They’re coming a little later in the day that usual -- and I apologize for that -- but here are some of my preferred pickups at the moment Crim isn’t even in the Yahoo player pool as of yet The 27-year-old is getting his first major league callup as the replacement for Jake Burger in Texas and should start at first base regularly for now who was a 19th-round pick in the 2019 draft after a standout career at Mississippi College He’s since hit .296/.372/.507 in six minor league seasons with his Triple-A line coming in at .286/.373/.486 with 49 homers in 308 games He was at .313/.365/.565 with seven homers through 28 games with Round Rock this year The switch from the .190/.231/.330-hitting Burger seems like a pretty obvious call at this point The odds are against Crim becoming a long-term regular but he possesses a perfectly solid right-handed bat and he’s consistently struck out less than 20% of the time in the minors If he starts regularly and hits in the middle of the Texas order he’s not going to need to be a 120 OPS+ guy to amass some fantasy value in such a nice situation He’s a fine replacement for those who were using Burger or perhaps relying on someone like Ryan Mountcastle or Wilmer Flores at first base I mentioned Gonsolin in the Quick Hits portion of the column when he was six-percent rostered last week A victory and nine strikeouts in his season debut now have him picked up in one-third of leagues since he’ll get to take on the Marlins for a second straight start Gonsolin did have a 4.50 ERA in his first start back from an inflamed back but that was largely due to bad outfield play behind him leaving him just a half tick down from his 16-1 season in 2022 and both his slider and splitter looked sharp Maybe he wouldn’t be a must pickup on an average team but with a top offense and bullpen supporting him he seems worth using in all formats for now Of course, health is an always an issue with Gonsolin. His career high for innings was the 132 he threw during his miraculous 2022 campaign. He’s topped 100 innings just three times in all since being drafted in 2016. He won’t show up all that high on next week’s updated Top 300 rankings just because it’s so unlikely that he’ll remain useful for even four of the next five months he’s probably a top-50 starter for the short term With Justin Martinez (shoulder) joining A.J the Diamondbacks are minus their top two relievers only just returned from shoulder inflammation and struggled some Thursday in a game in which he probably shouldn’t have been used in the first place (he wound up throwing 34 pitches on no rest after tossing 11 in his season debut) The save chance in that game went to Shelby Miller who quickly converted the opportunity while facing the bottom three hitters in the Mets lineup It’d probably surprise most that Miller’s save against the Mets was only the fourth of his career though his fifth and final one of those came way back in 2016 Injuries shifted him to the pen for good in 2021 but after 55 2/3 innings with a 4.53 ERA out of the pen for the Tigers he wound up getting cut with a week left to go in the season Things have gone much differently for Miller so far this year The one run he’s allowed in 13 2/3 innings was unearned His 94.5 mph average on his fastball is up one mph from the last couple of years and he’s done great work with the splitter that had led to mediocre results since he added during his stint with the Dodgers two seasons ago he probably shouldn’t pitch on back-to-back days very often Torey Lovullo doesn’t seem too worried about it having already used him on consecutive days four times Miller will probably wind up hurt again at some point it won’t be until after Martinez and/or Puk is back healthy - It has to be very close to Bubba Chandler time in Pittsburgh as Triple-A simply isn’t posing much of a challenge The 2021 third-round pick has a 1.42 ERA and a 36/7 K/BB over 25 1/3 innings in his six starts The Pirates are trying to keep his innings in check so he’s yet to throw more than 71 pitches in an outing He’ll be restricted some there in the majors which will probably cost him wins on a subpar offensive team He figures to offer mixed-league value anyway - Colin Rea still might be a pretty fringy option in 12-team leagues but it’s hard not to like the way he’s throwing since moving into the Cubs rotation His current 93.8 mph average on his fastball would be a career high and he’s striking out four batters for each one he walks Especially with as well as the Cubs are playing he’s a solid choice against mediocre offenses in 10- and 12-team leagues and maybe an every-week guy out for at least a month due to a strained oblique Jorbit Vivas might offer some short-term value The 5-foot-9 infielder was hitting .319/.426/.436 with just eight strikeouts in 116 plate appearances for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before being called up Friday He was a disappointing 6-for-10 stealing bases but he’s usually more efficient there (he was 21-for-26 in 101 games last year) but he’ll get a couple of cheapies in Yankee Stadium It’s not worth dropping someone of significance for him but those who were relying on Chisholm could do worse for a stopgap A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem Bradford, who plays for Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is ESPN's No. 3 safety in the 2026 class. He joins the Buckeyes as the program's sixth top-300 pledge and second defensive commit in the cycle. Bradford now trails only No. 1 overall recruit Chris Henry Jr as the second-ranked member of the defending national champions' incoming class Ohio State and safeties coach Matt Guerrieri built a strong connection with Bradford throughout the 6-foot-1 Bradford's Monday morning pledge marked a surprise recruiting win over presumed favorite LSU the hometown program that signed Bradford's older brother Jacob as a three-star defensive back in the 2025 cycle Ohio State signed the nation's No. 5 class in the 2025 cycle, headlined by five-star signees in quarterback Tavien St. Clair and cornerback Devin Sanchez The Texas Rangers announced that the club selected the contract of Crim will join the team at Globe Life Field tonight as the Rangers get set for their series opener with the Seattle Mariners at 7:05 p.m Crim has been on the Express active roster since September 13 Among players selected in the 2019 MLB Draft he has appeared in more MiLB games than any other player (590) Since he made his professional debut for Short Season Spokane in 2019 he leads all of MiLB in hits (668) and RBI (420) and is tied for second in doubles (130) while sitting at sixth in home runs (110) the 27-year-old has appeared in 308 games for the E-Train and has owned a slash line of .286/.373/.486/.859 with 71 doubles In his last game with the Express on Wednesday in Sugar Land Crim became just the ninth Express player to ever reach 200 RBI He is one of 16 players to appear in over 300 games for the Express and is ninth in club history in doubles and tied for seventh in home runs Crim slashed .313/.365/.565/.930 with six doubles He is tied for the Pacific Coast League lead in home runs He was named PCL Player of the Week for March 31-April 6 when he hit .520 (13-for-25)/.600/.880/1.480 with four doubles One homer was a walk-off against Toledo on April 2 Crim was named the Round Rock Express Most Valuable Player He appeared in 134 games while slashing .277/.370/.469/.839 with 33 doubles He collected his fourth consecutive season with at least 20 home runs and 80 RBI He posted a 32-game on-base streak from June 27-August 10 After slashing .204/.312/.348 in 68 games to open the 2024 season he hit .412/.503/.588 in his next 34 games Crim was named the Texas Rangers "True Ranger" award recipient in 2023 for representing the organization's core values both on and off the field tied for fourth in doubles (31) and eighth in OPS (.891) while tied for second in extra-base hits (58) Crim was named an MiLB.com Organizational All-Star and led all Rangers minor league players in homers (24) he was named a High-A East League All-Star after batting .300 with 20 home runs and 61 RBI over 73 games with High-A Hickory Crim was named MVP of the Northwest League while playing for Spokane Alabama native was originally selected by the Rangers in the 19th round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Mississippi College in Clinton Round Rock and Sugar Land will get set for game four of their series at Constellation Field tonight with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m 7.06) will face Space Cowboys LHP Colton Gordon (2-0 For more information on the Express, visit RRExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook, Instagram and X [AP1]should we say "selected the contract" [LF2]I would say 26 man mention here and the 28 man mention in next paragraph confuses me as someone not super familiar with that detail Home » Sports » Softball: Blaine’s walk-off home run sends Bulldogs past Ole Miss in series opener STARKVILLE — Jessie Blaine walks nearly twice as often as she strikes out so she returned to the Mississippi State dugout extra frustrated after going down swinging on a full count Thursday night with the bases loaded and one out of a tied game in the fifth inning and Blaine’s next at-bat came with two outs and a runner at first base in the seventh with the No then launched a payoff pitch over the center-field wall for a two-run walk-off home run “I was really frustrated with that at-bat (in the fifth),” Blaine said “It was a big opportunity and there were ducks on the pond So I was frustrated at losing that opportunity I knew at the end there it would come back to me and I would have a second opportunity So really taking my experience and approaching my at-bat with maturity was big 12-10 Southeastern Conference) for most of the night despite a steady stream of baserunners Rebels starter Brianna Lopez issued six walks and hit a batter in 4 ⅔ innings but allowed just one run as the Bulldogs were hitless in five at-bats with runners in scoring position 10-12) had plenty of scoring chances against MSU ace Raelin Chaffin Chaffin worked around leadoff singles in the first two innings before the Rebels opened the scoring on Aliyah Binford’s opposite-field solo homer to start the fourth That inning could have gotten further out of hand following a Persy Llamas single but pinch-runner Star Ferguson was called out for leaving first base early on a hit-and-run attempt and Chaffin pitched out of trouble from there She just continued to fight and keep us in it,” Bulldogs head coach Samantha Ricketts said You just see her grit and her fight and what she’s able to do.” Blaine drew a one-out walk in the home half of the fourth and pinch-runner Kalani Sells came around to score on Ella Wesolowski’s double that deflected off Ole Miss right fielder Lair Beautae’s glove when the Rebels tried to push the envelope on the basepaths and Ashton Lansdell hit a line drive straight to Kiarra Sells in right field for the second out Pickens attempted to take third on the play but Sells fired a frozen rope straight to third baseman Nadia Barbary who applied the tag for the inning-ending double play “I just know how hard (Sells) works on her throws all the time and so happy for me because that could have also gone bad with a runner on third retired the first two MSU hitters on ground balls in the bottom of the seventh got a 3-2 fastball over the plate and did not miss it a little bit more than her stats suggested but I was definitely ready to battle with the changeup and hit something harder,” Blaine said “I really was just being in the moment and trusting that I had the ability to hit whatever she was going to throw at me.” (662) 328-2424 cdispatch.com © 2025 – The Commerical Dispatch Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. 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First baseman Blaine Crim has been on a one-man wrecking crew tour of the Rangers' minor league system since getting drafted seven years ago the 27-year-old has never not hit the baseball Crim is batting .293 with 103 home runs and 416 RBIs in nearly 600 career games The 19th round pick out of Mississippi College has been by all definitions a masher of baseballs hitting at least 20 long balls the last three years And the production hasn't changed to start 2025 as Crim is off to a .318 start with six homers and 21 runs batted in how has he not been a consideration for at least one call up to the big leagues TOUCH EM ALL, @Bcrim23 💪#Rockin25 | #RRExpress pic.twitter.com/Cfz1ulvvwF In two full seasons with Triple-A Round Rock Crim has produced at probably his best level throughout his professional career he has recorded 48 of his career homers and 197 of his 416 RBIs with the Express Earlier this year, Crim was named the Pacific Coast League's Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 6 In that span he went 13-for-25 (.520) and at the time was riding a 14-game hitting streak Crim has seen minimal time with the big league team over the last four years as a minor league spring training invite The numbers don't overwhelm but it's only been 54 games and his 2025 stint was perhaps his most successful spring The state of the Rangers offense is in disarray and has been for quite some time we chalked it up to a set of injuries and the famous "World Series hangover" but even after making what was supposed to be positive additions over the winter An opportunity is there for Crim as Jake Burger and Joc Pederson are struggling Both play positions or fill spots in the lineup that could be filled by Crim He is also hitting against pitchers from both sides It's been bothersome that over the years Texas has continued to recall the same prospects over and over again depsite others performing better Last season it was Justin Foscue and over the past few years its been Ezequiel Duran getting sent back-and-forth Especially when he is not only hitting for contact and getting on base but slugging as well let's just hope it's soon to give them a jolt of energy © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER TOUCH EM ALL, @Bcrim23 💪#Rockin25 | #RRExpress pic.twitter.com/Cfz1ulvvwF Earlier this year, Crim was named the Pacific Coast League's Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 6 The state of the Rangers offense is in disarray and has been for quite some time An Ohio.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the 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character The design plans for this vital project are in development The project will replace the bridge's beams and railing and patch its existing concrete piers please contact District Public Information Officer Lauren Borell at 330-308-7817 or D11.PIO@dot.ohio.gov Lauren BorellDistrict 11 Public Information Officer330-308-7817 Ohio Department of Transportation | 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 | Contact Us HAM LAKE — Jack Hagberg maintained his second-place standing by shooting a second-round 1-under 71 to lead the Brainerd Warriors to second place in the two-day Blaine Invite Saturday par as he shot 2-under 34 on the front nine and 37 on the back He posted two birdies and was one shot off the individual lead with a 147 Brady Oseland moved up three spots to place fifth with Saturday’s 75 for a two-day 153 Alex Imgrund was just one shot behind with a 154 thanks to rounds of 78-76 Drew Christensen’s 78 Saturday pushed him to a 14th-place 159 which helped Brainerd finish with a 300 Saturday for the best team score on either day His round was highlighted by a birdie 3 on his second-to-last hole 3vs1#16 Ole Miss Big League Blaine pic.twitter.com/ktTNkHqoDz Burger gets chance for offensive 'reset' at Triple-A; Crim makes MLB debutMay 3rd ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ offensive struggles have reached a critical point When you keep losing games in the same way The club also recalled infielder and designated for assignment Burger was one of the Rangers’ biggest offseason acquisitions but he has been one of many players struggling in the first month of the season He’s hitting .190 with a .561 OPS in 30 games as the Rangers’ primary first baseman president of baseball operations Chris Young said Burger’s individual performance is amplified by the collective underperformance of the Rangers’ offense through the first month of the season Big League Blaine pic.twitter.com/ktTNkHqoDz “It's just getting back to the best version of himself,” Young said it's a reset for him to go down and remember who he is as a hitter and to come play the game with confidence and conviction and belief “We feel he embodies everything we want in our players and it's our job to try to help them through that and put them in environments that are going to allow them to succeed Our hope is that Jake will get hot quickly and be right back with us.” The Rangers traded for Burger in hopes that he would add some much-needed thump to the lineup He was coming off a 29-homer season with 76 RBIs for the Marlins in 2024 he hit a career-high 34 homers with the White Sox and Marlins and recorded an .827 OPS Shortly after acquiring Burger this offseason, the Rangers traded first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the Nationals in return for lefty reliever Robert Garcia who has been a vital piece of the bullpen in 2025 Young doesn’t see Burger’s demotion as a wake-up call of sorts for the rest of the Rangers’ offense which entered Friday collectively slashing .229/.285/.367 through 32 games The current moves are about getting Burger right and giving Crim an opportunity after years of performance in the Minors “There's no hidden messages with these moves,” Young said “We're just simply trying to field the best team possible But this isn't a message with these moves This is simply that we're committed to winning and players who are performing are going to get the playing time.” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball hitting .296 with an .879 OPS across six seasons he’s slashing .313/.365/.565 with seven homers this season they determine their destiny by performing and Blaine has continued to do that,” Young said He really is everything that I love in a player We're really excited for him to have this opportunity he still believes that Texas is a team built to compete and win He believes Burger will be back with the big league club sooner Corey Seager is set to return from the injured list sooner than later Evan Carter could even be recalled in the coming weeks If even a few hitters return to their best forms “Good teams go through hard times,” Young said “It's how you handle those times that will define what this team becomes I don't want to play our best baseball in April I had hoped that maybe we'd be clicking a little bit better offensively I think there's a lot that could be made of the moves I think this is about just trying to do the best thing to win baseball games at this moment I believe in this group and where we're headed so I don't want that to get lost in any of this.” BLAINE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – U.S Senator Patty Murray was in Blaine on Thursday to gauge the impact of Canadian tariffs on local border communities.adButlerLazyLoad("26006021189073055",100,["662102","662102","662102"],"177027"); The senator heard from Blaine Mayor Mary Lou Steward Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and Point Roberts Marketplace owner Ali Hayton during the meeting Steward began the discussion by explaining how Blaine has been hit particularly hard by the recent drop in Canadian visitors. There’s been more than a 50 percent decrease in the volume of Canadians traveling south over the border into the U.S. throughout the first two weeks of April from the same time last year, according to Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) Steward emphasized to the senator how crucial Canadian shoppers are to Blaine’s economy with much of the revenue coming from those who buy gas and dairy and pick up Amazon deliveries With gas now becoming cheaper in Canada than in Blaine she says the drop in visitors could have potentially devastating effects on the city “Sales tax receipts eclipse property tax receipts nearly by two to one “It takes all of Blaine’s property tax plus sales tax receipts to fund our police department … and that’s why everything hinges on this.” Blaine’s retail and service revenue has fallen 40 percent since the start of the trade war and Steward layoffs have already begun at local businesses.adButlerLazyLoad("141985533262343568",100,["662102","662102","662102"],"177027"); Mayor Locke from Surrey echoed Steward’s sentiments on the importance of cross-border travel for local businesses adding that the effects of the Trump administration’s policy and rhetoric go exceed finances “It’s far beyond just an economic imposition on us it’s just our way of life,” Locke said and they are going to be ultimately the ones that pay the price.” says the economic shock feels similar to the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic She says increased enforcement at the border has led to a tax on personal goods for Canadians coming back into their country which dissuades them from shopping in the United States Someone who’s been suffering from those taxes is Ali Hayton She says local residents depend on her store to buy basics like food and medicine but with 80% of her summer business coming from Canadian shoppers Point Roberts becomes a food desert,” Hayton said “I feel like most of the people in Point Roberts really just feel like we are alone in this The county’s been completely nonexistent.”adButlerLazyLoad("857320815751969781",100,["662102","662102","662102"],"177027"); Hayton says rhetoric has been a critical concern She says many Canadian citizens have had their views of Americans skewed to the point that she’s been called a fascist She says the shock of COVID was helped by letters of support and donations coming in from Canadians but those gifts have now turned into hate mail from cities as far as Ottawa Murray expressed her dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s “derogatory comments” towards Canada which she believes to be fueling the rhetoric on both sides She says it will be crucial for Congress to re-assert its authority to rein in the tariffs and temper down the trade war that has affected so many communities “Every week Trump seems to find a new way to drive a wedge between us and our Canadian allies and a new way to drive business away from our communities,” Murray said “The pointless painful trade war is in reality an enormous tax paid by our families All of this is incredibly harmful to our communities—it’s not the way we should treat our neighbors Jason Upton is a reporter and afternoon news anchor at KGMI Feel free to send any story ideas or news tips to jupton@pnwmediagroup.com No injuries were reported in either incident The cuts have resulted in laboratories having limited testing for some infectious diseases and early childhood learning programs left unsure of future funds The dog had fallen into the cave and its owner also got stuck while trying to rescue it WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – When Dave Vitt founded Kulshan Brewing Company in 2011 WWU will bring its 13-game win streak into the national softball tournament Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Highlight: Jessie Blaine homers No. 18 MS State over No. 19 Ole Miss - Southeastern ConferenceMay 01, 2025ShareXFacebookHighlight: Jessie Blaine homers No 19 Ole MissBlaine hits a homer to center field along with two RBI to lead the Bulldogs to victory in walk-off fashion Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application and a celebration of his life will take place at a later date Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements the son of Larry Fennelly and Kristi (Graff) Zahurak He was united in marriage to Robert Roberts Blaine worked in the service industry where he served tables and cooked He also owned his own lawn care company when he and Robert lived in California He loved spending time with his family and friends but most certainly loved spending time with his husband Blaine mostly kept to himself but enjoyed cooking country music concerts and watching the Backwater Gambler ski shows Those left to honor his memory are his father He will be joining heaven with his husband This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Grand Coteau-- A grave side service will be held for Blaine Miller on Tuesday in the Green Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette.  in the Sibille Funeral Home in Grand Coteau A Prayer service will be prayed at 7:00 pm By Pastor Benny Reppond in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coteau a loving individual known for his warmth and kindness Blaine brightened the lives of those around him through his compassionate nature and a dedicated career as a manager in a Restaurant Industry where he showcased his commitment to serving others Blaine served his country in the Air Force an experience that undoubtedly shaped his character and deepened his sense of duty and care for those around him His love for family and friends was evident in all that he did creating lasting bonds with those fortunate enough to know him and shared a special bond with her husband who brightened his life with youthful spirit Blaine was preceded in death by his parents who will surely greet him with open arms in eternal peace The memory of Blaine Edward Miller will remain alive in the hearts of his family and friends who will remember him as a kind-hearted soul whose loving spirit will be deeply missed Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father Sheldon Blaine Strasner who left us peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 25 Sheldon’s life was filled with kindness where he served as Student Body President and was later voted Most Likely to Succeed by his peers Sheldon went on to earn a degree in finance and an MBA from LSU where he became a lifelong fan of the Tigers—his heart forever tied to the spirit of Baton Rouge and its beloved team He and several friends from Broadmoor later founded “The Bengal Group” which provides scholarships to worthy LSU students His career began in banking and public investments where he met many lifelong friends but his entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to found Capitol Solutions where his reputation in the industry flourished and his intelligence and work ethic helped him shape a successful company his greatest accomplishments were never in the office Sheldon converted to Catholicism at age 28 and was a devoted member of St Jude parish Sheldon also enjoyed coaching his sons in basketball—instilling in them not just technical skills Sheldon’s favorite thing to do was share a delicious meal with those he loved often paired with his favorite Chardonnay—‘saucy food and drink were always better when shared with family and friends and incredible wit and sense of humor will be remembered by his wife Sheldon was the protector of his family and led by example with quiet humility The greatest gift he gave to his family was the way he lived his life - with kindness which gives them the comfort of knowing he is at peace and with Our Savior Jennifer Single Strasner; three children Helen Strasner Karam (Robert) and Edward Stuart Strasner (Mary Jane); and two grandchildren Robert Anthony Karam III and Mary Rosalie Karam He is also survived by two brothers Stuart Bert Strasner II (Sheri) and Stanton Brett Strasner (Geri) and an extended family that spans generations all of whom will carry his memory forward with love Sheldon is preceded in death by his parents Hope and Stuart Strasner and father-in-law Kenneth Adolph Single as well as dear friends William “Billy” Allen and Stephanie Durio Hutchinson the family asks that you raise a glass of wine—saucy yet not insubordinate—and share a meal with loved ones and ‘Opa’ as he was known to his grandchildren You will be deeply missed and never forgotten all of whom are dear friends who supported and loved Sheldon and his family throughout each of their friendships The family would like to extend special thanks to Gail Sylve Janelle Sims and Becca Babin for their exceptional care of Sheldon over the past year A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday The Divine Mercy recitation will begin at 10am followed by Visitation from 10:30-12:00pm with a Funeral Mass beginning at 12:00pm the family asks that donations be made in Sheldon’s name to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge or the American Cancer Society A group of residents from the Denny Blaine neighborhood is suing Seattle over its management of Denny Blaine Park a 2-acre plot on Lake Washington that the lawsuit argues has been home to frequent public masturbation and indecent exposure The lawsuit is the latest step in a multiyear fight over the park and its uses For decades it has garnered a reputation as a nude beach and cherished gathering place for many in the city’s LGBTQ+ community said their complaint is not with the city’s LGBTQ+ community but instead the city not asserting control over the “public nuisance” issues “This has absolutely nothing to do with somebody’s sexual preference,” she said “It has everything to do with breaking the law.” The specific allegations of the lawsuit relate to what the residents say is repeated and “lewd” public masturbation in the park in addition to illegal drug use and indecent exposure Lawyers for the plaintiffs collected “hundreds” of examples to support their case since July 2021 others are official police reports and court records the lawsuit pointed to four different documented examples of people masturbating in the park The lawsuit also includes video of someone masturbating in the park though news outlets have reported it to be Stuart Sloan who owns the University Village shopping center News of the private lobbying flared tempers among those who hold the park dear with a particular importance for LGBTQ+ people Sloan’s reported lobbying gave the impression to some that moneyed interests were more important to City Hall than the community that uses the park an allegation the mayor’s office denied The city backed off its plan for the playground last summer an organizer with the Save Denny Blaine campaign described Wednesday’s lawsuit as the latest in a series of attempts by some neighbors to shut down nudity at the park altogether She said her group is also concerned about public masturbation but the lawsuit also includes complaints about nudity more generally it’s a crime to get naked in public only when a person knows it’s likely to cause “affront or alarm.” Although the lawsuit accuses the city of failing to care for the park such claims seem “kind of baseless,” Debs said the city has been “bending over backwards” for years “to accommodate the neighbors” by reducing parking at the park planning capital improvements and sending police there on a regular basis The Save Denny Blaine group participated in meetings last year with city officials and neighbors to try to find common ground and agree on strategies and rules that could help keep the park safe such as trash abatement and signs warning against bad behavior “Us and the neighbors are aligned that folks masturbating and performing sexual acts at the beach and making others uncomfortable is not something we want to have happening,” she said the group advocated for a city grant that will pay for accessibility improvements landscaping and other enhancements at the park Keller acknowledged the residents suing the city have joined in meetings to discuss the park but have grown frustrated by what they view as a lack of follow-up “They really were waiting for action from the city and it just has not happened,” said Keller The work that has been proposed so far — which includes improvements to stairs — is not focused on eliminating illegal behavior but instead on “improvements that will make the park more welcoming and thus increase pervasive violations” of the city’s code said earlier this year that she wants to strike a balance of preserving the park’s character while also eliminating public safety hazards “There are some public safety issues that are going down there that I don’t want the whole entire user group to get looped in with,” she said in a January interview Debs said the park has a decadeslong history of overlapping use as a nude beach and as a queer-friendly space especially folks who have been made to feel uncomfortable in their bodies,” she said “There’s not a lot of places where they can go to feel safe and secure in their bodies and be open at the beach.” said the mayor has deployed park rangers and police enforcement to the park while also adding more restrooms and litter pickup “The mayor has consistently stated that while individuals have a right to be nude at parks under state law,” Housen said “no one has the right to commit lewd and no one has the right to make others feel unsafe at the park.” is asking a judge to order the city to commit more resources to clamp down on the park’s activity Keller said they prefer the park not to close “If that’s what has to happen in order for the law to be upheld The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family (Layton) Gordon of Needmore.  Born with a heart defect he was only expected to live into his teen years.  However Blaine underwent open heart surgery with the insertion of a stainless steel valve.  He then lived 54 more years after surgery to set the longevity record for the Starr Edwards valve as published in a recent medical publication beginning to work as a boy at David & Blanche Hollenshead's Store in Needmore stocking groceries.  With the Korean War and a limited workforce driving the milk truck.  He also worked as a hunting guide at the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club He was a 1955 graduate of Greenhill School where he met his wife of 65 years Richards of McConnellsburg operating heavy equipment and road construction.  In the 1960's Blaine along with his brother-in-law offering customized sawmill and timbering services They were instrumental in clearing the timber for the building of Raystown Lake specializing in depression era glassware sales.  He also worked with his father and son at Gordon's Garage and Appliances as an appliance repairman In his retirement Pap frequented the Hancock Antique Mall and Gordon's Cruise-In telling his favorite stories to anyone who would listen He was an active member of Needmore Bible Church and a lifetime member of Needmore Volunteer Fire Co.  Pap enjoyed time spent with all of his grandkids sister; Carol (wife of Ronald "Buck") Richards eleven grandchildren;  Dane (husband of Abbey) Gordon He was preceded in death by his brother Dale L from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Needmore Bible Church Funeral services will be held at the Needmore Bible Church at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior with Pastor Doug Poffenberger and Pastor Brandon Hill officiating Interment will be at Needmore Bible Church Cemetery PA 17202 for the health care of Blaine's great grandson Deacon The family would like to thank his primary caregiver Amy Kline for her exceptional care.  They would also like to express their appreciation for the many medical team members at Fulton County Medical Center that provided excellent ongoing care for Pap Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.  “We know how important this bridge is to the community Our goal has always been to reopen the bridge as quickly as possible Our team has worked tirelessly to find a better solution and we are excited to share this update with the community,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn Originally slated to go to construction in 2027 a contractor will now be hired in April with construction set to begin early this summer Under the accelerated project schedule the bridge will be reopened to traffic in the summer of 2026 “I have worked diligently on behalf of Belmont County residents to ensure the Blaine Hill Bridge will be re-opened as quickly and safely as possible I’m pleased that through our efforts we’ve moved up the timeline to begin work from 2027 to 2025,” said Rep ODOT announced that the project would be sold in November with construction to start in early 2026 instead of 2027 “I am grateful for the Ohio Department of Transportation and District 11 understanding residents’ concerns to accelerate this project without compromising safety and quality work all while preserving the bridge’s historic landmark status It is crucial to improve our state’s infrastructure to make Ohioans’ commutes secure and efficient without neglecting safety,” said Sen Design work has been underway for several months and those efforts will continue as ODOT works to bring on a contractor and begin repairs on the historic structure The project work includes removing the existing deck replacing 400 box beams and the decorative concrete railing on the bridge the bridge traffic was reduced to a single eastbound lane as additional deterioration was observed during an inspection ODOT safety experts made the decision to fully close the bridge Continued deterioration of the concrete and the safety of the traveling public were the concerns that led to the closure The inspection showed the condition of several critical components had deteriorated further since August despite the bridge being closed to traffic The findings confirmed that the bridge cannot be reopened to even a single lane of traffic there are several key structural components that are failing Inspectors have observed crumbling on the box beams a structural component that distributes stress across the bridge structure it compromises the bridge's structural integrity potentially leading to partial or full collapse There are several box beams in poor condition on the Blaine Hill Bridge Inspectors have also observed deterioration in three of the pier caps a critical component that connects the bridge piers to the beams supporting the bridge deck the bridge deck and superstructure may become vulnerable to collapse This is especially dangerous if failure occurs suddenly or under the weight of heavy loads "Concrete spalling and crumbling bridge beams and pier caps are not minor defects we are adding stress that makes the existing problems worse,” said ODOT District 11 Deputy Director Tom Corey “Allowing traffic back on the bridge would risk a collapse that could take lives and lead to a much longer closure of this critical community connection That’s why accelerating the timeline even more for the rehabilitation project was so important to our team.” ODOT will continue to provide frequent updates on the project as the project is sold and construction begins. Updates will be posted to the project website and emailed to subscribers ODOT is also looking for public locations in the community willing to print and post updates for those who don’t have access to computers or electronic versions Matt BruningPress Secretary614-466-6906 ODOT crews recently completed preliminary work on the Blaine Bridge sealing off bridge joints to meet necessary environmental requirements before starting construction A lift was used to access areas of the bridge with deteriorating conditions Michael Baker International is the firm designing it Lucie County nearly 40 years ago has finally been identified The agency's cold case unit positively identified the victim of a 1986 cold case homicide as Blaine Louis Brown Jr. who was 39 years old at the time of his death WATCH BELOW: DNA helps identify man's body found in 1986 who was nicknamed "Bunny," was discovered on Oct "bound and shot multiple times in an execution style" killing in a grove area about a quarter mile southwest of Selvitz Road on Ralls Road Investigators said at the time of the killing since the victim was found with a large sum of cash in his pockets and wearing expensive clothing a Hennessy signature button-down shirt and Nocona cowboy boots Detectives at the time were unable to identify any suspects in the case Brown was eventually buried without a name in the Fort Pierce public cemetery the sheriff's office said Detective Paul Taylor reopened the investigation "with renewed focus and new technology" that included funding through the Florida Sheriff's Association's Cold Case Advisory Commission for DNA testing the sheriff's office said initial DNA analysis yielded only a partial DNA profile Additional samples were collected in 2020 after a court-authorized exhumation of the victim's remains investigators said DNA results remained insufficient for forensic genetic genealogy until March 2024 That's when the Florida Department of Law Enforcement approved grant funding for advanced testing by Othram a lab specializing in DNA identification from degraded remains the sheriff's office said a genealogy report identified potential first cousins of the victim "Subsequent contact with several family members led to the submission of a confirmatory DNA sample," the sheriff's office said "Testing confirmed the victim's identity as Blaine Louis Brown Jr." Investigators said Brown was reported missing to the Marion County 1986 — the same day his body was found in Fort Pierce telling relatives he was driving to Miami in connection with a horse-related business he told his wife and his two sons that he was headed to Miami to deal with horses and he disappeared," Taylor said Monday his son thought his dad had just decided not to come home anymore." Investigators said his leased 1986 gray Ford pickup truck was later found abandoned in a Miami parking lot and Brown's Fine Furniture in the same city The sheriff's office said interviews with family members indicated that Brown may have been involved in narcotics smuggling "I want to commend Detective Paul Taylor and retired State Attorney Bruce Colton for their tireless dedication and commitment to this case," Sheriff Richard Del Toro said in a statement "Their relentless pursuit of the truth and years of meticulous investigative work have brought us closer to justice for Blaine Brown Jr We will not stop until those responsible are held accountable." The agency's cold case unit is still working to identify the person or persons responsible for Brown's killing Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Taylor at (772) 359-4407 or email at taylorp@stluciesheriff.com. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers Magician David Blaine chats about the best plane card games Fromt left: John Nacion/Getty Images; Dana Hayes/Courtesy of National Geographic Dana Hayes/Courtesy of National Geographic David Becker/Getty Images for YouTube Originals Filmed in 11 countries across 5 continents over the course of 3 calendar years David Blaine Do Not Attempt is a thrilling six-part series from National Geographic and Imagine Documentaries that follows world-renowned magician and endurance artist David Blaine exploring the world through the lens of magic histories and hidden rituals that make these astonishing talents possible to kissing one of the deadliest snakes in the world to placing a knife so far down his nose that it borders the very edge of his nervous system David Blaine learns and attempts — so you don’t have to — while shining a light on a side of magic few have ever seen We spoke to Blaine about what compelled him to find ever more amazing feats of magic around the world What compelled you to make a show like David Blaine Do Not Attempt I was fascinated by performers whose acts were so extraordinary that they almost felt like fiction I would read about them in books such as Houdini’s Miracle Mongers and Their Methods and Ricky Jay’s Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women They were full of stories about people with seemingly superhuman abilities like “The Human Aquarium” or “The Living Fire Hydrant.” Even just the names sparked my curiosity.  As I evolved as a magician I came to realize these weren’t tricks These performers were pushing the limits of their own bodies They had trained for thousands of hours — with passion and through pain to create something magical Filmed in some of the most extraordinary places on Earth this show is a celebration of people with skills so incredible and unique — individuals I never imagined I’d have the chance to meet What did you learn about how magic is shaped by the region and culture it’s developed in I discovered the spiritual discipline of sadhus and gurus there is a deep connection to wildlife and the people I learned from turned instinctual fear into fascination I discovered people with talents that I didn’t even know existed and quiet mastery was a theme among those that I was inspired by and using their extreme environment to learn superhuman feats These feats of magic in the show go beyond sleight of hand and challenge your physical and mental fortitude Why was it important to push yourself like this on the show Aside from meeting fascinating people with incredible talents I was constantly being challenged and learning skills that often took me out of my comfort zone which always changes my perspective in new ways Which real feat of magic made you the most nervous to try the close encounters with some of the deadliest snakes in the world made me the most nervous Usually I have much more control over a situation Why was National Geographic the perfect place to make this show and consideration allowed us to strive to make this work in progress consistently better as we searched the world to create something unique David Blaine Do Not Attempt also streams on Disney+ and Hulu Disney is also all about creating magic — how does this show fit into that I’ve been fortunate to work with Disney throughout my entire career starting with David Blaine: Street Magic [which aired on ABC] three decades ago and having that kind of support has given me the freedom to try to create magic in a way that feels right to me It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Clayton “Clay” Blaine Stoddard His memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he loved Clay spent most of his life along the Gulf Coast where he developed a lasting love for the water and coastal way of living A proud graduate of D’Iberville High School he went on to earn his degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2000 where he was an active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity Clay built an impressive career in the medical technology field he served as a Contrast Media Business Development Manager for GE HealthCare including the prestigious Top Ranking New Employee Award in Competitive Takeaways in 2024 and drive set him apart in his field and among his colleagues Clay’s greatest passion was his children He was a devoted father to Clayton Blaine Stoddard II (23) and Ava Marie Stoddard (17) with whom he shared countless memories filled with love and laughter or cheering for his favorite college teams Clay lived every moment with zest and heart Collins and Larry Stoddard (Karen); his siblings and Graham Stoddard (Marissa); his nephews Bryan Cavan Stoddard and James Glynn Bradley; his nieces Estella Grey Bradley and Audrey Mae Bradley; and a host of friends who loved him dearly A Christian Prayer Service will be held on Friday Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate and honor Clay’s remarkable life and the legacy of love and laughter he leaves behind and easy smile will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him His love will continue to live on through all the lives he touched donations may be made to Oxford House in honor of Clay Stoddard Checks should be made payable to Housing Services of CH1 with “Clay Stoddard” noted in the memo line Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Clayton “Clay” Blaine Stoddard As our dear Brother Rick has recently passed from Earth Life we are certain that he was welcomed back to Heaven by our earthly parents usually following his older siblings around the neighborhood to play with friends His family then moved to a neighborhood near Hogle Zoo He spent some time at The Children’s Center at the University of Utah and when he was older he spent a lot of time building a special toy box and delivering it to the Children’s Center He also spent a lot of time enjoying boating with his family at Lake Powell He graduated from Highland High School where he loved playing basketball He suffered a devastating knee injury that broke his heart - changing his future plans For many years Rick worked in his Father’s Midas Muffler business making friendships while working with many of the employees Rick loved to spend his money on Star Wars becoming a collector of Star Wars memorabilia His collection included every Star Wars figurine Rick had a huge heart and he often shared and gifted some of his pretty amazing items from his collection to his 18 nieces and nephews Rick passed away after long suffering from advanced diabetic complications I’m so very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing May you be blessed with comfort and memories to warm your heart and cheer your souls Harmon kids...we are so sad to hear about Rick's passingWe wish we could have been with all of you tonightPlease feel our sympathy and hugs Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here By Evan GrantRangers beat writer/insider reaching the major leagues is a dream come true “I think the dream and reality of playing at this level that’s been gone for 15 years for me,” Crim said Friday afternoon in front of his No it was cool to say I was a professional baseball player but I never really thought I’d be here at this moment “I always thought it would be a really cool story But I don’t know if I ever truly believed it but don’t know if I necessarily felt like this would happen.” GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Really, how could you ever dream this? The 5-11, 200-pound first baseman wasn’t highly recruited out of high school in Mobile, Ala. and certainly wasn’t highly drafted. The Rangers took a 19th-round flyer on him handed him $5,000 worth of a bonus and said “go get ‘em He’s never had a sub-.800 OPS for a full year in six minor league seasons There just isn’t much opportunity for short who went 0 for 3 with a pair of strikeouts in his debut had apparently made peace with that and becoming a Triple-A legend where he’d hit 49 homers in 308 games with the Express Round Rock manager Doug Davis had gathered the team on the field prior to infield drills before the game against Sugar Land He told catcher Chad Wallach he had the wrong glove for the night then coach Josh Johnson cranked up T.I.’s “Top Back,” which is Crim’s walkup song because its opening lyric is “creme de la creme.” The moment @Bcrim23 got the call 🥹 pic.twitter.com/D7HMNTFrAt What was happening started to dawn on Crim “My first thought was that I couldn’t believe it,” Crim said “Then the emotions all flooded there for probably a solid hour and a half after that on the field with the coaches I’ve gotten so close to I’ve played with a lot of the guys [on the Round Rock roster] since 2021 who turned around from an Air BnB in Destin And it continued all the way through Friday morning and a drive through some of the worst weather he’s said he’s ever experienced Playing first base and batting eighth against Seattle And the Rangers didn’t turn to Crim because they need a feel-good story; they turned to him because they believe he can help “I say this with every player,” President of Baseball Operations Chris Young said “They determine their destiny by performing He really is everything I love in a player We’re really excited for him to have this opportunity “He’s got a competitive spirit and he impacts the baseball He can handle velocity and he’s not afraid Our hope is that it continues at the major league level His performance has merited the promotion.” Click or tap here to sign up for our Rangers newsletter. by Chris Daniels SEATTLE — A group of Seattle homeowners is suing the city alleging elected leaders have knowingly allowed Denny Blaine Park to become "a regional venue for criminal and uncivil behavior." The homeowners point to numerous cases of public masturbation "in broad daylight" and said that instead of attempting to end the activity Seattle is planning to spend taxpayer money on “public masturbation deterrent infrastructure” at the park and meeting notes to suggest Mayor Bruce Harrell Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth and Parks Superintendent AP Diaz “are well aware” of the escalating situation and have failed to curb the activity The case was filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday afternoon by “Denny Blaine Park for All” and seeks to force the city of Seattle to patrol the park or close it also claiming the city has breached a fiduciary duty by allowing the rampant activity to continue A Seattle Parks Department website also outlines a proposal for Denny Blaine Park that includes the aforementioned “public masturbation deterrent infrastructure." Yet, no city official could immediately explain the language or intent of the plan that has lived on the Seattle Parks Department website for close to a year. Denny Blaine Park is one of 15 projects with allocated funding for improvements in the last budget cycle “All we're asking is the city to enforce the laws and we just feel that this is the last resort," said a man who has roots in the neighborhood dating back several decades and is a party to the suit "It's not something we wanted to do but it is something we felt we had no choice." Both people spoke to KOMO News with a condition of anonymity citing concerns about retribution and the sensitive nature of the allegations The filing will renew a simmering debate about the park nestled on the water between lakefront homes It was first created in 1901 by the Denny and Blaine families in what was then and is now a more affluent part of Seattle Denny Blaine Park has gained a reputation for having an unofficial nude beach But the group of homeowners claims the park is now unsafe for everyone The homeowners said they were asked to provide police and city officials with videos of the activity so they began recording what they argue are near-daily occurrences multiple people can be seen performing sex acts in the park in broad daylight as other visitors walk by and try to look away Other clips show lewd behavior in the Denny Blaine Park parking lot and video surveillance cameras indicate some parkgoers have cased private homes while in various stages of undress Recent charging documents also suggest a pattern of behavior from men who have visited the park with the expressed intent of committing a public sex act a Tacoma man was arrested and jailed after Seattle police responded to a call of public masturbation at the park A woman who worked nearby reported she had seen the man and another man both separately performing lewd acts and had captured cell phone video of the incident The report said she told the officer that she had seen six different men in a week doing the same thing at Denny Blaine Park The officer found the man in the park and wrote that he was the same person captured in the cell phone video a neighbor called to report a man committing a similar act in Denny Blaine Park and said she had seen him do it publicly 15 times over a few years is separately awaiting trial next month on a hate crime charge after King County Prosecutors alleged he was at the beach in August of 2023 and assaulted another man who had disrobed there The plaintiffs in the lawsuit suggested there is a difference between public nudity and committing lewd acts and that the park has become a “regional destination for public masturbation including the Department’s Code of Conduct.” The lawsuit specifically names dates of incidents and meetings with elected and appointed city officials and says that the lack of action means that Seattle Parks and Recreation is now “enabling and maintaining a public nuisance” and is violating state laws along with illegal parking blocking access points and drug use the entire park has become a public safety hazard for residents and visitors alike The group outlines in the filing specific meetings on specific dates with Hollingsworth as well as Diaz and other senior Parks staff Harrell's Office issued a statement to KOMO News: and welcoming parks has been a top priority for Mayor Harrell from day one – including resolving encampments in parks across the city and increasing the number of park rangers from 2 to 28 “The mayor has consistently stated that while individuals have a right to be nude at parks under state law and no one has the right to make others feel unsafe at the park efforts at Denny Blaine Park have included SPD enforcement of lewd conduct laws clearer parking regulations and enhanced parking enforcement “We would defer to Seattle Parks and Recreation with regard to details of an RFP related to the park we would defer to the Seattle Police Department on recent enforcement actions resulting in arrests of people committing lewd behavior.” In an interview with KOMO News Hollingsworth tried to explain the Parks department's mitigation efforts and phrasing "I don't know the specific definition of that also a code of conduct," Hollingsworth said "There's a bunch of things that we need to address." When asked if she thought Denny Blaine Park was safe for families "I don't think it's safe when someone unfortunately is exposing themselves to that," Hollingsworth told KOMO News "I do believe that the park overall is safe and so we want to continue to make sure that our city response is well and that includes ensuring that we have enough bathrooms for the Denny Blaine make sure that the parking is accessible so people aren't blocking folks' driveways." Hollingsworth also said closing the park should not be an option and that's not what I know that a lot of people park goers want as well," Hollingsworth said "We want every park to be accessible and safe and especially as this is a truly like a treasure for the city." Seattle Parks and Recreation issued a statement to KOMO News suggesting the language used to describe improvements "was from the public submission to the Park CommUNITY Fund for the project and was removed from the scope "It was left on website as we kept all original submissions on the hub to show how the projects developed into more informed scoped proposals," the department said The Parks statement also claims that there are current improvements being made "We have scoped the project from the initial Park CommUNITY Fund submission and will begin broader public engagement effort for the project in late 2025," the department wrote "We anticipate improvements occurring in 2027 there is a stair improvement project at the park which involves installing a railing and landings on the south stairs," wrote a Parks spokesperson “We as a neighborhood have exhausted every possibility The last thing we ever wanted was to do something like this,” said the woman about filing the suit “I think that people that live in the neighborhood are fearful They're fearful about what's going on in the park and in the surrounding area.” She recalled showing a city official the videos and asking for action but said the unnamed official was reluctant to watch with children in the room “We don't get to turn off our video," the woman added and it's only increased because of the city's lack of enforcing the law." "We've called we've asked them to come enforce the laws and there just does not seem to be a lot of response." "This is just asking the city to enforce the laws so that the park feels safe and welcoming for everyone." When asked what he thought about the undefined deterrent infrastructure the man said he feared the city was trying to wall off an area of the park so the activity wouldn’t be visible to the residents "Imagine what would go on behind that wall," the man said "Masturbation would probably be the least of our worries." It’s not often the entire team gathers around his position on the field But, there they were, long before their game, greeting a new player who was wearing a catcher’s mitt. One of the coaches told the new player that he needed to get a first baseman’s glove because Crim was going up to the big leagues to join the Texas Rangers. Then, right on cue, another coach played Crim’s walk-up song “Seeing some of my buddies cry was kind of crazy,” he said before his first game on Friday against the Seattle Mariners The team knew 30 minutes before Crim did so it allowed them to make a bit of production out of his call-up A moment he’ll never forget 🥹@Bcrim23’s going to The Show!#Rockin25 | #RRExpress pic.twitter.com/voivTZKvFm It’s been a long time coming. The Rangers drafted Crim in the 19th round in 2019 out of Mississippi College He’s played at Triple-A Round Rock since 2022 and he’s hit well everywhere he’s been in the system In 2,259 career minor league at-bats the 27-year-old slashed .296/.372/.507 with 110 home runs and 420 RBI This season he’s slashed .313/.365/.565 with seven home runs and 25 RBI batting eighth and playing first base for Jake Burger who was optioned officially on Friday so he could work on his swing as he’s batted under .200 for the first month of the season But president of baseball operations Chris Young stressed that Crim earned this opportunity “We take no credit for the opportunity — it’s all Blaine,” Young said The Rangers’ offense has scuffled for most of the season The team’s key offensive numbers are near the bottom of the Majors entering Friday’s series The Rangers aren’t looking for Crim to fix it But their hope is that he continues to hit the way he’s hit at Triple-A the past couple of years Crim says that means keeping his approach the same “Then just step in the box at seven (o’clock) and be ready to go.” Crim expects his wife and parents to be at the game is the head soccer coach at North Greenville and had already driven back from Austin to South Carolina to do exit interviews with her players His parents had checked into their lodging in Destin on Thursday and turned right around to see their son make his debut he drove up from Houston to Arlington in a thunderstorm that snarled traffic for most of his drive Crim gets to live out the dream he’s had for so long one that he wasn’t quite sure would come true but I never really thought that I would be right here in this moment,” Crim said I had a stomach ache all night and I had a stomach ache this morning But when I came in here (the clubhouse) it kind of went away I think it finally settled in when I walked in the room.” Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Blaine Darren Basehore passed away January 30 sister Roxsann and fur baby Shadow by his side A Memorial Service will take place at 3 PM on Saturday A Meal will be served following the Memorial Service.  When he was in the 2nd grade they moved to Kent He graduated in 1984 from Breckenridge High School He had a life-long love for antique automobiles and working on vehicles He was always ready to go to a car show or Steam Threshers event in Rollag or Dalton He also had his own collection of cars that he loved to go out and look at He was proud to be only the second owner of his 1947 International M tractor with factory wide front and dual rear wheels In 1987 he graduated from NDSCS in the Diesel Mechanic program He started his career at Comstock Construction until he went to work for Midnite Express in West Fargo in 2008 He worked there until May 2023 when the shop closed He was blessed with many good friends that enjoyed his quick wit and humor sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Jackie (Patrick) Hoeft and Tim (Ashley) Hoeft and nephews and nieces He was preceded in death by his grandparents Herman and Esther Basehore and Milt and Wilma Grenier mother-in-law Paulette Hoeft and brother-in-law Dallas Beltz In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of the Red River Valley Jim (Jimmie) Blaine "Duck" Gregory passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday MN he shared with his wife and son.     He attended grade school and high school in Emporia Jim entered the workforce by following in his father's footsteps and joined the Santa Fe Railroad He worked as a trackman for many years and after a workforce reduction he went on to other jobs in the Emporia area His passion later in life was to own his own company He formed Top Speed Digital with his wife and became a self-taught photographer and attended Drag Boat Races in several southern states He was very much welcomed and accepted by the racers and made many and all the pets he had in his life.      that eventually sidelined him and was the reason we started to reside in Minnesota he became an avid MN Vikings and Golden Gophers fan although he was still a KC Chiefs fan as well his son Wesley Blaine who has helped his mother care for his dad all these years; his sister Wanda Schwintz (Ark City KS); his 3 beautiful/handsome grandchildren Dylan (Fargo MI) who has always been there for us.     He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Donna Bjorgaard (Topeka ID); brother-in-law Chad Hankinson and wife Rebecca (Arcadia A minor new temporary right-of-way will be required for the project Utility lines located under the bridge will be relocated The rehabilitation will result in minor impacts to Wheeling Creek and suitable wooded habitat for federally protected bat species The project has been coordinated with local historic organizations and the Ohio Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) and determined to have no adverse effect on the bridge’s historic nature or its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places The project will replace the bridge’s beams Michael Baker International is the firm designing it and the project is set to sell in April 2025 with construction starting in May and completion expected in 2026 Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website When you have experienced the loss of a loved one you can trust Boldt Funeral Home & Cremation Services to guide you through the process of honoring their life We pride ourselves on serving families in Faribault and the surrounding areas with dignity Our staff is experienced in a variety of funeral services and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion Our compassionate staff is committed to serving you in your time of need We will do everything in our power to make your experience meaningful and memorable and each family is treated the way we would want our families to be treated Many families reach out after the conclusion of the services to let us know how much our support and guidance meant to them in their time of need and we’re honored to receive such heartfelt praise We feel that these messages speak for themselves and we’d like to share them with you family-oriented environment with traditional architecture and tasteful interior decor Our facilities accommodate all types of funerals and memorials large and small and compassionate services to you and your family Our goal is to lessen the burden on your family so that you can focus on celebrating your loved one's life and beginning your grief journey towards healing Boldt Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesPhone: (507) 334-4481300 Prairie Avenue S.W.Faribault Contact Us PHOTO CREDIT: Audrey Helbling and Katie Brien © Boldt Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesCrafted with care by Frazer Consultants and TA Your browser may not work with certain site. 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