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Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Blue Jays' George Springer pulls off a career first in Cardinals series opener
The post Blue Jays' George Springer pulls off a career first in Cardinals series opener appeared first on ClutchPoints. Notwithstanding their series finale 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on the road on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of the best teams of late in the big leagues. They have won eight of their last 10 games going into Monday, the most in that span among teams in the American League. Advertisement Also having a good time of late is Blue Jays outfielder George Springer, who extended a hitting streak to five games with an RBI double in the first inning of Monday's series opener versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. With that hit, Springer has managed to reach an extra base in five games in a row now, the first time he's done such a feat in his career in the big leagues, according to Sportsnet Stats. Springer took on the first pitch he saw from Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante, then got a strike on the second one. Both pitches were 88 mph sliders that went toward the right side of the strike zone. On Pallante's third offering, Springer finally made contact on a 94 mph sinker, spraying the ball to the left field, as Addison Barger scored and Alejandro Kirk moved to third base. Advertisement The 35-year-old Springer has been seeing action in the big leagues since 2014, when he was still with the Houston Astros. He suited up for the Astros for the first seven years of his time in MLB, earning three All-Star nods along the way before signing a six-year contract worth $150 million with the Blue Jays in 2021. He's been in the big leagues for over a decade, so it may be a bit surprising that this is just the first time Springer, who will turn 36 in September, has managed to put together such a streak. In any case, Blue Jays fans must be happy to see (or learn) that Springer appears to be having a power surge in the 2025 MLB season. In 2024, he had a 3.1 percent home run rate and a hard hit rate of 37.5 percent to go with a .371 slugging percentage. Entering the Cardinals series, Springer had a .487 slugging percentage, a 4.2 HR% and a 50.7 2 HardH%, per Baseball-Reference. Related: Blue Jays' Jose Bautista gets emotional at Canadian Baseball HOF induction Related: Why Myles Straw trade to Blue Jays was a blessing in disguise
Gulf Insider
9 hours ago
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Cannabis, Smoked Or Eaten, Linked To Tobacco-Like Blood Vessel Harm
Long-term marijuana smoking and THC edible use may harm the blood vessels as much as tobacco, a new study suggests. The research indicates that cannabis users might face an increased risk of heart disease, even if they are otherwise healthy. Both smoking and eating cannabis caused the blood vessel linings to not work as effectively, even in otherwise healthy adults who never used tobacco, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found. 'The blood vessels don't seem to care whether the smoke is from tobacco or cannabis,' study author Matthew L. Springer, professor of medicine at the Cardiovascular Research Institute at UCSF, told The Epoch Times. The research shows cannabis users had blood vessel function 'very similar' to tobacco smokers in previous studies, he noted. For the estimated 17.7 million Americans who use marijuana in some form every day, according to polling data, the study raises important questions about long-term health risks that remain largely unstudied. The research, recently published in JAMA Cardiology, tracked 55 healthy adults aged 18 to 50, dividing them into three groups: marijuana smokers, THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) edible users, and non-users. All cannabis users consumed their preferred method at least three times weekly for more than a year—making them regular, not casual users. Springer said they had a good reason for the relatively small number of participants. 'We were very picky!' 'The study is very clean in that our cannabis user groups have never been tobacco smokers/vapers, and tend to avoid secondhand smoke,' he added. 'The marijuana smokers only smoke marijuana and don't vaporize it or vape THC, and our THC edibles group avoids all smoke.' Researchers measured blood flow-mediated dilation, which shows how well blood vessels relax and contract. Both cannabis groups showed significantly worse vascular function than nonusers, with heavier use linked to greater damage. While smoking marijuana and eating edibles both harmed blood vessels, researchers noted they likely do so for different reasons. Marijuana smokers showed reduced production of nitric oxide, a compound that helps blood vessels stay healthy. This effect was not seen in edible users, though their blood vessels sustained similar vascular damage. Other measures of blood vessel health, such as arterial stiffness, did not differ among the groups. For cannabis smokers, Springer believes that smoke is the culprit for their blood vessel damage. 'Tobacco smokers have the same functional problems, and there's no THC in tobacco smoke,' he noted. Previous rat studies showed that even marijuana smoke without any cannabinoids still damaged cardiovascular function. For edible users, the mechanism remains unclear, though the damage is equally real. Springer emphasized that the bottom line is that smoking marijuana does not appear to avoid the harmful vascular effects of smoking tobacco, and neither does frequent use of THC edibles. He noted the study had some limitations, including variability in cannabis strains and self-reported use, which could affect results. 'It's a relatively small study,' Springer said. 'Nonetheless, the differences between groups are clear, and the statistics are robust and show that our results have a high confidence level.' Click here to read more…
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
George Springer Player Props: June 19, Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks
George Springer Player Props: June 19, Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks George Springer was hitless in his previous game (0 for 4 with an RBI), but will have another crack at it when the Toronto Blue Jays take on Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday at 3:07 p.m. ET on SNET and ARID. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your George Springer player prop bets. Springer paces the Blue Jays with 10 home runs, while putting up 32 RBI. Watch tonight's Blue Jays game on Fubo! George Springer Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +675) How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Toronto Blue Jays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Time: 3:07 p.m. ET 3:07 p.m. ET Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Thursday, June 19, 2025 TV Channel: SNET and ARID SNET and ARID Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) George Springer vs. Ryne Nelson Over his career versus Ryne Nelson, Springer is 2 for 6 with a triple. Last season against Ryne Nelson, Springer went 1 for 3 with a triple at the plate. George Springer prop bet insights Springer has reached base with a hit 37 times this year in 66 games played (56.1%), including multiple hits in 22.7% of them (15 times). In nine of 66 games this season, he has gone yard (13.6%). He's hit a round-tripper in 3.7% of his trips to the plate in 2025. Springer has scored at least a run in 36.4% of his games this season (24 of 66), with two or more runs scored in nine of those contests (13.6%). He has driven in at least one run in 23 out of 66 games this season (34.8%), with two or more RBI in seven of those games (10.6%). Springer has struck out at least once in 65.2% of his games this year (43 of 66), with more than one strikeout in 15 of those games (22.7%). MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 1:28 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. George Springer stats against the Diamondbacks Diamondbacks starter: Ryne Nelson
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Players Championship clash descends into ‘pub darts' with even winner looking embarrassed after ‘stinking' leg
DARTS star Pero Ljubic was left red faced after winning a leg that would not have looked out of place down the pub. The Croatian faced Niko Springer in round one of the 2 Pero Ljubic looked embarrassed after winning a marathon leg Credit: X @OfficialPDC 2 The PDC joked that they had reached pub darts territory Credit: X @OfficialPDC Ljubic was just one from victory at 5-3 up but had a nightmare trying to close out the win. It was a similar story for Springer, who failed to take his first two chances at winning the leg. Ljubic then had three throws in a row to win it - going from double ten to double five - but missing every time. It presented Springer with a second opportunity but again there was no luck. READ MORE IN DARTS His opponent returned to the oche but bust his score after throwing in single 18 when going for single one. Springer also needed double one at this point - though he ended up The shocked commentator reacted: "Incredible scenes here. Oh dear." Frustrations were visible on both players' faces by this stage of the marathon leg. Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Springer nearly launched a dart at the board in pure anger before just about composing himself. But finally after Ljubic's 26th dart of the leg, he landed the double one to win. Peter Wright stunned after James Wade farts during game The 47-year-old veteran turned to his opponent with an embarrassed look on his face and threw his arms in relief. The commentator reflected: "Pub players around the world just smiling and going, 'they can do it too'." Ljubic faced fan's favourite
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Players Championship clash descends into ‘pub darts' with even winner looking embarrassed after ‘stinking' leg
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS star Pero Ljubic was left red faced after winning a leg that would not have looked out of place down the pub. The Croatian faced Niko Springer in round one of the Players Championship 19 in Leicester today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Pero Ljubic looked embarrassed after winning a marathon leg Credit: X @OfficialPDC 2 The PDC joked that they had reached pub darts territory Credit: X @OfficialPDC Ljubic was just one from victory at 5-3 up but had a nightmare trying to close out the win. It was a similar story for Springer, who failed to take his first two chances at winning the leg. Ljubic then had three throws in a row to win it - going from double ten to double five - but missing every time. It presented Springer with a second opportunity but again there was no luck. READ MORE IN DARTS PRICED OUT Bankrupt former World Darts semi-finalist stuns Gerwyn Price in timely boost His opponent returned to the oche but bust his score after throwing in single 18 when going for single one. Springer also needed double one at this point - though he ended up busting his score twice after another three wide of the target by Ljubic. The shocked commentator reacted: "Incredible scenes here. Oh dear." Frustrations were visible on both players' faces by this stage of the marathon leg. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Springer nearly launched a dart at the board in pure anger before just about composing himself. But finally after Ljubic's 26th dart of the leg, he landed the double one to win. Peter Wright stunned after James Wade farts during game The 47-year-old veteran turned to his opponent with an embarrassed look on his face and threw his arms in relief. PDC Darts' social media account joked that they had entered "pub darts territory" in a "stinking last leg". The commentator reflected: "Pub players around the world just smiling and going, 'they can do it too'." Ljubic faced fan's favourite Ricky Evans in the second round and lost 6-2.
