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2025 Wimbledon: Stearns [35th] vs. Siegemund [103rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

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9 hours ago

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2025 Wimbledon: Stearns [35th] vs. Siegemund [103rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

In the Wimbledon Round of 128 on Monday, we have a matchup featuring No. 103-ranked Laura Siegemund against No. 35 Peyton Stearns. Stearns is favored over Siegemund for this match, with -235 odds compared to the underdog's +185. Tune in to watch Wimbledon on ESPN from June 23 - July 12. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:38 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Peyton Stearns vs. Laura Siegemund matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Stearns vs. Siegemund Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Stearns has a 70.1% to win. Stearns vs. Siegemund Betting Odds Stearns vs. Siegemund matchup performance & stats

How David Stearns views this Mets regression — and how he plans to deal with it

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3 days ago

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How David Stearns views this Mets regression — and how he plans to deal with it

Just a dozen days before David Stearns addressed the media prior to Tuesday's game against Atlanta, the Mets had the best record in the sport, were winners of six in a row and held a seemingly comfortable 5 ½-game lead over the Phillies in the NL East. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free But the Mets president of baseball operations watched his team falter badly — practically out of nowhere — over a nearly two-week span before they faced Atlanta on Tuesday, sitting 1 ½ games behind Philadelphia. Losers of nine of their previous 10, Stearns noted, there's no one fix that can be applied to get the Mets right again. Instead, Stearns pointed to a regression from their rotation, bullpen and the bottom half of the lineup. 'Our job is to get out of this as quickly and as well as we can,'' Stearns said. He added, 'I still think we have a really good team. I think, certainly, we're much better than we've played the last 10 [or] 12 days. But anytime you go through a stretch [like this], it forces you to evaluate the team.' 4 David Stearns, New York Mets president of baseball operations Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Because he also said it's too early to look much at the trade market, the solutions will have to come from within, with the Mets hoping the return of Frankie Montas to the rotation on Tuesday would help, but there are plenty of other issues they still have to tackle — including another setback for Sean Manaea, whose return from an oblique strain has been slowed again by an elbow injury. There's also the fact that several of their inexperienced position players haven't contributed consistently, with Francisco Alvarez struggling badly enough that he was sent to Triple-A, as well as Brett Baty and Mark Vientos — neither of whom have met expectations at third base. And younger players such as Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuña also have failed to take the next step in their careers. 4 Luisangel Acuña #2 of the New York Mets takes his turn at bat in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on May 24, 2025 Getty Images CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS The Mets continue to hope that Vientos returns to the form he showed a year ago when he returns from an IL stint caused by a hamstring strain, which could be by the end of the week. Jesse Winker was also brought back to add lineup depth and has been out for more than a month with an oblique strain. He is scheduled to begin a rehab stint this weekend. 'We have some players getting healthy that we think will help,'' Stearns said. 'I also think there are players who have struggled in our lineup over the last month that largely are better offensive players than we've seen.' But nights like Monday, when the Mets lost to Atlanta and their Nos. 4-8 hitters didn't reach base, are hard to overcome. 'It's tough to rely on three or four, or even five guys to carry the load every single night,'' Stearns said. 'We certainly have the potential and aspiration to be a really good offensive team and we need 1-9 to contribute more nights than not.' 4 Mets manager Carlos Mendoza takes the ball from New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 24, 2025. AP He wants to see what a healthy — or healthier — roster can do, with a lineup that could include Winker and Vientos and a rotation that may have their two main rotation signings in Montas and Manaea before the deadline. 'I think that's a part of it,'' Stearns said. 'How we perform then and how those players adjust back to the big leagues will be part of how the team is viewed at the deadline.' 4 Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (3) reacts after he strikes out swinging in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST In the meantime, he'd also like to put this stretch in the past. 'I think I've been through some semblance of these two weeks in every year of my career with every team — including a lot that were really good teams,'' Stearns said. 'It's not fun to go through. Nobody in there is having a good time these last two weeks. You wear this. You also have the perspective and the history to understand that most teams, even really talented teams, have tough stretches.'

2025 Rothesay International Eastbourne: Xu [350th] vs. Stearns [34th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

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6 days ago

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2025 Rothesay International Eastbourne: Xu [350th] vs. Stearns [34th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

On Monday, Peyton Stearns (No. 34 in the world) takes on Mingge Xu (No. 350) in the Round of 32 at the Rothesay International Eastbourne. Stearns is the favorite (-190) against Xu (+145) in this Round of 32 match. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 10:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Mingge Xu vs. Peyton Stearns matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Xu vs. Stearns Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Xu has a 65.5% to win. Xu vs. Stearns Betting Odds Xu vs. Stearns matchup performance & stats

David Stearns praises Pete Alonso for taking game to ‘another level' as Mets future remains uncertain

New York Post

14-06-2025

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David Stearns praises Pete Alonso for taking game to ‘another level' as Mets future remains uncertain

Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Pete Alonso has taken his game offensively to 'another level.' That assessment was provided Friday by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, who was asked about the possibility he would engage in contract extension talks with Alonso's camp during the season. Advertisement Alonso, after a stalemate in negotiations that lasted deep into last offseason, returned to the Mets on a two-year contract worth $54 million that includes an opt out after this season. Alonso's .982 OPS as play began Friday ranked fifth in MLB, behind Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh and Freddie Freeman. 'I am not going to touch any sort of contract talk discussion,' Stearns said before the Mets faced the Rays at Citi Field. 4 New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a double in the fourth inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement 'But he's having a tremendous year, and he's been an enormous offensive component of our team. I think our lineup now as a whole is functioning at a real high level and as we envisioned. Pete has been right in the middle of it all since Day 1. He's really taken his offensive game to another level, and it's been fun to see.' Alonso began play with 20 RBIs in June, and a 1.288 OPS. 4 New York Mets President of baseball operations David Stearns speaks at a press conference before the game when the New York Mets played against the Colorado Rockies Friday, May 30, 2025 at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post Advertisement Jose Siri had a setback in his rehab from a fractured left tibia, according to Stearns, and has been shut down from baseball activities. Stearns said recent imaging determined the bone in Siri's leg wasn't healing in the manner the team had hoped. 4 Mets outfielder Jose Siri flies out with the bases loaded against the Blue Jays at Citi Field. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Advertisement Siri will be shut down for 'a couple of weeks' and receive further imaging to determine if he can restart his progression. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Siri was injured after fouling a ball off his shin April 12. Jesse Winker is still 'multiple weeks away' from a minor league rehab assignment, according to Stearns. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined with an oblique strain since May 5. Brooks Raley could begin a minor league rehab assignment within the next week, according to Stearns. Advertisement 4 New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley throws a pitch on April 4, 2024. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST The left-handed reliever, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, will likely need the entire month of his rehab assignment before he is ready, which would place his potential return shortly after the All-Star break. The Mets re-signed Raley in April to a one-year contract that holds a club option for 2026. Advertisement On Friday the 13th, the Mets began play as the only MLB team with four players who had at least 13 homers (Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto). It marked the first time in franchise history the Mets had four players with as many homers through 70 games.

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13-06-2025

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After 50 years of blazing a trail for women in real estate, a Hampton Roads magnate retires

Deborah Stearns' desire to get involved in sales started as a preteen accompanying her mother on calls and helping her package Avon orders for delivery. 'I credit her with my sales acumen,' Stearns said. While societal limitations on women in the 1970s almost thwarted that goal, an icon in the industry not only believed in her potential but gave her a chance. Her sheer drive, motivation and willingness to seek opportunities — even when she didn't feel fully prepared for them — guided her way. Becky Vega, Stearns' executive assistant of 39 years, is her right hand, best friend and a huge part of her career, she said. Plus, she has always had the loving support of her husband of 52 years. Now, she is hanging up her hat after a 50-year career toiling — and excelling — in Hampton Roads' commercial real estate industry. Born in Portsmouth and raised in Norfolk, Stearns is about as local as they come. In 1974, at the age of 19, she was working as a secretary at an insurance company in Norfolk. Eager to get into sales, she went to the general agent to ask about getting her sales license. 'He looked across the desk at me and said, 'I would never promote a secretary,'' she recalled. 'I said to myself, good to know.' So Stearns sought other opportunities, and a big one presented itself. She interviewed with Bob Stanton, the then-recently named president of Goodman Segar Hogan, the market's largest commercial real estate company at the time. Stanton hired Stearns, and she persuaded him to let her try selling houses in Norfolk's Ghent Square, even offering to work for half the pay of residential agents. On nights and weekends, she worked diligently, selling every single home they built, Stearns said. 'I demonstrated that I could close the transaction,' she said. Impressed by her sales savvy, Stanton told her if she completed her degree, he'd give her a shot to go into sales. Switching her major from English to finance at Old Dominion University — while working fulltime — Stearns earned her bachelors degree in business administration. In 1979, Stearns began her work as an office leasing agent with Goodman Segar Hogan. 'It was just a great opportunity,' she said. 'Bob was a lifelong mentor, a client after he was in business for himself, and we remained friends until he passed away two years ago.' 'It's a fascinating, captivating industry, and I fell in love with the business immediately,' she said. She would accompany Stanton to meetings as his executive assistant and watched, listened and observed styles, transactions and negotiations. At its core, Stearns said, much about sales equates to the importance of relationships and professionalism. In 1986, she switched to development, working for Rowe Development Co. in Virginia Beach, earning her credentials, building her reputation and making a name for herself. 'There were very few women in the business, but frankly it was more of an opportunity for me than a detriment,' she said. Clark Baldwin, senior vice president of Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate, recalls meeting Stearns 40 years ago when they worked on opposite sides of the table for a lease transaction. 'I learned then that she was steadfast in representing her client, but always fair minded and professional,' he said. Stearns spent 10 years as managing director of the Hampton Roads region with Advantis Real Estate Services Co. in Norfolk. That's where Stephanie Sanker, now senior vice president, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co., first joined the brokerage side of the industry 25 years ago thanks to Stearns. 'She wanted to encourage more women to be in brokerage, and she's 100% the reason I'm in this industry,' Sanker said. 'She taught me how to be a woman in a man's world.' When the industry tanked in the early 1990s due to the savings and loan crisis, Stearns found herself back at Goodman Segar Hogan in sales management. By 1996, the company had merged with Armada Hoffler Real Estate and Stearns became chief operations officer for brokerage and later Hampton Roads regional president. More mergers and acquisitions followed, she said. Chris Todd, senior vice president at CBRE, a commercial real estate agency, said Stearns hired him in 1998 and helped him navigate his career.[ Referring to her as an inspiration, Todd also said she was stern – pun intended – and always generous with her knowledge and advice. 'Commercial real estate in this area is in a better spot today with her being in it for the last 50 years,' Todd said. She spent three years with Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate in Norfolk before landing as senior vice president with JLL in 2013. That's where Stearns delved into the industrial side of the industry. Calling it a rewarding and stimulating 12 years with JLL, Stearns said 'it was the cherry on the top' of her career. Gregg Christoffersen, managing director at JLL, said Stearns is fundamentally kind, loves the business, the people in it, and the power of real estate to create enduring value and a sense of place for Norfolk. Stearns' list of community initiatives is almost as long – if not longer – than her client list.] It includes a city council appointment to the Norfolk Airport Authority and a gubernatorial appointment on the Virginia Port Authority Board. She held board chair seats for numerous organizations, including Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce; AAA of Tidewater; Bon Secours Hampton Roads; Town Point Club; and United Way of South Hampton Roads. Her lengthy list of awards and honors includes Hampton Roads Woman of the Year in 1998; Commercial Real Estate Council, Person of the Year in 2006; Volunteer Hampton Roads' lifetime achievement award for outstanding community service in 2009; and ODU Strome College of Business, legacy honors recipient in 2019. As Stearns began to slow down her career, she looked at the calendar and noted that June 1 marked 50 years since she started in the business. She decided that would be the date of her retirement. 'You tend to know when it's time,' she said. 'I want to make way for other associates and professionals in the field to move forward.' But Stearns does not intend to let her license expire, leaving room for other opportunities. Together with her husband, Dave, Stearns said they plan to travel, golf, garden, read, master more jigsaw puzzles and cook. 'It's been quite a journey; a very engaging and rewarding 50 years,' she said. Sandra J. Pennecke, 757-652-5836,