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Vladimir Guerrero joins Vladimir Sr. as first father-son Home Run Derby winner

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

SEATTLE — Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined Vladimir Sr. to become the first father-son duo to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, beating Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round on Monday night.Guerrero defeated Julio Rodríguez 21-20 in the semifinals after the Mariners star hit a record 41 in the first round in front of his hometown fans.Batting against Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Guerrero was the last semifinalist to swing and the first finalist, setting a final round record for homers to top the mark Pete Alonso set when he beat Guerrero 23-22 in 2019.Vladimir Guerrero Sr. won the 2007 derby in San Francisco while with the Los Angeles Angels, beating the Blue Jays’ Alex Rios 3-2 in the final.With Guerrero Jr. catching his breath while watching, Arozarena hit against Tampa Bay field coordinator Tomas Francisco. Arozarena started his final 30-second segment with 21 homers and had 23 with 7 seconds left before lining and popping up on his fina...

Dozens of pups prepare for Wiener Nationals dog race in O.C.

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

Hot dogs on the run! This weekend dozens of dachshunds will be competing to be the fastest wiener dog in the west. Hundreds of pups are getting ready for the 24th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals Los Alamitos race course in Cypress on July 20. Since 1996, the Wiener Nationals have raised nearly $300,000 for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. “I’ve been coming to this race long before I ever even had a wiener dog and I dreamed of the day I would be able to come and run with my own, but I never thought I would actually have one,” said Kiley Majeski, wiener dog owner. “So, I love to support the Seal Beach Animal Hospital fundraiser. It's why I came almost every year.”In addition to supporting the Seal Beach Animal Hospital, the winning dog will also take home $1,000. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. and the championship race will take place at 9:15 p.m.

Fairfield police search for shooting suspect

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fairfield Police Department is searching for a suspect in a shooting that happened Monday afternoon. Police responded to the 2900 block of Shoreline Circle for the shooting at about 5:11 p.m. The caller indicated a family member fired the shot. Dog kills beloved cat in San Jose, owner demands accountability Police learned that the suspect was outside the home, shooting toward it. After police arrived, officers launched an aerial drone to search for the suspect. Officers used an armored vehicle to get the family out of the neighborhood safely, FPD said. Surveillance cameras showed the suspect breaking the window of a home using a stick and a brick, but the suspect ran away before police could arrive. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; h...

2023 Home Run Derby Results

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

At T-Mobile Park, SeattleMondayFirst Round TotLongETLuis Robert Jr. (1), Chicago White Sox28470:60def.Adley Rutchman (8), Baltimore27445:30Julio Rodriguez (7), Seattle41452:60def.Pete Alonzo (2), NY Mets21457:60Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3), Toronto26456:60def.Mookie Betts (6), L.A. Dodgers11427:30Randy Arozarena (5), Tamps Bay24442:30def.Adolis Garcia (4), Texas17438:30SemifinalsRandy Arozarena (5), Tamps Bay35447:60def.Luis Robert Jr. (1), Chicago White Sox 22484:60Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3), Toronto21453:60def.Julio Rodriguez (7), Seattle20426:30FinalsVladimir Guerrero Jr. (3), Toronto25445:60def.Randy Arozarena (5), Tamps Bay23438:30Source

Home Run Derby Winners

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

2023 — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto (T-Mobile Park)2022 — Juan Soto, Washington (Dodgers Stadium)2021 — Pete Alonso, N.Y. Mets (Coors Field)2019 — Pete Alonso, N.Y. Mets (Progressive Park)2018 — Bryce Harper, Washington (Nationals Park)2017 — Aaron Judge, N.Y. Yankees (Marlins Park)2016 — Giancarlo Stanton, Miami (Petco Park)2015 — Todd Frazier, Cincinnati (Great American Ball Park)2014 — Yoenis Cespedes, Oakland (Target Field)2013 — Yoenis Cespedes, Oakland (Citi Field)2012 — Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers (Kauffman Stadium)2011 — Robinson Cano, N.Y. Yankees (Chase Field)2010 — David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox (Angel Stadium)2009 — Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers (Busch Stadium)2008 — Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins (Yankee Stadium)2007 — Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels (AT&T Park)2006 — Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies (PNC Park)2005 — Bobby Abreu, Philadelphia Phillies (Comerica Park)2004 — Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles (Minute Maid Park)2003 — Garret Anderson, Anah...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins All-Star Home Run Derby, matching father’s feat from 2007 by beating Randy Arozarena in final

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wins All-Star Home Run Derby, matching father’s feat from 2007 by beating Randy Arozarena in final.Source

J-Rod Show goes on at All-Star with record Home Run Derby amid challening season

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Less than a block from T-Mobile Park, the image of Julio Rodríguez plasters the side of a warehouse. The mural is an ode to the Emerald City’s young baseball star — one the Seattle Mariners plan to have in center field for the next decade.At only 22, he’s already the face of the franchise, the one whose No. 44 jersey floods the stands nightly, both home and road. He’s carrying the expectations as the next generational player watching over that sacred position of center field in Seattle.This All-Star week in Seattle was supposed to be Rodríguez’s party. The “J-Rod Show” at home for the world to see on the All-Star stage.At the Home Run Derby, that’s exactly how it started. And then fittingly, Round 2 turned into a relative bummer.Rodríguez shined for the second straight year in the Home Run Derby, hitting a single-round record 41 homers in an opening-round victory over Pete Alonso. Then he fell short and lost to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the semifinals. The show g...

How Taylor Swift's Denver visit will impact local economy

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Financial experts are predicting this weekend's two Taylor Swift concerts will bring in an estimated $40 to $50 million to the Denver economy.“Well, I think this is bigger than Garth Brooks,” Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Distinguished Professor of Economics Kishore Kulkarni said.Kulkarni estimates Friday and Saturday night's concerts will surpass the amount of money Brooks generated, a few years back, when the country star also played at Empower Field at Mile High. No ‘Taygating’ without tickets at Eras Tour this weekend Kulkarni factored in money spent for parking, food and lodging into the overall economic impact.“I think these possible effects for the city, are welcome effects,” he added.Both concerts have long since been sold out. Kulkarni estimates Swift will make $5 to $7 million per concert.

Woman scammed 3 times in 1 week

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) -- Law enforcement continues to crack down on scams targeting victims on social media platforms, phone calls and emails.Tonya Goodman told FOX31 that she knew something seemed suspicious when her Facebook page appeared to be hijacked, so she called a number offered by someone saying they could help. The person asked for her personal information.“It wasn't even Facebook contacting me it was the scammer contacting me,” Goodman said.Goodman said she was victimized by what's referred to as a gateway scam. The operation uses the initial personal information to unlock access to bank accounts and financial apps.“(They took) money off all of my accounts and I actually helped them," Goodman, who lost $1,400, said. Denver renter priced out of his 20-year home amid rising rent Goodman said she came forward to warn others to verify information and disregard unsolicited offers for assistance.“They can empty your bank account, you might not be able to pay your rent, your b...

Editorial: Ball’s in Ben & Jerry’s court to give back Vermont land

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:59:31 GMT

Great news for Ben & Jerry’s: the virtue-signaling ice cream company has a chance to put its money where its mouth is.After flexing social justice warrior cred with the tone-deaf Independence Day post: “This 4th of July, it’s high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it,” the company faced backlash and threats of a boycott.Now, however, Ben & Jerry’s has a chance to make amends with the some of the indigenous people whose land was stolen, personally.As Newsweek reported, an indigenous tribe descended from the Native American nation that originally controlled the Vermont land  the Ben & Jerry’s headquarters is located on would be interested in taking it back, its chief has said.Don Stevens, chief of the Nulhegan Band of The Coosuk Abenaki Nation — one of four descended from the Abenaki that are recognized in Vermont — told Newsweek it was “always interested in reclaiming the stewardship of our lands...