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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
This famous salsa star just got dragged into the Beckham family drama
We're learning more and more about what is causing the supposed rift within Miami's royal family. After David and Victoria Beckham's oldest son, Brooklyn, was missing from all pictures at his dad's 50th birthday parties in April, the rumor mill began to churn. Where was the aspiring chef and his actress wife Nicola Peltz? Because all the other children — Harper and her brothers Romeo, Cruz— were on hand at the various celebrations. We initially heard that Brooklyn was unhappy that Romeo was dating his ex fling from years ago, Kim Turnbull, and didn't want to be around that dynamic. But now People magazine is reporting something much more intense is going on that has nothing to do with the two brothers. As per the mag, tensions have been building for years between Peltz and Victoria, who had a well documented BTS feud over ... fashion. Talk of problems started when the 'Airbender' star chose not to wear a dress designed by the former Spice Girl for her 2022 Palm Beach wedding to Brooklyn. Peltz later cleared up the matter to Variety saying the reason she didn't wear one of her mother in law's designs was that there was an issue with Victoria's atelier. The dress apparently wasn't the only issue at the nuptials, though. An insider tells People that Peltz is still resentful toward Posh, whom she believes stole the spotlight. Sources say the drama began when celebrity performer Marc Anthony took the stage for what was supposed to be one of the newlyweds' first dances. Before singing an undisclosed track, the salsa icon reportedly called Brooklyn to take the floor — not with his bride, but his mother. 'The most beautiful woman in the room tonight, come on up,' Anthony said, according to People. 'Victoria Beckham!' A second guest who witnessed the scene reported that Peltz ran from the room in tears. 'Nicola felt like Victoria did this on purpose, when she knew it was a pre-planned romantic dance meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. What she couldn't understand was why,' the source added. 'It was such a jaw-dropping moment that it left the whole room in absolute shock — you could hear a pin drop.' Yet another individual blabbed to Page Six that the incident was 'deeply hurtful.' 'Unfortunately, this wasn't a one-off,' the individual said. 'It's a pattern that still happens to this day.' The soccer legend and style icon have yet to comment, but UK outlet Metro reports that the power couple is 'heartbroken' over the situation.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Devin Williams responds to talk about his bullpen role
Devin Williams has quietly regained his groove and his confidence. Williams has made six straight scoreless appearances for the New York Yankees in high-leverage situations. He still has not, however, worked his way back into the ninth-inning role the Yankees hoped he would dominate. But apparently, it doesn't matter. Advertisement 'It's always a question,' Williams told the New York Daily News Tuesday night. 'It's not a thing. If I give up runs in the eighth inning, if I give up runs in the ninth inning, they count the same. It's the same thing.' Williams was asked — again — about reclaiming the closer role he lost during a rocky April. And again, he shrugged it off. 'I'm putting up zeros, right?' he said. 'It doesn't matter right now.' It's the right thing to say, and maybe it's true. New York Yankees closer Devin Williams reacts to fans' chants after blowing the save against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images Williams performance lately has spoken for itself. After a rocky start that saw his ERA balloon to 10.03 over his first 14 appearances, Williams has recently shown signs of returning to form. In his last six outings, he's delivered scoreless innings, highlighted by a dominant performance against the Mets where he struck out Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, and Brandon Nimmo in order. Advertisement Statcast data reveals that Williams' signature changeup, known as the "Airbender," is regaining its effectiveness, with improved movement and deception. His fastball velocity has also stabilized, averaging around 93.6 mph and topping out at 96.8 mph . These adjustments have contributed to a resurgence in his strikeout rate, which now stands at 28.2% over 17 innings pitched . But the Yankees aren't rushing to make a change. Manager Aaron Boone was clear: 'No plans right now' to move Williams back into the closer spot. Luke Weaver has handled the ninth well since taking over and has earned Boone's trust. The bullpen roles are clicking. There's little incentive to shift anything. Still, the Yankees didn't trade away Nestor Cortes, Jr., and a prospect for a setup man. Williams may not want to say it, but his value heading into free agency next winter depends on him being a closer. Related: Brian Cashman's Comments on Trade Deadline Will Alarm Yankees Fans Related: Veteran $12.5 Million Veteran Will Leave the Yankees in a Better Spot
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
5 Yankees players who came up big in winning Subway Series over Mets
NEW YORK – The revved-up Subway Series crowds at Yankee Stadium created an electric charge that still hung in the air after Sunday night's Bronx finale. 'Two really good teams having a little fun in May,'' was how manager Aaron Boone put it, following the Yankees' 8-2 win, giving them two of three games against the Mets this weekend. Advertisement 'It's fun playing at Yankee Stadium when it feels like it matters a lot,'' said Boone, with the Mets' Juan Soto the heavy target of Yankees Universe's scorn. 'The atmosphere makes it a little more exciting.'' Beyond the Soto spotlight, here's five pinstriped points from the initial Subway Series of 2025: Cody Bellinger's season has begun May 18, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images It took a while to get going, but Bellinger is now riding a 13-game hitting streak following a breakout Subway Series. 'He's swinging at pitches he needs to be swinging at. His balance is where it needs to be,'' Boone said after Bellinger's 7-for-11 Subway Series with two homers, three walks and just one strikeout. Advertisement Over his 13-game streak, Bellinger is batting .377 with a 1.129 OPS, as opposed to the .196/.614 he'd compiled during his first 29 games. 'Ultimately, it's the process, it's the plan – what's under my control,'' said Bellinger, who had 'a few conversations'' with teammates and hitting coaches about his approach. Subway Series moment: Bellinger's grand slam capped a tie-breaking, six-run eighth inning to put Sunday's game well out of reach. All six RBI by the lefty-hitting Bellinger on Sunday were delivered versus lefty pitching. Devin Williams is building momentum May 18, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts after retiring the side in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Still working his way back toward the ninth inning, Williams retired all six batters he faced, contributing to both Yankees wins in an eighth inning role. Advertisement Williams arrived in a 2-2 game Sunday night and promptly retired the Mets' 2-3-4 hitters - starting with Soto and ending with a strikeout of Mark Vientos on his signature 'Airbender' changeup. Over his last five appearances, all scoreless, Williams has yielded just one hit and one walk, with seven strikeouts. Perhaps this weekend at Colorado, against the dreadful Rockies, is Williams' opportunity to ease back into the closer's spot, allowing Luke Weaver to move back into a multi-inning setup role. Subway Series moment: Williams had a five-run cushion on Friday night, but he struck out the side - starting with Pete Alonso, who crushed a playoff-series changing home run in their previous meeting last October at Milwaukee. Jorbit Vivas is moving into a regular role New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) interacts with New York Yankees second baseman Jorbit Vivas (90) during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. With Oswaldo Cabrera likely lost for the season due to a fractured ankle, Jorbit Vivas could receive a healthy share of starting time at third base. Advertisement 'I was a huge fan of him in spring training,'' said Bellinger. 'I loved his at-bats, he's a very exciting player. He's got a lot of confidence and he's fun to watch.'' Oswald Peraza started two of the three Subway Series games, going 0-for-5 with a walk and committing a fieldling error at third base. Vivas might quickly gain traction as the lefty-hitting side of that platoon, as well as subbing occasionally as his natural second base spot for DJ LeMahieu. Subway Series moment: A late defensive sub Sunday, Vivas' 11-pitch at-bat versus hard-throwing Ryne Stanek resulted in the grounder that Alonso threw away, plating the go-ahead run. The spring in DJ LeMahieu's step May 17, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (26) follows through on a solo home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Starting just his second and third games of the year, the veteran infielder has made an impression since his latest injury-list stint - this time for a strained left calf. Advertisement LeMahieu went 3-for-8 in the Subway Series, including an opposite field homer in Saturday's 3-2 Yanks loss. That game also featured some sharp defense by LeMahieu at second base. Given Cabrera's injury and a so-far unappealing infield trade market, LeMahieu's resurgence carries that much more weight. Subway Series moment: How about the sprawling play to his right in Sunday night's eighth inning, robbing Soto of a would-be leadoff single in a tie game, with Alonso and Vientos looming next? Max Fried is built for big games May 18, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (54) pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Excluding all the New York-New York emotion, this was still a regular-season game in May. Advertisement But Sunday's Subway Series finale had a playoff atmosphere, which Fried acknowledged. No stranger to the spotlight, Fried kept his seasonal string of yielding two earned runs or fewer intact vs. the Mets. If this were a playoff game, Fried would've obviously been pressed past six innings and 102 pitches. In this Gerrit Cole-less season, the Yanks are 9-1 in Fried's 10 starts. Subway Series moment: Retiring Soto, a .333 hitter against him, all three times up - including two strikeouts, one looking at a 3-2 curveball, the other swinging over a 3-2 sinker. This article originally appeared on New York Yankees takeaways after winning Subway Series vs Mets
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Devin Williams gets sweet revenge on Pete Alonso with a dominant inning at Yankee Stadium
Devin Williams gets sweet revenge on Pete Alonso with a dominant inning at Yankee Stadium (Image Source: Getty Images) Devin Williams saw Pete Alonso last time when the payoff was a crushing home run that sent the Brewers home from the playoffs. Now in Yankee pinstripes, Devin Williams got another shot at Alonso on Friday night's Subway Series . This time he didn't miss. Devin Williams retired Alonso and two other batters in a perfect eighth inning, proving he might still be a big piece of the Yankees ' bullpen after all. Devin Williams retires Pete Alonso and two others on a clean eighth inning The Yankees were already up 6-2 when Devin Williams came onto the mound on Friday evening, but the moment was still significant. Devin Williams had not forgotten what happened to him last year in the wild-card game by Pete Alonso. This time, however, Devin Williams emerged victorious in the duel. He spits a 94 mph fastball down and in on the outside corner to get Alonso looking to record the first out. Then there were two more strikeouts Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo with the final one ending on Williams' signature changeup, the "Airbender." It was the initial side that Devin Williams had fanned as a Yankee. He has worked 18 games for New York since arriving in a trade that shipped Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin to Milwaukee. While he began in shambles, Friday's inning was one of the best that he has had. Aaron Boone says Devin Williams looked like himself again Manager Aaron Boone praised the right-hander after the game, calling his fastball and changeup 'great' and noting that the depth on his pitches looked sharper than before. Boone said, 'That's who he is right there, and we're seeing it more and more.' Since May 5, when he surrendered three runs to the Padres, Devin Williams has cooled off. He has not surrendered a run in seven of his last eight appearances and has become acclimated to a new setup role. The Yankees are not looking to move him back to the closer role anytime soon, as Luke Weaver has performed well there. Nevertheless, Devin Williams is demonstrating that he can pitch high-leverage innings again, albeit ones that appear earlier in the game. The eighth inning was not necessarily a save opportunity, but to Devin Williams, it was a personal victory. Having been chastened by Alonso in last season's playoffs, getting him out on a clutch New York game is a way of showing he's back on track. Also Read: 'I Definitely Can Relate To Him'- Yankees Pitching Star Carlos Rodon Relates To Devin Williams' Struggles
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Devin Williams' most impressive Yankees appearance comes with some Pete Alonso revenge
The last time Devin Williams faced Pete Alonso, the Mets slugger slammed a go-ahead, series-altering homer in the NL wild-card series. On Friday, Williams was no longer a Brewer — or a closer — and not nearly as much was on the line, even with the spotlight of the Subway Series in The Bronx. This time, Williams continued his comeback after being yanked from the closer's role following his disastrous start with the Yankees, pitching a perfect eighth inning in a 6-2 win over the Mets at Yankee Stadium. He got Alonso looking on an 0-2, 94-mph four-seamer on the outside corner for the first out of the eighth. Then Williams struck out Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo — both swinging — to complete an impressive inning. He finished Vientos with a nasty changeup. 3 Devin Williams throws a pitch during the eighth inning of the Yankees' win against the Mets on May 16. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It was the first time in Williams' 18 appearances as a Yankee in which he's struck out the side in order and was part of Williams' attempt at redemption since arriving in a trade from Milwaukee in exchange for Nestor Cortes and infielder Caleb Durbin. 'He was great,' Aaron Boone said of Williams. 'His fastball was good and there were a couple changeups that just disappeared. In our dugout, the depth on those pitches were really good. That's who he is right there and we're seeing it more and more.' To Boone's point, outside of an ugly performance against the Padres on May 5, when Williams allowed three runs, the right-hander has been significantly better in a setup role. 3 Pete Alonso reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of the Mets' loss to the Yankees on May 16. Imagn Images 3 Devin Williams reacts after allowing a home run to Pete Alonso during the Mets' playoff win Oct. 3, 2024. MLB Photos via Getty Images He's been unscored upon in seven of those eight appearances — including Friday's. Against the Mets, he was brought in with the Yankees up by five runs, so the pressure was relatively low. But certainly, facing Alonso could have been asking for trouble, since it was the Mets first baseman who first sent Williams down this path. After some of the most dominant regular seasons in history, Williams came into Game 3 of the wild-card series in Milwaukee, looking to close out the series for the Brewers. Instead, Alonso hit one of the most memorable homers in Mets history. Williams' arrival to the Yankees got off to a mostly bumpy start, as he was replaced as closer by Luke Weaver after just 10 outings. Thanks to Weaver's dominance in the role both late last year — when he took over for Clay Holmes — and again this season, there's no rush to put Williams back in the ninth inning, but he's at least showing that he can again be trusted in higher-leverage situations. And his famous Airbender pitch, which hadn't been as effective as a Yankee, is again looking like it's worthy of the nickname.
