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Mariners put lefty Marco Gonzales on IL with forearm strain

Jun. 03, 2023 15:02 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed left-hander Marco Gonzales on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left forearm strain. Manager Scott Servais said he didn't have any details on Gonzales' injury. The 31-year-old didn't make the trip to Texas. ...

Vanderbilt scores eight early runs, routs Eastern Illinois 12-2 in Nashville Regional

Jun. 03, 2023 00:18 AM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alan Espinal drove in three runs, Vanderbilt hit two home runs and the Commodores routed Eastern Illinois 12-2 on Friday night in the Nashville Regional hosted by the Commodores. The Commodores scored twice in the first and added six in a third inning in...

Grant Anderson wins in relief in MLB debut, Rangers beat Tigers 10-6

May. 30, 2023 22:37 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Reliever Grant Anderson won in an overpowering major league debut and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise history at the one-third mark. Anderson stuck out seven of the nine batters he...

Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5 billion budget and await Gov. Pritzker's signature

May. 30, 2023 17:16 PM EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1. The Illinois House approved the...

Editorial Roundup: Illinois

May. 30, 2023 07:17 AM EDT

Arlington Heights Daily Herald. May 26, 2023. Editorial: Illinois taking baby steps to eliminate plastic pollution Baby steps are to be celebrated. At least they mark some sort of forward momentum. But in the case of efforts to remove polystyrene food containers from...

Florida's Biondi shoots 67 to rally from 5-shot deficit for NCAA men's golf title

May. 29, 2023 23:54 PM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Holding a one-shot lead on the 18th tee, Fred Biondi put a towel over his head, took a few deep breaths and tried to take in the moment. A long wait before the biggest tee shot of his life could have derailed the Florida senior. He instead used it to his...

Northern Illinois police fatally shoot man while trying to arrest him, injure another person

May. 29, 2023 12:03 PM EDT

FOX LAKE, Ill. (AP) — Police in northern Illinois fatally shot a man who lunged toward them with a knife when officers tried to arrest him, law enforcement officials said Monday. A woman was also shot, though the wound was not life-threatening, the Lake County Major Crime Task...

More businesses require teens to be chaperoned by adults, curbing their independence

May. 28, 2023 11:19 AM EDT

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Jennifer Sepulveda used to drop off her 14-year-old son, Jorden, at the local mall on a Friday or Saturday night, where he would catch a movie with his friends and then hang out afterwards at the food court or elsewhere. Not anymore. Starting...

Heaney pitches 7 solid innings to help streaking Rangers beat Orioles 5-3

May. 27, 2023 19:25 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Heaney pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Marcus Semien extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a pivotal two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Saturday. Robbie Grossman and Jonah Heim each had an RBI single for the...

Brewers' Adames taken to hospital, heading to IL after getting hit by foul ball in dugout

May. 27, 2023 00:11 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Brian Anderson while in the dugout during Milwaukee's game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Anderson was batting in the bottom of the...