DJ LeMahieu hired as manager of summer college baseball team as MLB questions loom

Almost a year after his release from the Yankees, DJ LeMahieu is back in baseball. But, at least for now, he’s not on the field —  he’ll be calling the shots from the dugout. The former All-Star second baseman was hired as the manager of the Royal Oak Leprechauns, a Northwoods summer collegiate baseball team in Michigan. LeMahieu moved to the state as a middle schooler and then became a prolific player at Brother Rice High School. LeMahieu previously helped fund the summer team’s home ballpark renovations earlier this decade. The team said LeMahieu will be “continuing to pursue opportunities…

Popular Italian food brand accused of ‘tomato fraud’ in new lawsuit

It’s a canned conspiracy. Two Californians are suing Cento Fine Foods for allegedly committing “tomato fraud” — claiming the fruits in its canned products are not the coveted “Ferrari” of tomato varieties they boast, according to a saucy new lawsuit. The plaintiffs alleged that New Jersey-based Cento is the “primary…

Midterm handicapper unveils new House ratings for pivotal 2026 races across the US

The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics shifted 17 House races Wednesday in response to redistricting, primary elections and congressional scandals.  Nine of the organization’s race-ratings changes were made in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new GOP-friendly congressional map into law earlier this week.  On balance, the…

San Francisco crazy high business taxes could get even worse

San Francisco has been a case study in how not to run a city, but a new report is amplifying the alarm as voters consider a CEO tax that some are calling a poison pill for the epicenter of tech. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute released a study on…

Nick Bosa’s girlfriend Ella Ailiff stuns in tiny pink bikini

Nick Bosa is hardly the only one in his relationship with a stunning physique. The Niners star’s girlfriend, Ella Ailiff, showed off her fit frame in a small pink bikini during a recent magazine shoot. Ailiff threw on a two-piece and hit a tennis court in the Miami area for…

Local Utah officials’ approval of ‘Shark Tank’ mogul Kevin O’Leary’s massive new data center enrages residents: ‘Shame!’

Hundreds of furious Utahn residents packed a gym and erupted in chants of “Shame! Shame! Shame!” this week as county commissioners pushed through approval of “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary’s colossal AI data center project — a sprawling development critics warn could transform the rural region forever. The controversial proposal…

Wall Street executives blame Morgan Stanley’s latest layoffs on AI

Morgan Stanley’s surprise round of layoffs this past week was the result of “shifting business and location priorities,” and “individual job performance” issues here and abroad, according to the firm’s flacks. But insiders close to the Wall Street giant say the real culprit can be summed up in two letters:…

Trayce Thompson robs Team USA home run in wild Great Britain moment

This one was a win for the red coats. Great Britain outfielder Trayce Thompson robbed a potential game-tying home run during their World Baseball Classic Group B pool play game against the U.S. on Saturday. With one out in the second inning, Team USA catcher Will Smith belted a ball…

Trump doesn’t rule out sending American troops to Iran

President Donald Trump did not rule out sending US troops to Iran, but pledged to do so only for a “very good reason” – against a virtually obliterated opponent. Trump initially said he didn’t want to answer the question, as he flew back to Florida Saturday from Dover Air Force…

Warriors’ win vs Rockets should give Steve Kerr reason to keep coaching

Steve Kerr’s future has been up for debate all season. If the longtime Warriors coach is back on the bench for a 13th season next fall, count wins like Thursday night’s improbable triumph over the Rockets as a primary reason. Conventional wisdom has always assumed that Kerr’s timeline with Golden…

Packers acquire former Pro Bowler Zaire Franklin in trade with Colts

The Colts went from exploring a trade of Zaire Franklin to actually executing one just days later. Indianapolis is trading the outside linebacker to the Packers in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden, according to multiple reports on Saturday. Franklin, who turns 30 in July, has two years left on…

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