Ohtani homers, wins to match Ruth as Angels top A's 5-1
The two-way sensation from Japan withstood another injury scare and pitched six scoreless innings to go with his team-leading 25th home run, reaching yet another monumental milestone as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Tuesday. Ohtani joined Babe Ruth (1918) as the only players in major league history to have at least 10 home runs and 10 wins in the same season. According to the Angels, two players from the Negro Leagues also did it: Bullet Rogan of the 1922 Kansas City Monarchs and Ed Rile of the 1927 Detroit Stars.
news.yahoo.comTigers promote 2 infielders to start 2nd half of season
DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have added two infielders from Triple-A Toledo as they start the second part of the season on Thursday in Oakland. Additionally, rookie right-hander Garrett Hill has been appointed the 27th man and will start Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader. The Tigers were scheduled to play in Oakland early in the season, but the games were postponed due to the ongoing lockout. Short, 27, is making his first appearance in the big leagues this season after logging 184 plate appearances with the Tigers in 2021. Infielders (9): Javier Báez, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Kody Clemens, Brendon Davis, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson.
mlive.comRescued Oklahoma tigers get care in California and new home
Two neglected tigers rescued from a long-shuttered roadside tourist attraction in Oklahoma are beginning new lives more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) away at California’s Oakland Zoo after receiving much-needed medical treatment. The female tigers, now named Lola and Mia, were rescued in June from an Oklahoma attraction that was closed in 2008 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for multiple animal safety and welfare violations. Lola had a facial deformity caused by an untreated infected tooth and underwent dental surgery on Thursday at the Oakland Zoo.
news.yahoo.comAstros place Álvarez on IL, slugger flown back to Houston
Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez flew back to Houston for treatment after being placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right hand injury that has gotten worse, according to manager Dusty Baker. Álvarez originally hurt his hand June 18 against the Chicago White Sox and has been dealing with soreness and inflammation since then. The Astros expect him to miss the next two series and possibly return after the All-Star break.
news.yahoo.comMLB predictions and free expert picks - Target Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers and Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics
Our experts hit their two best bets on Saturday and are now targeting the Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers and Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics for today’s slate, with a best bet for both. Let’s dive into why we think the Twins and Rangers can explode for over 8.5 runs, and the Astros can grab an easy win. The Houston Astros are -186 money line favorites against the Oakland Athletics, and Houston’s run line (-1.5) has -110 odds for today’s game. The Athletics are +155 underdogs, and their run line (+1.5) has -110 odds too. Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics run line prediction: Astros -1.5 (-110)The Houston Astros suffered a strange 3-2 defeat to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, but we predict they can bounce back today.
mlive.comDashcam captures couple 'literally dodging a bullet' during shootout on Oakland freeway
A bullet barely missed a Bay Area couple who were caught in crossfire during a shootout on East Bay Freeway in Oakland. Garrett Mason and his fiancée Tina Do were leaving work in San Leandro and driving eastbound on Interstate 580 on June 14 when a bullet shot through their vehicle’s front windshield and exited through the rear window. “One of the vehicle’s passengers got outside of their window, basically sat up on their passenger window, and opened fire at the car that was tailing them,” Mason told CBS News.
news.yahoo.comAgency clears way for Oakland Athletics $12B ballpark plan
A California agency on Thursday cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission voted 23-2 to reclassify a 56-acre terminal at the Port of Oakland as a mixed-use area where a new ballpark could be built. The vote is the first in a series of legal hurdles the team would have to overcome before it gets permission to break ground for the project.
news.yahoo.comMoneyball Pro-Am tips off Thursday; see rosters, schedule
After nearly three years away, the Moneyball Pro-Am is set to return to the Lansing area. The popular summer basketball league will tip off on Thursday evenint after taking off 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. Every scholarship Michigan State player for 2-22-23 is listed on one of the league’s six rosters, which were released this week along with a schedule. The rest of the rosters are made up of current and former players from mostly Michigan colleges, including 12 current players from Central Michigan. Former Kalamazoo Central and Dayton player Devin Oliver is also a current overseas pro set to play in the league.
mlive.comDangerous heat and humidity continue into Thursday for Metro Detroit
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.
Here’s how long hazardous heat and humidity will last for SE Michigan
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties from now until 8 a.m., Thursday.
Dangerous heat moves into Metro Detroit on Wednesday: What to expect
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties from noon Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair counties from noon Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday.
Dangerously hot temperatures arriving in Metro Detroit, here’s how long the heatwave will last
It becomes cloudier and warm Tuesday (June 14) and remains warmer than average tonight. Dangerously hotter, more humid air arrives tomorrow. Much higher temperatures with excessive heat and humidity will be here. People staying cool and healthy is imperative. After a cold front brings storms before the end of Thursday, it will be sunnier, warm, and comfortable for Friday and Father’s Day weekend, including Juneteenth.
Nepali man brutally attacked from behind and left unconscious while grabbing food in Oakland
A Nepali man was brutally attacked, robbed and left unconscious while grabbing food after work in Oakland, California. Sagar Tamang, 25, said he was attacked from behind while grabbing a hot dog from a street vendor at around 11 p.m. in front of the Fox Theater on Saturday.
news.yahoo.comFormer Michigan State guard Rocket Watts transferring to Oakland
EAST LANSING – Rocket Watts is transferring to play close to home, and his former school will be on his future schedule. Watts will transfer to play for Oakland, he announced on Saturday. And after transferring from Michigan State in 2021, he’ll now play for a school that’s a perennial member of the Spartans’ schedule. Before transferring to Mississippi State, Watts spent two years at Michigan State. As a two-time transfer, Watts will need a waiver to be eligible to play immediately in 2022-23.
mlive.com‘Operation Candy Man’: Police plan to bust nurses selling pills in Oakland, Wayne, Genesee counties
Michigan State Police are executing “Operation Candy Man” on Wednesday -- a plan to raid locations in Oakland, Wayne, and Genesee counties and stop nurses who are illegally selling thousands of opioids.
‘Operation Candy Man’: Police plan to bust nurses selling pills in Oakland, Wayne, Genesee counties
Michigan State Police are executing “Operation Candy Man” on Wednesday -- a plan to raid locations in Oakland, Wayne, and Genesee counties and stop nurses who are illegally selling thousands of opioids.
Tigers will be road team in Detroit for Game 1 of doubleheader
DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers will bat first in the opener of a traditional doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday afternoon. The only practical difference is that Oakland will get the last at-bat, just as if they were the home team. Willi Castro, who will start in left field in the opener, will make his career debut as a center fielder in Game 2, Hinch said. pic.twitter.com/n6iQ8GOd0f — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 10, 2022Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will face Oakland right-hander Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.44) in Game 1. The second game, which will start about 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first, will be the second big-league start for Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo, while A’s right-hander Adrian Martinez will make his Major League debut.
mlive.comDetroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics odds and predictions for Tuesday’s doubleheader
The Oakland Athletics grabbed the first game of the series last night 2-0 as the Detroit Tigers never got their bats going. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics Game 1 oddsDetroit and Oakland both enter the first game of the doubleheader with -110 money line odds, and the total (over/under) is 6.5 runs. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics Game 2 oddsSportsbooks currently do not have any odds listed for Detroit and Oakland’s second game of the doubleheader. Game 1 Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics money line prediction: Athletics ML (-110)The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics have not played well this season, as they carry two of the worst winning percentages in the American League. Game 2 Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics previewAlthough the pitchers are not set as of this morning, there are a few pitchers that could get the start for Detroit in the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader.
mlive.comDetroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics player props and predictions: Michael Pineda starts series opener on Monday night
The Houston Astros swept the Detroit Tigers in their weekend series, while the Oakland Athletics extended their losing streak to nine games. Both teams are trying to get back on track as the Tigers’ Michael Pineda faces off against Oakland’s Paul Blackburn. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics oddsThe Tigers enter Monday’s contest as slight favorites, and they have odds of -130 on the money line. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics money line prediction: Athletics ML (+105)The Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers begin a four-game series on Monday. Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics player prop prediction: Spencer Torkelson U0.5 Hits (+125)When analyzing this matchup, it does seem like both teams are due for runs.
mlive.comLate RBI lifts Muskegon Community College softball program to MCCAA title
Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterThe Muskegon Community College softball team poses for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Muskegon Community College Athletics). The Muskegon Community College softball team secured the program’s third MCCAA softball championship in program history Wednesday with a thrilling 5-4 home win over Oakland Community College. “This was one of our goals that we set at the beginning of the season and the girls just fought and battled all season to get to this game,” said Muskegon Community College head coach Dave Veihl. She stepped up and helped the team win and that’s what this entire season has been like with this group.
mlive.com7-day average of new COVID cases, percentage of positive tests continue to rise in Michigan
The Wednesday total included 8,723 confirmed cases and 68 confirmed deaths. This brings the state’s seven-day average to 1,246 confirmed cases and 10 confirmed deaths a day. This is up from 950 confirmed cases and down from 11 confirmed deaths per day a week ago. As of April 6, the state Department of Health and Human Services began including both probable and confirmed cases in its totals. Cases are classified probable when there was no such tests but a doctor and/or an antigen test labeled them COVID.)
mlive.comMummified body found in wall of Oakland convention center identified as missing man
The mummified body found in the wall of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, California, was identified as a 42-year-old man who vanished nearly two years ago, the coroner's office said Tuesday.
news.yahoo.comWashtenaw, Oakland counties see big case bump: Michigan COVID data for Thursday, April 7
COVID rates are on the rise again in metro Detroit, reminiscent of the start of the omicron wave this winter and original COVID wave in 2020. The five counties with the most new confirmed cases per capita are Washtenaw, Mackinac, Oakland, Macomb and Wayne.
mlive.comWitnesses film group of men attacking Oakland Asian victim during daylight robbery
Eyewitness videos show a group of men robbing an Asian male victim in Oakland, California, last Thursday. One witness said the crime occurred around 27th Street and Valdez Street at about 4 p.m., according to ABC7 News anchor Dion Lim. A man who works around 27th & Valdez in Oakland told me he saw 3 men jump out of a car around 4pm today.
news.yahoo.comMichigan reports 1,550 new COVID-19 cases, 72 deaths, and fewer than 500 hospitalizations on Wednesday, March 30
Michigan on Wednesday, March 30, reported 1,550 new COVID-19 cases and 72 confirmed deaths since the last update on Monday, March 28. The state now is averaging 627 new, reported cases and 17 confirmed deaths a day in the last seven days. In total, there have been 32,830 confirmed deaths and 2,078,951 confirmed cases in Michigan since the start of the pandemic, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Below is a chart that indicates the seven-day average for new cases reported per day throughout the pandemic. The arrows on the map below show whether cases this week are lower than new cases last week.
mlive.comA's trade 3 more stars, rebuild again going into 2022
The Oakland Athletics posted a farewell photo on social media featuring pitching ace Chris Bassitt and their former superstar slugging Matts, third baseman Matt Chapman and first baseman Matt Olson, after trading them away in cost-cutting moves so familiar to this low-budget franchise. Missing in the mix: departed manager Bob Melvin, who left in October to take over the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile, the A's welcomed back a pair of veterans who have meant so much to the franchise: catcher Stephen Vogt and infielder Jed Lowrie.
news.yahoo.comTigers’ adjusted 2022 schedule released: Season now ends in Seattle
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Major League Baseball has completed the complicated task of adjusting the Detroit Tigers’ schedule. The lockout cost the Tigers seven games: Four in Seattle (March 31-April 3) and three in Oakland (April 4-6). Instead of starting the season against the Mariners, the Tigers will now finish the season at T-Mobile Park. (The Tigers will officially serve as the home team for the opener and the road team for Game 2). The lockout forced MLB to twice cancel regular season games, but the final agreement reached between owners and players called for a full schedule.
mlive.comPortage swimmers qualify for All-American status at 2022 boys state finals
KALAMAZOO, MI – Another championship Saturday in Michigan’s 2021-22 winter high school sports season saw the state’s best boys swimmers and divers close out the year with strong finishes at the Holland Aquatic Center, Oakland University and Calvin University. The Kalamazoo area was well-represented in the Division 2 state meet at Oakland where Portage Central and Portage Northern each claimed three all-state finishes. The 100-yard breaststroke provided the highlight for the Mustangs and Huskies, as Central’s Kyle Liu and Northern’s Nickolas Peristeridis not only earned all-state honors by placing in the top eight, but also qualified for All-American status by beating the All-American Consideration cut-off by fractions of a second. The Kalamazoo area also produced multiple all-state swimmers in the Division 3 meet at Calvin, where Allegan led the way with three top-eight finishers. Follow along to see all the Kalamazoo-area swimmers that earned all-state honors in their respective events.
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