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SF Giants celebrate Brandon Crawford in emotional season finale

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Officially, it was Fan Appreciation Day.But for the 38,359 who gathered under blue skies at the Giants’ waterfront ballpark one last time this season, it was Brandon Crawford appreciation day.Before his name was announced, the crowd rose to their feet in anticipation. Crawford, batting leadoff for only the second time in 1,655 career games, stepped into the on-deck circle as Dodgers starter Bobby Miller threw his warm-up pitches. When public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon finally boomed his name for the umpteenth and possibly one of the final times, the fans roared.Crawford stepped out, and home plate umpire Lance Barrett granted him enough time to tip his helmet, acknowledging fans in every corner of the park. In both dugouts, players lined the railing and joined in the applause. Four pitches later, the Dodgers’ up-and-coming ace snuck a slider past him and sent him down swinging.Age, after all, is undefeated.Sentimentality is left at the dugout ste...

On 30th anniversary of Polly Klaas kidnap and murder, her father to phase out foundation

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

SAUSALITO – For three decades, Marc Klaas has lived with the trauma of his daughter Polly’s kidnapping and murder, and through years of child advocacy, carried the burden of scores of families whose children vanished, too.On Sunday, the 30th anniversary of Polly’s abduction from her bedroom during a slumber party at her Petaluma home, Klaas said he is phasing out the foundation that backed crime legislation and helped 1,500 families across the country search for their missing children.The work has helped him heal, he said. But he’s 74 years old now, and it’s taken its toll.“Dealing with your own deceased child is one thing, but then dealing with other people’s loss repeatedly over and over and over and over and over again, it just becomes a little overwhelming sometimes,” Klaas said in an interview from the living room of his Sausalito townhome. “I don’t want to die carrying other people’s burdens. I really don’t.”On Sunday afternoon, at an event meant to rem...

Antioch: Man wanted for homicide earlier this year shot by police during pursuit

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

ANTIOCH — A man wanted for a homicide earlier this year was shot by police Sunday morning after refusing to comply with orders and fleeing the scene, officials said.Around 7:41 a.m., the Antioch Police Department was investigating a suspicious vehicle on the 200 block of West 3rd Street, according to a press release. Inside the vehicle, officers found a man with a firearm.Police said they “gave commands” to the individual, who refused to comply. He unsuccessfully attempted to flee in his car and ultimately fled the scene on foot with the firearm in hand.Officers shot the man, who was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. The man had a warrant out for his arrest for a homicide earlier this year in Antioch. Police declined to release the man’s name, as well as the names of the officers, citing an active investigation. All of the officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ...

Fight leads to stabbing at Six Flags in Vallejo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A minor was stabbed Saturday night at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) said. Around 9:38 p.m., a group of minors was involved in a fight that escalated to the stabbing. 3 stabbed, 1 assaulted in SF’s Financial District The victim was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The incident happened right outside of the theme park's entrance gates, which is still considered park property. When VPD officers arrived, the crowd of minors dispersed. The suspect was able to escape. As of Sunday afternoon, no arrests have been made. The altercation that led to the stabbing emanated from an argument on social media, according to a Six Flags spokesperson. No other injuries were reported from this incident. “Saturday night, outside the park’s entrance gates, two individuals, who were not guests at the park, carried on an argument they began earlier via social media," the spokesperson said. "Six Flags has zero tolerance for...

Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrone Taylor homered and Adrian Houser pitched five sharp innings as the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday in their final playoff tune-up.After wrapping up their third division title in six years last week, the Brewers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a best-of-three postseason series beginning Tuesday.Chicago heads home for the winter after falling short down the stretch in a crowded NL wild-card race. Cody Bellinger and the Cubs were eliminated from contention Saturday night, despite a 10-6 win over the Brewers, when Miami finished its 7-3 victory at Pittsburgh to secure a wild card.Mark Canha blooped an RBI single to right field in the first inning and Milwaukee scored two more runs on Josh Donaldson’s bases-loaded walk and Garrett Mitchell’s sacrifice fly off starter Drew Smyly (11-11). William Contreras had an infield single to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 18 games.Smyly got only one out, giving up thr...

3,000 Hits-500 Homers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

Major league players with 3,000 or more career hits and 500 or more career homers (x-active):PlayerHitsHRsHank Aaron3,771755Albert Pujols3,384703Willie Mays3,283660Eddie Murray3,255504x-Miguel Cabrera3,174511Alex Rodriguez3,117696Rafael Palmeiro3,020569Source

Career RBI Leaders

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

Through August 23, 2022(x-active; RBI became an official stat to 1920)PlayerNo.1. Hank Aaron2,2972. Albert Pujols2,2183. Alex Rodriguez2,0864. Barry Bonds1,9965. Lou Gehrig1,9956. Stan Musial1,9517. Jimmie Foxx1,9228. Eddie Murray1,9179. Willie Mays1,90310. x-Miguel Cabrera1,88111. Mel Ott1,86012. Carl Yastrzemski1,84413. Ted Williams1,83914. Ken Griffey Jr.1,83615. Rafael Palmeiro1,835Source

500 Home Runs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

(x-active)Through 2022PlayerNo.1. Barry Bonds7622. Hank Aaron7553. Babe Ruth7144. Albert Pujols7034. Alex Rodriguez6966. Willie Mays6607. Ken Griffey Jr.6308. Jim Thome6129. Sammy Sosa60910. Frank Robinson58611. Mark McGwire58312. Harmon Killebrew57313. Rafael Palmeiro56914. Reggie Jackson56315. Manny Ramirez55516. Mike Schmidt54817. David Ortiz54118. Mickey Mantle53619. Jimmie Foxx53420. Willie McCovey52120. Frank Thomas52120. Ted Williams52123. Ernie Banks51223. Eddie Mathews51225. Mel Ott51125. x-Miguel Cabrera51127. Gary Sheffield50928. Eddie Murray504Source

Howell puts Buffalo disaster behind him, shines in tying drive but can’t lead Commanders past Eagles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sam Howell stepped up in the pocket, made quick, decisive throws, and played with the confidence needed to throw a tying touchdown pass on the final play of regulation.Howell couldn’t lead the Commanders to an overtime upset in Philadelphia, though. The NFC champions did what they do best and made the clutch plays, including a 54-yard field goal from Jake Elliott in OT, to beat Washington 34-31 on Sunday.It wasn’t a total loss for Howell. The second-year quarterback shed last week’s disaster — when he was picked four times and sacked nine times in a 37-3 loss at Buffalo — to flash a glimpse of why the Commanders believe so strongly in the North Carolina product.He was 29 of 41 for 290 yards. No interceptions. “We have a lot of confidence in him,” coach Ron Rivera said. “And he’s paying us back.”The 23-year-old Howell sprung to life on the final drive of regulation. The Eagles went ahead 31-24 on Jalen Hurts’ 28-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown and 2-...

Rays beat Blue Jays 12-8 in game 162 to help set up wild card series against Rangers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:18:49 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Jonathan Aranda hit his first career grand slam and drove in six runs, Tampa Bay homered three times to set a single-season team record and the Rays roughed up the Toronto Blue Jays 12-8 on the final day of the regular season Sunday, helping to set up a wild card meeting with the Texas Rangers.Toronto’s loss and Houston’s win at Arizona means the Rays will host the Rangers while the Blue Jays visit Minnesota in the AL wild card series beginning Tuesday.Junior Caminero hit his first career home run and Manuel Margot also connected as the Rays set a team record for homers in a season with 230.Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz won the AL batting title by sitting out the final day of the season. Díaz returned Friday after missing two games because of a sore right hamstring. He struck out as a pinch hitter on Saturday.Díaz began the day in a tight race with Texas shortstop Corey Seager, with Seager ahead .3298 to .3295. Seager went 0 for 4 in a 1-0 loss at Seattle, dropping his avera...