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Former big league manager, coach, catcher Pat Corrales dies at 82

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Pat Corrales, who managed the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies before a long stint on the Atlanta Braves coaching staff under Hall of Fame skipper Bobby Cox, has died at the age of 82.The Los Angeles Dodgers said Corrales died of natural causes Sunday night at his home in the north Georgia mountains. He had served as a special assistant to the team’s general manager since 2012.A native of Los Angeles, Corrales was a backup catcher with four teams over a nondescript career in the majors, compiling a .216 average with four homers and 54 RBIs over nine seasons.He was far more notable for his post-playing life, which included being MLB’s first manager of Mexican-American descent when he took over the Rangers for the final game of 1978 season.Corrales was fired by the Phillies in 1983, even though the team was tied for first place in the NL East. General manager Paul Owens moved to the dugout and guided the Phillies to the World Series, wher...

Milwaukee Brewers place right-hander Adrian Houser on the 15-day IL with elbow stiffness

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-hander Adrian Houser on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow stiffness.Houser started Sunday’s 10-6 victory over San Diego, but he was lifted after two innings. He was charged with four runs and four hits.“I know he came in feeling pretty good today. He was optimistic about how he felt,” manager Craig Counsell said before the opener of a three-game series at the Chicago Cubs. “Before I kind of express real optimism, I’d like to kind of see how the next couple days go. But we’re hoping this could be a short stint and that he’ll be back pitching and maybe just miss a couple starts.”The 30-year-old Houser is 5-4 with a 4.58 ERA in 19 appearances for the NL Central leaders, including 17 starts. Counsell said there are no plans to send Houser for an MRI right now.The Brewers recalled right-hander J.B. Bukauskas from Triple-A Nashville. Bukauskas has no record and a 3.00 ERA in three big league appeara...

Max Scherzer returns to Citi Field with Mets in last place

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer returned to Citi Field on Monday as a member of the Texas Rangers — still mystified as to how the New York Mets’ season, which began with championship hopes for a team with the largest payroll in major league history, unspooled to the point that he was part of a trade-deadline selloff.“That’s a billion-dollar question, because if you could answer that question, I think everybody would want to tell you how you actually win here at the major league level,” Scherzer said in the Rangers’ dugout before the opener of a three-game series against the Mets.The three-time Cy Young Award winner, who made his fifth start for Texas on Saturday, will not pitch this week against the Mets, who entered Monday last in the NL East and nine games out of a playoff spot. New York hasn’t finished in last place since 2003 and hasn’t been in last place this late in a season since 2005.“I don’t know,” Scherzer said. “It was just a combination of everything. It just seemed like wh...

Twins option starting pitcher Bailey Ober down to Triple-A with his workload in mind

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins optioned starting pitcher Bailey Ober to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, with the club continuing to be careful with the right-hander’s workload.The 28-year-old Ober is 6-6 with a 3.67 ERA in 22 starts for the Twins this season, including a four-inning outing on Sunday during which he allowed five runs. Ober’s 122 2/3 innings are a career high for him at any professional level. The Twins had the luxury of making the move because of the recent addition of Dallas Keuchel to the rotation. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 3.50 ERA in four appearances, including five innings in relief of Ober on Sunday. The AL Central-leading Twins called up left-hander Kody Funderburk from St. Paul for more bullpen depth before their three-game series began against second-place Cleveland. The Twins went 13 innings to beat Texas on Sunday.The 26-year-old Funderburk was a 15th-round draft pick by the Twins in 2018 who has yet to appear in the major leagues...

Denver weather: Dry end to August before rain chances return

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There will be scattered Monday evening thunderstorms in the Denver weather forecast before it clears around midnight. It looks to be the last chance for rain in the month of August.A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Adams and Arapahoe counties until 7:30 p.m. Monday. Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible. The area includes Deer Trail and Peoria, according to the National Weather Service.The area will be dry until Friday as low rain chances return for the weekend to start September. This could be the first month since May that Denver did not exceed its monthly rainfall average, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Very little rain chance for the week ahead from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Few evening stormsThe scattered thunderstorms Monday evening will drift east/southeast off the foothills and across metro Denver and the Front Range. There will be lightning and brief rain. What to expect for Denver’s weather t...

Colorado Marine killed after Osprey crash in Australia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man from Conifer was identified as one of three U.S. Marines killed after an aircraft crashed during a military exercise in Australia on Sunday.He was identified as U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tobin J. Lewis, 37. He was born and raised in Conifer, according to the Marines.Two others died in the crash as well, while three others remained hospitalized as of Monday. Seventeen others were treated for minor injuries.In total, there were 23 Marines aboard the Osprey aircraft, which crashed during a multinational military exercise.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said only Americans were injured in the crash during Exercise Predators Run, which involves the militaries of the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and East Timor.Around 150 U.S. Marines are currently based in the mainland city of Darwin and up to 2,500 rotate through the city every year. They’re part of a realignment of forces in the Asia-Pacific that’s broadly meant to face an increasin...

Denver approves $4.7M settlement with 2020 protesters

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's council approved a $4.72 million settlement with hundreds of protesters arrested for curfew violations during the 2020 demonstrations against police brutality.The settlement is for two cases consolidated as a class action for more than 300 protesters, according to Loevy & Loevy, the civil rights firm that represents them. Denver City Council approved the settlement at its Monday afternoon meeting. Man pleads guilty to threatening Gov. Polis, Adams County prosecutor "The city has agreed to pay for this one instance of violent suppression of free speech, while they continue to brutalize and imprison people every day," Claire Sannier, one of the arrested protesters who filed the lawsuit, said in a statement. "Our message is that Black Lives Matter is as necessary now as it was in 2020."Sannier is one of two people leading the class of plaintiffs in the settlement with Denver. The second case involves now-state Rep. Elisabeth Epps, the lead of several prot...

CU student attacked in downtown Boulder, site of 3 stabbings in August

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Police say they're searching for the person who "cut" a University of Colorado Boulder student in the downtown area over the weekend.It happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, near 11th Street and Canyon Boulevard. Police say the initial investigation shows there was an altercation. Denver approves $4.7M settlement with 2020 protesters This incident comes after two stabbings earlier this month. Community members are saying they are concerned about the attacks taking place there, although police say the assaults are not related.“Right now, with this most recent incident, we are still in the very early stages of the incident that involves gathering information and completing interviews, so we are trying to determine exactly what happened in the incident,” said Dionne Waugh, public information officer for the Boulder Police Department.Community concerned with safetyIn one of the earlier attacks, police say the suspect identified as being unhoused.Kate Lacroix, a B...

Man pleads guilty to threatening Polis, Adams County prosecutor

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man accused of threatening to kill Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has pleaded guilty, according to the district attorney.Jeromie Rose also pleaded guilty to threatening an Adams County prosecutor, the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The investigation includes two separate incidents. The first was in March when Rose left threatening voicemails on a line for the Adams County District Attorney's Office. Then, in June, he called Polis' office and left additional threatening voicemails.In the March 13 voice messages, Rose said, "If I ever see him again, I probably will beat the hell out of him, if not kill him," when referring to a prosecutor, the DA's Office said in a release.The June voicemails included more specific threats about shooting Polis related to Rose's loss of food stamps.Rose, 42, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges, retaliation against an elected official and retalia...

These trees in Denver parks are 'famous' celebri-trees

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:43:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Mile High City is home to some of the best parks in the country, and there are literally hundreds to choose from.There are all kinds of trees in those parks, many of notable species, some that have won awards and even some that are locally famous. Denver parks among best in country Trees are vital to quality of life, according to the Denver City Forester, as they produce oxygen, reduce smog, cool neighborhoods and add value to properties, all while adding natural year-round beauty to the city.Here are some of Denver's "celebri-trees" and the notable species that you can find in local parks.Kentucky coffeetree, Washington ParkA Kentucky coffeetree in Washington Park is a state champion tree and a celebrity in Denver, according to the city forester's website. This particular tree is one of the largest of its species recorded in Colorado.Averaging around 40 to 50 feet at maturity, coffeetrees can be a benefit to buildings and parks. They provide shade during the ...