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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 New England baseball players to watch during the MLB Draft Combine
The fifth annual MLB Draft Combine got underway on Tuesday, June 17 at Chase Field in Phoenix. Spanning five days, the combine gives draft eligible high school and college baseball players an opportunity to further showcase their talents to major league scouts. Advertisement This year, 322 baseball players made the trip to Arizona to participate indifferent actives from on-field workouts to strength and conditioning showcases. On Tuesday, the combine began with on-field workouts then transitioned to the Combine High School game at 9 p.m Eastern Time. Both were live streamed on Wednesday's workouts will also be able to be streamed, beginning at 12 p.m. Eastern and going until 8 p.m. Helping out with some of the instructions are former MLB players like CC Sabathia, Michael Bourn, and Brad Penny. The participants came from all across the country and all different levels of competition. Three of the participants may be familiar faces to college baseball fans in New England. Advertisement The first is left-handed pitcher Caleb Leys. The Rhode Island native is coming off his junior season with the Maine Black Bears. After a slow start to his career and a medical redshirt year in 2024 due to Tommy John surgery, Leys dominated for the Black Bears this season. Across 67 innings, Leys posted a 2.69 ERA for Maine, striking out 74 batters. His best outing of the year came against NJIT in March when he struck out 12 batters and allowed just one earned run over seven innings. Another name to keep an eye out for is Mason Estrada. Also a pitcher, Estrada did his work with the MIT Engineers this season. Hailing from Louisiana, the right handed sophomore was lethal in his first season appearing for MIT. Estrada made 10 starts and struck out 66 batters on the year. Advertisement The righty also finished with a 2.21 ERA and a .154 batting average against. If he is not drafted this year or declines to sign with a team that takes him, Estrada is set to transfer to one of the top programs in the country in Tennessee next year. The lone position player of this trio is Northeastern University outfielder Cam Maldonado. Named a freshman All-American in 2023, the Wolcott, Connecticut native only got better over the course of his Huskies career. The 6′3 centerfielder swiped at least 29 bags in each of his three seasons with Northeastern, and finished slashing .329/.440/.595. His efforts as a junior, including 17 doubles and 15 homers, earned him Northeastern All-Region First Team honors. Coming off a trip to the NCAA Tournament, Maldonado entered the combine as the 189th ranked prospect in this year's draft according to MLB Pipeline. Maldonado is the only one of the three New England representatives to crack the top 200 prospects list. Read the original article on MassLive.
Boston Globe
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Red Sox' winning streak climbs to four with series-opening victory over Rockies in return to Fenway
Fitts worked into the sixth inning and his teammates provided ample support in a 9-3 victory before a crowd of 32,441 at Fenway Park. The 47-45 Sox have won four straight and six of their last seven. It took 12 starts over two seasons for Fitts to get his first career victory despite a career ERA of 3.31. Whether it was a lack of run support, poor defense or just bad luck, Fitts was 0-4 in his career. That was not an issue against the 21-70 Rockies. Advertisement The Sox had 14 hits, seven for extra bases. Roman Anthony was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer. Wilyer Abreu was 2 for 4 with an RBI double. Abraham Toro added a two-run double. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third consecutive game. Romy Gonzalez was 2 for 5 with a homer and a triple. Jarren Duran, out of the lineup for only the third time this season, came off the bench and singled in a run. It was the first pinch-hit RBI of his career. The Sox appeared to take a 1-0 lead against Rockies starter Austin Gomber in the first inning when leadoff hitter Nate Eaton drove a fastball off the top of the Green Monster that popped straight up. That's usually a home run. But the ball actually struck the top rung of the superfluous ladder bolted to the wall and that's not a home run. Advertisement Eaton was then thrown out trying to steal third. Fitts did well to hold the Rockies to one run in the second inning. Thairo Estrada reached on a two-base throwing error by shortstop Trevor Story before Michael Toglia drew a walk. Ryan McMahon grounded out to the right side, advancing the runners. Brenton Doyle followed with an RBI single to center. Fitts was in trouble. But he struck out Yanquiel Fernández on three pitches, then retired Ryan Ritter on a first-pitch popup. The Sox rewarded Fitts by scoring three runs in the bottom of the inning. Abreu doubled to left field to bring in a run with two outs. Toro followed with his two-run double to right. The lead grew to 5-1 in the fifth inning. Gonzalez belted a 375-foot triple off the wall in center field. Anthony got a high fastball and sent it 418 feet to center for his second home run. The Rockies scored two runs with two outs in the sixth inning. Fitts had retired 10 in a row before Mickey Moniak singled and went to third on a double by Estrada. Facing reliever Chris Murphy, Toglia grounded to third base. Eaton fielded the ball but was unable to tag Estrada as he approached the bag. Umpire Tom Hanahan initially ruled Estrada out of the base line but that was changed after the umpiring crew huddled. McMahon's RBI single then made it 5-3. Peter Abraham can be reached at
GMA Network
07-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Jinggoy confirms reso seeking retention of Chiz as Senate president
Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero is expected to continue leading the upper chamber in the 20th Congress as at least 13 senators have already signified their support for him, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said Monday. Estrada confirmed that there is a circulating resolution among senators to express support for Escudero as senate president. Of the 24 senators, he said 13 have already signed the resolution, calling it a 'super majority.' 'We have enough numbers—more than 13, I suppose. And I think Senate President Chiz Escudero is already secured of having his next term as Senate President,' Estrada told reporters in a phone interview. The 20th Congress will begin its first regular session on July 28, shortly ahead of the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. Estrada acknowledged that anything can still happen until the 20th Congress begins, but he raised hope that the senators who already signed the resolution won't change their minds. Asked if he's the one behind the circulation of the document, he said, 'Hindi naman, tulung tulong na 'yan (Not necessarily, everyone pitched in).' Estrada also expressed hope that he will be retained as Senate President Pro Tempore, but explained that it's up to his colleagues to decide on the matter. He also floated the possibility that Senator Joel Villanueva will be elected again as Senate majority leader. Committee chairmanships Estrada also said that newly elected senators are poised to lead big committees in the Senate. 'Si Senator Erwin Tulfo, galing siya sa DSWD. Siguro nararapat lang na ibigay natin sa kanya 'yung committee on social services,' he said. (Senator Erwin Tulfo previously led the DSWD. Maybe we should give him the committee on social services.) 'Ganon din si Senator Bam Aquino, ang kanyang advocacy, education. Siguro nararapat dapat natin ibigay 'yung committee on basic education sa kanya. Ganon din si Senator Kiko Pangilinan, ang forte niya agriculture. Siguro [siya] hahawak ng committee on agriculture,' he added. (Same goes for Senator Bam Aquino who has an advocacy on education. Maybe we should give him the committee on basic education. Same with Senator Kiko Pangilinan who has a forte in agriculture. Maybe he should lead the committee on agriculture.) He said first time Senator Rodante Marcoleta may also be the next chairman of the Senate committee on accountability of public officers and investigations, commonly known as the Blue Ribbon Committee. Estrada further hinted that Senator Sherwin Gatchalian may next lead the Senate committee on finance, while Senator Mark Villar may chair the Senate committee on public works. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Wakes up and Checks Backyard—Can't Cope With What She Finds
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman was in for a heartwarming shock when she woke up and found three puppies in her backyard—despite having no idea how they got there. Carmen Estrada (@carmenestrada06) shared the surreal moment on TikTok, where it quickly captured viewers' attention, garnering over 103,000 likes and more than 1.4 million views. "This morning was interesting!! 3 puppies appeared in my backyard! And no! They weren't my Mother's Day present," Estrada captioned the video. In the first video, Estrada recounted the unexpected discovery as she stepped outside and saw the puppies. She could be heard reacting in real time: "I woke up to a puppy inside that yard … What am I supposed to do, guys?" As more pups appeared, her surprise turned into amazement: "Oh, my god, two puppies! Oh, my god. Hi, babies." Estrada expressed concern about how the dogs got in, noting, "I have no idea how they got in here," and worried about their well-being: "What's wrong? Babies, what's wrong? What happened? Where's your mom?" At one point, Estrada wondered aloud, "Is this my Mother's Day present?" as the situation grew increasingly chaotic and adorable. Eventually, she speculated that the dogs may have slipped through a gap in the fence: "It's snowing dogs," she said. Later in a second video, Estrada updated her followers, explaining that the puppies had found their mother: "Guys, the puppies found their mom and they got out. So I was right." Despite being intimidated by the adult dog, she tried her best to help. Estrada continued offering food and water while trying to keep the pups safe, even as they repeatedly escaped to be with their mom. Estrada observed that she let the mom eat first. Estrada asked: "Do we hold them hostage or what?" while trying to figure out what to do next. In the third video, Estrada said that the puppies' mother grabbed a chicken leg from the alley and ran away, prompting her to follow the puppies to see where they might be headed. Stock image: Three puppies look up at the camera in the muddy outdoors. Stock image: Three puppies look up at the camera in the muddy outdoors. Aree Thaisagul/iStock / Getty Images Plus And it turns out, the dog family have a home they all returned to. The touching and humorous videos sparked a flurry of responses on TikTok. "Best surprise to find in your backyard," posted Sarah. "They came under the fence, he was showing you," noted another user. "Happy Mother's Day you are now a mother of 3 more!" said Bry. "I've had this happen twice. Both of my neighbor's dogs dug under the fence into my backyard … one went back through the hole on his own and the other I handed back over the fence," shared Chelle. "They look like husky and German shepherd mix," commented another viewer. "I must not be writing clearly enough on my wish list!!!!!!! How do I get the puppy distribution system to land on me?" joked Lisa Jones. Newsweek reached out to@carmenestrada06 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Hamilton Spectator
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Blue Jays' depth contributing to win streak, surge in standings
TORONTO - Neither Addison Barger nor relievers Lazaro Estrada and Braydon Fisher were on the Toronto Blue Jays' 26-player opening day roster. But all three played significant roles in the Blue Jays' 4-3 extra-inning victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday that extended Toronto's win streak to a season-high seven games. Barger smacked a two-out, walk-off single in the 11th inning, while Estrada and Fisher pitched brilliantly in the final six innings before 37,269 at Rogers Centre. Toronto has gone from eight games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East on May 28 to now leading the second-place Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays by three games. 'I think our depth is really good, and I think that the standard and the culture that we've set here in that (clubhouse) rubs off on other people,' Toronto manager John Schneider said. 'You're going to need a lot of people. You're going to need 40 out of your 40-man (organizational) roster over the course of the year. And sometimes all 26 on a given day. It kind of feels like we're doing that right now.' The Blue Jays (51-38) have put together their first seven-game win streak in three seasons. With seven games remaining before the All-Star break, if they win four more times they will set a club record for this point in the season. In 1985 and 1992, Toronto won 53 games before the break. 'We're in this win streak and it has been everybody (contributing),' Toronto's 41-year-old pitcher Max Scherzer said. 'Everybody has had a chance to shine.' Barger's clutch hit with the bases loaded gave the Blue Jays a seventh walk-off win in 2025, which ties them for most in the American League. In the first inning, Barger threw out a tagging Mike Trout at home plate to end the Angels (43-45) rally. It was Barger's sixth outfield assist this season. He also broke his bat over his knee when he struck out in the ninth to end the inning. The 26-year-old Estrada gave up a run in the seventh inning to allow the visitors to tie the game. But his Major League Baseball debut was impressive, becoming only the 12th in franchise history to toss four or more innings of relief in his debut. 'Unbelievable debut,' Schneider said. Estrada was the second this season after Paxton Schultz's memorable 4 1/3 innings on April 20. 'Very happy, very grateful,' Estrada said through an interpreter. 'I've waited eight years to get here.' Schneider replaced Estrada with Fisher (3-0) to begin the 10th inning. All Fisher did was throw two innings of no-hit baseball as Toronto improved to 31-16 at Rogers Centre. Only the Houston Astros have a better home record in the AL at 32-14. The Blue Jays also have won 10 of their last 12 series. SCHERZER STRUGGLES Scherzer lasted only four innings in his third start since three months off to deal with a nagging thumb injury. He revealed inflammation in his troublesome right thumb after his last start prohibited him from partaking in his between-starts routine. He couldn't lift weights or throw a bullpen session. ALL-STAR SPRINGER Schneider started a campaign to get his 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter George Springer on the AL all-star team. Springer smacked a two-run homer in the third inning to put Toronto in front 3-2 for his sixth homer and 20th and 21st RBIs in his last 13 games. 'He's still showing the league he can do this kind of stuff,' Schneider said. 'I think he should be an American League All-Star, no doubt.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 5, 2025.
