Latest news with #JoseRodriguez
National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball
Major League Baseball's one-year suspensions for betting on the sport ended for four players Thursday — San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athletics relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder Jose Rodriguez and Arizona reliever Andrew Saalfrank. Article content The A's reinstated Kelly along with left-hander T.J. McFarland, who was on the injured list. They optioned right-handers Elvis Alvarado and Justin Sterner to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room on their big league roster. Article content Article content Article content Kelly entered Thursday's 14-3 victory over visiting Minnesota with two outs in the seventh. He pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing no hits, striking out two batters and walking one. Article content 'The last day when he walked out of the clubhouse, I told him to focus on getting through this and continue to prep to be back in the uniform,' Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. 'To have him in a game today and see him have success, it couldn't been a better part of the day.' Article content Saalfrank was optioned to the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Article content The Padres did not offer Groome a contract, nor did the Phillies with Rodriguez, making them both free agents. Article content Kelly was suspended for betting on baseball while in the minor leagues, and the other three minor leaguers were penalized for betting on big league games. Each player wagered less than $1,000. Saalfrank and Rodriguez played previously in the majors. Article content The players violated Major League Rule 21, which is posted in every clubhouse. They were handed mandatory one-year suspensions for betting on games in which they did not participate. If they had bet on any games they attended in person — even if they didn't play _ they would have been banned for life. Article content
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to know about National Puerto Rican Day Festival in Milwaukee
National Puerto Rican Day Festival, an event celebrated in cities across the United States this Sunday, will feature a parade, artists and musical performances in Milwaukee. Here's what to know about the National Puerto Rican Festival. The annual National Puerto Rican Day Festival is hosted by El Conquistador Latino Newspaper with Noticias Wisconsin from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday near the Mitchell Park Domes. The event is free to all attendees. This is separate from the annual Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin on Sept. 21. According to Jose Rodriguez, the event director for El Conquistador Newspaper, this year's National Puerto Rican Festival will also have a parade for the first time in 30 years. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of South 16th and West Pierce Streets and will head to Mitchell Park, according to Telemundo Wisconsin. Rodriguez said this festival is celebrating its third year, and the last parade celebrating Puerto Rican culture was about 30 years ago. Rodriguez said the return of the parade would bring the community a sense of pride and memories for those who remember festival parades in their childhood. National Puerto Rican Festival and Parade started in New York in celebration of the growing Puerto Rican population in the state. The first parade was held on Sunday, April 13, 1958, in New York City and then spread to other cities including Boston, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee. According to Rodriguez, the day is important because it celebrates Puerto Rican culture for the community and a way to revitalize an old tradition. Milwaukee has a long history with Puerto Rican people. Puerto Ricans started moving into Wisconsin after World War II, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. By the 1950s, the Puerto Rican population in Wisconsin stood at more than 2,500 people. That population rose to about 69,000 by 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. After the parade, people will be able to see artists and hear from speakers from Telemundo Wisconsin. The day will feature Puerto Rican artists and performers. People can also participate in the salsa dance competition, hot dog eating contest, a domino tournament and a pincho cook-off. Noon: Opening Ceremony 1 p.m. Ray Y Su Orquesta, a local artist 1:30 p.m. Bembé Drum & Dance, a community-based group that teaches Afro-Latino music and dance to young people. 2 p.m. Septeto Charambó, a Milwaukee-based salsa band. 3 p.m. Orquesta Rumba, a Milwaukee-based band that plays Latin jazz, salsa and cumbia 4 p.m. Freddy B It Ain't Me, a Milwaukee musical artist 4:30 p.m. Salsabrositas, a Milwaukee-based dance group. Más Tempo, a Milwaukee musician. 6 p.m. Orquesta Ayala, a Milwaukee-based salsa group This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee celebrates National Puerto Rican Festival this Sunday
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Juvenile charged with attempted murder of Chilhowie store clerk tried as adult, sees 10-year sentence
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A 17-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of a gas station clerk in Chilhowie in 2024. A release from Smyth County Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip 'Bucky' Blevins Tuesday said Jose Rodriguez, 17, was tried as an adult after he pled guilty in February. According to the release, Rodriguez, who was considered a runaway at the time, entered an Exxon in Chilhowie and persuaded the clerk to step out from behind the counter. He then attacked the clerk from behind with a fixed-blade knife, the release said. 'This was a savage, senseless act of violence that shook our community to its core,' said Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip 'Bucky' Blevins. 'Attempted murder—no matter the age of the offender—is a serious crime that will not be tolerated in Smyth County. We have a duty to protect our citizens and hold violent offenders accountable. I commend the victim for his strength and compassion in the face of such trauma.' The release said the clerk survived the attack and even spoke to the court during Rodriguez's sentencing. 'In a powerful statement, he told the judge the crime had 'wrecked his life,' but he nonetheless chose to offer forgiveness to Rodriguez,' the release states. Judge Jeff Campbell sentenced Rodriguez to serve 10 years in prison, but, acknowledging his age, the court ordered Rodriguez to remain in the Virginia Juvenile Justice System for two years pending further evaluation. After that, the release said a review hearing will take place on May 20, 2027, where a court will determine whether Rodriguez will be transferred to an adult facility to serve the remainder of his sentence or continue under the juvenile justice department. 'I want to thank the Chilhowie Police Department, the Smyth County Sheriff's Office, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for their outstanding work in this case. Their professionalism and rapid response ensured this dangerous offender was apprehended without delay,' Blevins said in the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested for spray-painting Sarasota County patrol car, 7-Eleven property: SCSO
The Brief A man was arrested for spray-painting a Sarasota County patrol car and other places on the property of a 7-Eleven, according to the sheriff's office. Jose Rodriguez, 32, faces one felony and one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief. SARASOTA, Fla. - A Sarasota County patrol car and a 7-Eleven were vandalized with a similar graffiti mark, according to the sheriff's office. 32-year-old Jose Rodriguez was taken into custody after security cameras captured him spray-painting the patrol car and other places on the 7-Eleven property. What's next Rodriguez faces one felony and one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief. The Source Information for this story was provided by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dozens in Grand Rapids protest opening of ICE facility near Baldwin
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It was a national day of action across the country Thursday as protestors rallied against the Trump Administration's immigration policies. Hundreds gathered outside the downtown Grand Rapids U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Thursday to show their support for the immigrant community in West Michigan and nationwide. It was all a part of the 's 'Communities not Cages' day of action. Prison near Baldwin to open as ICE detention center Jose Rodriguez, who works for Rapid Response to ICE, told News 8 he was glad to see how large the turnout for the rally got. 'We just want to show folks that we are not going to stand for it, regardless of where you are in the city,' he said. 'We are here saying we are not going to stand for building more prisons, locking more people up, deporting folks who have not had due process.' The protest also focused on one specific topic that hits close to home — a detention center set to open near Baldwin, Michigan. Back in March, reported that a closed down private prison would soon turn into an ICE detention facility. It's something organizers and participants at the protest said will negatively impact the community. 'People here are angry and they are concerned for the safety of our immigrant neighbors and friends and loved ones,' JR Martin with No Detention Centers in Michigan told News 8. 'We know that the reopening of the north lake prison in Baldwin as an ICE detention center would mean an increase in targeting of immigrants in our region, increased violence against them, increased threats against them and we want to resist that.' Reopening of Lake County prison for ICE leaves questions More than a hundred attendees held signs and chanted in support of the West Michigan immigrant community, and it was not just those that are directly impacted by the issue. 'I am so excited to see folks from all different backgrounds here, you will notice that there are a lot of folks that don't look like me. So to see folks who are not necessarily a part of the affected community and being here and standing in solidarity really gives me hope that there are people from all walks of life supporting our cause and supporting our rights for immigrant community,' Rodriguez said. Among the dozens of demonstrators was Jim Smith, who came from Lansing to show his support. He said it is important that everyone, no matter their background, continue to make their voices heard in opposition to national policies. 'I have children, I have a grandchild, and I am very concerned about their future,' he said. 'If we don't stand up now, then who's going to stand up? We are all in this together, we are all Americans, even the ones that are our guests. Everyone has the same access to due process to the protections of the constitution, the protections of the law and we are seeing that absolutely violated.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
