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Fox News
an hour ago
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- Fox News
Who is Jacob Misiorowski? Rookie All-Star Chats Pokémon, Card Collection
Jacob Misiorowski was as surprised as anyone by his MLB All-Star selection. The 6-foot-7 rookie right-hander for the Milwaukee Brewers figured he would spend the break kicking back, ordering in some Chinese food, and doing "absolutely nothing." Yet there he was in Atlanta — selected as a replacement after just five big-league starts, in a choice that ruffled some feathers — where his stuff was on full display. Nine pitches over 100 mph and this slider that wowed both dugouts. Before the game, I caught up with the 23-year-old standout to chat about his rapid rise, what it's like facing the stars he grew up watching, his hobbies off the field and more. "I've been into Pokémon forever," he told me. "Getting back into sports cards, just being up here and seeing all the guys is fun." Oh, I was young. I remember, I played like Pokémon Red and Green, that young, like on the Game Boy. But I've always loved it. I still play. I got a Nintendo Switch, I got the Switch 2, so I'm going to play the new one when it comes out in October or something. But, it's been a lot of fun. It's up there. It's pretty good. Probably the base set shadowless Charizard…but it's beat [up]. Or the Neo Genesis Lugia. I have the card. I want the first edition, but the first edition is like a crazy, crazy amount. I just hold onto them. I'm trying to get like a master set of stuff, so just slowly finding cards. It's a lot of fun. I was into sports cards but not this heavily. I was more into Pokémon. But then I got my first Topps deal, and I was like, 'This is sweet. I can collect my own cards?' So that's when I got really big into that. One of my cards was like stupid cheap, I would just buy up all of them. There's like a thing with the first set, you can call it a rainbow. I'm talking with the guy who has the one of one right now, so I'm getting close. Out of sports cards, I have the whole printing plate line of my first Bowman. So, like, my first ever card, I have the whole printing plate, every card made on those plates. eBay! (laughs) Oh yeah. Every day, we'd see one pop up and my mom would be like, 'Oh, look, another one popped up.' We'd stay up however late it was bidding on it until the last second. It was fun. That first year I got drafted. I played basically everything, I played basketball, I played football, I played soccer. You're a kid, you're just running around. But the biggest sport I'm into right now is football. Baseball and football, those are the two. Pretty quick. (laughs) I was a tight end. Very laid back. Make breakfast in my kitchen, go find an activity with me and my girlfriend and maybe a nice dinner somewhere. I like a steakhouse or Italian place. We've tried a few. It's pretty normal. Eat what you can. I'm pretty bad about eating, so it's kind of hard. I don't think I have anything that if it's put in front of me I have to eat it. In life, probably my girlfriend. She's been there through the whole thing. We started dating in high school, so I think it's just one of those things that she's stuck with me through the thick and thin. Going [through junior college], it was rough going there for two years. It's a lot easier now. It's been good. Happy, easygoing. Of course. It's one of those things that you have to just go with the ebbs and flows. No, it's wild. I don't even know how to think about it. My jersey's on the table, and I just watched Shohei (Ohtani) and Freddie Freeman both sign it. It's kind of crazy. Definitely, like, my first start. We played the Cardinals and Nolan Arenado was up there, and I was like, 'Holy s---. This is actually him.' It wears off pretty quick when they slap a single through, and you're like, 'Oh, s---, here we go.' Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on X at @RowanKavner.
Engadget
2 hours ago
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- Engadget
Aardman's Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu
We knew that Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit , was prepping a Pokémon show , but now we have some juicy details and actual footage. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu , as the name suggests, follows the sword-wielding Sirfetch'd and the baby pre-evolution of Pikachu. It looks extremely charming, as one would expect from Aardman. The trailer is on the shorter side, but shows the dynamic duo getting involved in some cutesy shenanigans as an oblivious Wooloo relaxes in a field. It makes sense that the footage would highlight a sheep-inspired Pokémon, given that this studio also made Shaun the Sheep . The show takes place in the Galar region, which is the UK-inspired land first introduced in Pokémon Sword & Shield . Aardman is a British studio, so this is a nice match. The program looks to focus entirely on pocket monsters, and not humans. This contrasts with the Netflix hit Pokémon Concierge , which follows a human protagonist . Now for some bad news. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu isn't coming until 2027 and there's no streaming platform attached just yet. The trailer dropped during today's Pokémon Presents livestream which also gave us footage of the second batch of Pokémon Concierge episodes and a full hour of Pikachu DJing for some reason.
Fox Sports
2 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Who is Jacob Misiorowski? Rookie All-Star Chats Pokémon, Card Collection
Jacob Misiorowski was as surprised as anyone by his MLB All-Star selection. The 6-foot-7 rookie right-hander for the Milwaukee Brewers figured he would spend the break kicking back, ordering in some Chinese food, and doing "absolutely nothing." Yet there he was in Atlanta — selected as a replacement after just five big-league starts, in a choice that ruffled some feathers — where his stuff was on full display. Nine pitches over 100 mph and this slider that wowed both dugouts. But the All-Star nod also allowed him to discuss some of his biggest hobbies – collecting Pokémon and sports cards. Before the game, I caught up with the 23-year-old standout to chat about his rapid rise, what it's like facing the stars he grew up watching, his hobbies off the field and more. "I've been into Pokémon forever," he told me. "Getting back into sports cards, just being up here and seeing all the guys is fun." How'd you get into Pokémon? Oh, I was young. I remember, I played like Pokémon Red and Green, that young, like on the Game Boy. But I've always loved it. Do you still play? I still play. I got a Nintendo Switch, I got the Switch 2, so I'm going to play the new one when it comes out in October or something. But, it's been a lot of fun. How's your Pokémon card collection? It's up there. It's pretty good. What's your best or favorite card? Probably the base set shadowless Charizard…but it's beat [up]. Or the Neo Genesis Lugia. I saw you had Lugia on the inside of your suit jacket on the red carpet. You have that actual card? I have the card. I want the first edition, but the first edition is like a crazy, crazy amount. Do you sell the cards? Hold onto them? I just hold onto them. I'm trying to get like a master set of stuff, so just slowly finding cards. It's a lot of fun. How'd you end up getting into sports cards? I was into sports cards but not this heavily. I was more into Pokémon. But then I got my first Topps deal, and I was like, 'This is sweet. I can collect my own cards?' So that's when I got really big into that. One of my cards was like stupid cheap, I would just buy up all of them. There's like a thing with the first set, you can call it a rainbow. I'm talking with the guy who has the one of one right now, so I'm getting close. Do you have a favorite card in your collection? Out of sports cards, I have the whole printing plate line of my first Bowman. So, like, my first ever card, I have the whole printing plate, every card made on those plates. How'd you get that? eBay! (laughs) Did you have to put up a fight? Oh yeah. Every day, we'd see one pop up and my mom would be like, 'Oh, look, another one popped up.' We'd stay up however late it was bidding on it until the last second. It was fun. That first year I got drafted. What other sports are you into other than baseball? I played basically everything, I played basketball, I played football, I played soccer. You're a kid, you're just running around. But the biggest sport I'm into right now is football. Baseball and football, those are the two. How quickly did you realize this was the right route to take? Pretty quick. (laughs) What position were you in football? Quarterback? I was a tight end. Very laid back. Make breakfast in my kitchen, go find an activity with me and my girlfriend and maybe a nice dinner somewhere. Do you have a favorite spot? Or type of cuisine? I like a steakhouse or Italian place. We've tried a few. I know starting pitchers can be regimented about their day. Is there any pregame meal you're particular about? It's pretty normal. Eat what you can. I'm pretty bad about eating, so it's kind of hard. Is there something you can't resist? I don't think I have anything that if it's put in front of me I have to eat it. Who would you say has been most influential for you on this journey? In life, probably my girlfriend. She's been there through the whole thing. We started dating in high school, so I think it's just one of those things that she's stuck with me through the thick and thin. Going [through junior college], it was rough going there for two years. Life's a little easier now. It's a lot easier now. It's been good. How would family and friends describe you? Happy, easygoing. Think that helps you manage the ups and downs of this job? Of course. It's one of those things that you have to just go with the ebbs and flows. As a sports card collector to now be here alongside all these All-Stars, has it sunk in how fast this has all happened? No, it's wild. I don't even know how to think about it. My jersey's on the table, and I just watched Shohei (Ohtani) and Freddie Freeman both sign it. It's kind of crazy. You've faced both of those guys already. Have you had any starstruck moments either here at All-Star or on the mound so far? Definitely, like, my first start. We played the Cardinals and Nolan Arenado was up there, and I was like, 'Holy s---. This is actually him.' Did it wear off at all after that first game? It wears off pretty quick when they slap a single through, and you're like, 'Oh, s---, here we go.' Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on X at @RowanKavner . recommended Item 1 of 2 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Global News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Global News
Winnipeg Pokémon prodigy, 12, set to take card-playing prowess to world championships
A young Winnipegger is going international with a very particular skill — all before finishing elementary school. Era Roulette, 12, is a world-class player of the Pokémon trading card game, frequently beating players twice her age in local competitions. Her success at Winnipeg game nights led to competing across Canada and the U.S., and has helped her punch her ticket to the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, Calif. It's a huge step for Era, who learned the game only five years ago, and a chance to compete on the biggest stage there is for Pokémon players. Her father Cody Roulette told Global Winnipeg he initially introduced her to Pokémon cards at a very young age to help her learn some educational basics. 'I would use Pokémon cards as a way, when she was a toddler, to introduce her to numbers, to introduce her to reading, writing,' he said. Story continues below advertisement 'And just growing up, she was kind of surrounded by that.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Roulette said he bought Era her first competitive set of cards at a local comic shop when she was around seven or eight years old, which began the journey that is taking the family to California in mid-August. 'When you have something that starts off as an excuse to bond with your kid and she ends up being one of the best at this hobby, how can you not feel something about that?' Era said the local Pokémon community has been incredibly supportive since the news broke that she qualified for the big championship, and that she appreciates the support of her fellow local Pokémon enthusiasts. 'It's a friendship … how people are willing to support, even if they don't know who you are, but they're interested,' she said. 'It's just really nice. It's kind. It's, in my opinion, more like you're friends with them.' Despite that friendliness, she didn't get to such a high level without shocking a few adult players with her Pokémon prowess. Mark Larson of Manitoba TCG, a local game store, told Global Winnipeg he started hearing Era's name around the community. 'I'd ask, 'How good is Era?' I'd ask some of the adults, and they'd say, 'She kicks my butt at the game'… so yeah, she's pretty good.' Story continues below advertisement The championship, which runs from Aug. 15 to 17, gives competitors a chance to win prizes and cash — from a combined prize pool of more than $2 million — as well as bragging rights as the best in the game.
USA Today
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Every Pokémon Presents July 2025 announcement, including Mega Dragonite
The latest Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday featured a variety of fun and interesting announcements from the world of Pokémon at large. The event brought new announcements to the table — including the unveiling of Mega Dragonite — while also ushering in some updates and news about upcoming games fans have been looking forward to. The July 2025 Pokémon Presents stream lasted just 25 minutes, but there was a lot of information to digest from the event. Especially with regards to the upcoming entry in the franchise Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which releases on October 16 on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. In case you missed the event or you want a refresher on all the news, let's dive into every announcement made at Pokémon Presents July 2025! A new look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including a new Mega Evolution Pokémon Legends: Z-A got a new trailer ahead of its October release. But more interestingly, the trailer showed off newly announced Mega Dragonite for the first time, marking the latest entry to the line of Mega Evolutions. More information on Pokémon Champions was released One of the major tenets of the Pokémon franchise are the battles, and Pokémon Champions gives you the chance to put your battling skills to the test in this new title launching in 2026. Pokémon Friends brings the puzzle action to the Pokémon franchise Who doesn't love puzzles? Pokémon Friends was an interesting announcement from the stream, as it's a daily puzzle game featuring everyone's favorite pocket monsters. The game is out now for all you puzzle heads out there. New animated show announcements First announced was Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, which is an upcoming stop-motion animated series from Aardman. The teaser trailer for the show — which comes out in 2027 — doesn't show much, but the animation is so adorable. Pokémon fans also got a new look at new episodes of Pokémon Concierge on Netflix, set to release on September 4! Other announcements from Pokémon Presents July 2025
