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Cardinals sign right-hander Chen-Wei Lin, their first player ever out of Taiwan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals on Monday signed right-handed pitcher Chen-Wei Lin, the franchise’s first player signed out of Taiwan.The 21-year-old Lin is a native of Tainan City, Taiwan, and played college baseball at Chinese Culture University in Taipei. He pitched in nine games for the Kenosha, Wisconsin, Kingfish last summer in the collegiate league in his United States debut.Lin was also an invited college player for the Taiwanese World Baseball Classic team earlier this year in their preparation camp.He will soon report to the Cardinals' facility in Jupiter, Florida.Lin, who is 6-foot-7, made four starts and had a 3.24 ERA this summer for the Frederick Keys, a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League.Lin's uncle, Hong-Chih Kuo, pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers for seven seasons from 2005-2011. He had a 3.73 ERA in 218 career appearances after signing as an international free agent with the Dodgers in 1999.

Rockies’ Peter Lambert looking for chance to help struggling rotation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

Despite injuries, surgery, demotions and failures, Peter Lambert never lost touch with his quest.Now, more than four years after his glittering major league debut, the Rockies’ 26-year-old right-hander is looking for another chance. The organization is bereft of starting pitching, not just this season, but in 2024 as well. Could Lambert help fill the void?“Definitely,” Lambert said. “I would love for that to happen.”Why is he so optimistic?“I have a little experience starting in the big league and I think that’s important,” he said. “Although I’ve struggled, sometimes that’s what a pitcher needs.”Saturday night, with Colorado utilizing a bullpen game, Lambert, the usual long reliever, opened the game. It was his first big-league start since Sept 29, 2021, vs. Washington — a span of 641 days. Before that, he went 736 days between starts, from Sept. 20, 2019, to Sept. 24, 2021, as he battled through persiste...

Frank Clark brings a veteran presence to pass rush, but Randy Gregory’s health, young players’ growth will be essential to improvement from last season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

The Broncos’ disastrous loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day, which ended Nathaniel Hackett’s time as the head coach, amplified their pass rush struggles last season. Against a Rams team that allowed the third-most sacks in the league in 2022, Denver was able to generate only one quarterback pressure, while Baker Mayfield, who has gone from being a franchise signal caller to fighting to stay in the league, threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns in a 51-14 win.Injuries and trading away edge rusher Bradley Chubb played a major part in Denver’s inability to attack the quarterback, especially down the stretch when it totaled a combined one sack in the final three games.Although the addition of outside linebacker Frank Clark has provided optimism for 2023, the Broncos will need some for the young guys to take strides if they want to see real improvement.“I think there are a number of players on our team that have those traits, but if you lack those traits in your lineup, t...

Video shows thieves crash through jewelry store, assault clerk in La Verne

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

Surveillance video released on Monday shows the violent smash-and-grab robbery of a jewelry store in La Verne that took place during business hours in broad daylight.The robbery occurred around 12:15 p.m. on Saturday at Rodeo Jewelers on Foothill Boulevard.The video shows four thieves crash through the front of the store in a white sedan, jump out of the car and start breaking display cases to grab items.The thieves crashed through the front of the jewelry store with a car and began smashing display cases. July 1, 2023. (La Verne Police)When an employee emerges from the back of the store, one of the thieves attacks him with a chair. The scuffle and robbery continue until two other store employees show up at which point the thieves eventually run away, leaving the car behind. La Verne Police say they had a getaway vehicle, a black sedan, waiting outside.“It’s not the first time they’ve been hit like this,” local resident George Bush, who knows the store’s owner, told KTLA. “It’s just...

Man, woman sought in distraction theft at Manhattan Beach jewelry store

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

A man and woman apparently pretending to be customers at a Manhattan Beach jewelry store stole several expensive pieces in a distraction theft that was caught on camera late last month.The incident occurred around 3 p.m. June 28 at By Musti Fine Jewelry, the store manager told KTLA.Video shows the two suspects walk around the store as the manager, Seta, showed them several pieces.At one point, Seta left one of the display cases slightly ajar and turned to look at another one when the woman made her move, grabbing a pouch that contained five diamond bracelets, while the man distracted the manager.A distraction theft at a Manhattan Beach jewelry store was caught on video on June 28, 2023. “She sneaked in and grabbed it, so quick,” Seta said, explaining that she later watched it happen on the store’s video surveillance. The woman also somehow walked away with a ring that was in another display case.“It was gone,” Seta later realized. The woman, who was wearing a face mask, had asked fo...

Police seek public's help locating at-risk 57-year-old woman missing out of Long Beach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating an at-risk 57-year-old woman missing out of the Long Beach area.  La Tran was last seen at 6 a.m. Monday in her room at a living facility in the 3500 block of Cedar Avenue. When staff at the facility checked her room later, the 57-year-old was gone, according to a Long Beach Police Department missing person bulletin. Tran is described as an Asian female, 5 feet tall, weighing 124 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  La Tran, 57, was last seen in her room at a living facility in the 3500 block of Cedar Avenue. (LBPD)“Her destination is unknown,” the release noted. “She does not have a car, does not have a cell phone, and has no tracking device on her person. Tran suffers from mental and cognitive conditions.”  Anyone with information about this missing person is urged to call LBPD’s Missing Persons Detail at 562-570-7246 or police dispatch at 562-435-6711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime S...

James Harris Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Coffee Road [Oakdale, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

31-Year-Old Father of Five Killed in Motorcycle crash near Scenic DriveOAKDALE, CA (July 3, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a motorcycle accident on Coffee Road claimed the life of James Harris.The collision happened around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Coffee Road and Morris Avenue, north of Scenic Drive.According to reports, a motorcycle traveling southbound on Coffee Road crashed into a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe. Investigators said the Chevy driven by a woman was attempting to turn west onto Morris Avenue when the crash occurred.Emergency crews to the site of the collision transported the rider to a local hospital for treatment. At the hospital, officials pronounced him dead due to the extent of his injuries.At this time, it is unclear if the driver of the SUV sustained injuries from the crash.Later, the Stanislaus County Coroner’s office identified the deceased motorcyclist as 31-year-old James Harris.Those with further information regarding the Coffee Road motorcycle crash...

1 Severely Injured in Bicycle Accident on Wigwam Parkway [Henderson, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

One Hospitalized after Bicycle Collision on Pecos RoadHENDERSON, NV (July 3, 2023) – Sunday morning, one victim was severely injured in a bicycle accident on Wigwam Parkway.The incident occurred shortly after 10:10 a.m., near Pecos Road on June 25th.According to reports, the driver of a vehicle struck a bicyclist in the area. However, further events leading up to the collision remain unclear.Paramedics arrived and transported the cyclist to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Emergency crews blocked off the surrounding lanes before they were later reopened by 1:00 p.m. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.Injuries sustained in a bicycle accident can take a toll on a person’s financial, physical, and emotional well-being. That is why it is important to exercise due care and abide by all traffic laws whether you are a driver or a bicyclist. If you&#...

Antonio Garcia Killed in Two-Car Accident on West Valley Boulevard [Pomona, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

62-Year-Old Bell Man Killed in Car Collision near 710 FreewayPOMONA, CA (July 3, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, Antonio Garcia was killed in a two-car accident on West Valley Boulevard.The incident occurred around 5:05 a.m., at the 4100 block of West Valley Boulevard near the 710 Freeway.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash remain unclear. Reports claimed that a sedan and a large-size commercial vehicle collided together.One of the passengers in the car sustained significant injuries and died at the scene.Meanwhile, responding paramedics transported the sedan driver to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. Authorities said the other driver was unharmed.Later, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified the deceased passenger as 62-year-old Antonio Garcia from Bell, California.Anyone with additional information about the West Valley Boulevard crash can contact the department’s Traffic Services Bureau at 909-620-2048.The Sweet James team sends...

In coal country, drag queens are out, proud and loud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:19 GMT

By Carolyn Kaster and Calvin Woodward | Associated PressSHAMOKIN, Pa. — Deep in Pennsylvania coal country, the Daniels drag family is up to some sort of exuberance almost every weekend.They’re hosting sold-out bingo fundraisers at the Nescopeck Township Volunteer Fire Co.’s social hall, packed with people of all ages howling with laughter and singing along. Or they’re lighting up local blue-collar bars and restaurants with Mimosas & Heels Drag Brunches for bridal parties, members of the military, families and friends.Or they’re reading in gardens to children dressed in their Sunday best — Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” is a favorite book for performers and kids alike.In a string of towns running along a coal seam, the sparkle of small-town drag queens and kings colors a way of life rooted in soot, family and a conservative understanding of the world.Here two very old traditions mingle — and mostly happily, it seems, in contrast to ...