Tarik Skubal contract could look similar to Kyle Tucker’s, ESPN MLB insider hints

Tarik Skubal is officially a free agent for the first time in his seven-year MLB career. Skubal is predicted to sign a deal that will make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, but it begs the question of what the figure will look like and for how many years. ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney appeared on “Baseball Tonight” on Tuesday and said he’s heard from “multiple agents” that Skubal’s future contract could be more similar to Kyle Tucker’s instead of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s — both of whom are on the Dodgers. .@Buster_ESPN says one agent predicted Tarik Skubal’s deal will look…

Josh Turek dunks GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson to give Democrats Senate control

WASHINGTON — Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a former wheelchair basketball star, defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson Tuesday in the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, ensuring Democrats would take control of the upper chamber of Congress for at least the next two years. Turek, 47, the first…

James Talarico turns Texas blue with defeat of Republican Ken Paxton

James Talarico made history Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from Texas since 1988 by upsetting state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton, 63, had unseated 24-year incumbent John Cornyn in a May primary runoff, but a history of scandals and controversy proved too much for him…

West Hollywood mom-and-pop shuts up shop after 20-year run

It’s time to hang it up. After 20 years in business, a West Hollywood mom-and-pop shop is closing its doors for good. Brick & Mortar clothing boutique announced that they will permanently close by the end of this month, ceasing both in-store and online sales. Located at 8713 Santa Monica…

Bob Heinz, member of NFL’s last undefeated team, dead at 79

Bob Heinz, a two-time Dolphins Super Bowl champion who was a key piece of their undefeated 1972 season, died on Oct 31, his family announced. He was 79. The Miami Herald reported that Heinz, who was diagnosed with heart failure four years ago, died in California of natural causes. “Bob…

California restaurant known for fine Italian dining to close after 17-year run

It’s arrivederci for a Napa Valley dining institution. Oenotri, a celebrated downtown Napa hotspot known for its upscale Italian fare, house-made salumi, and extensive wine list, announced it will shut its doors permanently after 17 years, leaving longtime customers heartbroken. The Italian eatery, which became a go-to destination for locals…

Meta responds as women in politics demand action against online abuse

The owner of Facebook and Instagram is “reviewing a range of enforcement actions” to combat threats and harassment targeting female parliamentarians on its platforms, as the attack on independent MP Helen Haines last month casts a spotlight on the risks women in politics face. “Women should be able to represent…

Dodgers manager says Jacob Misiorowski is ‘great’ for baseball

As Shohei Ohtani’s manager, Dave Roberts knows how much a singular talent can mean to baseball. Roberts described Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski in such terms following the Dodgers’ 4-1 loss on Saturday. “It’s fantastic,” Roberts said. “I hope that we can give Jacob as much credit and publicity as…

Deonte Banks’ Giants resurgence hits snag with pair of penalties

Deonte Banks might need his slate cleaned again.  Left for bust after the last two seasons, the former first-round pick has shown signs of reviving his once-promising career during Giants training camp under new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson.  But practice isn’t meaningful if it doesn’t translate to games, and the…

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