Johan Santana dons Pablo López jersey, in touching surprise to Twins’ ace

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

As Pablo López approached the mound, readying to deliver the baseball for the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday afternoon to his childhood hero, Johan Santana stopped him and started unzipping his navy blue Twins jacket.Underneath his jacket, Santana was wearing a jersey, one which bore López’s name on it, to the surprise of the Twins’ starting pitcher. López turned around towards the Twins’ dugout with a smile on his face and then spun back around and watched Santana point to the name on the back of his jersey.It was a touching moment for the two Venezuelan pitching aces and came a week after López showed up for his first start of the postseason wearing an old Santana jersey. López had no clue of Santana’s intentions and gushed after the game that he thought it was “really freaking cool” and the moment left him a little star struck.“It meant so much to me,” López said. “It’s kind of like a huge full-circle moment. … He ackn...

Twins star Royce Lewis proves he is, in fact, human in Game 3 loss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

It’s easy to forget that star third baseman Royce Lewis is capable of having a bad game like everybody else. This is the same guy that made a habit of hitting grand slams for the Twins in the regular season, then homered in consecutive plate appearances during his playoff debut last week.The 24-year-old wunderkind has everything it takes to become a superstar. He might already be that for the Twins. He’s that good.Which is why it felt so weird to watch Lewis prove he is, in fact, human with his performance on Tuesday afternoon at Target Field. Though he wasn’t the only reason the Twins fell 9-1 to the Houston Astros, Lewis played a major role, finishing 0 for 4 with a pair of strikeouts.“There were a lot of situations that I had that I left people on base,” Lewis said. “That’s on me. It’s upsetting. I’m very self aware of that.”The way Lewis struggled throughout the game was a microcosm of the way the Twins swung the bats a...

No charges filed following road rage shooting on I-44

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – No charges have been filed against two drivers who exchanged gunfire Tuesday morning along Interstate 44 in Fenton Eureka.The gunfire happened during the 8 a.m. hour on eastbound I-44 at the Bowles Avenue exit, according to Trooper Dallas Thompson, Missouri State Highway Patrol.The two drivers continued on I-44 east and stopped on the side of the highway at the Bowles exit in Fenton. The drivers began shooting at one another.One driver was struck in the hand and went to the hospital. Their injury was not life-threatening. The other driver drove off but stopped at I-270 and Gravois to call authorities. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families St. Louis County police took one person into custody. That individual was later released.Thompson said the highway patrol has noted an uptick in road rage cases over the last two or three years. He offered a word of caution for anyone who finds themselves in a tense situation with another driver.“Fo...

Man arrested, second suspect sought in fatal Lakewood shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting near the Lakewood-Wadsworth Regional Transportation District station as police seek a second suspect.Lakewood police responded to the area of West 13th Avenue and Yukon Street just before noon on Sept. 30 on reports of a shooting.Officers found Anthony Ortiz with multiple gunshot wounds and transported him to St. Anthony Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to the Lakewood Police Department.Lakewood Police and @CrimeStoppersCO are searching for 2nd suspect in a late September homicide. Please share. pic.twitter.com/e8Z4MLNb3P— Lakewood Police Dept. (@LakewoodPDCO) October 10, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora police arrest 16-year-old boy in fatal Southlands mall shooting Crime and Public Safety | Aurora police officer who shot 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson cleared of policy violations, two others cited Crime and Public Safety |...

Oakland man charged with shooting clerk who refused to lower price of liquor bottle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

OAKLAND — Nearly four months after a liquor store clerk was shot for refusing to lower the price of a $40 bottle of booze, police have arrested a suspect.A 34-year-old Oakland man was arrested in late September in connection with the June 23 shooting, court records show. He is next due in court for an arraignment hearing on Oct. 16.The Alameda County District Attorney’s office charged the man with attempted robbery, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and multiple counts of illegal gun possession, court records show. In a police interview, he claimed that he was worried the clerk was pulling a gun on him so he fired his own handgun.But the clerk’s story — which police say is backed up by surveillance footage — is markedly different. The clerk reported to police that the man shot him three times in the belly during a heated argument over the price of a liquor bottle.After shooting the clerk, the suspect fled the area, but didn’t bother to take t...

Single-family residence sells in Oakland for $2.4 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

6041 Girvin Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 6000 block of Girvin Drive in Oakland was sold on Aug. 14, 2023 for $2,400,000, or $606 per square foot. The house, built in 1993, has an interior space of 3,961 square feet. This three-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In October 2022, a 1,988-square-foot home on Chelsea Drive in Oakland sold for $1,660,000, a price per square foot of $835. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Pelham Place, Oakland, in July 2022, a 1,797-square-foot home was sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $835. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,156-square-foot home on the first block of Rydal Court in Oakland sold in April 2023, for $2,050,000, a price per square foot of $951. The home has 3 bedrooms...

Person shot and killed Tuesday in East Oakland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

OAKLAND – The city of Oakland’s homicide count for the year climbed closer to 100 with a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon near the Sobrante Park neighborhood.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | East Bay toddler whose mother is charged with his murder, torture identified Crime and Public Safety | Feds up reward money, now offer $150k for information leading to arrests of suspects who target mail carriers Crime and Public Safety | East Oakland’s harsh realities on full display at start of trial over gas station shootout that killed bystander Crime and Public Safety | Two killings outside 24-Hour Fitness may be connected, San Leandro police say Crime and Public Safety | East Bay couple acquitted of murder but convicted of life-eligible assault charge in death of their 5-week-old son The shooting happened just after 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of 105th Avenue, the Oakland Police Department said in...

British TV host quits after alleged kidnap plot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

Associated PressLONDON — Holly Willoughby, one of Britain’s most high-profile television personalities, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from her presenting role on the ITV network’s flagship daytime program “This Morning,” days after a man was charged in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.Willoughby, who has been off air since Thursday as a result of the security scare, said on Instagram that she is standing down after 14 years in her role presenting “This Morning”, a magazine program that mixes celebrity interviews and entertainment news with discussions about current affairs.“I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning,” the 42-year old said. “Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family.”ITV, a commercial broadcaster, praised Willoughby and said it looked forward to working with her again in the future.“Holl...

Packers head into bye week needing to find solutions for their slumping offense

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:08 GMT

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was simply trying to explain why Green Bay’s defense needs to do more.But his comments underscored how much of a concern Green Bay’s offense has become as the Packers head into their bye week.“Yeah, I think at this point it’s pretty obvious that the defense has to not give up any touchdowns,” Alexander said after the Packers’ 17-13 Monday night loss at Las Vegas. “I think that’s the part of being self-critical of our defense because the offense is pretty young and they’re still figuring out their mojo. So the defense, we’ve got to do more to score and stop them from scoring.”The defense did plenty to help the Packers win a game Monday night. The offense just failed to do its part, which has been a common theme lately for a young group suffering serious growing pains.After averaging 31 points over their first two games, the Packers have averaged just 17 over their past three. The offense’s plunge explains why the Packers are below .500 for the first...