 4.43 ERA in five starts this year
but allowed four runs in five innings his last time out
always imaginative universe he launched nearly 50 years ago
will be the planet you'll want to land upon for the 2025 party
Music from the films and TV shows and a piñata inspired by the Death Star are part of the upbeat scene
as are revelers and rebel spies rocking their best Skywalker-ian get-ups or droid duds
Once you set down your spacecraft near the plaza
make for the bustling hub to socialize and chat asteroid fields
and light sabers while awaiting dusk and the lighting of the light sabers
is a centerpiece of the fantastical festivity
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THE MURALS OF MODESTO: If you can't be in Modesto on May 4, you can still feel the Force during other times of the year; some of the town's <a href="https://visitmodesto.com/momurals/">eye-catching murals</a> pay colorful tribute to its hometown icon and the "Star Wars" characters Mr. Lucas so memorably created.
The Brazilian nun, who was born in 1908, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world&#39;s oldest person in January
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Ange Postecoglou has explained why Lucas Bergvall has not been included in tonight's squad for the first leg of our Europa League semi-final clash with Bodø/Glimt
The midfielder, <a href="https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2025/april/new-deal-for-bergvall/">who signed a new contract with the Club earlier this week</a>
has 'tweaked' his ankle in training and thus misses tonight's game
the Sweden international has really grown into life in England and has been a star for us in recent months
he has made 45 appearances for us already this campaign
he picked up an injury in training yesterday," Ange said
"He just tweaked his ankle unfortunately and he misses out tonight
which is disappointing for him because he's been outstanding for us this year
Obviously he's hugely disappointed with that but
Emily in Paris star Lucas Bravo took his romance with Shailene Woodley to social media one month after confirming his romance with the Big Little Lies actress
Lucas Bravo and <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/shailene_woodley">Shailene Woodley</a>’s romance is living on the grid
The <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/emily_in_paris">Emily in Paris</a> star gave the world a look at his relationship with the Big Little Lies actress and officially made their relationship Instagram official
Lucas, 37, shared a carousel of pictures on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJEt-NasNiC/?hl=en&amp;img_index=5">Instagram</a> April 30 from their visit to Slab City
where he encountered Salvation Mountain and other large-scale pieces of art
mixed into the carousel were sweet moments with Shailene
The pics included a shot of the couple holding hands while walking through the desert
posing together for a selfie while wearing similar cowboy hats and flashing a smile for the cameras while posing with Sofi Tukker member Sophie Hawley-Weld
Lucas and Shailene’s trip to the desert comes nearly one month after <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1415707/emily-in-paris-lucas-bravo-confirms-shailene-woodley-relationship">he confirmed their romance</a>
During an appearance in New York Cit April 4
the Ticket to Paradise actor told People of their relationship
Shailene and Lucas first called attention to their bond in March when they were <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1415182/shailene-woodley-lucas-bravo-hold-hands-in-paris-pictures">photographed during a romantic stroll in France</a>. During their casual outing through Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Lucas smoked a cigarette while he wrapped his arms around Shailene, who held his hand.
 View this post on Instagram            </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJEt-NasNiC/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lucas Bravo (@lucasnbravo)</a>
The pair dressed down for their outing in the City of Lights
with the Fault in Our Stars actress donning an oversized sweater and jeans
which was the perfect complement to Lucus’ sweater
Their romance marks as the first public one for Shailene no comma following her 2022 split from <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/aaron_rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a>
comma whom she got engaged to the previous year
Keep reading to look at more love lives of the Emily in Paris cast…
&quot;We&#x27;ve been through so many changes globally
And to be able to have a partner next to you that makes you laugh in times when you need it the most and helps you emotionally get through things
like moving to a foreign country for four months
I just feel so grateful that I have someone next to me to be able to accomplish that and your best friend with you all the time.&quot;
<a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1351010/emily-in-paris-lucas-bravo-revealed-how-he-prepared-to-kiss-co-star-julia-roberts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucas Bravo</a> has a big little relationship
After remaining mum about his love life, the actor confirmed his relationship with Shailene Woodley in April 2025. While speaking to <a href="https://people.com/lucas-bravo-makes-rare-comment-romance-shailene-woodley-exclusive-11709007" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People</a>
first sparked relationship rumors when they were photographed the month before
showing a little PDA as they walked the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris
&quot;Grateful most of all to @peforman for being unconditionally by my side through all this
You calmed my fears and held me through ambulances
and so much confusion all while we were alone on the other side of the world far from those we know
the two tied the knot in 2007 but filed for divorce less than a year later
In 2021, Camille Razat announced her engagement to photographer Etienne Baret.“Blessed @etiennebaret,&quot; the actress wrote on Instagram in a since-deleted post alongside footage from the proposal, per <a href="https://www.elle.com.au/culture/news/emily-in-paris-cast-boyfriends-girlfriends-28040/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ELLE Australia</a>
&quot;Thank you to my amazing friend(s) I love you!”They were last photographed together at Milan Fashion Week in 2023
and I think everyone can learn from that beautiful woman and who she is.&quot;&quot;The way that she operates with her team
it&#x27;s all from the heart and how she expresses that to people,&quot; he added
&quot;People will go to the ends of the earth for her—her team
everyone on that set—because it comes from the heart.&quot; 
While Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu doesn’t mind sharing what she <a href="https://people.com/why-emily-in-paris-philippine-leroy-beaulieu-would-never-wear-sylvie-clothes-in-real-life-exclusive-8695529" target="_blank" rel="noopener">really thinks of her character Sylvie’s clothes</a>
she isn’t as open about her personal life and has kept it private
“They say things like: ‘Please be my boyfriend’ or ‘Take me to the Eiffel Tower,’ and it’s very flattering,” the actor told the <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/10/22/emily-in-paris-hunk-william-abadie-dishes-on-dating-working-in-nyc-nightlife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a> in 2020
“I’m always very thankful and try to reply to their comments.”
Though William didn&#x27;t reveal his relationship status
“I don’t want to be too pushy about anything,” he added
“I’ve just tried to let the stars align.” 
— Justin Lucas celebrated his 39th birthday in style
leading the pack on Day 1 of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Stage 4 Presented by OPTIMA Batteries at Lake Chickamauga
Alabama pro reeled in an impressive 64 pounds
Lucas&#x27;s strategy involved a mix of offshore and shallow fishing
capitalizing on the diverse conditions of the lake
He started strong with offshore ledge fishing
using a Neko-rigged Berkley PowerBait MaxScent magnum Hit Worm and a deep-diving crankbait
His efforts paid off with a flurry of nine bass for nearly 23 pounds in the final 36 minutes of Period 1
acknowledging the potential for a tougher bite
&quot;I think the bite is going to be tougher tomorrow,&quot; he said
&quot;I don’t know if I can catch that much weight.&quot;
trails Lucas in second place with 58 pounds
Jones employed a similar dual-pattern strategy
running 96 miles and using 10 different baits to catch his fish
Jones is determined to secure an automatic berth to the Championship Round
seeing no reason to hold back on Chickamauga
The top 20 pros after Day 1 include Ott DeFoe in third place with 55-15
&quot;Big Fish&quot; Bobby Lane earned the Day 1 Berkley Big Bass Award with a 7-pound
The competition continues Friday, with anglers vying for a spot in the Knockout Round and ultimately the Championship Round, where the top prize of $150,000 awaits. <a href="https://majorleaguefishing.com/" target="_blank" title="https://majorleaguefishing.com/" class="themeColorForLinks">Fans can follow the action live on MLFNOW!</a> and attend the MLF Fan Experience &amp; Watch Party in Chattanooga Sunday afternoon
and meteorologists are predicting a hard launch summer
Shailene Woodley says <a href=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/07/01/shailene-woodley-drank-cope-hunger-goes-viral-again/749433002/ rel=noreferrer target=_blank>she drank to cope with hunger, goes viral yet again</a>
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Bravo and Woodley for comment
Fans first began to speculate that <a href=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/23/shailene-woodley-netflix-last-letter-from-your-lover-aaron-rodgers/8057594002/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/07/23/shailene-woodley-netflix-last-letter-from-your-lover-aaron-rodgers/8057594002/ target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">Woodley,</a> 33
was involved with Bravo when the pair were spotted together in Paris in March
in what appeared to be a PDA-filled outing
Neither part of the duo has been particularly vocal about the new entanglement, though Bravo did offer a subtle confirmation earlier this month, <a href=https://people.com/lucas-bravo-makes-rare-comment-romance-shailene-woodley-exclusive-11709007 data-type=link data-id=https://people.com/lucas-bravo-makes-rare-comment-romance-shailene-woodley-exclusive-11709007 target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">responding to a question from People</a> about the relationship by saying: "Yeah
Bravo, best known for playing hunky Parisian chef and key love interest Gabriel on <a href=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/04/18/emily-in-paris-season-five-cast-netflix/83163936007/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/04/18/emily-in-paris-season-five-cast-netflix/83163936007/ target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">Netflix's "Emily in Paris,"</a> is an up-and-coming star
He has also appeared in several romantic comedies
including "The Honeymoon" and "Ticket to Paradise."
&#8211; A local high school senior with stage four cancer is feeling the support after the community came together for his benefit
Lucas Lamb is a senior at Fargo South High School who has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin&#8217;s Lymphoma
So Realty Xperts teamed with Lend a Hand Up to organize a benefit for Lucas and his family
The event took place at KingPinz on Saturday the 3rd
Realty Xperts says they&#8217;re so moved by just how many people and organizations wanted to contribute
&#8220;It was actually really humbling,&#8221; said Realty Xperts founder Michael Syvertson
&#8220;We were worried we didn&#8217;t have enough stuff
and it&#8217;s overwhelming how great the community is to come and support Lucas.&#8221;
If you&#8217;d like to donate to Lucas&#8217; family, click <a href="https://give.lendahandup.org/fundraisers/lucas-lamb?fbclid=IwY2xjawKDaERleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtaWJMa1lFUnhJWllwOU9OAR5aYGRsd-fx-5daqKVeGVnQWEwZG5BTaq-6Mt6RD-zIu5OTWNROba7H1mE6Jw_aem_XTPoKO46OYx-32lQiTJ1lw">here</a>
Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season due to an ankle injury
missed Spurs’ Europa League semi-final first leg victory against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday with ankle ligament damage sustained in training the day before
The teenager’s absence was the first time he has not been involved in Spurs’ matchday squad this season
as “a concern” after he was replaced in the second half of the win over Bodo/Glimt with a knee injury
The midfielder is set to undergo a scan on the issue
Dominic Solanke is a doubt for Sunday’s trip to West Ham United after also being forced off with a muscular problem during the Europa League tie
The Spurs head coach explained following Thursday’s win that Bergvall
who was pictured in a protective boot and on crutches
would be assessed to determine the extent of the injury
and confirmed during Friday’s pre-match press conference that he would not feature for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign
“Lucas looks like the injury is significant enough to probably keep him out for the rest of the season
He just tweaked the ligaments in his ankle
He just went to turn and his ankle gave way
Similarly to Dom (Solanke) and a couple of others we’ve had at training where just things that happen
“He’s got an unbelievable career ahead of him for sure
but I say to the guys all the time: ‘We’ve got to take what’s before us now’ 
because we can all assume what might happen next year or the year after but you just don’t know
Sometimes life works in mysterious ways and it’s denied Lucas the opportunity to play in a big game last night
He’s been a massive contributor to us but I’ve got no doubt he’ll come back stronger from that.”
The midfielder, who <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6321356/2025/04/29/lucas-bergvall-tottenham-contract-length/">signed a contract extension</a> with the club until 2031 on Tuesday
has played 45 times for Spurs since joining from Swedish side Djurgarden last summer
He rejected a move to Barcelona upon agreeing to move to Spurs in February 2024 and officially joined the club in July
Bergvall’s injury absence means he will miss Tottenham’s final four matches of the Premier League season
plus the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie against Bodo
and May’s final should they progress against the Norwegian side
On the injuries sustained by Maddison and Solanke
he’s still a bit sore from last night but we don’t think it’s anything serious
But as I said we’re hoping it’ll settle down pretty quickly
“Madders is a bit more of a concern because it’s a knee
We’ve sent him for a scan and just waiting to hear the outcome.”
Spurs have contended with an extensive injury list this season
with first team players including Guglielmo Vicario
Dominic Solanke and Son Heung-min all having spells on the sideline over the course of the campaign
who has missed his side’s last five with a foot injury
was progressing ahead of next week’s Europa League second leg in Norway
So we’ll see how he’s going by Thursday and whether he’s available for Thursday.””
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/elias-burke/" aria-label="Elias Burke's Author Page">Elias Burke</a>  is a staff writer covering European football and transfers. He has previously covered U.S. soccer, West Bromwich Albion and Derby County for The Athletic. He is based in London. Follow Elias on Twitter <a target="_blank" aria-label="Follow Elias on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/EliasBurke" rel="noopener noreferrer">@EliasBurke</a>