Bryan Rust reached new heights with a career best season in 2024-25 via Yahoo! Aside from his linemate Sidney Crosby, no Pittsburgh Penguins player has been as consistent since the turn of the decade as Bryan Rust This season marked the sixth straight campaign in which Rust has topped 40+ points and the fourth time in that span that he has gone over 50 points It’s also his sixth straight season of 20+ goals Rust set career highs across the board in 2024-25 reaching the 30 goal mark for the first time with 31 all totaling to a new career high of 65 points Rust managed all this while playing 71 games the third most in a season in his now 11-year career Injuries (and COVID) were one issue that always seemed to hold Rust back from hitting higher career marks He was drafted as a third round lottery ticket 15 years ago and developed into one of the most important Penguins of the Crosby/Malkin generation of Penguins hockey Data via Natural Stat Trick Ranking is out of 17 forwards on the team who qualified by playing a minimum of 150 minutes Corsi For%: 49.3% (13th)Goals For%: 46.7% (7th)xGF%: 49.8% (9th)Scoring Chance %: 46.8% (13th)High Danger Scoring Chance%: 49.4% (10th)5v5 on-ice shooting%: 11.0% (1st)On-ice save%: .879% (17th)Goals/60: 1.15 (1st)Assist/60: 1.1 (3rd)Points/60: 2.25 (2nd) Rust took a bit of a slide back in terms of his possession numbers this season while his offensive rates remained right near the top Being a part of one of the worst defensive teams in hockey doesn’t bode well for anyone and while the Penguins top line did generate good offense there was still much to be desired on the defensive side and that will show with Crosby and Rickard Rakell as well Rust’s shooting percentage at 5-on-5 was highest on the team for the second straight season but he got absolutely no help from the goaltending when he was on the ice Being one of the most productive players shines through as he led the team in G/60 and was top three in A/60 and P/60 this season Via Advanced Hockey Stats and NHL Edge This is about what you should expect to see from a guy like Rust after the season he had and by looking at the analytics He remains a great offensive player and that does a lot to make up for the defensive numbers He’s playing on the top line and going up against the best the opponent has to offer every night He produces at a consistent rate which he has done for over a decade now he’s good on the rush and gets the puck into the zone successfully much more often than not He has developed a reputation as a penalty killer but the underlying numbers don’t lend a ton of support to that reputation he’s not much of a special teams ace in any scenario even if his top end speed has dropped off compared to his younger seasons He still produces fast bursts just not quite as fast Playing on a top line with Crosby and Rakell makes his skating ability a huge plus and leads to higher production He’s never had the most dangerous shot in terms of speed and power but he’s deadly accurate and gets to pucks in the dirty areas Here is the best visualization of Rust decline in top end speed as he has aged At one time he played faster than almost anybody in the league Rust has developed into a wizard around the goal a potential side effect of playing with Sidney Crosby all these years 13 came from from the high danger area in the offensive zone where he generated a whopping 79 shots on goal Bryan Rust undresses Joel Hofer with the sweet hands in tight (via @NHL) pic.twitter.com/KmCAgq4Xg8 Bryan Rust my goodness pic.twitter.com/PVPNEIljYx Déjà vuBryan Rust AGAIN from this beauty of a pass pic.twitter.com/JR12UQe6O6 Bryan Rust answers RIGHT BACK and buries the rebound to even things up : Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/FzdratxIkt Bryan Rust scores a beauty to give Pittsburgh the lead!Sidney Crosby passes Gordie Howe for 10th most assists all-time in NHL history. pic.twitter.com/cWKH5fuA9l Bryan Rust has 18 points (10G-8A) in his last 13 games pic.twitter.com/Hky2sNu8A7 Bryan Rust makes POWER MOVES ONLY! pic.twitter.com/zkVq0ojoEB BRYAN RUST OVERTIME WINNER!#LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/GC8zYoXlp4 Bryan Rust has eight points (4G-4A) in his last six games pic.twitter.com/dYZDuBzO6A RUST AGAIN! BRYAN RUST HAT TRICK! #LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/2ka9z0Kebn Rust will be 33 by the time the puck drops on next season so it seems fair to wonder how much longer can he keep up this type of play Crosby is an alien so watching him post 90 point seasons doesn’t feel all that out of the ordinary but most players don’t age as gracefully as Sid has We already discussed how Rust’s top end speed has declined as he has aged but the scoring has shown no signs of slowing down He’s made the high danger area his home and has found great success both scoring and assisting from that area With a slew of young prospects set to make the leap next season it will be interesting to see where Rust slots in come October If he’s still skating with 87 and 67 then you should be able to sharpie in another stellar season from Rust It doesn’t get much more ideal in terms of production for Bryan Rust than what he did in 2024-25 but a lot of what happens in 2025-26 will depend on where he falls in the lineup like discussed above Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen are ready kick down to the door to the NHL for good come fall and both will be hunting for Top-6 playing time Rust made a killing with Crosby and Rakell on the top line this season and one has to think that unit will stay together for at least the beginning of next season but with a new coach coming into the fold and the young guns ready to make an impact or at least another season like we have become accustomed to is very much the expectation There isn’t much left to write about Bryan Rust that hasn’t been said at some point during his career at this point Injuries often spoiled what could have been career seasons many times before Rust was able to overcome and put together the best campaign of his career while playing on the worst team of his career When we look back on this Penguins season in years to come it won’t be remembered for must other than the struggles the team endured but one of the few constants remained Bryan Rust New career highs in goals and points from Rust likely helped prevent the Penguins from being a true basement dweller Raleigh shines brightest in Mariners' rout leading MLB in HRsOn the mound Woo allows one hit in 6 1/3 innings ARLINGTON – Bryan Woo threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit ball. Rhylan Thomas made his big league debut and collected his first career hit with a bloop double Ben Williamson and Miles Mastrobuoni produced a couple of web gems Nobody, though, could top what Cal Raleigh did in the Mariners’ 13-1 victory over the Rangers on Friday night at Globe Life Field “Cal is obviously the story today–two homers Raleigh belted a 432-foot solo home run to lead off the fourth he connected on a low curveball with a one-handed swing that produced a grand slam in what became a seven-run inning for Seattle Raleigh now has a Major League-leading 12 home runs Being baseball’s home run leader has a nice ring to it There’s no question the Mariners have it going as they have won five straight averaging 9.6 runs a game over this recent stretch Seattle has posted baseball’s best record at 15-4 The offense is a significant reason behind the success He hammered a first-pitch slider from Rangers starter Jack Leiter high into the right-field seats Thomas got things going with a bloop double down the left-field line “I kind of saw it fading as I was approaching first base,” he said I have a chance here.’ It was the best feeling of all time I’ll never feel like that again in a game.” It became an even sweeter moment when Raleigh stepped to the plate a few batters later with the bases loaded Raleigh fell behind 0-2 and battled back to a 2-2 count That’s when Leiter delivered a low curveball that Raleigh connected with and sent into the right-field seats not trying to do too much with,” Raleigh said “I was trying to stay in the middle of the field Raleigh and the Mariners didn’t miss much all night Seattle added two more runs in the sixth on a home run by Julio Rodriguez and three more in the ninth who retired the first 14 batters he faced before giving up a two-out single to Jonah Heim in the fifth Woo responded by striking out Josh Jung to end the inning and went on to pitch into the seventh He has gone at least six innings in all six of his starts this season Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Woo benefited from a couple nice defensive plays early in the game too over-the-shoulder grab on Joc Pederson’s flare to shallow left field to end the first inning Mastrobuoni made a leaping grab on a liner from Josh Smith for the first out That was also a two home run game by Raleigh who has 12 multi-HR games since the 2022 season But Raleigh brings more than just power as Woo put it "It’s just everything all together,” Woo said It’s what he means to the guys in the clubhouse I don’t want to keep hyping him up so much there was plenty to joke and smile about after the game to Mary (Beaudin) Sullivan and Robert Sullivan He spent most of his life in the Rochester area where he was known for his easygoing spirit and ability to make friends wherever he went Bryan was deeply authentic and lived his own way every day building homes and helping others with projects both big and small he looked after the campground in Zumbro Falls where he found great joy in being close to nature and sharing stories around the fire with visitors Bryan was a proud tribal member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe often attending Powwows and family reunions that connected him with his roots He was known for his creativity and loved making beaded necklaces which he often gifted to friends and family Bryan also loved watching Minnesota Twins and Vikings games—win or lose he never missed a chance to root for his teams Bryan found peace in the woods and waters of Minnesota and Wisconsin He enjoyed foraging for mushrooms and deer antlers and simply watching wildlife—activities that reflected his deep respect for the land and the quiet moments it offered He is survived by his sons Quinn “Jasha” Sullivan and Zane Sullivan; and his beloved grandchildren Zavier and Violet who brought him great joy; brothers Daniel Bryan was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Daryl A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m A celebration of Bryan’s life will follow on his birthday at Sportsman’s Park Camping in Zumbro Falls Friends and family are welcome to share stories Bryan will be remembered as a kind soul with a deep connection to his family His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him Submit A Story or Press Release: DrydenWire@gmail.com Advertising Questions General Questions DrydenWire Insider Questions Luke Bryan just threw a jab at Blake Shelton out of nowhere Bryan was giving a behind-the-scenes look at the setup of his Country Song Came On Tour, which begins May 29 in Bethel when he randomly shot shade at Shelton with no one but a few stage workers present when he hits record so we're at rehearsal for the Country Song Came On Tour We got this building just to kind of show everybody what Blake Shelton's ticket sales look like," he jokes the "One Margarita" included a sound effect — crickets chirping — to further drive home the point that Shelton's ticket sales are lacking The few people that were in the background as Bryan was filming can be heard getting a good chuckle out of the whole situation Shelton is on his Friends and Heroes Tour which kicked off in February and runs through October There is no tangible evidence that his tour sales are low — this is simply Bryan getting a good ribbing in on his buddy The back-and-forth between Bryan and Shelton has gone on for quite some time, even spilling into our very own Taste of Country Nights studios. Luke Bryan just threw a jab at Blake Shelton out of nowhere Read More Luke Bryan just threw a jab at Blake Shelton out of nowhere Bryan was giving a behind-the-scenes look at the setup of his Country Song Came On Tour, which begins May 29 in Bethel, N.Y., when he randomly shot shade at Shelton. Bryan is in an empty arena, with no one but a few stage workers present when he hits record. "Hey y'all, so we're at rehearsal for the Country Song Came On Tour. We got this building just to kind of show everybody what Blake Shelton's ticket sales look like," he jokes. The joke, of course, is that the arena is empty at the time. To add insult to injury, the "One Margarita" included a sound effect — crickets chirping — to further drive home the point that Shelton's ticket sales are lacking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan) The back-and-forth between Bryan and Shelton has gone on for quite some time, even spilling into our very own Taste of Country Nights studios. NBC4 WCMH-TV Storm Team 4 forecast with Bryan Still Monday midday 5-5-25 Real ID enforcement set to begin this week: what you need to know Columbus targeting certain neighborhoods to crack down on crime Warrant Watch: Suspect pistol whipped woman over money 19-month-old girl found dead in pond near Marysville Two people are in jail on murder charges after deputies found a man beaten to death in Prairie Township including six third-degree felony counts of aggravated vehicular homicide nine fourth-degree felony counts of vehicular assault and 11 first-degree misdemeanor counts of assault A federal judge ruled Friday that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges and ordered him hospitalized to see if his mental condition improves Authorities in Union County have pronounced a toddler dead after reports were received Sunday evening of an unresponsive child playGiancarlo Stanton's injury history (0:57)As Giancarlo Stanton faces uncertainty surrounding his elbows check out how many games he has missed since 2019 Stanton, 35, has been sidelined all season by tendinitis in both elbows. The five-time All-Star took batting practice with teammates last week for the first time this season but the team does not have a timetable for Stanton's return to its lineup Stanton is in his eighth season with New York he hit 27 homers and drove in 72 runs in 114 games He was among the club's top hitters in the postseason finishing with 15 hits -- including seven home runs -- and 16 RBIs as the Yankees advanced to the World Series De La Cruz batted .191 in 16 games this season for Atlanta. He is a career .251 hitter with 58 homers and 208 RBIs in 491 games with the Miami Marlins (2021-24), Pittsburgh Pirates (2024) and Braves. The Associated Press and Field Level Media contributed to this report. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Reynolds hopes swing tweaks can help shake slow startMay 3rd PITTSBURGH -- Pirates bench coach Don Kelly played nine years in the Majors, so he knows first-hand that sometimes it just takes a jam-shot or a roller with eyes to help get you going offensively. Maybe all Bryan Reynolds needed to break out of his early-season slump was something like his groundout Tuesday a bouncer that he hustled down the line for But there’s something to be said about making your own luck “He was hitting earlier this week and really getting after it I think that's what separates him and others in the clubhouse -- the work they put in.” Reynolds’ first 30 games were not his best at the plate slashing .236/.294/.350 with three home runs and 14 RBIs He battled a shoulder injury for a good chunk of April which limited him to being just a designated hitter The game has a different tempo when you don’t field and it’s not as easy a transition as some might suspect His 91.5 mph average exit velocity thus far would be a career-best if he maintains it His expected stats (which measure quality of contact and whiffs) are in line with his expected stats from previous years There is reason to believe that if he just stuck with the plan his actual results would catch up to what his peripherals suggest they should be The Pirates aren’t really in a position to just wait and see on offense and getting their All-Star outfielder back to tip-top form could be a catalyst to get them going Reynolds went hitless in last weekend’s Dodgers series and then in the first game of the Cubs series So Reynolds did something he doesn’t do too often: he tinkered with his swing I don't want to go down with it,” Reynolds said But I think I got back to kind of what makes me good Just try to remember that feeling and keep it going.” The changes Reynolds made don’t appear to be drastic. He offered that when he’s batting left-handed, the difference is with his hands, and when he’s right-handed, it’s more with his load. Those tweaks to the left-handed swing appear to be working, as he took Colin Rea deep in his first at-bat Thursday. He picked up two hits swinging left-handed in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Padres If you want a sign that May will be kinder than April but [Rea’s] still got a tough heater and I haven't been hitting well left-handed,” Reynolds said after his homer “Felt good with the adjustments I made and all that other stuff so I had confidence in that going into it.” Looking at that left-handed swing on the home run Thursday compared to the opening series against the Marlins the bat is set at a different angle and the hands move a little less as he gets to his load: and there really is no reason to consider doing so but if this could help him make more consistent contact and translate that contact into hits Derek Shelton often refers to Reynolds as the team’s best player Given his pair of All-Star nods and long track record of success with the Pirates it’s hard to argue any position player has been better since he arrived in 2019 Time will tell if these swing tweaks could help him get back to that form Pillen Announces Chief Bryan Waugh to Lead Nebraska State Patrol Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Chief Bryan Waugh as the next superintendent for the Nebraska State Patrol Wauch is the 19th superintendent to oversee the agency consisting of more than 700 public servants “Chief Waugh brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience and launched programs like the Mental Health Co-Responder Initiative and a citywide license plate reader system that sparked a statewide effort His leadership during the 2019 flood kept Kearney safe while strengthening community trust I am confident we’ve chosen the right person to lead the Patrol and build on its 88-year-old legacy.” Four candidates were interviewed for the leadership position Governor Joe Kelly noted that all were highly qualified “It’s encouraging to know that there are many good law enforcement officers in Nebraska capable of fulfilling a role like this,” he said Governor said he was very impressed with his experience interacting with federal “You have to be able to play across the field with everybody in law enforcement Bryan is someone who can reach across those lines and bring everyone together.” who hired Waugh in 2019 when he was Kearney’s mayor joked that today felt like a proud dad moment “The things that Bryan brought to our city are incredible What stands out to me most is his professionalism You can see that in the officers he hired and in the culture that he changed and I think the state will be very pleased with the leadership role that Bryan is taking on Waugh served four years of active duty as a U.S Air Force security police/law enforcement specialist at Offutt Air Force Base He had two tours of duty in Southeast Asia during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Southern Watch/Enduring Freedom He has nearly 32 combined years of law enforcement experience serving 21 years with the La Vista Police Department Waugh holds multiple law enforcement certifications He is president of the Police Chiefs Association in Nebraska Waugh earned his master’s degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma and honored by the faith Governor Pillen has placed in me to become the 19th colonel of the Nebraska State Patrol This storied organization's professional men and women are first-class and driven toward providing the highest level of public safety and professional services for the entire state of Nebraska,” said Waugh Pillen also took time to highlight the service of Col who has reached the Patrol’s mandatory retirement age of 60 Pillen thanked Bolduc “on behalf of every Nebraskan.” Bolduc remarked that it had been an incredible honor to serve as colonel for the State Patrol “I’m proud of the work our team has done and the constant effort our troopers and professional staff put forth every day to serve Nebraskans As this chapter of the agency closes and a new one begins under Chief Waugh’s leadership I have no doubt that our team will remain dedicated to providing excellent public service and our shared mission to keep Nebraska safe.” and committed to leading our premier law enforcement organization into the future,” said Waugh and a strong vision to strengthen our ranks and embrace our challenges I look forward to getting started Until Waugh begins his new position in June Colonel Jeff Roby to serve as the interim superintendent for the Patrol PO Box 94848, Lincoln, NE 68509-4848Governor's Office is located at:1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508Phone: 402-471-2244 Contact the Governor's Office Nebraska.gov | Nebraska Policies | Login MLB Trade Rumors By Darragh McDonald | May 1 There was no previous indication that Atlanta had designated De La Cruz for assignment but it appears they quietly put him on waivers in recent days in an attempt to get him off the 40-man Atlanta’s 40-man roster count drops from 39 to 38 With Acuña slated to be back in the next month or so and Kelenic available in Triple-A De La Cruz didn’t have great odds of getting back to the majors which is surely what prompted the club to push him onto the waiver wire Stanton has been on the 10-day injured list all year due to problems in both elbows He has been trying to get healthy but still isn’t ready for game action Even once cleared to get into a lineup somewhere he will need a rehab assignment of a few weeks to get into game shape His 60-day count is retroactive to his initial IL placement so he will be eligible to be reinstated later this month if he’s able to get healthy by then But De La Cruz has options and there’s little harm in stashing him in Triple-A to see how things go He stepped to the plate 574 times for the Marlins over 2021 and 2022 with a combined .269/.318/.430 line and 103 wRC+ over those seasons a .333 batting average on balls in play helped him out a lot there and his production has tailed off since with a 28% rate of punchouts since the start of 2024 he was still able to be useful in a platoon setting he put up a .285/.309/.425 line and 99 wRC+ versus lefties though Grisham has reverse splits in his career Domínguez is a switch-hitter but has been vulnerable to southpaws so far He has a .277/.353/.529 line against righties but just .100/.239/.150 against lefties De La Cruz can get regular playing time with the RailRiders and try to get in a good groove If he succeeds or if the Yankees suffer an injury he could get find himself getting another crack at the majors Atlanta Braves New York Yankees Transactions Bryan De La Cruz Giancarlo Stanton 4 days ago 4 days ago Does MLB not announce or have a list of who has been DFA’d 4 days ago ushering a player off the 40-man roster but not necessarily subjecting him to claims by other teams What you’re interested in would be a public listing of who is on waivers 4 days ago The term “quietly” was a bit confusing Every team knows who is on waivers even if the public does not 4 days ago I think it’s in reference to the fact that it wasn’t reported (as many DFA/waiver moves for MLB players end up being) 4 days ago I hope this a typo & they meant to say Elly 4 days ago Whoever had Trent Grisham out hitting Cody Bellinger in every single way by may 1st in their office pool must be cleaning up right now 4 days ago He was at least an MLB-level bat with thump The Braves should’ve DFA’d Kelnic when Verdugo came on board and kept de la Cruz I feel White’s recent elevated play is fool’s gold 3 days ago So I can’t disagree with the overall assessment of de la Cruz here at all It’s highly debatable that he’s an mlb level bat I don’t think you realize just how bad he was and has been He had like 1 season that gave people hope years ago and he hasn’t produced anywhere near that since I’d argue that Kelenic is a a little better but that would be us debating which piece of poop is more quality than the other Both had options but the financial invest the Braves made for de la Cruz compared the amount of bad contracts they took on for Kelenic is astronomical the Braves have to exhaust all measures before cutting bait with him Keeping him over de la Cruz from a talent perspective is really a moot point. but one was clearly more of an investment and should be 3 days ago 4 days ago Acuña coming back soon and Profar the end of June Where the Braves are short is pitching depth Not sure why it was so imperative to open up another 40 man roster spot though 4 days ago one of those spots will be used on this week’s re-signing of Jessie Chavez 4 days ago Braves thought they could get a .191 batter with a 36% K rate past Brian Cashman? 4 days ago 4 days ago Too bad Bryan De la Cruz isn’t a pitcher We could’ve had a good dumpster diving fight between Brian Cashman and Jed Hoyer 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago Dominguez has been pretty bad too…might need a refresher in AAA If BDLC is hitting and Dominguez isn’t Yankees always need more right-handed offense anyway The infield has to be the main concern right now though and Volpe (who has been decent the last few games) can’t really be relied upon for much offense 4 days ago Us Yankee fans have had just about enough of Dominguez and Bellinger though we have more patience for the latter 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago 3 days ago I think the tools are there and he will play well eventually My comments regarding BDLC are in reference to Jasson maybe needing a spell down in AAA to get himself right He’s still young and missed a lot of time due to injury It might help him because the ultimate goal is for him to be a long term center piece for the team 4 days ago I’m happy to know tbat the Braves stopped wasting a 40 man spot for De La Cruz He was terrible in Atlanta and in Gwinnett the Braves will finally have a good outfield along with Harris Certainly need at least 4 good outfielders to get thru the season 4 days ago The assumption is Acuna will not have a set back 4 days ago The Braves have Kelenic and Fairchild and Rosario if there is an injury. they have sufficient depth without De La Cruz 4 days ago Since there’s nowhere else to put this and this is technically a Yankees article… Juan Soto has been awful so far as a Met and while I do think he is in his own head and pressing and not just relying on his natural skillset- he’s obviously putting extra pressure on himself due to the overall size of the deal and his AAV… If you look at his career stats and season over season production- besides being a relatively young free agent which would kind of justify contract length why would you overpay him by $10M+ per year If you look at his overall production and WAR etc Judge’s average is 8.8 and Soto’s average is 6.2; Judge consistently worth about 8.5-11.5 WAR over full healthy seasons and thus is truly a 10 WAR player who makes $40M per season who is consistently ‘healthy’ and yet his best WAR is about 8… shouldn’t he be worth about 20% less a year than Judge Shouldn’t Soto’s deal have been for like $39M per year AAV (accounting for contract length I really do think if Soto was making like $41M per season instead of $51M he wouldn’t be pressing so hard to live up to the insane price tag… Soto is worth less than $40M per season if Judge is worth $40M per season 4 days ago Everything you said makes sense except the MLBPA wouldn’t be cool with Soto taking on less money than what Judge got because they view it as setting the market for the next player They view free agency as getting a higher AAV than the last guy not about the value of the player So for the next generational talent that hits free agency they will be looking to top Soto’s 51m AAV as the price to beat Whether it’s a good viewpoint or not 4 days ago 4 days ago They should give Vivas a chance to play 2b and 3b Cabrera can play OF so no sweat moving on from Reyes 4 days ago I 250% understand and support this factor in any major free agent I get that they have a union mandate to always top the last equivalent-ish player’s deal to keep salaries from stagnating… but even if you adjusted for inflation he still shouldn’t have made more than $45M per… what is an extra $6M per season to secure the player I think it’s that extra money that is messing with Soto’s head and even if Soto wasn’t in his own head right now he isn’t worth the kind of money he’s getting paid 4 days ago and I say this as pure conjecture on my part Cohen went beyond the the 45m for Soto is because I think he wanted to beat Hal Steinbrenner in the bidding no matter what Cohen didn’t do it for Judge but he was going to go all-in on Soto so that’s my little theory for that 4 days ago Cohen decided he would do literally whatever it took- I mean he dipped well into his own pocket to go that extra mile financially outside of whatever official budget the Mets organization could afford as a business entity- which probably means if the Yankees had upped their bid to like $51M per season Cohen would have likely gone to like $56.5M per season or whatever A lot of players get overpaid by a few million per season and by a couple extra guaranteed years on a contract just so the team can lock them in over rival suitors Patrick Corbin’s Nats deal is a recent example of this the Mets deal for Carlos Beltran is another example- there are plenty of others but there’s a history of this happening- and it can happen at the $5M or $10M level But this felt like Cohen bidding against himself ultimately and I think Soto knows he is being paid too much money for what he brings to the game and that is messing with his head which is damaging his productivity on the field and in the batter’s box 4 days ago Soto is probably feeling the pressure to produce I agree with you there but we’ll see if he can get over his mental hurdles and be the player he’s always been 4 days ago Either that or he’s just not playing with the same intensity as he was when playing for the big contract 4 days ago I mean- to totally give up once the ink is dry is virtually unheard of very good numbers in the first year of his Angels deal I do think there are some players who checked out once the ink was dry like Yoenis Cespedes did with the Mets once he got 4 years/$110M I think Soto wants to produce and win and to be productive and valuable but I think he’s pressing so hard he’s not just playing the game he knows how to play and is currently a head case to his own detriment 4 days ago especially with the less-than-impressive start by Bellinger and Verdugo raking it in Hot-lanta 4 days ago Bellinger is a weird player who’s MVP calibre one minute As long as he hits MVP level streaks at the right moments in the season (and hopefully the post season) I don’t care if he’s streaky and goes through slumps Verdugo was a guy in his own head- kinda felt like another Clint Frazier- both gingers go figure- and a change of scenery and the virtually zero pressure of being a Triple-A call up just trying to fill in a functional bottom of the order gap for the Braves- so little to no pressure to perform- was probably the best thing for him to re-establish himself and unlike Frazier he doesn’t have to deal with concussion issues 4 days ago At least it wasn’t just the Pirates he sucked for 3 days ago He had some pop in past seasons with the Marlins 3 days ago I thought Bryan De La Cruz was a great acquisition for the Braves That’s two years in a row I got it wrong about Braves’ offseason OF pick ups De La Cruz can’t field his position so I understand his being outed when he wasn’t hitting 3 days ago Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register An Oklahoma fishing guide has landed another world record surpassing his 2023 record by seven ounces Baker first made headlines in 2023 when he set the previous world record for a bighead carp continuing his work to remove the invasive species from Oklahoma waters Baker has taken 77 bighead carp out of Grand Lake targeting the species as part of a long-term conservation effort The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) says bighead carp are an invasive species originally imported from Asia in the 1970s to help manage wastewater facility ponds the fish have spread into rivers and lakes across the Midwest ODWC warns that bighead carp are dangerous to native fish populations because they outcompete them for food and habitat The agency encourages anglers who catch a bighead carp not to release it back into the water officials ask that the catch be reported to the department to assist with ongoing research and efforts to manage the species Baker’s latest record is not just a personal milestone — it's also a reminder of the broader environmental challenges facing Oklahoma’s lakes and rivers For more information on how to report an invasive species, visit the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation website For more information on how to report an invasive species, visit the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation website and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox Who needs the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Clearly not Billy Idol who rocked Austin's Moody Center on Sunday with a treasure trove of hits age-defying ferocity and the same devil-may-care attitude that made him a punk rock pinup more than 40 years ago You can see UCR's exclusive photos from the show below READ MORE: How Billy Idol Helped Start a Revolution in the '80s bounding across the stage and leaping up on risers to summon applause from the audience The black t-shirt and red leather jacket with which he began the show proved a mere formality as he quickly performed a mini strip tease and changed into a black button-up and red leather vest — essentially the same outfit "This next song is about today and when I was young," Idol said before playing "77," his new collaboration with millennial pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne Then he laughed: "I'm still young If Idol's new album struck listeners as especially poppy or slickly produced they'll be happy to know the new material sounds more muscular in a live setting and sidles up well next to the classics "People I Love," with its buoyant new wave hooks and bittersweetly nostalgic lyrics made for an especially poignant encore track sandwiched between the glitzy "Hot in the City" and the show-stopping "White Wedding." Idol was in wistful storytelling mode all night, regaling the audience with tales of drinking with the Rolling Stones and finding the inspiration for "Rebel Yell" on a bottle of bourbon or the attempted '60s pop-rock pastiche that resulted in Generation X's "Ready Steady Go." And if he occasionally got off-key or found himself grasping for a high note the crowd was more than happy to lend its collective talents — as in "White Wedding," where the "Start again!" refrain fell squarely on their shoulders READ MORE: 5 Reasons Billy Idol Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The rocker made up for any vocal shortcomings with his captivating stage presence and Stevens' consistently brilliant guitar work The guitarist — who received an early serenade in anticipation of his 66th birthday today — dazzled with an incendiary solo on Idol's recently unearthed "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" cover and his signature raygun squeals in "Rebel Yell" worked the audience into a frenzy Judging by the size of the venues on this tour Idol is having something of a pop-cultural renaissance and in Austin he offered an impressive blend of patented hard rock showmanship and heartwarming reflections on a life lived to the fullest He confessed to tearing up while sound checking "Dream Into It," then unleashed his trademark howl in short order This mix of virility and vulnerability made him an icon of the MTV generation and it's the reason his current tour still feels like vital Idol Gallery Credit: Bryan Rolli Punk rock pinup was hot in Bat City.\nRead More Who needs the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Clearly not Billy Idol READ MORE: How Billy Idol Helped Start a Revolution in the '80s Idol was in wistful storytelling mode all night, regaling the audience with tales of drinking with the Rolling Stones and finding the inspiration for "Rebel Yell" on a bottle of bourbon READ MORE: 5 Reasons Billy Idol Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Village Reporter's website offers a mix of free and paid content This news story is a paid subscriber feature Subscribers receive full website access once successfully logged in please consider supporting our local small business for a minimal weekly fee that costs less than a cup of coffee readers have supported our newspaper operation by purchasing news copies since the 1870’s Little has changed beyond we now offer your Hometown News online Like your other small-town LOCAL businesses we charge a minimal fee to access LOCAL news stories We cannot be expected to give our product away any more than the coffee shop We feel an average of 350 weekly LOCAL hours of effort made to publish LOCAL news by LOCAL employees for a small fee is the best deal around and more below to make your Bryan Reynolds player prop bets Reynolds is hitting .232 with five doubles Watch tonight's Pirates game on Fubo! Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Keith was a lifelong resident of Richmond and Burke County He graduated from Hephzibah High School and has a bachelor’s degree from Victory Baptist Bible College He loved the Lord and continued to serve God through preaching and ministering to others God especially laid it on his heart to help children walk with the Lord and follow the path God had for their lives He had a smile that would brighten anyone’s day He stayed in the Scriptures and would always read God’s word first thing in the morning to get his day started He did his best to answer questions and help guide others down the path of righteousness He loved spending time with his family; making sure they were loved He was always outside in the yard doing something Even on the day of his passing he saved a child from drowning in the backwaters of the Mississippi River He has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ include his son: Samuel McFeely; daughters: Madeline Williams (Wade) and Emily McFeely; parents: Bryan Keith McFeely and Carla McFeely; brother: Patrick McFeely (Katelyn); and numerous extended family members Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist College Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Shock and sadness spread following the sudden death of Bryan Evans, a Sussex County father of four. Evans, 39, died on Sunday, April 27 in Morristown, according to his obituary on the Pinkel Funeral Home website of Hamburg was a devoted husband to Laura and a proud father to sons Bryce and Sylas He worked at Givaudan in East Hanover since 2021 and was named Employee of the Month multiple times for his dedication and work ethic Christopher and Mona (King) Evans; his brother Kristina Evans and her significant other Christopher Roach and Jessica Dilauro and her husband Anthony of Middletown Services were held May 1. Click here for Bryan Evans' complete obituary on the Pinkel Funeral Home website. BOISE, Idaho (Court TV) — A new filing in the case against Bryan Kohberger is offering new insight into the final movements of the four college students he’s alleged to have murdered which prosecutors claim to have been taken from Bryan Kohberger’s phone accused of slaying 4 University of Idaho students Kohberger is charged with fatally stabbing Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home off-campus in the early morning hours of Nov The victims all attended the University of Idaho Goncalves and two other roommates at the home where they were killed Prosecutors have sought to use text messages sent between the two surviving roommates to illustrate the terror and confusion inside the house during the attack the girls repeatedly say they are scared and “freaking out” after D.M reported seeing someone in all black outside her room Judge Steven Hippler largely granted the prosecution’s request offered new insight into the hours immediately before the texts were sent READ MORE | Prosecutors want to use Bryan Kohberger’s crime scene paper at trial The roommates had all been out for the evening all except for Kernodle had returned to the house The group was gathered in Goncalves’ room and discussed whether to leave the house to visit a food truck before going to bed texted a friend asking if they were driving for Uber at 2:10 a.m D.M. said that she was awakened at approximately 4 a.m. by “strange noises and crying” that seemed to be coming from the bathroom. Upon opening her door, she said she saw a man dressed all in black with a ski mask and bushy eyebrows tries to text and call the other roommates ultimately left her bedroom and ran into B.F.’s bedroom she “noticed Xana lying on the floor of her bedroom with her head towards the wall and her feet toward … the door.” D.M told investigators she initially thought Kernodle was drunk the two locked the door and continued trying to call their roommates There was then a lull in phone activity until 8:05 a.m. RELATED | Bryan Kohberger’s defense to argue evidence was planted: Prosecutors texted Mogen and then Goncalves at 11:29 a.m. asked a friend to help her check the house because she was scared called 911 at 11:56 and told the dispatcher Something’s happened in our house and we don’t know what.” Judge Hippler ruled that part of the 911 call and they saw some man in their house last night Yeah,” will be redacted at the defense’s request Kohberger has pleaded not guilty to the murders. His trial is scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025, and could extend into November. He faces a potential death sentence if he’s convicted Court TV brings you inside the courtroom for the most compelling cases across the country with in-depth investigative reporting and expert legal analysis By RACHEL SHARP, CRIME CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Kohberger is charged with the murders of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen in a crime that shocked America The four students were all slaughtered in a horror knife attack in the early hours of November 13, 2022, inside an off-campus student home in Moscow, Idaho. Now, just three months before Kohberger's trial is due to begin, Ada County District Judge Steven Hippler has hastily scheduled a closed-door, remote hearing for 11.30am local time Monday. The details of the hearing are a closely-guarded secret, with both the media and public blocked from attending. No leaks have emerged. It's a move that has baffled legal experts - given that Judge Hippler has gone to efforts to make details about the trial open to the public. Since the trial was moved to Boise, Ada County, and out of Moscow, Latah County, where the murders took place, the judge has allowed cameras inside the courtroom to livestream proceedings. The judge also ordered both the prosecution and defense to stop filing records under seal. A mystery secret hearing is being held today in the case against Bryan Kohberger (pictured in court in Moscow, Idaho on October 26, 2023) Since then, court documents have revealed many never-before-known details about the events of that fateful night and the case against the accused killer. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, who is the president and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers, told DailyMail.com the secret hearing could be about a number of different things. Rahmani suggested it could be under seal because it involves information about the victims, witness testimony that the court doesn't want made public, evidence that may or may not be admitted at trial, jury issues, or Kohberger's own health or mental competency. Judge Steven Hippler scheduled the secret hearing last week 'It's hard to say as there's so many filings and hearings in the case. It could be anything... so it could be procedural, it could be very important or it could be nothing.' Rahmani explained that, generally, hearings and documents are not sealed in criminal court cases. 'It's a presumption that these things are public,' he said. But, while Judge Hippler has pushed for more unsealing since taking over the trial, a lot of records and proceedings still remain sealed, Rahmani said. 'Sealed should be the exception rather than the rule,' he said, adding that if the judge really wanted greater transparency and access, he would lift the 'very broad' gag order in the case. Due to this case being 'not typical' when it comes to public access, Rahmani said it is difficult to determine how critical this sealed hearing may be. The mystery 'notice of sealed hearing' was issued by the judge on April 30 - one day after the latest court order was handed down by the judge. In what marked the latest blow for Kohberger's defense strategy, the judge dismissed Kohberger's efforts to stop a jury from sending him to death row for a staggering 13th time. Despite the curious timing of the hearing coming after that damning court order, Rahmani said he doesn't believe it's a sign Kohberger could be changing his plea to guilty as part of a plea deal. Best friends Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen were found murdered in Mogen's room on the third floor Young couple Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were found dead in Kernodle's room on the second floor 'I can't imagine any deal being struck in this case to take the death penalty off the table,' he said. '[This is because] I think it being one of the most gruesome murders in Idaho state history, the fact we have four college students brutally stabbed to death for no apparent reason, politically it's not going to be palatable [to remove the death penalty]. 'This is the type of case where there would be an uproar if prosecutors tried to cut him a deal... I just don't see it happening.' DailyMail.com has contacted Ada County Court, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson's office and Kohberger's defense team for information. A spokesperson for Ada County said that 'since the hearing is sealed we don't have any information to share.' In the latest court order, the judge dismissed Kohberger's effort to strike the death penalty over what it claimed was the prosecution's lengthy delays in handing over 'voluminous and unorganized' evidence in the case. The defense claimed it was unable to prepare properly for trial arguing this was a violation of Kohberger's rights and asking the judge to strike the death penalty Judge Hippler tossed out the request and blasted Kohberger's complaints about the prosecution as 'hollow.' 'Defendant's complaints of being unable to meaningfully review the discovery ring hollow,' the judge wrote 'Defendant has been receiving discovery in the same manner for over two years.' Dismissing the idea that there had been any misconduct by prosecutors the judge pointed out that Kohberger had 'asked for "everything" and "everything" is what he received.' 'Defendant cannot demand everything under the sun and then complain about the weight of all the planets,' he scolded the defense The damning ruling came one week after the judge denied a separate request to strike the death penalty due to his recent autism diagnosis. the defense claimed his demeanor due to his diagnosis would place him at a greater risk of being sentenced to death - arguing that every move Kohberger makes is scrutinized and claiming he has been presented in the media as 'evil' and 'soulless.' Madison Mogen (on Kaylee's shoulders) Ethan Chapin The three-story home at 1122 King Road in Moscow arguing that the precedents previously set to strike the death penalty are for intellectual disabilities - which autism is not Judge Hippler ruled that Kohberger's diagnosis can be used as a mitigating factor at his sentencing but does not mean the death penalty should be removed from the case Kohberger may face the firing squad if convicted and sentenced to death It's an outcome that has been welcomed by the family of victim Goncalves with her father Steve Goncalves revealing he is personally pushing to make the firing squad a reality Kohberger's repeated failed efforts to strike the death penalty are far from the only blows dealt to his case as his trial looms Following a high-stakes hearing on April 9 where the two sides went to war over key evidence in the case the judge has issued orders largely siding with the state jurors will now hear the harrowing 911 call made by the victims' surviving roommates Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke and see their panicked texts after Mortensen saw the masked killer inside their home The judge has also ruled against Kohberger in allowing Mortensen to describe the man inside her home using the term 'bushy eyebrows.' Bryan Kohberger snapped this creepy selfie six hours after the brutal Moscow murders the judge also ruled that jurors will be able to see Kohberger's Amazon shopping history Prosecutors say his shopping history reveals he bought a Ka-Bar knife sheath and sharpener from Amazon back in March 2022 A Ka-Bar leather knife sheath was left behind by the killer next to Mogen's lifeless body DNA found on the sheath came back a match to Kohberger The murder weapon itself has never been found Kohberger was arrested around six weeks on from the slayings at his family home in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania and charged with the four murders As well as the DNA evidence and eyewitness testimony prosecutors say Kohberger's white Hyundai Elantra also matches the car seen leaving the crime scene at the time of the murders and that his cellphone records indicate he may have stalked the King Road home at least a dozen times in the lead-up to the murders Kohberger stood silent at his arraignment in January 2023 A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group Wesley Bryan said he plans to appeal his PGA Tour suspension for participating in an LIV Golf influencer event earlier this month "It's been a difficult few weeks for us," Bryan said in a YouTube video posted Wednesday "It's been an emotional roller coaster for sure for everybody in this cart." had more than 550,000 subscribers as of Wednesday with his lone victory coming at the RBC Heritage in 2017 the Bryan brothers have participated in the PGA Tour's Creator Classic events for golf content creators It was Wesley Bryan's participation in a similar format for PGA Tour rival LIV Golf that landed him in hot water He confirmed Wednesday that he was suspended after taking part in LIV's "The Duels" at Doral this month who called his indefinite suspension a "little disagreement" in the video explained why he participated in the event at Doral because all we've ever wanted to do from the Bryan Bros is be able to merge professional and YouTube golf and this was going to be one of those opportunities we've been dreaming of since we got into YouTube golf," he said Bryan was warned that he could face a suspension if he participated in the LIV event PGA Tour rules state that members participating in an LIV-backed event face a one-year ban Bryan said he is appealing because "The Duels" was not a regular LIV event "I want to be clear: I do respect the authorities that are in place at the tour but because of the ambiguity in the rules and regulations that were written have a right to appeal their decision of which I plan on exercising," Bryan said "And I don't feel like when the rule was written it was meant to cover content creation on YouTube I feel like it was meant to cover organized Bryan Mescher passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday He has spent the last year in a courageous to Evelyn (Benson) Mescher and Paul Richard “Dick” Mescher Bryan was the beloved brother of Paul Richard Jr “Rick” and Wayne Michael “Mike.” where he learned the value of hard work—and developed a lifelong love for baseball they built a life full of love and laughter welcoming their daughter Jennifer Annie and the family moved to Winterset in 1991 when Bryan began working at Madison Auto Parts They made their home on 40 beautiful acres outside of town lovingly known as “Gma and Gpas.” It became the heart of family life where Bryan and Jill watched their children grow up Bryan spent countless joyful hours with his grandchildren on the farm—planting gardens there was never a dull moment—just laughter and enjoying nature with his grandchildren Many special days were spent fishing and swimming in the pond After the passing of his beloved wife Jill Bryan found love again and remarried in 2023 to Lorrie (Bosma) Mescher where they cherished living near his grandchildren Bryan was preceded in death by his parents Lorrie (Bosma) Mescher; his daughter Jenn Drake (Jason); his son Zach Mescher (Nicole Lockett); and his cherished grandchildren: Natalie Drake (Ty Thompson) He is also survived by his brothers Rick Mescher (Linda) and Mike Mescher (Tracy) His memory will live on in the sound of grandkids’ laughter and in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing him The family would like to extend a special thank you to the EveryStep Hospice team in Winterset—especially Stacie and their knowledge and guidance helped us navigate the challenges of end-of-life care We believe they were hand-picked by God for this sacred work and we are deeply grateful—we could not have done this without them Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Winterset Burial will follow in the McGinnis Cemetery memorial donations may be directed to EveryStep Hospice Add to Calendar Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Winterset Chapel Add to Calendar Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMADISONVILLE (WFIE) - A Kentucky man was caught after police say he tried to get away Madisonville officers say they found 33-year-old Bryan Williams outside a home in the 200 block of South Spring Street They say he had two warrants for his arrest they say Williams pulled away and ran behind the house That’s when police say they Tased Williams and took him into custody he’s charged with giving false information Senior playmaker Jada Brown of the Richmond Hill High School Lady Wildcats’ basketball team has recently put pen to paper signing to play college basketball for Newberry College in Newberry This past season was her best year at Richmond Hill a season that was one of the best in the program’s history Brown helped lead the Lady ‘Cats to a 19-8 overall record and a 7-3 region record and a First Team All-Region Honor in the process With Newberry College being close by–less than four hours from Richmond Hill–Brown got a sense of a feeling like home in visiting and communicating with coaches “I really like the environment,” Brown said she was able to sign to a Division II college and will be in position to play high level basketball as a result of that “I have always hoped to play for at least a Division II program when I was looking for colleges.” Brown will get a chance to compete against another former Lady Wildcat “I feel like it would be fun to play against Makiyah,” Brown said “Kiyah and I have played with or against each other for many years She has always pushed me to be the best player I can be.” With her signing to play at the next level the work of high school basketball is coming to an end but the real work and goals will begin now that she has signed “My main goal is to showcase my talents with my new team,” Brown said “I also want to have a great season with Newberry.” Eric Bischoff has weighed in on Bryan Danielson’s recent comments about potentially winding down his in-ring wrestling career and he is in full agreement with the sentiment indicating a growing awareness of the toll wrestling has taken on his body and the importance of knowing when “enough is enough.” Speaking on his 83 Weeks podcast Bischoff praised Danielson’s perspective and reinforced the importance of recognizing when it is time to step away particularly when you reach the level that Bryan did… it’s 25 years of his life… giving up my body for the business,” Bischoff shared pointing to the physical sacrifices many wrestlers make throughout their careers “People say that all the time… it almost doesn’t mean as much as it should because these guys do get busted up… injuries they stick with you… get worse over time…” Echoing Danielson’s focus on long-term health and personal priorities “So if you can get out of this business… when you’ve got your health you’re financially secure… what other boxes do you have to check So good for him or anybody that gets to that point where they go Bischoff wrapped up his thoughts with a powerful endorsement of Danielson’s mindset: “That’s Follow us on X Follow us on & LIKE us on Follow us on #collision #smackdown Unlocked: Jai Glindeman’s Stab Edit Of The Year Entry Stab Interview: WSL CEO Ryan Crosby On The Tectonic Shifts Coming To The Championship Tour Ramzi Boukhiam’s Season In Jeopardy After Injury Isabella Nichols + Jack Robinson Win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach The Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Dave Rastovich Four minutes of unsolicited education in frontside rail theory Gabby Bryan is a softly-spoken executioner but no one on tour can go rail-to-rail with her right now She’s taken over the Carissa Moore role — dominant She’s already won more heats than she did in all of 2024 If they gave out a mid-year trophy for ‘most improved,’ it’d be under her arm filmed and stitched together by Hayden Garfield from her CT-winning stint in El Salvador But they still lost a player Thursday that's appeared in the MLB this season Atlanta announced on social media the New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from their roster The #Braves today outrighted RHP Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett OF Bryan De La Cruz was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees With the Braves outrighting Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett MLB.com's Mark Bowman referred to Atlanta's plan with the pitcher "successful." The Braves were successful with their attempt to pass Ian Anderson through waivers and send him to Triple-A Anderson spent 2025 Spring Training with the Braves. But the team traded him to the Los Angeles Angels before the start of the regular season because he didn't make the Opening Day roster and didn't have anymore minor-league options for the Braves to demote him to the minors the right-hander was going to have to clear waivers The Braves elected to acquire a relief pitcher in exchange for Anderson rather than run the risk of losing him on waivers Los Angeles, though, designated Anderson for assignment on April 23. Anderson posted an 11.57 ERA in seven appearances with the Angels The Braves claimed Anderson off waivers on April 27 the organization took the risk Anderson would clear waivers without another team claiming him the Braves can now send the right-hander to Triple-A Anderson has struggled with his control throughout this year He walked seven batters in 9.1 innings with the Angels During his last MLB season with the Braves in 2022 Anderson walked 54 hitters in 111.2 innings Anderson went 12-7 with a 3.25 ERA and 1.201 WHIP in his first 30 MLB regular season starts He was also 4-0 with a 1.26 ERA in the playoffs during his first two MLB campaigns Anderson missed large portions of 2023 and 2024 because of arm injuries De La Cruz began the regular season with the Braves But to make room for outfielder Alex Verdugo the Braves optioned De La Cruz to Triple-A on April 17 Since then, the Braves have announced no other transaction with De La Cruz. MLB Trade Rumors' Darragh McDonald stated Atlanta may have designated the outfielder for assignment quietly in an effort to prevent another team from claiming him De La Cruz will now join New York's Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre De La Cruz slashed .191/.240/.213 in 50 plate appearances with the Braves before getting sent to the minors DAVE HOLCOMB 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 Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER This story was originally published in 2017 Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history He also has a really weird diet and limited vegetables has reached legendary status I decided to take on Buffett's strange food tastes for one workweek to see what it was like There were some basic ground rules — eat three meals a day I just tried to maintain the general attitude by which the man himself defines his diet and the lowest death rate is among 6-year-olds so I decided to eat like a 6-year-old," Buffett told Fortune here's a look at what it's like to eat like the man himself Buffett told Fortune he was "one-quarter Coca-Cola." Buffett said he favored either Diet Coke or Cherry Coke and had at least five cans of the soda a day I also couldn't purchase cans of the stuff at my local grocery store but a two-liter works out to 5.6 cans a day within the ballpark of Buffett's consumption I decided to go with one of these each day That's right — I got 84% of my recommended daily carbohydrate intake from just the sugar in the Cherry Coke I didn't initially do the math on the sugar content of the Cherry Coke believing it was better to go into the week with a bit of blissful ignorance While I had assumed it would be rough consuming all of the syrupy-sweet drink I couldn't anticipate the full devastation the Coke would have on my mood In the HBO documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett," the legendary investor said his breakfast each day came from McDonald's and was dictated by the stock market Buffett gets breakfast once the market is open he opts for a cheaper breakfast of two sausage patties which means I had to base my McDonald's selection on the premarket futures I decided to try to factor in a bit of qualitative analysis based on the overseas markets and the previous day's close (and The first breakfast wasn't too challenging I decided to front-load the Cherry Coke to get the caffeine I usually got from my coffee while also preventing myself from drinking soda well into the night I'd decided to keep track of my weight each morning and night the Cherry Coke totals are added to the count at dinner since they were dispersed throughout the day I don't drink much soda — I drink mostly water and coffee at work — so the sudden increase in the amount of corn syrup in my diet made me feel incredibly sluggish the sugar high was so off the charts that I almost felt the tingle of the carbonation in my fingers as I was typing I also put down half of the two-liter before 11 a.m but not like an angel food cake — like an actual kitchen sponge Buffett says he typically gets cherry syrup on his DQ sundaes which was not an option at my Manhattan location I did get his preferred chopped nuts on top I was feeling pretty weighed down at this point I don't have a big lunch most days — a salad at most — so the extra calories and copious sugar made me feel bloated Day 1: Dairy Queen chili-cheese dog; strawberry sundae with chopped nuts; Cherry Coke possibly because I finished the Coke around 2 p.m I typically try to run four to five miles a day after work I imagined keeling over and puking into the East River Dinner was heavy — I couldn't finish the whole serving — but at the end of Day 1 I lost sleep on Sunday night worrying about the challenge ahead but after feeling decent at the end of the day so I decided it would be fair to get a bacon I preferred this option over the semi-soggy McMuffin from the day before and I felt confident as I tucked into breakfast and the second giant bottle of Cherry Coke many of my coworkers said I cheated by going with Shake Shack instead of some local restaurant Another signature Buffett trait is an excess of salt "When the food comes, Warren grabs a salt shaker in his left hand and one in his right, and it's a snowstorm," Stumpf told Bloomberg in 2014 So I threw a little extra sodium on the french fries before dipping them in the chocolate shake Day 2: Shake Shack ShackBurger; french fries; chocolate milkshake; Cherry Coke I was more than two-thirds of the way done with the two-liter but the heavy meal — especially the milkshake — was crushing my will to live The sugar from the Coke (roughly a half-pound a day) was causing surges and drop-offs in energy The increase in meat consumption was making me sweat more than usual (weirdly enough I texted a coworker expressing my dismay at my physical state I was going noticeably slower than I had the day before Upon getting back to my apartment from the run My roommate walked in as I was sitting on our couch and asked me whether I was sure I wanted to keep going unable to muster the strength to figure out a proper meal I just made two hot dogs and ate some Utz chips — another brand Buffett loves I went to bed Tuesday night feeling much less enthused about the prospects for the rest of the week Day 2: Two Hebrew National kosher hot dogs; Utz kettle chips; See's Candies peanut brittle Buffett must be getting sick of these biscuits by now I decided to try to space out the Cokes more evenly to avoid the crashes I ordered an open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and Thousand Island dressing from Eisenberg's sliced turkey sandwich with bacon and Thousand Island dressing The meal was finished off with fries and some Cherry Coke did you put extra salt on the fries like you said Buffett always does?" Lunch, Day 3: Turkey sandwich with bacon and Thousand Island dressing from Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop; french fries; Cherry Coke I walked home on Wednesday and then went for a run and grease leaked from my belly to my legs Children were passing me on the street during my walk home Imagine having maple syrup in your joints and muscles — that's what I felt like Dinner, Day 3: Veal parmigiana from Nonna's LES Pizzeria; water I'm still not sure whether the single patty was a good thing or a bad thing but it did give me a break from heavy meals It also made me realize that McDonald's sausage is not very good by itself Day 4: McDonald's sausage patty; Cherry Coke I'm no stranger to massive dietary changes — I gained 80 pounds in college and then lost 45 pounds in three to four months after I graduated (I overestimated my pay as an intern and underestimated NYC rents.) That is to say: I've done some terrible things to my body via my diet before The weird thing though was that I was still hungry at every meal Maybe it was the chemicals from the processed food Fun fact: Buffett once used coupons to buy Bill Gates' lunch at McDonald's another reason this was such a terrible idea: I cover policy here at Business Insider I decided to try the Buffett diet on the week that Republicans again attempted to repeal Obamacare (no the irony did not escape me) and rolled out their most detailed tax-reform framework yet This meant that amid my midafternoon sugar crash I was typically forced to pull myself out of the fog and write something of substance I did write a considerable amount over the five days You'd have to ask my editor whether my diet hurt the quality of my writing Day 4: McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese; french fries; Cherry Coke I really like country-fried steak (see my previous comment about being from the South) This one was from Cowgirl in the West Village actual collard greens at a restaurant in the North I went with a coworker and couldn't finish the steak and mashed potatoes — not to worry prompting her to call me "weak." I replied I would take the leftovers home and finish them later (we were eating fairly early) but I happened to "forget" the bag as I left I was happy that here was only one day left Dinner, Day 4: Country-fried steak with mashed potatoes, gravy, and collard greens from Cowgirl; water Remember what I said about getting used to it That's really all I have to say about this meal Day 5: Ben and Jerry's Phish Food ice cream; Cherry Coke Buffett owns Dairy Queen and holds considerable stock in McDonald's and Coca-Cola I realized I probably made the guy a lot of money that week The thought struck me mid-bite of an M&Ms Blizzard: I was a sucker Buffett is a self-mythologizer — a folk hero who presents himself as a kind grandfather but has made it in the vicious investment world He's a ball of contradictions and social oddities I couldn't put it past him to deceive the few interviewers he trusts to cast the glow of the cult of Buffett surely people see him at these restaurants He wouldn't lie about his diet just to get a few suckers to boost his sales Day 5: Dairy Queen chili-cheese dog; french fries; M&M Blizzard; Cherry Coke the sugar-and-caffeine crash had become easier I had learned how to manage the timing and frequency of my Coke intake to ensure a solid energy reserve all day But I still felt awful after I finished a bottle Here's some fun math on the amount of Cherry Coke I consumed in the week: Buffett comes here once a year for a dinner at which a lucky bidder joins the Oracle of Omaha himself I was joined by four of my coworkers to bask in the final meal of my epic run I contacted the restaurant earlier in the week to say what we would be there for and the staffers did everything to make my experience as authentic as possible We sat in the private alcove where Buffett sits when he visits with a full glass wall looking into the kitchen There was a plaque with Buffett's name on it and a letter from him framed on the wall We started with something off-menu called the "seafood bouquet." It featured lobster The seafood was divine — though it was chilled I began to feel a bit uneasy as I dined on the appetizer thinking back to everything I had put down that week I wanted to have an authentic meal at a favorite location of Buffett's I must admit here that I broke the Buffett rules by having a bit of wine In what can only be compared to the primitive tomahawk of a caveman the mighty Colorado rib-eye emerged on a plate still sizzling and I laid all of the terrible meals of the last week to the side ignoring the inevitable food hangover that was surely coming The rib-eye was cooked to perfection and cut beautifully and it contained just the right amount of fat When I hit the wall — and I hit it hard — there was an overriding sense of disappointment that I simply couldn't finish the meal I was struggling to form coherent thoughts as all the blood ran from my brain to my stomach My coworkers and I ambled toward Grand Central Terminal and wandering off from the rest of the group I huffed and puffed my way back to my apartment near Chinatown I collapsed on the floor of my living room trying to pretend my stomach wasn't bursting at the seams Dinner, Day 5: Seafood bouquet, 32-ounce Colorado rib-eye steak, hash browns, creamed spinach, and coconut cake from Smith & Wollensky; red wine; water Let's get this out of the way: Don't eat like Warren Buffett unless you are Warren Buffett The man himself says to be yourself instead of copying him This applies not only to investing but also to dieting and I realized why I committed myself to eating healthy when I moved to New York Being sluggish and moody during the day just isn't fun It's also a good lesson in recognizing limits Buffett apparently has none; I very much do I now understand Buffett's investing strategy perfectly I just have a few extra pounds to work off and a good story Monday morning to Saturday morning: 2.4 pounds Monday evening to Friday evening: 4 pounds of Statesville passed away peacefully at her residence on April 27 2025 surrounded by her family after a battle with colon cancer She committed herself to the nursing profession for 40 years where she was not just a caregiver but a source of inspiration for countless patients and colleagues and her unwavering dedication to her work and her patients illustrated her compassionate spirit and love for others Wanda’s legacy extends beyond her professional career She was a vibrant light in the lives of her family and friends Her faithfulness to God shone through in everything she did and her hobbies reflected her nurturing nature where boogie boarding made her spirit soar Wanda was exceptionally gifted in crafting and crocheting always ensuring her yard was alive with seasonal blooms Wanda’s family was her pride and joy She leaves behind her devoted husband of 40 years Lindsey Galliher (Charlie) and Rachel Adkins (Justin) Wanda is also survived by her loving mother who have been sources of support and strength throughout her life Wanda was also a proud dog mom and shared her home with two Boston Terriers A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on May 2 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Western Avenue Baptist Church Wanda’s radiant spirit and loving heart will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her In every flower that blooms and every wave that crashes upon the shore reminding us of the beauty and light she brought into the world In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s memory to the Colon Cancer Coalition https://giving.coloncancercoalition.org/page/FundraiseYourWay?fundraiser=NDLHJNYU&member=SHWHNBNH or by clicking here or to the Iredell Memorial Hospital Guardian Angel Program (https://ihfdonate.org/GuardianAngel) or by clicking here Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for the Bryan family La passed away peacefully from this life on April 25th 1953 to the union of Ray and Mary Pat (Ross) Bryan He graduated from Ogden High School before going on to pursue his major in Education with minors in Physical Education Eddie Ray lived his entire life in Franklin Parish He married the love of his life and best friend Eddie Ray was well accomplished in his careers where he went on to serve the Franklin Parish School Board for 20 years serving as a Deputy under the Franklin Parish Sheriffs Office and most importantly a lifelong farmer and rancher on Bryans’ Circle K Eddie Ray was an active member of Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church where he served as a chairman of various committees Despite all his career achievements Eddie Ray was most proud of the large family that he built and was dedicated to being a great role model for his children Eddie Ray enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at home around the dinner table Eddie Ray also enjoyed taking great care of his Parents and Aunt He was a devoted Christian and family man with a great sense of humor Eddie Ray will be remembered as a loving Husband Eddie Ray is preceded in death by his Father He is survived by his loving Wife of 25 years Shirley “Tom” Mondello; and Special Friend Funeral services celebrating his life and legacy will be held at 11:00 A.M Interment will follow in the Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro The family will receive friends for visitation and remembrances from 5:00 P.M Memorials may be made to the Bryan Henderson Memorial Scholarship or St Yanks' historic first: B2B2B HRs to begin game for 2nd time in '25April 30th “It really starts with Grish; Grish got it going for us,” Judge said I’ve got to go up there and try to do my job.’ It takes a little weight off everyone’s shoulders when Grish goes out there and does that Cody Bellinger added a homer later in the inning as the Yankees notched the second four-homer opening frame in franchise history. That matched their output from March 29 Judge and Austin Wells went deep off the Brewers’ Nestor Cortes at Yankee Stadium “I definitely haven’t seen anything like it,” manager Aaron Boone said “It’s hard to wrap your head around that.” All four of Tuesday’s first-inning homers came off Kyle Gibson who was thumped for nine runs over 3 2/3 innings Boone said the Yankees “have a little bit of familiarity” with the 37-year-old right-hander who was making his season debut after signing with Baltimore in late March all up and down the first inning,” Judge said it’s good to see some of those guys rolling The power show nearly overshadowed an excellent performance by left-hander Carlos Rodón who retired the first 15 batters he faced before issuing a walk Jorge Mateo registered Baltimore’s first hit “I was able to attack the zone and just get outs because we had such a nice lead,” said Rodón who permitted two hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over six-plus innings get outs as quick as we can and get the boys back in the dugout so they can score more runs.” Judge said Rodón seemed like “a man on a mission,” one that was easier to accomplish on a night when the Yankees brought the offensive thunder Grisham slugged Gibson’s second pitch to Eutaw Street for his third leadoff homer of the season (seventh of his career) a blast that briefly tied Judge for the team home run lead with eight “I walked up with the intention to be ready to hit which is what I try to do every at-bat,” Grisham said following with a drive over the right-field wall for his ninth homer who extended his hitting streak to 10 games I’m happy he gave us the lead and we were tied for a second Rice then slugged the third consecutive homer off Gibson part of a two-homer performance for the second-year Bomber Gibson had thrown five pitches to that point Rice acknowledged he’d thought about hitting a homer as he came to the plate Grisham’s homer was the 133rd to reach Eutaw Street since the stadium’s opening in 1992 last done by Juan Soto on April 30 of last season “It was the guys behind me that really laid it on there.” Bellinger collected three RBIs and Wells slugged a late homer Each player in the Yankees’ starting lineup logged at least one hit; the club tallied a season-high 19 hits in all “It just shows that we’ve got a lot of depth in the lineup,” Rice said “We’ve got a lot of different guys that can do it The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles He had dealt with the tendinitis going back to last season but the Yankees didn't realize how serious the matter was until Stanton informed them in February if the Yankees had known about Stanton's condition earlier in the offseason the team might have encouraged that option which would have sidelined him for three months.) 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The brothers have become one of the most popular golfers on YouTube “All we’ve ever wanted to do from the Bryan Bros is merge professional golf and YouTube and this was one of those opportunities that we’ve been dreaming of since we got into YouTube golf.” Wesley noted that when he and his brother started their YouTube channel more than a decade ago all they wanted to do was use it to fund their mini tour golf career in hopes of one day playing on the PGA Tour But YouTube golf has exploded and as their followers have taken off it has taken a larger priority in his life “It’s been a very difficult road to navigate trying to balance playing competitively and creating content on YouTube,” Wesley said “We’ve been able to be part of something special in growing the YouTube community and I’m going to continue to do that,” he said in a video released on the Bryan Bros various channels under the headline "I was suspended from the PGA Tour." “Nothing but gratitude for the PGA Tour even amidst the little disagreement we have right now I wanted to make sure the proper thank yous because again they’ve given us so much,” Wesley said who played in the Tour's Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass ahead of the Players Championship arguing that there's ambiguity in the rules as they were written “I don’t think when the rule was written it was meant to cover content creation on YouTube," Wesley said 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