ARLINGTON, Texas — Mariners right-hander George Kirby touched 97.8 mph and needed just 42 pitches to get through three innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas who was shut down in early March with shoulder inflammation, threw 33 strikes He allowed a solo homer with one out in the third inning The Mariners have not announced a definitive plan for Kirby’s rehab assignment but he’s expected to make at least one more start for Tacoma with a potential return to the Mariners rotation sometime in the second half of May Randy Arozarena left Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers in with “a little bit of a hamstring thing,” manager Dan Wilson said But Wilson quickly added he’s not concerned “It’s nothing serious,” he said A Root Sports camera caught Arozarena trying to stretch out his leg near first base after he singled in the sixth inning Rookie Rhylan Thomas replaced Arozarena in left field in the bottom half of the inning The Mariners have been hammered with injuries early in the season They’re effectively down to their fourth- and fifth-string right fielders with Victor Robles (shoulder) Luke Raley (oblique) and Dylan Moore (hip) on the injured list Robles is not expected back until sometime after the All-Star break Moore has gone through pregame workouts with trainers at Globe Life Field in each of the past two days and he sounded optimistic that he’ll be able to return from the IL when he’s eligible on Tuesday 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 If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement SEATTLE MARINERS The Seattle Mariners’ starting rotation is without two of its horses but one hit an important mark in his return from injury Sunday Seattle Mariners’ Dipoto shares great news about injured starting pitchers George Kirby pitched three strong innings for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in his first rehab start since being shut down with right shoulder inflammation during spring training The right-hander allowed just one run on a solo homer struck out four and walked none while tossing 42 pitches against the Las Vegas Aviators Kirby’s fastball and sinker regularly sat at 96-97 mph and he topped out at 97.8 mph in the first inning sat down the side in order on strikeouts in the first He was his usual strike-throwing self with 33 of his 42 pitches going for strikes including 18 of 21 through the first two innings His lone blemish came on a 3-2 sinker that Las Vegas right fielder Carlos Cortes took out to center field with out one in the third The Mariners shut down Kirby after he threw one inning in his first start during spring training It marked the first time the former first-round pick had hit the IL since making his big league debut on May 8 Opening day starter Logan Gilbert also went on the injured list for the first time in his career on April 26 with a flexor strain in his right elbow President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto on Friday told MLB Network’s MLB Now both All-Star pitchers could return this month “We’re hopeful that we’re gonna see both this month which is a little better we had thought initially,” Dipoto said at the end of his conversation with host Brian Kenny On Wednesday, general manger Justin Hollander said there wasn’t a hard pitch count Kirby needs to hit before he makes his big league return but he likely wouldn’t be back until he reaches around 75 to 80 pitches 1.07 WHIP and 179 strikeouts over 191 innings pitched in 33 starts last season The right-hander is 35-26 with a 3.43 ERA in 89 starts over three MLB seasons He was an All-Star and finished eighth in AL Cy Young voting in 2023 Follow @ZacHereth Only three active college football coaches have won a national championship Each member of that championship trio is in the top three of our USA TODAY rankings of the nation's top 25 coaches The rest of the top 10 includes coaches who could conceivably capture a national championship one day based on their winning track records and presence at programs with enough clout to thrive The Big Ten leads all conferences with eight coaches ranked in our top 25, followed by the SEC's seven Those two conferences account for nine of the coaches ranked within our top 10 These rankings reflect an aggregate of the ballots of five USA TODAY sportswriters who each voted for their top 25 Here are our USA TODAY top 25 college football coaches: with an SEC championship and a College Football Playoff berth He raised Georgia’s bar to annual expectations of a national championship Smart remains an elite recruiter and developer Beating Notre Dame in January for his first national title as head coach launched Day into the elite tier Day enters his seventh year as the full-time coach with an overall record of 70-10 and a 46-5 mark in Big Ten play If he maintains this pace through his 10th year Day’s winning percentage of 87.5% would rank second all-time among FBS coaches LOOKING AHEAD: Big Ten leads too-early Top 25 after spring Dabo Swinney (Clemson)Swinney will not go quietly from his perch atop the ACC Just when you think he might be slipping in this evolved college football world And his roster this season is in better shape Swinney’s aversion to transfers will be a hurdle to winning a third national championship develop and retain mantra keeps Clemson as the ACC’s most consistent force He’s the rare coach who rivals Smart’s recruiting chops and he’s an excellent quarterback developer was re-instilling the beef and toughness at the line of scrimmage the Longhorns lacked for too many years Sarkisian has instituted the ingredients necessary for Texas to hunt national titles James Franklin (Penn State)A national championship continues to elude Franklin and the Nittany Lions though last year’s team notched a pair of playoff wins to reach the semifinals While detractors will focus on what he isn't Franklin has returned Penn State to national prominence and crafted a Hall of Fame-worthy résumé a title would force a drastic re-evaluation of Franklin's career Lanning is one of the biggest names among the next wave of coaches Freeman seems to have cracked the code at Notre Dame after a bit of an uneven start to his time as head coach though early growing pains were expected after the school promoted the then-35-year-old defensive coordinator late in the 2021 season After the Irish suffered some head-scratching losses in 2022 and 2023 last year's team lost just once in the regular season before topping Indiana Freeman's program stands poised to annually compete for the playoff and the national title Kalen DeBoer (Alabama)DeBoer’s Alabama career endured a bumpy debut but didn’t we all expect that replacing Nick Saban would be a challenge DeBoer has proven himself a winner at one coaching stop after another Pencil him in for at least nine wins annually his team must play with more discipline and consistency 9. Lane Kiffin (Mississippi)Kiffin once envied the coaches' statues at Alabama. Now, he says, he’s less consumed by the idea of a statue If he keeps winning like he has at Ole Miss He’s the Rebels' best coach since Johnny Vaught He keeps crushing the transfer portal and developing good quarterbacks Kelly quietly turned LSU into Quarterback U with Garrett Nussmeier following Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels he hasn’t found the right formula for LSU’s defense Kelly showed a warmer embrace to transfers this offseason that might fix the defense Kelly remains an indefatigable force for posting at least nine wins It's easy to forget where Iowa State was when it hired Campbell The Cyclones had three consecutive seasons of at least nine losses and just one finish in the coaches' poll since the 1991 season Campbell has turned the Cyclones from an afterthought to a team that has seven bowl trips in eight seasons He's the winningest coach in school history with 64 victories and led ISU to its first double-digit win total last year Campbell has been mentioned as a candidate at larger programs but he has stayed and made this one of the country's biggest overachievers Kyle Whittingham (Utah)It's hard to envision the Utes rising to become a premier program before Whittingham took the baton from Urban Meyer before the team's 2004 bowl game he has positioned a program with limited history into a perennial contender for conference titles behind a consistently stingy defense The highlights include 167 wins in Whittingham's tenure with 16 bowl appearances and Pac-12 titles in Utah's final two seasons in the league Whittingham is expected to step down in the coming seasons with assistant Morgan Scalley due to take over the job Curt Cignetti (Indiana)All Cignetti does is win Last year’s team was the feel-good story of the Power Four after losing just once in the regular season and booking a playoff berth Whether or not that’s sustainable is moot: Cignetti has worked wonders at every stop along the way in a head coaching career that began on the Division II level He's 130-37 overall across four college stops The longest-tenured coach in the FBS and the dean of the Big Ten coaching community continues to stack winning seasons Iowa has won at least eight games in every non-COVID season since 2015 and has posted a losing record just once since 2006 While his preferred style of play has its detractors you can’t argue with the Hawkeyes’ consistent success punching above their weight and annual push for a major bowl An old-school approach has helped Klieman lead his teams to winning records every season but one since he started at North Dakota State in 2014 with the 2020 campaign impacted by COVID-19 the only year they missed a bowl game Kansas State still won at least nine games the past three years He’ll make sure you’re punching at or above your weight Now that the Louisville native is home coaching the Cardinals he should settle in for a consistent run of ACC relevance Josh Heupel (Tennessee)If Tennessee didn't hit rock bottom after firing Jeremy Pruitt amid an NCAA investigation it at least could reach down and touch the bottom Then Josh Heupel arrived and pulled the Vols out of peril He jolted Tennessee’s offense to life with his warp-speed system he made the playoff by building a good defense Rhule is starting to pull Nebraska back toward relevancy just as he did during previous stints at Temple and Baylor His disciplined approach should yield a breakthrough for the Cornhuskers in 2025 After turning the Owls into a Group of Five power and cleaning up a messy situation with the Bears performing a third FBS turnaround would bolster Rhule’s case for being seen as one of the top rebuilders in the sport Bielema and his meat-and-potatoes style has yielded another Big Ten winner at Illinois the Illini head into 2025 with a major shot at the playoff with one of the most experienced rosters in the Power Four He’s clearly back in his comfort zone in the Big Ten after a failed five-year run at Arkansas Bielema won 68 games and led teams to three Rose Bowl appearances in seven seasons at Wisconsin Sitake took over his alma mater when it was operating as an independent He raised BYU's profile with a pair of double-digit win seasons prior to joining the Big 12 for the 2023 season the Cougars went 11-2 last season and were just a few plays from being in the playoff as it has seven bowl appearances in Sitake's nine seasons Lance Leipold (Kansas)Leipold is one of the rare examples of a coach rising from outside Division I to a job at a Power Four conference He won six national titles at Wisconsin-Whitewater before giving up the comfort of being one of the dominant Division III schools to take over at Buffalo The Bulls went to three bowl games in a row at the end of his six-year tenure before arriving at Kansas in 2021 Leipold's success is modest by some standards with 22 wins and two bowl appearances in four seasons But when you consider the Jayhawks had nine victories in the previous six years this is clearly one of the great rebuilding jobs in recent history the Mustangs made a breezy transition from the American Athletic Conference to the ACC His teams consistently beat up on most of their conference opponents a handy trick considering in-conference excellence provides an avenue to the playoff Lashlee elevated SMU to a level of relevance not seen since its rule-flouting Pony Express days Riley’s reputation has suffered with the Trojans' 13-11 mark over the past two years marking the first major test of a coaching career that had gone extremely well through his first six seasons in charge at USC and Oklahoma That's led to some doubts over whether his offensive style is suited to succeed in the Big Ten But Riley went 11-3 in his debut at USC and made three playoff appearances at Oklahoma where he went 55-10 overall with four top-six finishes in the coaches' poll He's also the only coach in FBS history to coach three different Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks Drinkwitz made winning 21 games the past two seasons look much easier than it’s historically been for Missouri His best move was surrendering play-calling before the 2023 season so he could focus more on being the program’s CEO Missouri packs a punch in the portal sweepstakes Mario Cristobal (Miami)Recruiting is Cristobal’s super-skill He’s a consistent force in assembling talent which remains the surest path to success in this sport He’s proven himself as a recruiter of both high school prospects and transfers Cristobal must develop his game-day coaching chops Miami flubbed a playoff opportunity last season by losing winnable games Jeff Monken (Army) and Kenny Dillingham (Arizona State) a Hall of Famer similarly beloved in the state who Rodriguez grew up idolizing as he built towards a record-setting baseball career "The one person (Edwards) reminds me of is a guy that I came up loving and admiring and was a great mentor to me and that's Kirby Puckett," Rodriguez said in the latest installment of Edwards' YouTube docuseries He won two titles here; he was a center fielder what Kirby Puckett did is he gave people in Minnesota hope I think Ant gives you that same hope." Ignoring the fact that years later Rodriguez would kill that a lot of that hope — Rodriguez and his New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins in the playoffs in 2004 2009 and 2010 — he's not wrong about Edwards The 23-year-old rising star has led the Wolves past the first round of the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history He's provided highlight after highlight in his five-year career including the recent 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers The Wolves pulled off the upset over the much-hyped and betting favorite Lakers. Much of the national media expected L.A. to wipe the floor with Minnesota. All 10 of ESPN's experts picked the Lakers, which didn't go unnoticed by Edwards "You know what really turned me up though Paul Pierce," Edwards said in the video Edwards' trash talking extended off the court, from the sidelines to the streets of Los Angeles. 'You're 0 for 11,'" Edwards said Edwards and the Wolves are back to the Western Conference semifinals and he's looking to lead them to new heights "(Edwards) is one of the nicest guys you're ever gonna meet he'll just rip your heart right out of your chest," Rodriguez said 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 Link Copied!0DebateThe 2025 season is less than four months away and the Georgia Bulldogs already seem to be trending in the wrong direction HC Kirby Smart might still be the best guy to lead Georgia but you can not ignore the fact that Georgia’s decline started right after Smart joined forces with Mike Bobo in 2023 An offense that ranked at #5 for the last two years the Dogs’ offense slipped to 38th in the 2024 season “We’ve kinda had this coming for a while… We’ve got a lot of young offensive linemen in our signing classes who haven’t played who need to grow up and play.” Georgia’s offense remained a constant problem SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum also highlighted how the same Bulldogs can be a better team without offensive coordinator Bobo “I frankly believe Georgia’s problem is at the offensive coordinator’s position,” Finebaum said on 680 The Fan for as great as I believe he is and I know you guys agree HC Smart defended his coaching staff with a strong message I’ve got one of the most experienced SEC staffs there is a fresh wave of pressure from a longtime SEC analyst is once again urging Smart to reconsider his long-standing loyalty to Bobo In a SEC Podcast, veteran analyst Mike Bratton opened up old wounds for the Bulldogs. He said it’s unbelievable how an “elite” team like Georgia came 15th in rushing the ball Georgia always relies on offering a watertight defense And now Bratton is having doubts about Georgia’s 2025 season With Carson Beck gone to Miami and Gunner Stockton taking the QB room’s reins Bratton cast his doubts on Georgia’s another year with Kirby Smart’s OC who still has $3.1 million left in his last two years’ contract with the Bulldogs “I got major question marks with Mike Bobo and quarterback Gunner Stockton.” He continued “If they’re not in the conversation next year to win a national championship I think they’ve got to make a change at offensive coordinator,” said Bratton A team that faced their last away defeat in 2020 before entering the 2024 season Smart’s Bulldogs lost two crucial away games in the last alone Critics have targeted Georgia’s offense under Mike Bobo after a disappointing 2024 season and the pressure has intensified with Gunner Stockton stepping in as the new starting quarterback The Bulldogs’ offensive output fell sharply-scoring only 31.5 points per game And now that Carson Beck departed and Gunner Stockton entered If they didn’t have Bobo they WOULD HAVE CURTIS taking out Bobo won’t be an easy job for Coach Smart Their connection stretches back a long way: they were teammates at Georgia in the mid-90s with Bobo calling the signals as the starting quarterback and Smart controlling the defensive secondary The nostalgia of having Georgia in the picture for both Bobo and Smart plays a big role has been coaching for the Bulldogs for more than a decade and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023 But with a season of maddening offensive stalls and lost opportunities particularly with Gunner Stockton struggling in his first big moments Smart’s always been the guy who espouses doing what’s best for the team he may have to make the hardest decision of his career: letting go of his old buddy for the greater good of Georgia’s championship aspirations The word is out: Georgia can’t afford to lose its identity. You can’t be the Bulldogs and have trouble running the ball; that’s just not Athens-style. With Kirby Smart in charge and a new QB like Gunner Stockton filling the shoes, there’s hope the Dawgs will get their groove back. But if they wish to continue rolling as SEC monarchs and national championship contenders, they need to mend the gaps in the line and return to pounding the rock. 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnCan Kirby Smart afford to keep Mike Bobo if Georgia's offense continues to falter? EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved Seattle Mariners fans finally have reason to breathe a little easier. Amid the most recent wave of injuries and inconsistent performances from a normally rock-solid starting rotation, the team received encouraging news this week regarding right-hander George Kirby. Sidelined since spring training with right shoulder inflammation, Kirby is taking meaningful strides toward his return — and his timing couldn’t be any better Kirby took the mound at T-Mobile Park for a live batting practice session and the results were overwhelmingly positive As relayed by Daniel Kramer of MLB.com Kirby himself described the outing as “nasty” and said he “felt great” facing two hitters from High-A Everett the next step could be a rehab assignment as early as Sunday The Mariners are in desperate need of reinforcements Logan Gilbert remains on the 15-day injured list and while Bryan Woo has been the model of consistency so far the rest of the rotation has experienced a rocky start “That’s my secret... I’m always furious.” -George Kirby, probably. pic.twitter.com/gU7GdrFCeo Kirby has compiled a 3.43 ERA with a 35-26 record — numbers that only scratch the surface of his impact His elite command and ability to minimize walks make him one of the most efficient starters in baseball He’s been a consistent presence in Cy Young Award conversations and serves as a foundational piece of what many have called the most talented rotation in the majors through the first month of the 2025 season With two core starters sidelined and the bullpen already bearing a heavy load Seattle needs someone to restore order to the chaos If Kirby’s rehab assignment goes off without a hitch his return to the big league club could arrive before mid-May — and not a moment too soon As the Mariners fight to stay atop the AL West having their ace right-hander back in the fold could be the spark this team needs to reclaim its identity In a season that has already demanded resilience the return of Kirby offers hope for the future © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved 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 Sidelined since spring training with right shoulder inflammation, Kirby is taking meaningful strides toward his return — and his timing couldn’t be any better As relayed by Daniel Kramer of MLB.com The Mariners are in desperate need of reinforcements “That’s my secret... I’m always furious.” -George Kirby, probably. pic.twitter.com/gU7GdrFCeo Mariners starter George Kirby looks \"nasty\" in his latest throwing session and could begin a rehab stint soon offering a timely boost to Seattle’s injury-riddled rotation Texas — For a team beset with injuries over the first month of the season the Mariners are slowly starting to get healthier One much anticipated return became official on Saturday when the Mariners activated right-handed reliever Matt Brash, 360 days after his Tommy John surgery Another will take an important step forward Sunday when right-handed starter George Kirby makes his first rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma in Las Vegas Kirby was shut down in early March with shoulder inflammation but he reported feeling great after throwing his first live batting practice the other day at T-Mobile Park Kirby is expected to make at least two rehab starts with Tacoma to build up his pitch count to about 75 and the Mariners are hopeful he’ll be back in their rotation by the end of May The Mariners, meanwhile, remain in wait-and-see mode with their ace, Logan Gilbert, who was diagnosed a week ago with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his pitching elbow. Gilbert, ordered to stop pitching for two weeks, did have a light game of catch in the outfield Saturday afternoon at Globe Life Field, with head trainer Kyle Torgerson watching intently. Brash was available to pitch out of the M’s bullpen as soon as Saturday night. Troy Taylor was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for Brash. “He’s ready,” manager Dan Wilson said. “We’re confident. He’s confident. It’s really exciting.” Brash’s family from Ontario, Canada, made the trip to Texas to be here with him this weekend. “The butterflies are gonna be going and the adrenaline’s gonna be pumping,” Brash said. “There’s no other feeling that can prepare you for being on a big-league mound in a big spot. That’s probably the thing I’ve missed most, is that competitiveness and that adrenaline going and like helping the team and knowing that I’m doing my job to help us win games.” The 26-year-old Brash had never had any kind of surgery before his elbow reconstruction procedure (performed, coincidentally, here in Arlington by Dr. Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers’ physician). “I was asking a lot of older guys what it takes to get through this and get to the other side better,” Brash said Saturday. “And I just took it day by day. It’s hard to watch the games like I did last year and just wish I was out there, and then you kind of get down on yourself a little bit. But main thing is just go and do your work every day. Before I knew it, I was back throwing and then you’re throwing bullpens and you’re in games and spring training. “So everything started to happen really fast, and I’m just super happy to be back and back with the boys in this locker room. The team’s rolling and I’m just happy to be part of it.” In 2023, Brash emerged as one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, striking out 107 batters across 70 2/3 innings. His 78 appearances that season were the most of any pitcher in the majors. In his six rehab outings with Tacoma over the past two weeks, Brash said he was throwing his “A1” stuff with full intensity. His repertoire now features a new changeup he plans to use. “I’ve been feeling really good throughout the whole rehab process, so I’ve had no setbacks or limitations,” he said. “I’ve been looking sharp; I’ve been throwing strikes. So I expect to be how I was in ’23 — and maybe better.” Wilson said he will be mindful with how he uses Brash, and how often. It’s unlikely Brash will pitch on back-to-back days for a while. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. 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ORIGINAL STORY: Nintendo has confirmed the cost of upgrading two more Switch games from the OG Switch edition to the Switch 2 Edition, Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree — and it's not cheap as well as support for the new "Zelda Notes" service in the Nintendo Switch Online app If you already own Breath of the Wild on the Switch you won't get those features automatically but you can purchase an "upgrade pack" for $10 to access them The Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World has new story content Super Mario Party Jamboree’s Switch 2 Edition comes with a new suite of content called Jamboree TV that takes advantage of the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and the Switch 2 USB-C camera that will be sold separately Along with upgraded resolution up to 1440p in TV mode and better frame rate there are new minigames and online functions as well more than twice the £7.99 / €9.99 charged to upgrade either Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom It's the same price for the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Jamboree TV upgrade That suggests the price will be $19.99 in the U.S A $20 upgrade price for both games may have to do with the shock $80 cost of both Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World and Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Both games' OG Switch versions are $20 cheaper both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are also available for no extra cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers there is no similar offer for players hoping to upgrade Kirby or Party Jamboree saying release date delivery was not guaranteed due to very high demand Check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide for more Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and consultant. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. I love the Nintendo Switch, it's my favourite console ever, I really don't care about performance, but this new system looks like a downgrade in everything except performance. Listen to the some of these naïve gamers though. Nintendo knows they could probably charge $100 for a simple upgrade, and millions would still be defending the price. It's absolutely incredible what Nintendo fans are enabling Nintendo to do with all their pricing here. As much as Nintendo charges for old games, these upgrades should be free I mean, this makes sense and is what I was expecting anyway. The amount of content in these two specific upgrades is basically an entire DLC, games like Zelda aren't getting thaytlevel of content with their upgrades, so it makes sense these would be $20 vs. $10 People on nintendo life acting like this news is a party. S2 is sounding less appealing every day news is released. Nintendo at this point are just like let's have everyone's wallets. Glad I don't do gaming anymore. Will charge you next for putting the game into the system. This is rich coming right after Oblivion remastered which is close to a full blown remake is 50$. Ludicrous pricing It's ok, the Nintendo loyalists have planned for this. It should be $10. That's exactly as much as I'm willing to spend on a visual and performance upgrade for a game I already own. I don't think I'm alone in that. I mean you're getting extra content and I guess a performance upgrade I'm OK with it it's like buying a dlc pack. Its $20. Nothing would be better, or $5, for sure. But this headline is so dramatic, just to cater to the most dramatic whiny cry babies, like \"It's Not Cheap.\" Its $20. People pay that to get nasty fast food delivered to their house. If its not worth it then dont pay but in this case its a pretty substantial DLC from what i understand Meanwhile, Microsoft just gives you the upgrades for free. Stick Gears 5 in an Xbox One, One X, Series S, or Series X and the experience is tailored to the performance of thoses consoles. I'd like to see the person who needs the upgrades for either of those games in this article. It's pathetic. For a whole new story in the Forgotten Land that could've been an $80 standalone even without the base game, I'd say $20USD is perfectly fair. Too much more than that and it falls flatter than a souffle. I'm sorry - maybe its me that doesn't understand but.... Sony did $10 upgrades for PS4 to PS5 play. This is the same thing. Forgotten land is probably 20-25 hours to complete 100%. Even if the new content is only five hours, I don't see that as a crazy price when players are routinely paying $30 for season passes for things like Call of Duty, SF6, etc. I don't know enough about Jamboree's content to offer an opinion. Unhappy paying $20 more for a dressed up version of BotW? I can understand that. But I do not understand the complaining about $10 upgrades that have already been done. €20 for Mario Party Dlc? They are out of their minds😂 creator returns with his first game in seven years by Dominic Preston FacebookThreadsDominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor.The Switch 2 is getting an unexpected sequel to GameCube racing game Kirby Air Ride with Masahiro Sakurai — the original Air Ride’s director not to mention the creator of both Kirby and Super Smash Bros is a four-player racer in which players control different-colored versions of Kirby across various vehicles along with unlockable characters like Meta Knight and King Dedede Air Ride is relatively unique for its simplified controls in which characters move forward automatically leaving players to worry only about steering and using Kirby’s trademark ability to suck up enemies and steal their powers Air Riders’ trailer doesn’t give much away though the shot of four Kirbys racing together suggests a return of that player count whose last game was 2018’s Super Smash Bros Video Game News 2nd Apr 2025 / 10:52 pm Posted by Nintendo Switch 2 ‘Editions’ of original Switch games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will sell for $70 Mairo Kart World will cost $80 / £75 for a physical copy, according to Nintendo. On the other hand, Donkey Kong Bananza, which was announced today for Nintendo Switch 2 will retail for $65/ £58.99 digitally and $70 /£66.99 physically Nintendo hasn’t provided an explanation for the discrepancy in prices The Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games will feature improvements such as better visuals Switch 2 Edition games are separate from standard Switch 2 backwards compatibility and need to either be purchased separately or upgraded to for owners of Switch 1 versions Nintendo hasn’t announced how much each individual upgrade will cost. For both Zelda games, subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online service will get the upgrades for free Nintendo has also announced that several future titles will receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A The platform holder has confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $450 / £395 and launch worldwide on Thursday, June 5. It has also announced when the console will be available to pre-order.  Wednesday’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct also announced several new games, including a new Donkey Kong game. The Direct also confirmed what the mysterious C button will do.  Nintendo has also confirmed that GameCube games are officially coming to the Switch Online service, alongside a new GameCube controller.  Jordan is a games journalist from Scotland, formerly of the BBC. Already a patron? Click the button below to log in with Patreon. Not a member yet? Visit our Patreon page to become a patron and get access to community discussions and other exclusive benefits. No comments yet. Be the first to join the discussion! © 1981 Media Ltd No part of this site or its content may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder Website by 44 Bytes NintendoLife first posted about the upgrades' potential prices based on their eShop listings for Europe The company has updated its US eShop since then to show that they're also being sold for $20 in the country If you buy the upgrade for Kirby and the Forgotten Land you're getting access to a new part of the game called Star-Crossed World wherein you have to uncover the mystery surrounding the meteor that struck the world Meanwhile Super Mario Party Jamboree comes with Jamboree TV The Switch 2 version of the title uses the console's Joy-Con 2 and microphone you can also put your face into the action during mini-games Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Switch 2 will be available on July 24 while Kirby's Switch 2 edition will be available on August 28 Both games will set you back $80 if you buy the full Switch 2 version instead of upgrading an old copy Nintendo has yet to release the prices for the Switch 2 editions of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond An unsuspecting Kirby Player was just enjoying the fellowship at Clemson University’s 26th annual CAFLS Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament when College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences dean Matt Holt gathered everyone around for a surprise announcement Holt presented Player with the Order of the Palmetto the highest civilian honor awarded by the State of South Carolina “There could be no more fitting recipient than Dr “Kirby has dedicated his entire life to promoting advancing and strengthening agriculture in South Carolina From his early years growing up on his family’s farm in Lee County to his many decades of service here at Clemson University Kirby’s passion for agriculture – and his commitment to developing leaders across agriculture forestry and natural resources – have been unmatched.” Player, lecturer and coordinator of the Palmetto Leadership Program for the Environment, Agriculture and Forestry A three-time graduate of Clemson and employee of the University for 37 years It was even more special to  receive the honor at the golf tournament in front of former students alums and agricultural leaders that he worked with “And then when (Holt) said the Order of the Palmetto it was a moment of disbelief because so many of my heroes and agricultural icons have received that award The idea that it was something that I could receive was the furthest thing from my mind at this point and time in my life “I was just so humbled that people would think of me to nominate I’m a man of faith so gratitude to God and all of those who helped me to get there Just that aspect of thinking of my parents I’ve had 14 deans and interim deans in my whole career So much of what I’ve done has been a function of other people and what they’ve asked me to do All of that went through my mind at one time.” The two have known each other since high school Spencer was in Player’s second cohort of Palmetto LEAF and now serves as a commissioner for the South Carolina Department of Transportation representing the 5th congressional district In his letter to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster Spencer explained how Player convinced him to participate in Palmetto LEAF “This course has given me and so many others a firm foundation and broad knowledge of business and experiences revolving around our state’s agriculture and forestry resources all the while including the most worthy goal of protecting our environment and ensuring the protection of our most valued assets for generations to come His unbridled enthusiasm for PLEAF and all things agriculture has become contagious to many students and leaders of our beautiful South Carolina.” who approached Player about setting up Palmetto LEAF Palmetto LEAF became the 40th such program in the country and the eighth in the world it will begin recruiting for its fourth cohort “I can think of no one more deserving of the Order of the Palmetto than Dr. Kirby Player,” said Thomas Dobbins, professor and director of Clemson’s Cooperative Extension Service “His unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of CAFLS students Through his work with the South Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Board he has made significant contributions to conservation practices that benefit all of South Carolina.” Player received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education in 1983 recreation and tourism management in 1987 and his doctorate in therapeutic recreation in 2015 and mentor,” said University President Jim Clements “He has dedicated his life to advancing agriculture and elevating Clemson University’s land-grant mission of education Player has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto and I am proud of his significant impact on agriculture in the great state of South Carolina and beyond.” Or email us at news@clemson.edu Clemson News is the go-to source for 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Since we've learned through our conversation with injury expert Will Carroll that shoulder inflammation doesn't necessarily come back until you hit max velocity it will be important to see how Kirby responds in the first few days after his start Getting back out on the mound and being able to hit high velocity is an important first step but how does his shoulder feel when he goes to throw his side session later this week How does it feel when he attempts to get back on the mound for his next rehab start If he is, then the Mariners can start dreaming of a world where they get back one of the best pitchers in baseball the M's will continue to have a worrisome spot in their rotation We discussed this at greater length on the most recent Refuse to Lose podcast THE LATEST ON RANDY: Randy Arozarena left Sunday's game early with a possible injury. What's the latest? CLICK HERE: ANY OUTSIDE HELP? According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the trade market will be thin this year, meaning the Mariners will have to keep patching holes with their internal options. CLICK HERE: BRADY FARKAS whereas their supposedly elite pitching staff has sputtered The Seattle Mariners may be in first place in the AL West, but it's hard to ignore just how backward their 2025 season feels. It is their formerly much-maligned offense that is carrying them What would help is if the Mariners got George Kirby and Logan Gilbert back in their starting rotation sooner rather than later Both aces were seen throwing the ball over the weekend with Kirby doing so in an especially notable way After missing the first month of the season with inflammation in his right shoulder the 27-year-old made his first rehab appearance for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers To say it was encouraging would be an understatement Kirby threw 42 pitches over three innings against the Las Vegas Aviators on Sunday His fastball touched 97.8 mph and he struck out four while allowing one hit and no walks George Kirby tops out at 97.8 mph in his first rehab start with @RainiersLand.Pitching for the first time since Feb. 26, the @Mariners RHP fans 4 and faces one above the minimum in 3 IP. pic.twitter.com/NSNzI6nCXp As Adam Jude of The Seattle Times wrote on Sunday the Mariners don't have a firm plan for when Kirby will return to the rotation Yet he should only need one or two more rehab outings putting him in line to return in the middle of May There's never a bad time to welcome back an All-Star hurler whose career stats include a 3.43 ERA and 7.6 strikeout-to-walk ratio Yet with Seattle starters struggling more than their 3.76 ERA lets on getting Kirby back stands to be capital-H Huge yet another encouraging development that took place on Sunday involved Gilbert playing catch at Globe Life Field Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports shot the footage: Logan Gilbert is throwing a baseball. pic.twitter.com/Wp2RHlVmiw Sidelined since April 25 with a mild flexor strain in his right arm Gilbert was meant to take a two-week break from throwing as making lob tosses while playing catch isn't the same as "throwing" when the player in question is a pitcher Even still, this particular game of catch reinforces what we were already thinking about Gilbert's injury: it could have been so much worse Season-ending Tommy John surgery was the worst-case scenario for Gilbert but it now seems as if that possibility is off the table entirely As part of an interview with Brian Kenny on MLB Now on Friday Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said he hopes Gilbert's return will happen in the general vicinity of Kirby's return “We’re hopeful that we’re gonna see both this month, which is a little better we had thought initially,” Dipoto said, as per Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports The 28-year-old Gilbert led the majors in innings and WHIP in 2024 and his first 30.1 innings of this year had yielded a 2.37 ERA At 20-13, the Mariners already lead the AL West ahead of this week's showdown with the Athletics in Sacramento If they can be this good despite not having their two best pitchers together in the rotation until May the imagination naturally runs wild when thinking about what might come next George Kirby tops out at 97.8 mph in his first rehab start with @RainiersLand.Pitching for the first time since Feb. 26, the @Mariners RHP fans 4 and faces one above the minimum in 3 IP. pic.twitter.com/NSNzI6nCXp As Adam Jude of The Seattle Times wrote on Sunday Logan Gilbert is throwing a baseball. pic.twitter.com/Wp2RHlVmiw Sidelined since April 25 with a mild flexor strain in his right arm Even still, this particular game of catch reinforces what we were already thinking about Gilbert's injury: it could have been so much worse “We’re hopeful that we’re gonna see both this month, which is a little better we had thought initially,” Dipoto said, as per Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports At 20-13, the Mariners already lead the AL West ahead of this week's showdown with the Athletics in Sacramento This is not a drill: George Kirby and Logan Gilbert were seen throwing baseballs this weekend Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday as he works his way back from a shoulder issue that has delayed his season debut who was shut down March 7 and threw his first live batting practice session Monday in Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told MLB Network on Friday that the team feels Kirby will need only two or three rehab starts before joining the major league rotation the 2023 AL All-Star is 35-26 with a 3.43 ERA in 89 starts 64 walks and a 1.093 WHIP in 511 2/3 innings Kirby throws bullpen session at T-Mobile Park in key rehab benchmarkApril 26th SEATTLE -- hasn’t had much to smile about over the past month which made the wide grin he was sporting all afternoon on Friday at T-Mobile Park that much sweeter for the Mariners’ starting pitcher who has spent the past month working his way back from right shoulder inflammation at the club’s Spring Training facility in Arizona transitioned his rehab to Seattle and threw a bullpen session before the Mariners began a five-game homestand Asked what he wanted to see from himself in the home bullpen on Friday The next step would be a live batting practice which could come as soon as Monday’s off-day just to see what it feels like,” Kirby said I'm just trying to go through throwing without any pain or soreness The soreness that Kirby mentioned isn’t new, he said, but rather, something he’d continued to deal with upon beginning his throwing program in late March two weeks after he was initially shut down but I want to be as healthy as possible,” Kirby said The Mariners still don’t have a timeline on Kirby’s return but the calendar mathematics of continuing to build arm strength then going through a multi-start Minor League rehab assignment and reaching somewhere in the 80-pitch range before returning suggests that -- without setbacks -- he’s probably still at least a month away And then there’s the extra precaution that the Mariners are taking with the 2023 All-Star he's maintaining stamina,” Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said “That he doesn't have any recurrence of the inflammation that we saw and the discomfort that we saw in the spring Hollander also provided extensive injury updates on the rest of the organization as he typically does at the beginning of each homestand Santos placed on ILBeyond Kirby, the most notable injury development from Friday was that will undergo right knee surgery on Tuesday in Chicago. Santos had been dealing with the issue and working through conservative care before being optioned to Triple-A Tacoma last Wednesday Santos sought a second opinion away from the team then he was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday Hollander called the procedure “a cartilage cleanup,” and said that the Mariners expect him back at some point this year “The second opinion really didn't find anything different than what we found,” Hollander said “But Gregory felt more comfortable with the idea that just trying to take care of a cartilage cleanup may give him more confidence and where he's at physically.” Brash set for ‘pivot’ outingsThe Mariners plan to be more aggressive with the next steps for Matt Brash’s rehab outings at Tacoma Brash will work in a few “pivot” pockets -- entering in the middle of an inning rather than for a clean inning -- before shortening the time between outings who is nearly one year removed from Tommy John surgery and who was at T-Mobile Park on Friday has been pitching every three to four days with the Rainiers But he likely won’t throw back-to-back days before being activated “Our usage with Matt at the beginning of this active period of the 2025 season will not mirror his usage in the 2023 season where he's pitching three out of four [days] or back-to-backs “We are going to have to ramp him up and be cognizant that he is coming back from Tommy John.” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball “Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity” opens today at the Skirball Cultural Center Kirby is the mastermind behind iconic comic book characters such as Black Panther so your donation is critical to KCRW's music programming Donate by midnight tomorrow and your $100 becomes $200 for KCRW thanks to a $10,000 match by music legend Moby DOuble dollars Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the first quarter ended March 31 or $1.19 per share for the 2024 first quarter Consolidated revenues for the 2025 first quarter were $785.7 million compared with $808.0 million reported for the 2024 first quarter “Our first quarter results reflected improved market fundamentals in marine transportation and continued strong demand for power generation in distribution and services These positive trends were partially offset by weather and navigational challenges in marine and continued supply delays in distribution and services our combined businesses performed well during the quarter our first quarter results were considerably impacted by delay days our operations were challenged by winter storms as well as lock delays throughout the system These weather and navigational issues slowed transit times and impacted the financial performance of our contracts of affreightment delay days increased 50% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 and increased 15% year-over-year market conditions improved from the fourth quarter due to better customer demand and limited barge availability which contributed to favorable price improvements customer activity was strong in the quarter with barge utilization rates running in the low to mid-90% range throughout the quarter Spot prices were up in the low single digits sequentially and in the high single digit range year-over-year Term contract prices also renewed up higher with mid-single digit increases versus a year ago margins were right around 20% despite the poor operating conditions market fundamentals remained strong with our barge utilization levels running in the mid to high-90% range we saw continued strength in customer demand and limited availability of large capacity vessels which resulted in mid-20% range price increases on term contract renewals Our planned shipyard maintenance on several large vessels that we mentioned last year continues to wind down and was a headwind to coastal revenue and margins during the quarter first quarter coastal revenues decreased 6% year-over-year and operating margins were in the high single to low double-digit range demand was mixed across our end markets with growth in some areas offset by slowness or delays in other areas with continued project wins from backup power and other industrial customers as the need for power remains critical while an exceptionally soft conventional oil and gas business pushed revenues down 18% year-over-year operating income was up 123% year-over-year driven by e-frac and cost management initiatives revenues grew 6% sequentially and 12% year-over-year driven by growth in marine repair activity while operating income was up 23% year-over-year due to favorable product mix and ongoing cost control initiatives.” Mr Segment Results – Marine Transportation Marine transportation revenues for the 2025 first quarter were $476.1 million compared with $475.4 million for the 2024 first quarter Operating income for the 2025 first quarter was $86.6 million compared with $83.0 million for the 2024 first quarter Segment operating margin for the 2025 first quarter was 18.2% compared with 17.5% for the 2024 first quarter 2025 first quarter average barge utilization was in the low to mid-90% range and similar to the 2024 first quarter operating conditions on the inland waterways were affected by winter weather conditions including significant wind and fog along the Gulf Coast all of which contributed to a 50% sequential increase in delay days average spot market rates increased in the low-single digits sequentially and in the high-single digit range as compared to the 2024 first quarter Term contracts that renewed in the first quarter increased in the mid-single digits on average compared to a year ago The inland market represented 82% of segment revenues in the first quarter of 2025 Inland’s operating margin was around 20% for the quarter market conditions were strong during the quarter with Kirby’s barge utilization in the mid to high-90% range average spot market rates increased in the low to mid-single digits sequentially and in the low 20% range compared to the 2024 first quarter Term contracts that renewed in the first quarter increased in the mid-20% range on average compared to a year ago Coastal revenues decreased 6% year-over-year as elevated levels of planned shipyards were partially offset by increased pricing Coastal represented 18% of marine transportation segment revenues during the first quarter and had an operating margin in the high single to low double-digit range Segment Results – Distribution and Services Distribution and services revenues for the 2025 first quarter were $309.5 million compared with $332.6 million for the 2024 first quarter Operating income for the 2025 first quarter was $22.6 million compared with $22.0 million for the 2024 first quarter Operating margin was 7.3% for the 2025 first quarter compared with 6.6% for the 2024 first quarter revenues declined 23% compared to the 2024 first quarter as supply delays pushed delivery of some projects out of the quarter Orders continued to grow as the need for 24/7 power and back up capabilities remains critical power generation revenues represented approximately 34% of segment revenues Power generation operating margins were in the mid to high-single digits revenues increased 12% and operating income increased 23% compared to the 2024 first quarter as higher business levels in marine repair were offset by lower activity in on-highway repair commercial and industrial revenues represented approximately 52% of segment revenues Commercial and industrial operating margins were in the high-single digits revenues declined 18% while operating income increased 123% compared to the 2024 first quarter driven by lower levels of conventional oilfield activity which resulted in decreased demand for new transmissions and parts partially offset by deliveries of e-frac equipment oil and gas revenues represented approximately 14% of segment revenues Oil and gas operating margins were in the high-single digits Cash Generation For the 2025 first quarter EBITDA was $174.3 million compared with $162.6 million for the 2024 first quarter net cash provided by operating activities was $36.5 million and capital expenditures were $78.7 million the Company had net proceeds from asset sales totaling $0.1 million Kirby also used $101.5 million to repurchase stock at an average price of $101.19 the Company had $51.1 million of cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet and $334.2 million of liquidity available and the debt-to-capitalization ratio was 24.8% 2025 Outlook Commenting on the outlook for the remainder of 2025 While recent macro events have created some near-term uncertainty in places we continue to see favorable fundamentals as 2025 progresses and we expect to generate significant free cash flow despite high levels of capital expenditures this year and we expect to use the majority of free cash flow for share repurchases We see favorable markets continuing and expect our businesses will produce improving financial results as we move through this year.” we anticipate positive market dynamics due to limited new barge construction We expect our barge utilization rates to be in the low to mid-90% range for the year with continued improvement in term contract pricing as renewals occur throughout the year we continue to see inflationary pressures and there remains an acute mariner shortage in the industry which continues to drive up labor costs along with the increasing cost of equipment should continue to put upward pressure on spot and contract prices inland revenues are expected to grow in the mid to high single-digit range for the full year With the caveat that we are assuming little to no recessionary impacts from tariffs we expect operating margins will gradually improve during the year from the first quarter levels and average 200-300bps higher for the full year and supply and demand remain balanced across the industry fleet Steady customer demand is expected to keep our barge utilization in the mid-90% range Revenues for the full year are expected to increase in the high-single to low-double digit range compared to 2024 driven by higher pricing on contracts Coastal operating margins are expected to improve to the mid-teens range on a full year basis we see mixed results as near-term volatility from supply issues and lower overall levels of activity in oil and gas are partially offset by orders for power generation the demand outlook in marine repair remains steady while on-highway service and repair remains weak in the current environment we expect revenues to be down in the high-single to low-double digit range as the shift away from conventional frac to e-frac continues to take place we anticipate continued robust growth in orders as data center demand and the need for backup power is strong We expect extended lead times for certain OEM products to continue contributing to a volatile delivery schedule of new products throughout 2025 the Company expects segment revenues to be flat to slightly down for the full year with operating margins in the high-single digits but slightly lower year-over-year Kirby expects to generate net cash provided from operating activities of $620 million to $720 million in 2025 and capital spending is expected to range between $280 million to $320 million Approximately $180 million to $220 million is associated with marine maintenance capital and improvements to existing inland and coastal marine equipment Up to approximately $100 million is associated with growth capital spending in both our businesses All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing them to access the live call A slide presentation for this conference call will be posted on Kirby’s website approximately 15 minutes before the start of the webcast A replay of the webcast will be available for a period of one year by visiting the News & Events page in the Investor Relations section of Kirby’s website Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release with respect to the future are forward-looking statements These statements reflect management’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various factors industry competition and other competitive factors adverse weather conditions such as high water construction of new equipment by competitors government and environmental laws and regulations magnitude and number of acquisitions made by the Company Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and Kirby assumes no obligation to update any such statements A list of additional risk factors can be found in Kirby’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 About Kirby Corporation Kirby Corporation is the nation’s largest domestic tank barge operator transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System and coastwise along all three United States coasts refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge Kirby participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in United States coastwise trade Through the distribution and services segment Kirby provides after-market service and genuine replacement parts for engines specialized electrical distribution and control systems and related equipment used in oilfield services Kirby also rents equipment including generators and refrigeration trailers for use in a variety of industrial markets Kirby also manufactures and remanufactures specialized equipment and specialized electrical distribution and control equipment for oilfield service Rehabbing Mariners right-hander George Kirby strikes out four in three innings for Triple-A Tacoma George Kirby strikes out four in three innings Cole Young's first home run of the season Harry Ford hits his first homer in Triple-A but Hancock ready to hold rotation spotApril 21st TORONTO -- The first text message from Pete Woodworth upon clearing customs in Canada this week was to I just re-live him coming out of the bullpen in the ninth inning and blowing the doors off for that Wild Card win,” Woodworth said Kirby has been away from the Mariners for nearly a month as he continues to rehab the right shoulder inflammation that he was initially shut down with in early March with a timeline that’s been -- expectedly -- prolonged given the nature of the ailment and the caution that the club is exercising with the 2023 All-Star Kirby is expected to reach another big benchmark in his recovery this week -- he’s scheduled to face hitters for the first time in a live batting practice as Kirby still must check a few boxes beforehand Kirby has thrown multiple bullpen sessions at the club’s Spring Training facility in Arizona where he’s remained since the team broke camp but he’ll be back and it’ll be like acquiring an All-Star,” Woodworth said This all falls into the progression that Mariners general manager Justin Hollander outlined in his most recent team-wide injury update which he typically shares at the outset of each homestand There will likely be more development once the club returns to Seattle this weekend after a three-game series in Boston Woodworth suggested on Sunday that “May or June” is more likely because then you get disappointed when that date comes and he's not here.” Until then, the Mariners believe they’ve found more stability with Kirby’s rotation spot, at least given that rebounded nicely in his return to that role after a two-week stint with Triple-A Tacoma “It was just a really good bounce-back for him,” Woodworth said “The Detroit start was tough because he threw the ball well and they hit -- the first three guys hit And then we had to make a [roster] move to provide coverage for the next series But the stuff and everything that was coming out of his hand was great and he kind of just went down to Tacoma and continued that in Cincinnati.” Hancock’s next test on Wednesday will be a tall one at hitter-friendly Fenway Park where the Red Sox have the 11th-highest home OPS (.776) It would’ve been on Friday back in Seattle vs but the Mariners opted to insert him a day early whom the club hopes to keep on a six-day routine as much as possible Hancock’s added velocity so far this season could help him in this outing especially as Boston’s .184 batting average against anything 95 mph or harder ranks third worst The right-hander has averaged 94.9 mph on both heaters this year a notable uptick from 93.3 mph last season “He's a different animal when he's 94-plus,” Woodworth said but swing decisions just get tougher and tougher when the velo climbs.” This week has the potential to be a big one for both the long-term incumbent in that rotation spot -- but also his fill-in Former All-Star George Kirby has been out since March 7 due to right shoulder inflammation He began the season on the 15-day injured list Kirby officially began his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Sunday He pitched three innings in a 6-4 loss against the Las Vegas Aviators Kirby struck out four batters and allowed one earned run off one home run George Kirby looked great in his first rehab start. Final line: 3IP, 1H, 1R, 0BB, 4K. 42 pitches, 33 strikes. pic.twitter.com/y1OZOkexYG Kirby is expected to make one to two more rehab starts before getting activated off the injured list He'll have his pitch count increase each start in Tacoma and will steadily be ramped back up when he's activated off the injured list This is the first sustained injury of Kirby's career He's pitched through typical soreness and inflammation since he made his major league debut in 2022 but has never spent time on IL before this season Kirby is considered one of the best command pitchers in the league He had a 3.53 ERA in 2024 with 179 strikeouts in 191 innings pitched across 33 starts He hasn't had a season ERA above that mark in his four-year career Seattle has had a bad draw with injuries this season ace Logan Gilbert was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 right elbow flexor strain President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has said that the team expects Kirby and Gilbert to return by the end of May MARINERS PROSPECT JURRANGELO CIJNTJE ACCOMPLISHES MAJOR CAREER FIRST: The former Mariners first-round pick earned the first win of his professional career in his latest start for the Everett AquaSox. CLICK HERE MARINERS TOP PROSPECT COLT EMERSON HITS FIRST HOME RUN OF 2025: The most well-regarded prospect in the Mariners' farm system has displayed the power for the first time this season. CLICK HERE MARINERS FIRST ROUND PICK JURRANGELO CIJNTJE MAKES DEBUT ON MLB PIPELINE TOP 100: The polarizing switch-pitcher made his debut on the list after his seventh appearance of the season. CLICK HERE You can also follow Teren Kowatsch on social media on Twitter @Teren_Kowatsch The Kings have been unable to advance past the first round since their Stanley Cup title victory in 2014, and have been ousted by the Oilers in the opening round of the playoffs in each of the last four seasons. As such, the team is set to part ways with general manager Rob Blake Blake has been the GM of the Kings for the last eight years Los Angeles made five playoff appearances but failed to win a single postseason series I would like to thank Rob for his dedication to the LA Kings and the passion he brought to his role," said Kings president Luc Robitaille in a statement Monday "Reaching this understanding wasn't easy and I appreciate Rob's partnership in always working toward what is best for the Kings Rob deserves a great deal of credit and respect for elevating us to where we are today He has been an important part of the Kings and will always be appreciated for what he has meant to this franchise." spent 14 seasons with the team from 1989 to 2000 and again in 2006 and '07 He had 494 points in 805 games throughout his tenure with the team Blake joined the front office as an assistant general manager in L.A and eventually was named the general manager in 2017 He amassed a 309-238-71 regular-season record during his eight years as GM of the Kings 10:52 AM | Updated: 11:32 am The injury bug hit the Seattle Mariners hard in April but May could see their fortunes turn around – particularly for their starting pitchers Based on AL rankings, Mariners made right call with offense Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto joined MLB Network’s MLB Now on Friday morning and he gave a very encouraging update on the two most notable players on Seattle’s injured list right now Dipoto said the Mariners could see both 2023 All-Star George Kirby and 2024 All-Star Logan Gilbert return to the rotation in May “We’re hopeful that we’re gonna see both this month which is a little better we had thought initially,” Dipoto said at the end of his conversation with host Brian Kenny as he was shut down during spring training with right shoulder inflammation The 27-year-old right-hander threw live batting practice at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on Monday and M’s general manager Justin Hollander said Wednesday that Kirby was on track to begin a rehab assignment in the minor leagues this weekend Related: Mariners GM shares updates on slew of injured players Dipoto estimated that Kirby will need “at least two minor league starts perhaps three,” before he can make his season debut with the Mariners is a “little behind” Kirby in his rehab track Gilbert came out of his start on April 25 after three perfect innings and was placed on the 15-day injured list the following day with a right elbow flexor strain “We think they’re both gonna return sometime before the end of May if everything goes the way it is currently,” Dipoto said 0.791 WHIP and 44 strikeouts to six walks over six starts and 30 1/3 innings in 2025 and led MLB in both innings pitched (208 2/3) and WHIP (0.887) on his way to finishing sixth in the American League Cy Young Award voting Kirby went 14-11 with a 3.53 ERA and 1.068 WHIP over 191 innings in 2024 He led MLB in walks per nine innings in both 2023 (0.9) and 2024 (1.1) and strikeouts to walk ratio also in 2023 (9.05) and 2024 (7.78) Emerson Hancock and rookie Logan Evans have filled their spots in the rotation who in 2020 became the third straight right-handed starter out of college picked in the first round of the MLB Draft by Seattle (following Gilbert in 2018 and Kirby in 2019) but he has posted quality starts in each of his last two outings Evans, a 23-year-old righty who Seattle drafted in the 12th round in 2023, allowed two runs on two hits and three walks over five innings to earn the win in his MLB debut last Sunday against the Miami Marlins The AL West-leading Mariners (18-12) begin a six-game road trip at 5:05 p.m Radio coverage on Seattle Sports begins at 4 p.m Follow @BrentStecker but it will get a huge boost in the coming weeks with the eventual return of starting pitcher George Kirby The 2023 All-Star has been shut down since March 7 due to right shoulder inflammation and was placed on the 15-day injured list to begin the season Kirby has cleared all the benchmarks in his recovery thus far and took the latest step with a live bullpen during the Mariners' off-day Monday The reports coming out of the live BP session were positive "It sounded like it was fantastic," Seattle manager Dan Wilson said in a pregame interview Tuesday I think it felt really good for George to be back around the team a little bit The live BP went really well and that's a really good sign for us and we're excited about that for sure." Wilson confirmed in the interview that the club is "putting together a schedule" for Kirby's rehab assignment which will be with either the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers or High-A Everett AquaSox Kirby spoke to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer about the live BP According to a report from Kramer on "X," Kirby described the session as "nasty" and said he felt great George Kirby called the live batting practice he threw yesterday “nasty” and that he “felt great” when facing two hitters from High-A Everett.Sounds like he’ll throw again on Sunday The Mariners used seven starting pitchers all of last season and boasted the only starting rotation in the league that had four pitchers start 30 or more games Seattle hasn't been as lucky with health this season was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right elbow flexor strain The Mariners will play the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m JORGE POLANCO LIFTS SEATTLE MARINERS TO 5-3 WIN OVER LOS ANGELES ANGELS: The Mariners designated hitter had his second multi-homer performance in three games against the team's American League West rivals. CLICK HERE LUKE RALEY OUT AGAINST LOS ANGELES ANGELS: The power-hitting outfielder was scratched late from the lineup after tweaking his side in batting practice. CLICK HERE MARINERS PLACE GOLD GLOVE INFIELDER DYLAN MOORE ON 10-DAY INJURED LIST: The multi-faceted Mariners infielder was placed on the IL with right hip inflammation before a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. CLICK HERE TEREN KOWATSCH limited to just 10 starts across the 17-game stretch and ended up missing his pair of regular-season and two postseason matchups to close out last year due to a foot ailment All in all, a rough outcome for the 33-year-old veteran in the back end of the Texans' defense last season according to a recent update from head coach DeMeco Ryans Ward seems to be trending up in terms of his health ahead of the 2025 season Jimmie Ward is now out of his walking boot and "doing fine," in a report from ESPN insider DJ Bien-Aime "DeMeco Ryans says S Jimmie Ward is doing fine and is out of his boot," Bien-Aime said "Says Jimmie can help the Texans win football games Jimmie Ward’s season ended in Week 16 of the 2024 season because of a foot injury." Ward has suited up in 20 total games for the Texans since joining aboard in the 2023 offseason Both seasons in the mix have been a bit limited due to injury but looking ahead to his status for year three signs are pointing in a positive direction Ward will be in a reinforced safety group headlined by Calen Bullock and new offseason addition C.J who came aboard the Texans' roster thanks to the trade earlier this offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles sending former first-rounder Kenyon Green over in exchange Last year, the Texans' secondary remained one of the stronger units in the league and reimplementing the veteran safety back in may only help the outlook of this group moving forward Ward seems to be in a good spot in terms of his recovery it could mean big things for the back end of this Houston defense in 2025 MORE: DeMeco Ryans Drops Interesting Statement on Texans' Draft Pick MORE: Houston Texans Get Injury Update on Star WR on Sunday MORE: Texans Weapon Named Bizarre Trade Candidate Before Playing a Single Game MORE: Texans Get Reality Check in Latest AFC Rankings MORE: Texans UDFA Could Have Huge Chance to Make 53-Man Roster JARED KOCHJared Koch is a sportswriter and editor covering the NFL and NBA for the On SI network since 2023. Jared currently lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky. NEW YORK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of the June 3 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action filed on behalf of investors who acquired Everus Construction Group (“Everus” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ECG) securities during the period from October 31 including investors who held MDU Resources Group (“MDU Resources”) common stock as of October 21 2024 and acquired Everus common stock issued in connection with the spinoff of Everus Construction on or about October 31 [LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION] Everus Construction (formerly known as MDU Construction Services Group Inc.) operated historically as a wholly owned subsidiary of CEHI which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MDU Resources the Company’s stock began trading on the NYSE in connection with the spinoff Everus released its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results revealing that “[g]iven the current mix of [the Company's] backlog,” its “backlog conversion” would be “extended relative to [the] historical pattern over the coming quarters.” The Company explained its average project size had been getting “larger more complex and longer.” The Company further revealed that because of this shift in backlog composition “heading into 2025” the Company “expect[s] revenue in the range of $3.0 billion to $3.1 billion and EBITDA in the range of $210 million to $225 million for the year.” On this news the price of Everus shares declined by $12.43 per share failed to disclose that: (1) the Company’s backlog conversion cycle had become elongated due to larger more complex projects; and (2) as a result the Company's revenue recognition would be delayed to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters without any cost to you [CONTACT FORM] This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules NEW YORK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP notifies investors of the approaching May 23 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action filed on behalf of investors who acquired Ultra Clean Holdings (“Ultra Clean” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:UCTT) securities during the period from May 6 [LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION] Ultra Clean published fourth quarter and full year 2024 fiscal results and hosted an associated earnings call where the Company’s executives revealed that Ultra Clean was facing “demand softness” in China Ultra Clean was facing decreased demand in China due to extended qualification timelines and inventory absorption the price of Ultra Clean shares declined by $10.16 per share failed to disclose material information concerning the elevated demand from Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and in the general Chinese domestic market for Ultra Cleans products throughout the fiscal year 2024 [CONTACT FORM] NEW YORK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Eagle Bancorp The investigation concerns whether Eagle and/or certain of its officers have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices [LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION] Eagle issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 or $0.50 per diluted share for the previous quarter Eagle said that “[t]he $13.6 million decrease in net income from the prior quarter is primarily due to a $14.1 million increase in provision expense a $5.1 million decline in net interest income and a $0.9 million increase in noninterest expenses.” Eagle further stated that “[v]aluation risk in our office portfolio remains a concern and was the primary driver of the provision for credit losses.” On this news the price of Eagle shares declined by $2.41 per share or by filling out the form below to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters without any cost to you [CONTACT US] Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs’ law firm concentrating in securities The firm’s efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars along with WBAHS students: Teacher Raphael Cooper Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown welcomed Wilkes-Barre Area High School juniors to Kirby Park on April 22 as part of an Earth Day Field Trip Brown spoke to the students about the features of the park donated by the Kirby Family to the City of Wilkes-Barre The city was also represented by Council Chair Tony Brooks who helped coordinate the field trip with Wilkes-Barre Area High School leadership Brown thanked the students for planting a new tree in the park "It's going to happen again,'' Joyce Allen said in a panicked voice as heavy rain came down Thursday afternoon outside the Kirby Avenue Apartments in Mount Airy where she has lived for the past nine years you got people standing in water in their apartments every time it rains,'' said Allen who lives in unit 57 of the 116-unit complex at 5469 Kirby Ave but my neighbor has a hole in her roof that lets the water right in She's been trying to have it fixed for months.'' Flooding is just one of the issues plaguing Allen and her neighbors in the apartment complex once owned by Vision & Beyond an international real estate investment group based in Herzliya The company owned more than 70 multifamily buildings in the Cincinnati area before abandoning the properties late last year after the company collapsed and laid off most of its employees. More than 30 of the multifamily buildings once owned by Vision & Beyond and in some stage of foreclosure have been taken over by Oakley-based Prodigy Properties − a court-appointed receiver charged with collecting rents and maintaining the properties The city of Cincinnati recently fined Prodigy $500 and ordered the receiver to keep the property free of litter And Cincinnati Health Department inspectors were on site Thursday But Kirby residents told The Enquirer they're still dealing with backed-up toilets plumbing leaks and other unresolved maintenance issues they (Prodigy) did some cleanup and made a few minor fixes like putting locks on some doors,'' said Lisa Green who has lived in the Kirby apartments for the past two years 'It's dangerous living here,' resident says"But you still got holes in walls Green was among dozens of former Vision & Beyond tenants who joined a petition drive by the Cincinnati Tenants Union a volunteer group of renters and activists demanding that Prodigy meet with them to negotiate an action plan immediately The tenant union has been seeking to negotiate immediate provisions regarding their health and safety “Prodigy has said publicly that conditions are getting worse,'' Hirn said "It’s up to Prodigy to figure out a solution that doesn’t take months.'' Prodigy officials did not respond to emails and phone calls from The Enquirer seeking comment Hirn said he's been told by Prodigy officials that the problems at many of the properties under the receiver's control were preexisting and are too widespread and extensive to be fixed quickly Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application TO VIEW JOHN'S FUNERAL SERVICE LIVE PLEASE CLICK HERE Utah passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 1939 to Evan Edward Kirby and Doris Bailey (Sorteberg) and baking yummy goodies to share and bring joy to others He was well known for lawnmower and small engine repair and providing a helping hand to many families Dad entered the Airforce in July of 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1961 Veteran and received a metal for good conduct while serving in the U.S John was known for his immaculate yard and large garden that he loved to grow and cultivate He loved and served honorably in his church callings as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints They raised 6 sons together and later divorced.  John then married Cheryl Piper on November 11 John worked as an automotive electrician in Logan for three years then served a mission in the Southwest Indian Mission in Arizona spending some time in New Mexico among the Navajo and Apache Indians He then attended Weber State College to become an Aircraft Instrument Technician His career was spent working at Hill Air Force Base and Thiokol eventually retiring from government service John also took on the role of Wellsville Cemetery groundskeeper so he and his sons could work and help maintain and beautify it for 4 years He then worked at Inovar and later opened a business with wife Cheryl providing home medical supplies John later worked as hospice Chaplain helping many in their transition with a kind loving heart and made many friends in the process grandkids and great grandkids felt they were deeply loved when around him John is proceeded in death by Father Evan Kirby Granddaughter Hannah Kirby and Great grandson Jace Kirby Funeral services will be held at the City Creek Church at 150 S A viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 9:30-11:45 AM An additional viewing will be held on Friday from 5:30-7:30 PM at Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 E Interment to follow the funeral service at the Wellsville City Cemetery 400 N 200 E Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com *Disclaimer: If for some reason the livestream of the Funeral Service does not work we will record the service and upload the video and/or audio recording at a later date.*  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 Jim retired after 43 years of dedicated service from East Manufacturing Whether he was repairing a friend's vehicle or tackling a project of his own Jim approached his work with passion and precision He was always fixing something for anybody that needed help Jim was a remarkable athlete and a proud member of the Ohio Silverado's a team that achieved great success in the world of softball and his proudest accomplishment was winning one World Championship He also secured an impressive eight Tournament Championships during his career as a player.  Jim was also proud to be inducted into the softball hall of fame Jim's competitive spirit and teamwork were evident on and off the field and he cherished the bonds he created with his teammates over the years Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Kirby; children Brandi (Bryan Siegman) Reese; he was a proud PAPA to his grandchildren whom he adored Tyler Per Jim’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held in the spring - date to be determined he had a unwavering dedication to his family making a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him To share a memory of James or leave a special message for his family As coach Kirby Smart prepares to enter his 10th season at Georgia Ranked as the best coach in Georgia’s history and already the highest-paid coach in college football history Kirby Smart has had many positives in his coaching career One of his primary concerns has been the wide receiver position and Kirby Smart has found new hope after the recent playoff game Smart has had many concerns about the Georgia wide receiver room Injuries have been a significant cause of concern and have greatly affected the team Gunner Stockton is arriving at the right time for Georgia He recently enjoyed his first career start against Notre Dame I’m your friendly neighborhood hope dealer but… Gunner Stockton throwing for more yards than any other playoff QB against the Notre Dame secondary gave me confidence in him ahead of 2025. https://t.co/Bbd69NegH9 | @DawgsHQ pic.twitter.com/5U48HFSVVD — J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) May 3, 2025 So impressive was his performance that even after the exit of Carson Beck fans are sure Stockton will effortlessly fill the void He has played and learned as a backup over the past season and is now ready to step into the limelight While the pressure and responsibilities might be tough handling them correctly could end all concerns “Gunner Stockton threw far more yards than anybody in the college football playoff commenting on Stockton’s performance against Notre Dame he threw for almost as many yards as anybody else outside Jade in the Notre Dame secondary period,” PicKell continued These comments highlight how well Gunner Stockton is improving and Coach Kirby Smart would love to see more of that His rise could be the answer to Smart’s wide receiver woes Although Stockton has not been named the 2025 Starter for the Georgia Bulldogs hopes are high that he is in the best position to fill the void left by Carson Beck and he offers Kirby Smart the hope he needs KEEP READING: Top 4 Landing Spots for 4-Star LB Nick Abrams: Locks in Official Visits With Final Schools, Including Georgia, Michigan can Gunner Stockton maintain his upward trajectory he would help improve the offensive and passing play of the Bulldogs The coach now needs to monitor his development as he holds the key to a great future for the team Gunner Stockton is the new star for the Georgia Bulldogs They've won 15 of their last 20 games after a 3-7 start And there are still reasons to believe that the group will get better Reliever Matt Brash could return by this weekend from his Tommy John recovery and Dylan Moore is expected back when first eligible on May 6 shut down with right shoulder inflammation since March 7 After a live bullpen session in Seattle this week he appears close to ready for a rehab assignment we caught up two insiders to discuss what's gone on with Kirby Gabriella Ode of the Hospital For Special Surgery: ​much ​of ​the ​performance ​teams ​on ​the ​major ​league ​level ​really ​understand ​how ​to ​get ​somebody ​back ​from ​injury and ​out ​back ​to ​full ​speed ​and ​back ​to ​the ​workload ​​I ​would ​expect ​that ​if ​he's ​had ​a ​bump ​in ​the ​road ​like ​this ​they ​are ​spending ​a ​thoughtful ​amount ​of ​time ​helping him ​get ​through ​this ​inflammation ​episode ​making ​sure ​the ​shoulder ​is ​stronger ​so ​that ​as ​he gets to ​the ​full ​workload ​of ​a ​very ​long ​season ​he's ​able ​to ​maintain ​his ​ability ​to ​take ​its ​highest ​level ​So,​ ​very ​often ​the ​outcomes ​are ​very ​optimistic ​to ​be ​able ​to ​get ​somebody ​back ​if ​they ​have ​an ​inflammation ​episode ​or ​they ​have ​some ​irritation ​in ​the ​shoulder ​thoughtful ​rehabilitation ​and ​a ​very -well ​curated ​rehabilitation ​process ​to ​get ​them ​back ​and ​they ​can ​get ​through ​a full season often." medical insider and author of books on baseball injuries who suggested that he's also optimistic about Kirby But he did offer one thing to monitor moving forward: ...Those ​forces ​don't ​really ​transfer ​until ​you're ​at ​near ​full-effort ​you'll ​see ​guys ​throwing ​batting ​practice ​fastballs ​It's ​until ​you ​see ​them ​throwing ​very ​near ​the ​top ​to ​where ​you ​know ​that ​everything's ​good ​Because ​you'll ​see ​guys ​go ​all ​the ​way ​So ​I ​think ​they've ​just ​been ​conservative ​with ​this rather ​than a 'this ​has ​gone ​wrong.' You can listen to the full interview with Carroll on the most recent edition of the podcast below: CHANGE IN VOICE: We caught up with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who credits the M's new hitting coach tandem for their offensive turnaround. CLICK HERE: DUMPER, AGAIN: Cal Raleigh hit his 10th homer of the season on Sunday, joining an elite group of catchers in baseball history. CLICK HERE: at Coldwater where he was a hospice patient the son of Kermit and Fern (Caffee) Stetler He was married on February 2,1973 to Judy Helen (Stephenson) and they enjoyed 52 years together and their six grandchildren: Liberty Temple he was preceded in death by his other sister He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Chattanooga where he was an active member as he grew up and then after marriage became a valued member of Chattanooga United Methodist Church He was a 1969 graduate of Parkway High School and a 1973 graduate of Capital University He retired as owner of Chatt Insurance Center Kirby had a passion for encouraging others in their faith He enjoyed spending time with his dog Monet and dearly loved to be with his family-especially his grandchildren Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday Friends may call from 10 AM to 2 PM with the service following at 2 Interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Chattanooga Memorials may be directed to Chatt United Methodist Church Condolences may be directed to www.ketchamripley.com Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home The 2025 NFL Draft has been completed and teams are beginning to prepare for their upcoming regular seasons One of the first ways that a team prepares its roster is by assigning rookie draft picks their new numbers The Cincinnati Bengals have revealed the number of one of their newest offensive lineman who was the 17th pick in the third round of this year's NFL Draft has been assigned the number 63 The Georgia Bulldogs social media team provided fans with a first look at what the rookie lineman would look like in his new Bengals uniform New threads for @DylanFairchild6 #️⃣6️⃣3️⃣ for the @Bengals #GoDawgs | #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/ZhjWRG7avz You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook @BulldogMaven & follow us on Twitter at @DawgsDaily Kirby was shut down on March 7 with right shoulder inflammation The team has been conservative with his treatment and he just threw his first live bullpen session this past Monday in Seattle Things have apparently checked out well in the wake of that bullpen session and Kirby appears ready for a rehab assignment likely at a local spot like Triple-A Tacoma or Single-A Everett the team is anticipating Kirby only needing two or three rehab starts He made the comments on MLB Network on Friday as relayed by Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports Dipoto on the MLB Network with a bit of an injury update Says Mariners are "hopeful" they will see both Kirby and Gilbert back by the end of the month Says outlook is better than what it was initially Said plan for Kirby is to make "at least 2 so Kirby could pitch at either place and be within close eyes of Mariners personnel Both minor league teams return home to start a new series on Tuesday The Mariners will look forward to getting him back as Logan Evans and Emerson Hancock are currently filling the rotation in the wake of injuries to Kirby and Logan Gilbert Seattle is 18-12 entering play on Friday night against the Texas Rangers (5:05 p.m ON THE MEND: The Mariners are badly wounded right now, but they are expected to get Dylan Moore back soon. When? CLICK HERE: WHAT's CHANGED: MLB Network delivered an awesome break down of what adjustments Jorge Polanco has made this season at the plate. CLICK HERE: 2025 at his home.  Dean was born on October 14 Mo.  His parents were Everett and Ruby (Rhodes) Fuller.  Dean married Joyce Meyer on September 1 Dean graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1970 and went on to attend the University of Illinois IDOT Engineering Training Program.  After completing his training he went to work for the IDOT as an engineer and retired in 2001 after 35 years of service.  After retiring Dean became an avid vegetable gardener with Joyce canning his bounty.  He also found enjoyment feeding and watching the birds and in his early years he liked to take his boys fishing.  He was a perfectionist at all he touched and was a talented drawer and wood carver.  Dean and Joyce loved taking rides or as he called it their daily travel trips and would usually end up at a casino.  Dean was a very intelligent man who was private who loved being around his family especially his grandkids.  Dean is survived by his loving wife of 51 years and George Stone; and many nieces and nephews survive.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ron Kirby; niece Jody Rennecker; sister-in-law A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 12 2025 at the Rockport Town House at 2:00PM.  Family and friends are all welcome to attend.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to be made to the Samuel Taylor Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.  Niebur Funeral Chapel Jan’s laughter and wisdom filled the lives of those around her throughout the years Kirsten (Ed) Hastings and Bruk (Renee) Hanson Jan’s early years in Ohio were the foundation of a life marked by accomplishment and service Her academic journey led her to be selected for a full scholarship to the University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing a degree that paved the way for her remarkable career in healthcare Her dedication to her profession was evident as she ascended to the role of Director of Nursing drove her to become part owner of two long-term care nursing facilities where she touched the lives of countless individuals and families with her expertise enjoying the serene landscapes and the gentle challenges of the game Her love for reading transported her to worlds beyond her own while her skill as a world-class Candy Crush player was a humorous testament to her persistence and strategic thinking often sharing anecdotes that brought laughter to any room She was a pillar of her community at Tudor Oaks in Muskego Jan cultivated friendships with a warm and friendly presence that made her company a joy to all who knew her Jan cherished the adventures they embarked upon together Their shared journeys brought them closer and enriched their lives with the beauty and diversity of the world—a testament to their love and partnership The stories of their travels will continue to inspire those she shared them with and intelligence will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by her family and friends Jan's family remembers her not just as a sister but as a guide and a confidante who provided laughter and insight in equal measure we celebrate the essence of a life well-lived Her memory will continue to shine as a guiding light to all who had the pleasure of knowing her and the kindness that she embodied will forever remain in the lives she touched Her spirit and her memories will be treasured forever Sass & Sons Westwood Chapel on Thursday Private interment at Ascension Catholic Cemetery Memorials may be directed to a local animal rescue of your choosing or the Alzheimer's Association.  Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Janet Kirby Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Funeral Service for Janet Kirby Complete the form below to get directions for the Burial for Janet Kirby Fran Kirby & Kiko Sieke also net for hosts Gunners miss chance to seal second-place finish Mariona Caldentey scores late consolation for Renee Slegers' side via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only Thanks for joining us for another Women's Super League midweek goal fest Do make sure to join us again on Saturday when we will be bringing you live coverage of all the final day action from around the grounds In the meantime have a read of Alex Brotherton's summary of that huge win for Brighton on the "report" tab at the top of the page or alternatively have a scroll through our aforementioned tik tok 90Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBBC Women's Football TikTokpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 5 May18:29 BST 5 MayCan't wait until the weekend for your next women's football fix BBC Sport now has a Women's Football TikTok where you can see the latest content and news from across the women's game So go and give us a follow, external 31Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingAs it standspublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 5 May18:28 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal With that huge win Brighton have opened up a cushion from Liverpool in fifth spot Meanwhile Arsenal remain just a point ahead of Manchester United who they will meet in a final day shootout for second place at the Emirates 111Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingget involvedGet Involvedpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 5 May18:28 BST 5 May#bbcfootball WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only Someone should make clear to the Arsenal players that what happened in Lyon 170Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'We need to learn two very tough lessons'published at 18:27 British Summer Time 5 May18:27 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal Arsenal Arsenal boss Renee Slegers speaking to Sky Sports: "We conceded nine goals in the last two WSL games and we just said as a team we don't think it's acceptable We need to learn two very tough lessons coming off a big success We have to find solutions and move forward." On if today's defeat was more of a shock: "This is not what we are expecting and this is not what we are about it's not what we expected coming here and it's not what we prepared for From now on we have to do everything to be better against Manchester United." On if the Champions League final is a distraction: "It's intense for the players with where we came from and what's ahead of us I will be working until late tonight and tomorrow we want to try and get the details right and put our finger on what it is and how we want to move forward." On the importance of the Manchester United game: "We went for it we knew what we wanted and needed to do to secure second place We weren't successful but now it's about getting everything right and doing it against Manchester United instead." 54Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 5 May18:24 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal While Brighton's players have been doing a lap of appreciation the likes of Guro Bergsvand bidding farewell after her last home appearance for the club Arsenal have been going through a post mortem of sorts after another disappoint performance The vibes among the two camps couldn't be more different 121Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingget involvedGet Involvedpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 5 May18:22 BST 5 May#bbcfootball Having 75% possession means nothing if you only have one goal from 18 shots even if the Brighton keeper has been in inspired form If we're not clinical at this level then we can forget beating Barca with inevitably less chances on goal 272Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'It's not good enough all round'published at 18:21 British Summer Time 5 May18:21 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal Arsenal's Caitlin Foord speaking to Sky Sports: "We wanted to bounce back and turn that game around and the same thing has happened again It's not good enough all round and we need to take a look at ourselves individually and as a team "They took their chances really well and we didn't take ours It just didn't go in today but it just wasn't good enough." On if the Champions League final is a distraction: "I don't think so That's in the back of our mind and that is the game we are playing for this season We could have done that today and we haven't On importance of Saturday: "A good performance We need to take our chances end everyone has to be back in the game as we were against Lyon if we want to do well in the Champions League." 92Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 5 May18:17 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal On the other side of the coin it was another frustrating afternoon for Arsenal and boss Renee Slegers as they slumped to successive league defeats for the first time in two years Nine goals conceded across those two losses against Villa and Brighton Those numbers look even more worrying when you look ahead to that all important Champions League final in two and a half weeks time Barcelona have scored 113 goals in Liga F alone this season 103Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'The effort was phenomenal'published at 18:13 British Summer Time 5 May18:13 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton boss Dario Vidosic speaking to Sky Sports: "They are all special in different ways but a great crowd came out today to se us off we had to be resilient together today to have a chance On the game plan: "We would have liked to have the ball a little bit more but it's a position the club has never been in - winning against Arsenal On Sophie Baggaley: "We know the qualiy We are4 fortunate to have quality goalkeepers To be called in less than 10 minutes before kick-off On this season: "Sometimes you have to look away from the table and focus on the process be tough to play against and today we found our moments We made it difficult for a world class team." On the five players leaving and what recruitment we can expect: "We'll see We have to reflect on this season before we focus on next season." 202Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 5 May18:12 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal Without further ado let's get the thoughts of Seagulls boss Dario Vidosic who has been giving his post-match thoughts to Sky Sports 81Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'What an incredible performance from Baggaley'published at 18:08 British Summer Time 5 May18:08 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal Courtney Sweetman-KirkEx-Sheffield United forward on Sky Sports the fact that she wasn't even due to start comes in last minute before the game and what an incredible performance from her 321Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBaggaley beams for Brightonpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 5 May18:06 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal It was a stunning Player of the Match display from Brighton stopper Sophie Baggaley who wasn't even supposed to be playing if we go by the original team sheet And don't forget the clearances and claims she made from crosses too 301Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Brighton took their opportunities'published at 18:05 British Summer Time 5 May18:05 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal The defending started from the front and the press and they took their opportunities 241Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Brighton put Arsenal to the sword'published at 18:02 British Summer Time 5 May18:02 BST 5 MayFT: Brighton 4-2 Arsenal Izzy ChristiansenFormer England midfielder on Sky Sports It's a tremendous win for Dario Vidosic's team They were excellent from start to finish and they had moments of real quality with their offensive players really resolute and they had everything.They've really put Arsenal to the sword and put them in a really uncomfortable positon going into the final day 442Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIMEpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 5 May17:57 BST 5 MayBrighton 4-2 Arsenal That's all we have time for as the final whistle is greeted by gleeful roars from the home fans That's Brighton's first ever WSL win against Arsenal at the 14th time of asking and it moves them three points clear in fifth place as they fall to successive league defeats for the first time since May 2023 9730Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 5 May17:57 BST 5 MayBrighton 4-2 Arsenal The delivery is disappointing and the chance is gone They've lacked quality at key moments and that will ultimately come to cost them 244Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 98 mins98 minsBrighton 4-2 Arsenal Even if they get a goal here they surely won't have time to grab a leveller 236Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 97 mins97 minsBrighton 4-2 Arsenal The Arsenal flurry continues as the corner is cleared to Jenna Nighswonger on the edge of the box and she fires at goal but Sophie Baggaley leaps into the air to tip it onto the crossbar 329Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 5 May17:55 BST 5 MayBrighton 4-2 Arsenal Sophie Baggeley stays down after that save and requires a bit of treatment but she gets back to her feet to prepare for another Arsenal corner 205Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingprevious pagePage 1 of 7123456…7next pageThis video can not be played Brighton shock Arsenal in six-goal thriller Arsenal suffered a second heavy defeat in the space of a week as Brighton took advantage of defensive mistakes to dent the Gunners' hopes of a second-place finish Brighton had lost all 13 of their previous Women's Super League games against Arsenal but a Jelena Cankovic double sandwiched by goals from Fran Kirby and Kiko Seike Kirby gave Brighton a 16th minute lead with a stunning curled effort from the edge of the box though the way Beth Mead surrendered possession before Leah Williamson hesitated in closing down Cankovic typified Arsenal's shaky start Alessia Russo went close to providing the perfect response as her close-range header cannoned back off the post just a minute later Brighton goalkeeper Baggaley - a late addition to the line up in place of Melina Loeck - became very busy all of a sudden denying both Frida Maanum and Kim Little from close range in quick succession The 28-year-old produced a masterful stop when Foord met Caldentey's cross from six yards out but couldn't prevent the ball falling back to Foord to slam home Arsenal continued to push as Mariona and Maanum both tested Baggaley from outside the area but it was the hosts that went into the break in control A Seagulls corner was headed out to the edge of the box where Cankovic sent a fizzing first-time volley past a helpless Zinsberger Arsenal started the second half in the same wobbly way in which they began the first - Nikita Parris reached a long ball before Zinsberger but could only poke it wide If that was a warning not to overcomplicate things it was one Renee Slegers' side didn't heed Zinsberger's attempted ball out to the wing under pressure was easily intercepted and played to an unmarked Cankovic Not a single defender was in touching distance of the Serbian midfielder as she lobbed the ball over Zinsberger and into the unguarded goal Arsenal's defending got even worse 90 seconds later - Katie McCabe dropped deep when her defensive colleagues pushed high allowing Brighton striker Seike to race through on goal and finish expertly past Zinsberger Caldentey pulled a goal back with a curled effort in injury time before Jenna Nighswonger hit the crossbar from distance A second successive defeat leaves Arsenal just a point ahead of third-placed Manchester United going into the final day of the season while Brighton look set to achieve a club-best fifth place finish 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Brighton had never beaten Arsenal in the Women's Super League Slegers said her players needed to "neutralise" their emotions after the high of reaching the Champions League final was followed by a shock 5-2 defeat by Aston Villa While Arsenal looked sharp enough in attack - Baggaley was forced into making 10 saves and could make a claim to be player of the match - in defence they were nothing short of a shambles Squad rotation could be used as an excuse midweek but on Monday Slegers fielded the same back four that kept Lyon at bay last weekend Defeat means the winner will take second place in the WSL when Arsenal host Manchester United on Saturday we knew what we wanted and needed to do to secure second place," Slegers said after the game "We weren't successful but now it's about getting everything right and doing it against Manchester United instead." A second place finish would mean entering the Champions League in the third qualifying round In 19 days Arsenal will face reigning European champions Barcelona in the Champions League final Barring a huge goal difference swing on the final day Brighton will achieve their highest ever finish in the WSL The afternoon began on a slightly bizarre note - before kick-off Brighton confirmed Poppy Pattinson Dejana Stefanovic and Pauline Bremer would all be leaving the club this summer though manager Dario Vidosic was unaware the news had been made public until Sky Sports told him so goalkeeper Loeck suffered a suspected finger injury stand-in goalkeeper Baggaley was superb despite being thrown in at the last minute we had to be resilient together today to have a chance," Vidosic told Sky Sports After the opportunity to rate players has closed the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Brighton & Hove AlbionManager: Dario Vidosic Wälti Match OfficialsReferee: Amy FearnMatch StatsKey Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Georgia passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastors Billy Wood Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta Jay lived in Kennesaw for most of his life before moving to Powder Springs He graduated from McEachern High School in 1991 He worked as a clerk for Publix for 24 years Jay was a member of One Baptist Church in Douglasville and volunteering for passing out pet food to needy families The family will receive friends on Saturday 2024 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.  Donations may be made in Jay Kirby's memory to the Alzheimer's Association at www.act.alz.org Online guest book at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com