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After a rookie renaissance the past couple years, some top prospects have struggled this season

May. 13, 2024 11:47 AM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jackson Holliday's debut with the Baltimore Orioles went south in a hurry when the 20-year-old infielder managed only two hits in 34 at-bats, striking out in exactly half his plate appearances. If it's any consolation, there are a few other top prospects who can...

Blach's solid outing, Tovar's homer lift Rockies past Rangers 3-1 to complete series sweep

May. 12, 2024 22:04 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Converted reliever Ty Blach pitched five solid innings in his second start this season, Ezequiel Tovar homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the reigning World Series champions. It was the first...

A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline

May. 10, 2024 21:50 PM EDT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records. An Ascension spokesperson said it...

Strattec Security: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

May. 09, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Strattec Security Corp. (STRT) on Thursday reported profit of $1.5 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of 37 cents. The maker of automotive locks and keys...

Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic's consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again

May. 08, 2024 20:08 PM EDT

A look at some notes and numbers surrounding the NBA's MVP race this season: ___ MULTIPLE TOP 10s Denver's Nikola Jokic was the only player in the league to rank among the top 10 in points (10th), rebounds (4th) and assists (3rd) per game this season,...

Democrats commit $7 million to TV ads in 5 key state Senate races

May. 08, 2024 18:32 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend $7 million on television ads in five state Senate races they believe are key to regaining control of the chamber, the biggest ad buy of its kind Democrats in the state have ever made in legislative races. Wisconsin, a...

Weyco: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 07, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Weyco Group Inc. (WEYS) on Tuesday reported profit of $6.7 million in its first quarter. The Milwaukee-based company said it had profit of 69 cents per share. The footwear distributor posted revenue of $71.6 million in the period....

Rockwell Automation: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

May. 07, 2024 07:09 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $266.2 million. The Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of $2.31 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.50 per share. ...

Regal Rexnord: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 06, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) on Monday reported net income of $19.8 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Milwaukee-based company said it had profit of 30 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring...

Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state

May. 06, 2024 12:10 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Monday that he would be...