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Who saw this coming? Javier Baez’s revival in center field is fueling first-place Tigers

DETROIT -- Javier Báez was a veteran clinging to the final years of a bloated contract, a player the Detroit Tigers would simply have to endure until the front office summoned the gumption to swallow the sunk cost and move on. That was the consensus not …

Matt Carpenter Retires After 14 Seasons in MLB

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Veteran infielder Matt Carpenter announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday, ending a successful 14-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Carpenter made the announcement on the ‘Get in the Game’ podcast, hosted by former …

Meet Register sports columnist and Hawkeyes savant Chad Leistikow

Job: Sports columnist Years at the Register: 17 (2000-04, late 2012-present) I grew up in: Born and raised in Iowa City (with a short stop in Marshalltown) I live in: Adel I graduated from: City High School and the University of Iowa Need a break? Play the …

Surprising Detroit Tigers Are Making the Pieces Fit Anywhere and Everywhere

The Motown sound is a crack of the bat and the whoosh of a fastball this year. The Detroit Tigers are building off last season’s MLB playoff campaign with their best start since 2006. Through the first 43 games of the 2025 season, Detroit Tigers manager A. …

Rockies fire the wrong people after a record-breaking year in futility (Letters)

Once again, the Rockies are making the wrong personnel decisions Re: “Bud Black fired,” May 12 news story When Bryce Harper called the Rockies a “loser … organization” two years ago, he hit it on the head. With one-quarter of the season over, they are on …

Cardinals Face Tough Challenge in Doubleheader Against Phillies

Philadelphia, PA — The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face their toughest challenge yet as they open a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Cardinals, riding a nine-game winning streak, will begin the first game at 12:05 p.m. …

Pittsburgh is angry. Its native son is upbeat. Can Don Kelly help revive the punchless Pirates?

NEW YORK – Don Kelly was born into a world where champions wore black and gold. This was February 1980, four months after the Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series and four weeks after the Steelers won the Super Bowl. Maybe that explains his unshakable …

5 games end in walk-off fashion in dramatic night for MLB

Tuesday night was full of drama across MLB. Five games ended in walk-off fashion of the 13 games played, including two in extra innings and three via home runs. Here is a recap of each walk-off win. TIGERS 10, RED SOX 9 (11 INNINGS) DETROIT — Javier Baez …

Pope Leo XIV asked fan 'White Sox or Cubs?' before autographing baseball at the Vatican

It's not often that the sports world becomes enamored with the papal selection process, but that changed when word broke of Pope Leo XIV's selection as the first American pope last week. As soon as the world found out the new pope was from Chicago, …

Dodgers place Roki Sasaki on injured list with right shoulder impingement

He told the team his arm was sore after his last start in which he pitched on five days rest for the first time in the majors. Sasaki threw four innings and gave up five runs on 61 pitches Friday at Arizona. “Physically he was a little bit sore afterwards …

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Saturday 5/10, 6:15 CT

Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes... TRYING TO END A LOSING STREAK: The Cubs have not lost more than three consecutive games since June 23-27 of last year, when they fell at home to the Mets, then lost three games at San Francisco. They have …

Chicago Cubs Set To Call Upon Top Pitching Prospect Cade Horton

Cade Horton is about to make his much-anticipated MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs. The hard-throwing right-hander is expected to be called up and face the New York Mets tomorrow. The 22-year-old’s timetable was derailed by injury a year ago. Six strong …

New Pope effect: Bettors are flocking toward Bears, Cubs, Villanova title odds

There wasn’t much faith at BetMGM that Robert Francis Prevost would be selected as the new Pope — less than 1 percent of the money wagered for the next Pope betting market (yes, you could’ve bet on that, but only in Ontario) came in on Prevost. After that …

Pope Leo asks fan 'Sox or Cubs?' as he signs a baseball

“White Sox or Cubs?” Those were the first words out of Pope Leo XIV’s mouth when he greeted Jason Perash in a receiving line at the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall Monday morning. “Uh, Sox,” answered Perash, a 46-year-old attorney and sometimes freelance …

Chicago Businesses Cash In On Pope Mania

CHICAGO — Chicago businesses are passing a collection basket of their own after South Sider Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope. Prevost is the first American pope — and now the world’s most famous White Sox fan. His selection as pontiff last week saw …

Cubs, Marlins seeking way back to winning track

After losing back-to-back series for the first time this season, the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs begin a six-game homestand with the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Monday night. Colin Rea (2-0, 2.43 ERA) gets …

Cade Horton set for MLB debut: Inside former OU pitcher's journey to Chicago Cubs

BCB After Dark: A rebrand for Iowa?

Thank you for stopping by BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in and join us. We’re all celebrating a big Cubs win tonight. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables …

Cubs start 3-game series against the Marlins

Miami Marlins (15-24, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (23-18, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Cal Quantrill (2-3, 7.11 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (2-0, 2.43 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 25 …

Xraised Interviews Ruth Pitt on Anaxi Group’s Experience-Led Consulting Approach

A Fresh Take on Management Consulting: Built by Operators, for Operators NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a compelling new episode of Xraised, host Rosalie interviews Ruth Pitt, Co-Founder of Anaxi Group, a …

TGTE Parliament Convenes on May 16th – 18th in Buffalo, U.S.A.

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TGTE Parliament Convenes on May 16th – 18th in Buffalo, U.S.A. The Fourth parliament of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam will convene from May 16th – 18th in Buffalo, U.S.A. The session …

US Chamber of Commerce Foundations JEDx Initiative Advances New Tool to Support Seamless Sharing of Skills & Credentials

Release Represents Milestone Toward National Alignment of Skills and Learning Data Across Education, Workforce, and Hiring Systems WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in …

Paget Disease Treatment Market Forecast 2025-2034: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Market Share, Segments, And Emerging Trends

The Business Research Company's Paget Disease Treatment Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Hepatorenal Syndrome Global Market Report 2025: Insights into Market Drivers, Trends, Growth Predictions and Key Players

The Business Research Company's Hepatorenal Syndrome Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Global Light Emitting Diode LED Conformal Coating Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Growth And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Light Emitting Diode (LED) Conformal Coating Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The strong growth …

Hereditary Angioedema Global Market Report 2025: Projections And Trends For The Global HAE Industry

The Business Research Company's Hereditary Angioedema Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Global Oxygen Generator Market Forecast To Reach $5.89 Billion By 2029 With 9.1% Annual Growth

The Business Research Company's Oxygen Generator Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Global Pack Conveyors Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Pack Conveyors Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Global On-The-Go Breakfast Packaging Market Insights 2025: Key Trends, Market Size, And Growth Forecast

The Business Research Company's On-The-Go Breakfast Packaging Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

Global Multipurpose Support Vessel Market Forecast 2025-2034: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Market Share And Emerging Trends

The Business Research Company's Multipurpose Support Vessel (MPSV) Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Significant market …

Murder Mystery Games Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Murder Mystery Games Market Analysis: Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, and Global Forecast 2025–2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is the Murder Mystery Games Market …

Graphitized Carbon Black (GCB) Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Graphitized Carbon Black (GCB) Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

Adriana Sanford Joins ABA ILS Steering Group on Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Rights

Global cybersecurity scholar and public intellectual tapped for ABA leadership roles to advance ethical governance of emerging technologies and data privacy. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adriana Sanford, Head …

Rogue Aviation Sponsors Orange County Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, Offering Top Fundraiser a Chance to Soar

Attendees Invited to Visit Rogue Aviation Booth at Ride Finale Event at Hot Rods & Handguns in Huntington Beach on May 18 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rogue Aviation, Southern California’s premier …

Global Seal of Biliteracy Surpasses 50,000 Certifications as Schools Connect Language Skills to Career Success

FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Seal of Biliteracy, an international language certification program that recognizes bilingualism and biliteracy in individuals of any age, is proud to announce the …

Global Seal of Biliteracy Surpasses 50,000 Certifications as Schools Connect Language Skills to Career Success

FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Seal of Biliteracy, an international language certification program that recognizes bilingualism and biliteracy in individuals of any age, is proud to announce the …

Jakub Leps Promoted to General Manager of Newsmatics Data Sciences

Leps to lead strategy and operations at the forefront of data innovation WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a news technology company known for its suite of innovative digital media products, is proud …

Amidst Global Rollback of Women's Rights, Elevate Prize Foundation Pledges $1M to Equality Now Over the Next Decade

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equality Now, along with their Global Executive Director, S. Mona Sinha, has been awarded the 2025 Elevate Prize Founder’s Award in recognition of the organization’s transformative …

The Colors of Spring Concert - May 20 @ 8 PM in New York City

The North/South Chamber Orchestra, directed by Max Lifchitz, celebrates spring performing music by composers from Canada, China, and the Americas. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North/South Chamber …