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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who could win MVP outside of Judge, Ohtani?
Who could win MVP outside of Judge, Ohtani? Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey runs through some dark horse candidates for Most Valuable player outside of last year's winners. View more Video transcript Well, we're over a quarter of the way through the season and surprise, surprise, Aaron Judge and Shohe Otane are front runners for AL and NL MVP. Advertisement But in a world where we took those two guys off the ballot, who would the other contenders for the award be? Well, there are plenty of familiar names. In the National League, Freddie Freeman is having his best season since he won the MVP award in 2020. Kyle Schwarber has been the heart and soul of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Corbin Carroll is proving he is one of the best young dynamic superstars in all of Major League Baseball. On the American League side, Alex Bregman might be having his best season since he was runner for MVP in 2019. Max Freed has been as good as any starting pitcher in Major League Baseball and been exactly what the Yankees have needed. Advertisement And last but certainly not least, Kyle Riley is showing that he is the best catcher in all of Major League Baseball. Now, if things continue as they've been going, not only willhotani and Aaron Judge win MVP, but we will have back to back MVPs in the same league for the first time in MLB history.
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
27 Budget-Friendly Wayfair Backyard Upgrades
A tree face that instantly reminds me of LOTR, but if you want a little more ~flair~ you paint yours and name it like the reviewer did. Cast with stone and coated with resin, your new friend AL (or whatever you decide to name yours) will greet you throughout every season. 🌳 Promising review: "Love him, paint him with him stand is AL." —JamiePrice: $27.99 (originally $50.90) An arch trellis for fairy lights *or* climbing plants in your raised garden bed *or* even beautifully scented jasmine. I'm currently daydreaming of how I have the perfect place for this in my own backyard. Promising review: "Perfect for vine planting. Makes an amazing shady plant tunnel! Great for increasing yields and preventing spoilage by avoiding touching the ground." —CarolPrice: $32.99+ (available in three colors) A 2ft x 4ft decorative screen so you can block the view of your neighbor's unkept yard. Your backyard is pure bliss, and you can't be bothered to look at their mess, plus they're paintable if you are looking to add some color to your decor — be bold! Promising review: "These panels are great. Love them as an alternative to lattice for the base of our porch. Great quality as well." —JoannPrice: $48.62 (available in two colors) An outdoor umbrella with solar lights to shade you by day and light you up by night. The top-mounted solar panel allows you to have the umbrella anywhere in the yard without worrying about plugging in lights or constantly changing out batteries. Promising review: "They are the perfect size to place between dining tables outdoors. The lights are warm and inviting. The canopy is more of a cream than a white, but still works well with white linens." —GinaPrice: $72.99+ (available in 24 colors) An outdoor rug for making any patio look oh-so-chic. This rug is both water and fade-resistant to withstand the elements of your outdoor space, aka it'll last for years. Promising review: "Good quality carpet. Looks great on my back porch. Glad I purchased it! Never disappointed with Wayfair products. Purchased two!" —JeanPrice: $26.99+ (originally $74+; available in seven sizes and colors) A cedar plank garden pathway so you can stroll through all the hard work you've been putting into your growing garden. Helpful for being able to water and prune your 🪴garden🧑🏼🌾 without having to walk through dirt or mud. Promising review: "Love this walkway so much I ordered more! So unique!! Recommend this product. Best of all, NO assembly required. Just roll it out…" —CheriePrice: $47.88 (originally $62.44) A set of throw pillows for an easy way to upgrade the outdoor furniture you already have. Reviewers rave about how comfortable these pillows are, which, we all know, isn't always the case with outdoor pillow material. But it is with these babies! Promising reviews: "Perfect accent pillows for the rug! I purchased again, very well- made, very weather resistant — water just beads off like it's been waxed but still are extremely comfortable. Love them." —Jay"This timber floral design is a perfect accent for our porch seating. What a bonus that they are comfortable and made with quality material and workmanship!" —KellyPrice: $29.99+ (originally $44.99; available in 44 colors and patterns) A steel patio gazebo to bring instant elevation to your backyard. Close the screens at sunset to keep those pesky mosquitos out while you pour yourself a crisp glass of white wine. Promising review: "I love this GAZEBO!! The only downfall is the instructions! Make sure you put the netting outside of the poles!!! My husband and I weren't aware of this until we noticed bugs coming in, and then we figured it out and put it on the outside. Other than that, LOVE IT!!" —ElishaPrice: $171.99+ (originally $215; available in five colors) A round planter that'll bring an upscale, hotel-like look to your yard. These have pre-drilled drain holes to help prevent overwatering. Promising review: "I bought the 16-inch pot in black, and it's perfect. Exactly what I wanted for our new home. It's a quality piece without being terribly heavy. In my opinion, it's just right. It's not going to tip over but I can move it if I need to without help. I love it!" —JenniferPrice: $59.99+ for two (available in three sizes and five colors; also available in single sets) A swing set with one belt swing and one saucer swing because the kids can't be bothered to enjoy the backyard without a little incentive. It can support up to 440 pounds which is great because the little ones will be begging you to join in on the fun. Promising review: "Well constructed, assembly was a breeze, very happy with product and would recommend to others." —DottyPrice: $129.43 (originally $209.99) Some lawn edging that looks like a tiny white picket fence — a sweet way to bring that whole white-fence dream to your garden beds. It gives your planters a neat, polished border without the full-size version's cost (or commitment). Price: $30.99 (originally $48.86) A set of two solar lights with a sophisticated and sleek design. These energy-efficient lights have a dusk to dawn sensor so they will automatically turn on when the sun goes down. Promising review: "Love these! Each is a set of two lights. They look really nice. Very fashionable. They add an element of design to the patio. They are relatively lightweight, which makes them easy to move. And they put out really good light. We have four in total on a very large patio and it really lights things up nicely without being overly bright. Highly recommend!" —AnonymousPrice: $108.99+ (originally $132.99, available in four colors) A set of four woven hanging planters that will look beautiful hanging from your patio. The macrame hanger gives a bohemian feel and can hold up to a 12-inch pot (plants and pots not included). Promising review: "My favorite purchase from Wayfair so far! These can hold quite a bit of weight and they add so much beauty to our space! Thank you!" —AllisonPrice: $31.99+ for four (available in two colors) A plastic container hose reel you can easily wind up and conceal the garden hose when people come over to visit, or you're just tired of tripping on it every time you go outside. Promising review: "The hose reel provides protection from the scorching sun and is much more eye-appealing than looking at the hose. It also serves as a little table. No assembly required—just hook up your hose. It is small but big enough for my 50 ft hose." —CindyPrice: $72.99 (originally $128.99) An outdoor firepit that has a table for cool winter nights and creates beautiful ambience outdoors. I have a similar one, and the table is clutch for snacks and drinks. Promising review: "Looks cute on the back porch! Different settings allow for more or less heat control. I love the cover for the fire element! It allows for multi-purpose use!" —AnonymousPrice: $166.99 (originally $199.99; available in three colors) A metal frame swimming pool with a filter pump and cover so your new favorite activity stays clean all summer long. If bright blue isn't your thang, use exterior paint to change the color of the outside of the pool to better fit your backyard aesthetic. Promising review: "I love this pool, my kids love it! Family that comes over always asks where I got it from." —AnonymousPrice: $295.99 (originally $541.98) Landscaping rocks to line the pavers you are finally getting around to laying this season. You can use mulch glue to keep them nicely in place in your new walkway and reviewers even love how great they work in gardens to help with drainage. Promising review: "Love these rainforest rocks, I have a small garden that has poor drainage and clay soil, so can't really grow anything. These rocks have been perfect, will be ordering more to complete my project." —GillianPrice: $35.01+ (available in four colors) A round picnic table treated with water-based paint to add a layer of protection so you will have yearsss of gatherings ahead for you and the fam. I love a rounded table because no one is left sitting at the end allowing everyone face time. Promising review: "Lovely product. Easy to put together and elegantly designed. Very sturdy." —PaulaPrice: $227.99 (originally $249.99) A side table cooler that's multitasking so hard you'd think it's on the clock. With the capacity to hold 40 12-ounce cans, you won't have to constantly refill the cooler and can enjoy the party. Promising review: "This is the best convertible cooler, tabletop I've ever yourself one." —CherylPrice: $104.99 (available in two colors) Or, if your looking for a pop of color, a set of metal side tables that comes in five colors. There's a slight variation in size between the two tables to give dimension. Promising review: "Perfect for my new deck, I love the bright color too." —AshleyPrice: $101.99+ (available in five colors) Rust-resistant bar stools because yours have seen better days. A rustic yet industrial look with powder-coated iron frame and acacia wood for the seat and backrest. Promising review: "Put both together in 20 minutes, it was so easy — I did it by myself. Only one size screw to use. Good looking, sturdy and comfortable, no cushions necessary!" —Anonymous Price: $143.99 (originally $162.99) A portable bar cart with a stainless-steel work top so you can prepare meals right next to the grill. The side handles are great for when you have to move the cart but also for hanging tea towels and utensils from. I'll be expecting an invite to this backyard BBQ. Promising review: "This is a great addition to our screened-in porch. We have had it for over five years and it still looks fantastic. It gets a few rust spots on the stainless steel over the course of the year (exposed to wind, rain, and cold) but they clean up easily." —EricaPrice: $246.99+ (available in two colors) Or strictly a drink cart if cocktails are more your forte, but don't worry, there's room for snacks, too. This is great for moving around your patio and backyard if you're hosting. Promising review: "Great bar cart for my patio! Perfect size and made extremely well. Very easy to put together! Don't hesitate on this if you're in need of one!!!!" —ElizabethPrice: $99.99 (originally $219.99) A 140-inch diagonal protection screen for outdoor movie nights, because what easier way to get the kiddos outside than allowing them screen time. Unfortunately, you'll have to watch Despicable Me 4 for the 100th time, maybe a movie marathon where you watch them all. Price: $36.99 A modern planter box that's crack-resistant and are specially treated with UV inhibitors to prevent fading. Home hack: buy several plants, keep them in their pots, and put them directly into the planter so you don't have to fully fill the box with soil. Promising review: "LOVE this planter! It is well-made, sturdy, and stylish! Perfect for my little cactus garden!" —BrittneyPrice: $63.99 (available in four colors and sets of two) A portable concrete tabletop fireplace to add some ambience. Complete with two skewers so you can roast marshmallows for dessert. I should probably mention you can use it indoors too!! Price: $48.99 (originally $74.99) A weather-resistant floor fountain that'll give your backyard a relaxing vibe. Imagine this beauty lit up in the evening as you sip on your favorite beverage and sit under the moon on your favorite outdoor chair... Price: $135.99 (originally $340)
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Carlos Correas 10th-inning blast lifts Twins past Mariners
Carlos Correa homered leading off the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins pulled off an improbable comeback to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 12-6 Friday night, Willi Castro hit two homers and Trevor Larnach also went deep for the Twins, who rallied from a four-run deficit. Seattle's Cal Raleigh hit two homers to become the first catcher in major league history to hit 20 by the end of May. Teammate Randy Arozarena also homered. Correa hit the first pitch of the 10th from reliever Casey Legumina (4-3) over the wall in left-center field to also score ghost runner DaShawn Keirsey Jr. The Twins then loaded the bases with two outs and got a two-run single by Byron Buxton and a two-run double by Larnach to pull away. Twins closer Jhoan Duran (4-1) got the victory. Minnesota scored three runs with two outs in the ninth off Mariners closer Andres Munoz to tie it at 6-6. They were the first earned runs this season allowed by Munoz, who leads the AL with 17 saves. Former Mariner Ty France led off the ninth with a single to right. After Munoz struck out the next two batters, Castro hit a two-run shot to right to pull the Twins within 6-5. Buxton, who was making his return from the injured list (concussion), grounded a single to left, stole second and scored on Larnach's single to center to tie it. Raleigh broke a tie with the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge for the AL lead in homers with a three-run shot, his 20th of the season, off Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews (0-2) in the first. Matthews graduated from the same school as Raleigh -- Smoky Mountain High in Sylva, N.C. Raleigh added a two-run shot in the eighth, his 21st, off Twins reliever Cole Sands, who was his teammate at Florida State. Seattle scored four times in the first inning. J.P. Crawford led off with an infield hit and Jorge Polanco lined a single to right. With one out, Raleigh hit a ball just inside the right-field foul pole. Arozarena followed with a blast into the Twins' bullpen in left-center field. Larnach led off the fourth with a homer to right. Ryan Jeffers followed with a double to left, took third on a groundout and scored on Brooks Lee's grounder to second as the Twins halved their deficit. Castro went deep to right-center with two outs in the seventh to make it 4-3. Raleigh curled another homer around the right-field foul pole in the eighth after Julio Rodriguez singled with two outs. Matthews settled down after the first and went seven innings. He gave up four runs on six hits, with one walk and seven strikeouts. Mariners starter Bryan Woo went 6 2/3 innings and allowed three runs on six hits, with one walk and three strikeouts.
3 days ago
- Sport
Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75).
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Key moment Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Key stat Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Up next Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75). ___ AP MLB:
