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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MLB announces celebrities for All-Star softball game
The All-Star Celebrity Softball Game will feature noteworthy figures from sports and entertainment. MLB announced the lineup Wednesday. The celebrities will take the field on July 12, immediately after the All-Star Futures Game. Advertisement Fans with All-Star Saturday tickets can attend both games of the doubleheader. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Taking the field at Truist Field will be: CC Sabathia, Baseball Hall of Famer Druski, social media influencer and comedian Eladio Carrion, seven-time Latin Grammy nominated rapper and singer Jennie Finch, USA Softball Olympian Jerry Lorenzo, founder of American streetwear label Fear of God Jordan Chiles, two-time Olympian and Gold Medalist Myke Towers, six-time Latin Grammy nominated singer Nastasha Watley, USA Softball Olympian Quavo, Atlanta native and four-time Grammy nominated rapper Young Miko, Puerto Rican rapper and singer, 2025 Grammy nominee Wisin, two-time Latin Grammy winning rapper and singer The All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, presented by GEICO, benefits the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It's a celebration of the nearly 29-year partnership between MLB and the Boys & Girls Clubs. Tickets are available here. The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will have a week full of events at Truist Park, Cobb Galleria and other venues in metro Atlanta. Click here for a full schedule. RELATED STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
The last time the Nats lost 10 straight? Manny Acta was the manager.
The two longest single-season losing streaks in Nationals history — suffered 17 years apart — have a couple of things in common. Each skid began with a 5-0 loss to a former Cy Young Award winner (CC Sabathia in 2008, Jacob deGrom earlier this month), and each skid hit double digits after a home loss to the lowly Colorado Rockies — who were merely bad in 2008, not historically dreadful as they are this season. 'The only thing the Nationals have beaten in the last 10 days, then, is themselves,' The Washington Post's Zach Berman wrote after Washington's 7-2 defeat to the Rockies on Aug. 17, 2008, which marked the team's 10th straight loss and the end of a stretch of 20 games in 20 days. 'In this case, it was topping nine-game losing streaks the team suffered two other times this season. It was being swept in yet another series this season, including six of the past eight. … The manager and the players all insist the effort is there. Production and health are not.' 'Obviously it's not easy,' then-Nationals manager Manny Acta, who would be fired midway through the 2009 season, told reporters. 'Guys want to catch the ball, want to hit the ball and they want to throw strikes. They're just not doing it right now.' 'When we're in a little stretch like this, everybody's trying to give it their all, and you're like, 'I've got to do it,' instead of almost like, 'I'm gonna do it,'' Nationals outfielder Ryan Langerhans said. 'You just get up there and you want to get it done so bad sometimes it ends up working against you.' Langerhans sounded a bit like closer Kyle Finnegan, who admitted he was 'trying to do too much' after his blown save Monday extended Washington's losing streak to nine games. 'I don't think it's a secret what's been going on with our team,' Finnegan said of the Nationals' tailspin, which featured Manager Dave Martinez defending his coaching staff when asked where the blame lied, then saying the next day that his comments were not about his players, though he had mentioned them. 'Just really wanting to get a win, get back in the win column. That's maybe a little bit of what we've been struggling with. Guys trying to make a big moment for our team, trying to snap us out of it, whatever. But we just got to focus on the things that are in our control.' The 2008 Nationals were somewhat fortunate: With the Beijing Olympics in full swing, the team's record losing streak — which would reach 12 games — was relegated to the inside pages of The Post's Sports section. The 12-game skid featured four shutouts, including a 12-0 loss to the Mets at home, and a 5-4, 13-inning loss to the Brewers on a walk-off home run by Gabe Kapler. Washington finally snapped the losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 21. 'It's a big weight off our shoulders,' closer Joel Hanrahan said after recording a two-inning save. 'People writing about it everywhere, losing 12 in a row and whatnot. We just had to get that one and see where it takes us.' The Nationals' only other losing streak of at least nine games in one season since 2008 came in July 2022, amid the second of five straight losing seasons — and counting — after the team's World Series title and one year after they dealt Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. Washington's ninth consecutive loss that year, a 6-3 defeat against the Atlanta Braves at home, was a footnote to the bigger story of the day, which was that the team would consider trading Juan Soto after the slugger turned down a 15-year, $440 million offer. 'It feels really bad to see stuff going out like that because I'm a guy who keeps everything on my side. I keep everything quiet,' Soto said before Washington's 15th loss in 16 games. ' … For me, this is the team I've been [with] since, what, 2015? I've been with this team, and I feel good with it. When I get to know the city more, it feels great. Why should I need to change?' Soto's 20th homer helped the Nationals snap their losing streak the following day. He was traded to the San Diego Padres two weeks later. Coming off an 89-loss season, the Nationals were expected to struggle in 2008. Washington was nearly 30 games under .500 and well out of the race when its record losing streak began in Milwaukee. Acta's lineup for the 10th consecutive loss featured Emilio Bonifácio leading off, Aaron Boone batting cleanup and Wil Nieves (who?!) at catcher. This year's team — in large part because of the players acquired in the blockbuster Soto trade — was expected to take a step forward after consecutive 71-91 seasons. A four-game winning streak to close the month of May pulled Washington to within two games of .500, but that's a distant memory now. Washington is 2-13 since then, with 10 consecutive losses, including five straight to the last-place Miami Marlins and Rockies.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Since becoming a Yankee, Max Fried won my heart — and quite a few games, too
In my time as a New York Yankees fan, I've seen a lot of pitchers take the mound wearing pinstripes. I was born in 2004, so while I didn't have the chance to watch greats like David Cone, Roger 'The Rocket' Clemens, or Orlando 'El Duque' Hernández, I have seen my fair share of great Yankees pitchers, who paved their way into the hearts of fans through great performances, likeable personalities or both. CC Sabathia, Masahiro Tanaka, currently Gerrit Cole, and even the back-end of the careers of Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte shaped my love for Yankees pitching. However, there hasn't been a pitcher that I've been as drawn to within that time as I have been with Max Fried. Advertisement When the Yankees first signed him in the offseason, I had, of course, known who Fried was. The lanky lefty from the Atlanta Braves had a couple of All-Star appearances to his name, a World Series-clinching victory, and even came in second in Cy Young Award voting back in 2022, but I wasn't as familiar with him as I probably should have been. In my defense, he was coming off a just 'OK' season for him, pitching 174.1 innings for a 3.25 ERA — his highest since 2019 when he pitched 165.2 innings and registered a 4.02 ERA. But regardless, I was bound to learn about him at some point. And boy, did I ever. I was expecting a good pitcher, and one who could contribute to another chase for the World Series trophy, but I certainly wasn't expecting what we've received from Fried in his first 13 starts. His 1.78 ERA in 81 innings pitched and impressive 8-1 record (with his only loss being against the always dangerous Dodgers) have not only helped the Yankees to the top of the American League East, but it has also helped make up for the loss of Cole this season. But in addition to all of the statistics, Fried is just a fun pitcher to watch. He has used seven different pitches over the course of his 2025 season, and while his fastball, according to Baseball Savant, has been his best, sitting in the 100th percentile leaguewide, it's still interesting to see how he mixes pitches and uses deception to fool hitters into making contact. His windup is methodical, and he's not a pitcher who is on the right end of many high-strikeout games. But he makes outs and grinds through at-bats, which every baseball fan can respect. Advertisement Just last night, Fried wobbled a bit in the first against Cleveland, as José Ramírez reached on a soft dunker in front of third, moved to second when Ben Rice took an error on a pickoff throw that he couldn't corral, and swiped third. David Fry then walked and stole second himself to put two men on for an near-instant scoring opportunity for the Guardians, who won the night before. The unflappable Fried then battled veteran Carlos Santana for eight pitches with a flurry of fastballs and curves, ultimately getting the popup he needed to end the rally. That fluky infield hit from Ramírez turned out to be the Guardians' only knock of the night against Fried, who fired six scoreless with seven K's in yet another win. I didn't play super high-level baseball growing up, but I pitched for most of the time that I played, so I respect that the position isn't just about throwing hard; it's truly an art. The way that Fried pitches, in my eyes, is art. He works the entire strike zone with a wide array of pitches. He doesn't rush through his windup, and visually, he's hard to read. He strikes out a fair number of batters, but not a high enough amount where it will jump off the page. Instead, he's a guy who grinds, gets outs, and walks away with wins just as he has in pinstripes this season. Fried has been a rock in the Yankees' pitching staff since joining from free agency, and it's been exactly what the doctor ordered. And not only has he had the results, but his entire style of pitching excites me every time I sit in front of the television. The velocity isn't incredibly high and it's not flashy, but it gets the job done. I love a workhorse ace, and the Yankees have one. Advertisement More from
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
MLB All-Star Game voting is underway: Here's what to know for 2025
MLB All-Star Game voting is underway: Here's what to know for 2025 Show Caption Hide Caption CC Sabathia on entering the Hall of Fame and wearing a Yankees cap on his plaque CC Sabathia will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame this July and tells USA TODAY Sports why his plaque will feature him wearing a Yankees cap. Sports Seriously Voting is officially underway for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, scheduled for July 15 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The 95th Midsummer Classic is the Braves' third time hosting the game (1972 and 2000), pitting the American and National League's best players against each other. The AL won the contest the past two years and holds an overall 48-44-2 advantage in the series. Fans vote for eight starting positions players and designated hitter in each league, with the first round of voting running from June 4-June 26. The top vote-getter in each league automatically becomes a starter, while two players at the infield positions and six outfielders advance to the second phase of voting. That voting runs from June 30-July 2, with the winners earning spots in the starting lineup. If the top vote-getter is an outfielder, then four players advance to fill the final two spots. Vote for 2025 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday's game caps off a big week in Atlanta, with the Futures Game on Saturday, MLB draft on Sunday and Home Run Derby on Monday night. Here's what to know about the 2025 MLB All-Star Game festivities: When is the 2025 MLB All-Star Game? The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is on Tuesday, July 15 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves When is MLB Home Run Derby? MLB's annual Home Run Derby is set for Monday, July 14 at Truist Park. When is MLB draft? The 2025 MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 13 and is being held in the Atlanta area around the All-Star festivities.
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Yankees vs. Dodgers: How to watch World Series rematch on Apple TV+ tonight
Yankees vs. Dodgers: How to watch World Series rematch on Apple TV+ tonight Show Caption Hide Caption CC Sabathia on entering the Hall of Fame and wearing a Yankees cap on his plaque CC Sabathia will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame this July and tells USA TODAY Sports why his plaque will feature him wearing a Yankees cap. Sports Seriously In a rematch of the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Yankees for a three-game set beginning Friday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the Fall Classic in five games, clinching the title with a wild win that included a Yankees meltdown for the ages, blowing a five-run lead with a shambolic defensive display. But the Yankees look a lot different than the last time the teams met, with new $218 million ace Max Fried taking the mound in the series opener, off to one of the best starts in baseball history with a 7-0 record and 1.29 ERA through 11 starts for New York. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET and the game is being broadcast exclusively on Apple TV+. How to watch Dodgers vs. Yankees on Apple TV+ The Dodgers vs. Yankees game Friday will air exclusively on Apple TV+.
