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Edmonton Journal
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Edmonton Journal
Blue Jays farm team in Buffalo feeling absence of Canadian fans
Article content That's a worrying trend, and the situation has been compounded by weather woes that resulted in a handful of postponed games and contributed to a serious drop in attendance. Through 21 home dates, as of May 19, the Bisons averaged about 4,300 fans per game at Sahlen Field, their beautiful downtown ball yard. Last year, the Bisons attracted an average of 6,232 fans per game, while the full-year number was 7,165 in 2023 and 6,846 in 2022. 'The weather has been beyond atrocious,' said Sprague. 'I can't remember a worse start weather-wise. We haven't had a stretch where it's been 80 degrees. Just rain and cold.' Who are the Buffalo Bisons and why do they usually have so many Canadian fans at their games? The Bisons are a Triple-A, minor league baseball team competing in the 20-team International League, along with the likes of the Durham Bulls, who were made famous by the movie Bull Durham. In 2013, the Bisons became the top minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, and as such, have been the launching pad for Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other members of Canada's only Major League Baseball team.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Susan Sarandon's lawsuit against WMass contractor dismissed
SPRINGFIELD — Six months before Oscar winner Susan Sarandon was set to go to trial after suing a Western Massachusetts contractor, the case was dismissed in federal court on May 15. Sarandon, under her corporate businesses, went after Western Massachusetts contractor Chad DeGrenier and his wife over a retirement home and compound in a tiny country setting in Vermont where just over 800 people are listed as residents. In court records, Sarandon has said she regarded the $2 million project as the spot where she will live out some of her last years of life in New England. Sarandon, 78, is best known for her Oscar-winning role as a nun in 'Dead Man Walking,' and other roles in 'Bull Durham,' 'Witches of Eastwick' and more. The federal court record only reflected a stipulation of dismissal among the parties, without providing more detail. A trial was scheduled for U.S. District Court in Springfield beginning Oct. 27 before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni but that has been canceled given the recent development, according to the court docket. The most recent and significant development in the case came through a denied motion for Sarandon's camp to seize a $125,000 piece of equipment. 'Plaintiffs argue they are likely to succeed on the merits of their claims of breach of the agreement because it is undisputed that defendants bought the Kubota on behalf of plaintiffs for use at the property, and the agreement provides that, at its termination, defendants will return to plaintiffs any items of property owned by plaintiffs that is in defendants' possession,' U.S. Magistrate Judge Katherine Robertson wrote in a decision last year. Sarandon's original complaint alleged the home had man faults, including buckled walls, an unfinished bedroom and other flaws. Mass. weather: Severe weather, chance of tornado, hail this afternoon Girl Scouts of Central and Western MA is hosting a recruitment event at the East Forest Park Branch Library 2nd Bands For Brittney Fundraiser to rock in Hadley on Saturday 'This place is going to come alive': Pride stores founder unveils Hope Center for the Arts Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Affleck Remembers Working with Kevin Costner Alongside BFF Matt Damon on 'Field of Dreams' — but He's Not Sure Costner Does
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon appeared as extras in 1989's , and star Kevin Costner has said he remembers meeting them on set But in a April 24 appearance on , Affleck said he thinks Costner was "being kind" because he and Damon were "not memorable." Affleck reminisced about his time on set, including seeing Costner's baseball skills in action Ben Affleck remembers filming Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner — but he's not sure Costner actually remembers him. Affleck, 52, and his best friend Matt Damon appear as extras in the 1989 film during scenes shot at Boston's Fenway Park. At the time, the two were aspiring actors, thrilled to be on the movie set. On a May 2024 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Costner said he did remember meeting the besties while filming the movie. 'They were sitting in the stands, like college guys. And they would both lean in at the same time, lean back at the same time, look at each other at the same time,' he said. Costner, 70, said he also remembered speaking to the extras in between scenes. 'We talked and they had this big enthusiasm,' he said of the young actors. 'They were on fire.' But when Affleck appeared on Kimmel on April 24, he told the host he was pretty sure Costner wasn't totally telling the truth. "Kevin is being kind saying he remembers us, because we were not memorable," Affleck said. "We were, like, just annoying — you know what I mean? — and there were a lot of people there. It's sweet of him to say that, but I'm pretty sure he remembers, like, the actors with lines." As for their appearance in the film, Affleck said of himself and Damon, 54, "We were, you know, serious actors from a very young age, and so, we got to know the local casting person in Boston, who would cast when a movie came to town. Like Field of Dreams, you know, they needed extras, and so we would go do extra work, because we wanted to be actors." Affleck said they were both awed seeing Costner. "It was, like, seeing, you know, God. Him and James Earl Jones," Affleck said of Costner's costar in the film. The movie also starred Amy Madigan, Gaby Hoffmann, Ray Liotta and Burt Lancaster. Related: Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Ben Affleck for Putting Him in Awkward Situation with Another Celebrity: 'Dropped a Grenade Right On Us' "We went and it was like two days in Fenway Park,' Affleck remembered. He also remembered at the time that he felt that actor could be 'fraudulent,' but then he saw Costner — who had also starred in the classic 1988 baseball romcom Bull Durham — take batting practice. "And I will say, he banged a bunch of balls off the Green Monster," Affleck said of Fenway's famous left field wall. "Hit a ball out of the park." Related: How Matt Damon Relied on Friend Ben Affleck as He Came to Terms with Fame (Exclusive) He also joked that years later, he read an interview in which Damon mentioned taking batting practice at Fenway and hitting the balls off the Green Monster. 'I was like, 'Matt, are you remembering yourself as Kevin Costner?' " Affleck said with a laugh. Field of Dreams was Affleck and Damon's first movie together, but there have been 13 more since, including their 1997 Oscar-winning breakout Good Will Hunting and, more recently, movies like The Last Duel, Air and their upcoming movie Animals. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Costner spoke to PEOPLE in 2024 about his Field of Dreams encounter with Affleck and Damon. 'Somehow they sidled up right next to me,' he said. 'I was talking to them, and it was just clear that their eyes were wide open about what they wanted to do, and look what they've done with their careers. Amazing.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Annual BBB Introduction Post
Photo byIt is time for my favourite post of the year. It is fun to read about where everyone who comes here is from and their answers to the various questions. The second title is from Ray Wylie Hubbard's Naturally Wild. I was going to use the line 'Rock and Roll is such a corporate racket'. Back in the day, Hugo used song lyrics as post titles on the site, giving it personality. But at some point, SEO concerns led SB Nation to complain about the practice. Complain isn't the right word. It drove them crazy. Advertisement But I found several bands I would have never heard of if Hugo hadn't mentioned them. Anyway, your mission, if you choose to accept, is to copy and paste these questions into the comment thread and give us your answers. Name: Location: Favourite Current Jay: Favourite All-Time Jay: Favourite Non-Jay: Favourite Blue Jays Prospect: Metaphysical Position on the Diamond: Ballpark I'd Most Like to Visit: Favourite Baseball Movie: What was the best thing about your past year: When Not Bantering, I: On Twitter or BlueSky, I am: Baseball Card Back Fun Fact: Walkup Music: Here are answers from the people who write here: Advertisement Name: Tom Dakers, surprise. Location: Calgary, in the 'family room' with guitars all around me. I haven't been playing enough, so my mission this summer is to pick out 10 songs and learn them well. Favourite Current Jay: Vlad or Kirk. But on any given day it could be anyone on the roster, especially whoever drove in the last run. Favourite All-Time Jay: There are so many, but Pat Hentgen. Favourite Non-Jay: All time, Red Sox outfielder Dwight Evans. Favourite Blue Jays Prospect: Arjun Nimmala. Or Addison Barger. Metaphysical Position on the Diamond: Second base, especially now that runners can't slide through them. I don't have the metaphysical arm for short. Advertisement Ballpark I'd Most Like to Visit: Kauffman Stadium, but that is going have to wait for four years. Favourite Baseball Movie: Bull Durham. When I play tennis, I repeat as my mantra, 'Don't think it hurts the team.' What was the best thing about your past year? We just returned from an amazing holiday in Africa. And I've been playing better tennis this year. I'm still playing crappy squash, but I enjoy it. When Not Bantering, I try to ignore the line in my SB contract that says I'm not allowed any non-bantering time. But I play tennis and squash a fair bit. I've been trying to work out more regularly. I've been known to have a beer on occasion. Advertisement On Twitter or Bluesky, I am: @Bluebirdbanter. Baseball Card Back Fun Fact: I have my name on a bowling trophy. Yes, that surprises me. Walkup Music: If I'm a pitcher? Going with Naturally Wild, Ray Wylie Hubbard, last year's answer, because I'm lazy. Name: dexfarkin Location: Toronto Favourite Current Jay: Bo Bichette Favourite All-Time Jay: Lloyd Moseby Favourite Non-Jay: Gunner Henderson Favourite Blue Jays Prospect: Jonatan Clase Metaphysical Position on the Diamond: Low Leverage Reliever Ballpark I'd Most Like to Visit: Wrigley Field Favourite Baseball Movie: Sugar What was the best thing about your past year: Considering how low the bar for anything good happening last year can be, I'd have to say my last quiet and non-political trip to NYC. Advertisement When Not Bantering, I: Write for a living, write for several side hustles including trivia and journalism, write for pleasure and read everything I can get my hands on. On Twitter, I am: Non-existant. But I can be found under @dexfarkin on Bluesky. Baseball Card Back Fun Fact: I met Joe Niekro as a kid during a sports expo in Detroit. He showed me exactly how he gripped his knuckleball. I have thrown a pitch with that grip thousands of times and not once did it ever knuckle for me. Name: Kate Stanwick Location: Los Angeles CA Favourite Current Jay: Up for grabs this season! Favourite Blue Jays Prospect: Up for grabs this season! Advertisement Metaphysical Position on the Diamond: currently on maternity leave Ballpark I'd Most Like to Visit: PNC & PetCo! Honestly anything that's not the neighborhood little league ballpark Favourite Baseball Movie: Sandlot What was the best thing about your past year: I gave birth to a baby in January, and am now a beaming boy mom When Not Bantering, I: am the milk lady, cleaning up spit up, doing laundry and going for lots of stroller walks On BlueSky, I am: @kstan, but not on much due to the above two responses Baseball Card Back Fun Fact: If my son ever becomes a major league middle reliever, it will be because Minor Leaguer said his name sounds like it (and he's not wrong) Name: Tom Mullie Advertisement Location: Calgary Favourite Current Jay: Vlad Favourite All-Time Jay: Jose Bautista Favourite Non-Jay: Mookie Betts Favourite Blue Jays Prospect: Alan Roden Metaphysical Position on the Diamond: Crafty lefty #4 starter Ballpark I'd Most Like to Visit: Fenway Favourite Baseball Movie: Bull Durham What was the best thing about your past year: got to check out spring training (Arizona, not the Jays) in person for the first time When Not Bantering, I: run, hike, take pictures On Twitter or BlueSky, I am: @expo45@ mostly silent Baseball Card Back Fun Fact: I've been to games in Denver, San Diego, Oakland, and Seattle on back-to-back days without flying Advertisement Walkup Music: Work To Do, Average White Band Name: Leo (Minor Leaguer) Location: Toronto Favourite Current Jay: Richard Lovelady (actual answer: probably Vladdy) Favourite All-Time Jay: Roy Halladay Favourite Non-Jay: Kyle Schwarber Favourite Blue Jays Prospect: Big man Peyton Williams Metaphysical Position on the Diamond: Postseason outfield umpire Ballpark I'd Most Like to Visit: Kauffman Stadium Favourite Baseball Movie: Angels in the Outfield (1994) What was the best thing about your past year: Saw a solar eclipse and the Northern Lights for the first time When Not Bantering, I: Work too much On Bluesky, I am: @ Advertisement Baseball Card Back Fun Fact: Has pooped in stadiums in short season-A (RIP), low-A, high-A, triple-A, and MLB. 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NBC News
26-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC News
Can the Dodgers be beat? That and more ahead of MLB Opening Day
The 2025 MLB season is upon us, and there's no shortage of storylines. The high-spending and uber-talented Los Angeles Dodgers will be a focal point for the sport this year, for better or worse. Superstar Juan Soto will patrol right field for the Mets after New York owner Steve Cohen lured him away from the crosstown rival Yankees with a record-breaking contract. While the National League features multiple elite teams, the American League feels more wide open than ever. With MLB Opening Day on Thursday, NBC Sports is here to break it all down. Can the Dodgers possibly be beat? D.J. Short: The randomness of baseball is a feature, not a bug. So yes, the Dodgers can be beat. Weird things happen all the time, especially when you get to the small sample size of the playoffs. There's also the matter of the Dodgers' rotation in general. There's depth, sure, but most of their arms carry some questions. The Dodgers should absolutely be heavy favorites, and given their investments and all the fanfare, anything short of a repeat should be considered a disappointment. Eric Samulski: Of course they can be beat. Anybody can. I know their pitching staff is a CVS receipt-long list of talented names, but what did Kevin Costner say in 'Bull Durham'? 'Relax. Strikeouts are boring.' The Dodgers are the odds-on favorite, but they also have an older lineup that is already banged up. A full season of health is hard for any team, but it feels like more of an uphill climb for the Dodgers. Who will be this season's breakout star? Samulski: When it comes to baseball, breakouts tend to be fueled by home runs or strikeouts. When Junior Caminero hits more than 30 home runs in the Tampa Bay Rays' new minor-league ballpark in the hot, Florida humidity, people are going to take notice. Maybe not Rays fans, who don't seem to go to games, but the larger baseball world is going to turn on Caminero's at-bats as appointment viewing. Short: We saw Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels emerge as the breakout star in the NFL this past season, and we'll stay in the nation's capital here with outfielder Dylan Crews. The 23-year-old didn't have great results after being called up late last season, but he showed a strong approach to go along with game-changing speed. It's a dynamic skill set that will surely lead to viral moments for his baserunning and defensive exploits. Like Daniels, Crews was also drafted No. 2 overall out of LSU. He's capable of keeping this comparison going and winning the MLB Rookie of the Year Award while getting Washington back to respectability. Who comes out on top in the AL East? Short: I had a different answer before the injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gíl, but the Red Sox look like the strongest team going into the season. They've beefed up the pitching staff with Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, and the offense has a different feel with Alex Bregman and rookie Kristian Campbell in the mix. In addition to the pitching questions, the Yankees' lineup isn't nearly as deep. And while the Orioles don't have enough room for all of their young position players, their starting rotation is decidedly mediocre. Samulski: The Red Sox feel like the team to beat right now. Crochet is the best pitcher in the division. If Devers is healthy, that lineup is as deep as any of the other lineups, and that's not even accounting for any potential breakouts by top prospects Campbell, Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Ceddanne Rafaela. The Red Sox have been biding their time and waiting for 'the kids' to be ready. They're ready now. The surprise team this season will be ... Samulski: The A's are going to push for a wild card spot, and it's a shame that the great fans in Oakland won't be there to cheer them on. The lineup has some talented bats, like Lawrence Butler, Brent Rooker, JJ Bleday and Jacob Wilson. Adding Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs isn't exciting, but it gives them their best rotation in a while. They'll be in the hunt a lot longer than people expect. Short: Aside from the Covid-shortened 2020 season, the Cincinnati Reds haven't been to the postseason since way back in 2013. That changes this year with Terry Francona returning to the dugout. It's a convenient narrative given his winning pedigree, but the Reds have high-end talent and a number of young players who haven't reached their full potential yet. The gap between the Cubs and the Reds is smaller than it appears.
