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Winningest Managers

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

1. Connie Mack3,7312. Tony La Russa2,9023. John McGraw2,7634. Bobby Cox2,5045. Joe Torre2,3266. Sparky Anderson2,1947. x-Dusty Baker2,1598. Bucky Harris2,1589. Joe McCarthy2,12510. x-Bruce Bochy2,071SOURCE: mlb.comSource

At least 271 structures damaged or destroyed in devastating Maui wildfire

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities say at least 271 structures were damaged or destroyed in a devastating Maui wildfire.Officials say assessing the damage of the Maui fires could take weeks or months. But it was becoming clear that the damage would be extensive. Flyovers Wednesday of Lahaina by US Civil Air Patrol and the Maui Fire Department showed that more than 271 structures were damaged or destroyed, said Mahina Martin, a spokesperson for Maui County. A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island in darkness, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames. At least six people died and dozens were wounded.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island of Maui in darkness Wednesday, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames. At least six people died and dozens w...

Indignación en Ecuador: candidatos presidenciales lamentan asesinato de su rival

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

QUITO, Ecuador- Los candidatos a la Presidencia de Ecuador en las próximas elecciones generales extraordinarias del 20 de agosto manifestaron su consternación e indignación por el asesinato de su rival Fernando Villavicencio, al que dispararon cuando salía de un mitin electoral en Quito.A los pocos minutos de confirmarse el deceso del periodista y exasambleísta, los otros siete candidatos presidenciales expresaron su pésame y solidaridad con las familias, amigos y seres queridos de Villavicencio.El exvicepresidente Otto Sonnenholzner expresó su “más sentido pésame y profunda solidaridad” y deseó “que Dios lo guarde en su gloria”.“Nuestro país se ha ido de las manos”, aseguró Sonnenholzner en referencia a la crisis de inseguridad que atraviesa de Ecuador y que prácticamente ha monopolizado el debate de la campaña electoral. Asesinan a tiros al candidato presidencial Fernando Villavicencio en Ecuador Ecuador:...

Acuña has 3 hits, Harris scores the winning run on a close call at the plate as Braves top Bucs 6-5

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. slugged three hits and Michael Harris II tagged on a popup to right field and scored on a close call in the eighth inning, lifting the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.Harris raced home on Austin Riley’s fly into shallow right off Carmen Mlodzinski (2-3) that was fielded by backpeddling Jared Triolo. Harris slid in ahead of the throw to home by the second baseman. He was originally called out for possibly having left third before Triolo caught the ball, but the call was reversed following a review and the Braves moved ahead 6-5. Acuña was 3 for 6, including an RBI double in the fourth, one day after leaving in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s 8-6 win after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Colin Holderman.The Braves, with a majors best record of 72-40, won their second straight against the Pirates after losing three in a row, including the first game of this four-game series on ...

Authorities: At least 271 structures damaged or destroyed in devastating Maui wildfire

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities: At least 271 structures damaged or destroyed in devastating Maui wildfire.Source

Alonso and McNeil provide power, Bickford saves the Mets as they hand the Cubs a costly 4-3 loss

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso launched yet another homer against the Chicago Cubs, and Jeff McNeil hit a tiebreaking shot that sent the New York Mets to a 4-3 victory Wednesday night. With the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Phil Bickford struck out No. 3 batter Ian Happ to save it for New York.It was a costly defeat for Chicago, locked in a crowded National League playoff race. The Cubs lost for just the sixth time in 22 games and fell 2 1/2 games behind first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central.Christopher Morel and Seiya Suzuki homered for the Chicago, bunched with several teams fighting tooth-and-nail for the league’s final wild card.Jonathan Araúz added an RBI single and the Mets got strong work from their shaky bullpen to take two of three games from the Cubs, who won their previous six series.Bickford entered with two on in the ninth and earned his second major league save — first for the Mets since being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash at last week’s trade...

Torkelson, Cabrera lead Tigers to 9-5 win over Twins

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson homered twice and the Detroit Tigers had 17 hits in a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.“I wasn’t seeing the ball well the last week or so,” said Torkelson, who struck out in his first two at-bats. “I just tried to get back to basics, and after he got me the first two times, I was able to put a good swing on a couple pitches.”Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4, giving him 3,145 career hits and moving him past Robin Yount into sole possession of 19th place on the career list. Cabrera, who is hitting .331 in his last 40 games, received a standing ovation after being replaced by a pinch-runner after his third single.Matt Vierling, Zach McKinstry and Eric Haase also had three hits for Detroit.“We had a really good approach tonight and we got some results,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said.Bailey Ober (6-6) took the loss for Minnesota, which has lost two in a row after a five-game winning streak.“You don’t anticipate having two ...

¿Quién era Fernando Villavicencio, el candidato presidencial asesinado en Ecuador?

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

(CNN Español) — Fernando Villavicencio, candidato presidencial de Ecuador, fue asesinado en un atentado este miércoles durante un mitin de campaña en Quito, a pocos días de las elecciones previstas para el 20 de agosto en las que buscaba convertirse en el próximo mandatario del país.Villavicencio, de 59 años, se presentó a las elecciones con la premisa de enfrentar la violencia causada por el narcotráfico en el país. Antes de encabezar la candidatura del Movimiento Construye, el político fue integrante de la Asamblea Nacional hasta su disolución este año, donde presidió la Comisión de Fiscalización.Matan a Fernando Villavicencio, candidato presidencial de Ecuador, en un atentadoEra periodista y crítico del correísmo y del Gobierno de Lasso. Fue uno de los personajes más visibles de denuncias de corrupción en los ámbitos petrolero, energético, de telecomunicaciones y de estructuras criminales, según su perfil de la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador.Aseguraba que Ecuador se había con...

Children take cover in basement as tornado rips home apart

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

YUMA COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The three children who scrambled to safety in their home near Yuma said it sounded like a bomb exploded as the twister ravaged their home Tuesday.Their parents were at a nearby hospital when they saw a storm chaser's live video of the tornado heading for their home. They ran out of the hospital, where they were visiting a relative, and headed for their children hiding in the basement. Photos: Tornado damage in Yuma County “We were watching that live feed.  And I was watching him drive, because we know the roads out here real well, and I was like, dude that's coming by our house. I called my kids, 'Go get your helmets,'" Clint Monk said“We got a phone call from my daughter, and we heard the house just cracking and creaking. So my husband and I busted out of the hospital as fast as we could,” Amanda Monk said.A tornado in Yuma County, Colorado on Aug. 8, 2023 (Credit: twitch.tv/stormchaserirl)Tornado 'was like a bomb exploding'Kennadee Monk, 16, and ...

Who is cutting the tails off these horses?

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:10:48 GMT

KEN CARYL, Colo. (KDVR) — Megan Morrison loves to spend loving moments with Eleanor, her 5-year-old Holsteiner and partner in hunter/jumper competition. "Just a peace, the calm that they bring," Morrison said. Colorado teen among sick at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea The condition of a horse’s tail can affect a rider's standing in competition, so Morrison carefully cares for Eleanor’s appearance. “We all want a nice full, long tail, especially with a hunter jumper discipline that I do," Morrison said. When Morrison visited the Ken Caryl Equestrian Center this week, she was shocked to discover someone had cut a large portion of Eleanor’s tail off during the night.Horses rely on their tails“Horses, they communicate by their behaviors, and mostly their ears and their tails, and you’re taking that away from them. So it just hurts you to the core knowing that's happening to someone, something that you love and you’ve invested a lot of time and money into," Morrison said. A horse ...