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Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Nike releases 2025 MLB City Connect Air Max 270 team sneakers
Each year the MLB releases new alternate uniforms for some of its teams. This year, the league is taking a big step further. Nike is releasing brand new MLB City Connect Air Max 270 sneakers for nine different MLB teams. If you're a fan of the Astros, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Marlins, Nationals, Red Sox, Rockies or White Sox, you're in luck! These shoes are meant to compliment the City Connect jerseys released so far this year, with varying degrees of success. Check out the shoes below. Shop MLB City Connect Nike sneakers 2001 World Series champs vibes with these sneakers should have Diamondbacks fans feeling all kinds of nostalgic. Shop Arizona Diamondbacks Nike shoes No, these aren't Masters shoes, the new Red Sox Nike City Connect sneakers are a nod to the Green Monster. Shop Boston Red Sox Nike shoes The White Sox are trying to draw on the city's connection with the Chicago not a bad idea to shift the focus at this point. Shop Chicago White Sox Nike shoes The Rockies play in an amazing stadium, have some of the best uniforms in sports, and have a shoe that is perfect for summer, now if only they could win a few more baseball games... Shop Colorado Rockies Nike shoes Nobody is talking about them, but the Astros are once again leading the division as we approach the dog days of summer. Support the best team in the AL over the last decade with these new shoes. Shop Houston Astros Nike shoes Shohei and friends are playing great baseball, but are not yet running away with the NL West. These City Connect shoes are running away our hearts though, probably the cleanest options on this list. Shop LA Dodgers Nike shoes Diving deeper and deeper into the Miami Vice look, the Marlins City Connect sneakers are for those who aren't afraid to be loud. Shop Miami Marlins Nike shoes Yes, it's a strong Halloween vibe, but these are also hands down my favorite City Connect shoes on this list. If you're gonna embrace the team, then you have to actually embrace the team. Shop SF Giants Nike shoes Cherry Blossoms are always going to be a hit in the D.C. area, and these Nats City Connect sneakers are great if you're into a straightforward shoe.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nike releases 2025 MLB City Connect Air Max 270 team sneakers
Nike releases 2025 MLB City Connect Air Max 270 team sneakers Each year the MLB releases new alternate uniforms for some of its teams. This year, the league is taking a big step further. Nike is releasing brand new MLB City Connect Air Max 270 sneakers for nine different MLB teams. If you're a fan of the Astros, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Marlins, Nationals, Red Sox, Rockies or White Sox, you're in luck! These shoes are meant to compliment the City Connect jerseys released so far this year, with varying degrees of success. Check out the shoes below. Shop MLB City Connect Nike sneakers Arizona Diamondbacks MLB City Connect sneakers 2001 World Series champs vibes with these sneakers should have Diamondbacks fans feeling all kinds of nostalgic. Shop Arizona Diamondbacks Nike shoes Boston Red Sox MLB City Connect sneakers No, these aren't Masters shoes, the new Red Sox Nike City Connect sneakers are a nod to the Green Monster. Shop Boston Red Sox Nike shoes Chicago White Sox MLB City Connect sneakers The White Sox are trying to draw on the city's connection with the Chicago not a bad idea to shift the focus at this point. Shop Chicago White Sox Nike shoes Colorado Rockies MLB City Connect sneakers The Rockies play in an amazing stadium, have some of the best uniforms in sports, and have a shoe that is perfect for summer, now if only they could win a few more baseball games... Shop Colorado Rockies Nike shoes Houston Astros MLB City Connect sneakers Nobody is talking about them, but the Astros are once again leading the division as we approach the dog days of summer. Support the best team in the AL over the last decade with these new shoes. Shop Houston Astros Nike shoes Los Angeles Dodgers MLB City Connect sneakers Shohei and friends are playing great baseball, but are not yet running away with the NL West. These City Connect shoes are running away our hearts though, probably the cleanest options on this list. Shop LA Dodgers Nike shoes Miami Marlins MLB City Connect sneakers Diving deeper and deeper into the Miami Vice look, the Marlins City Connect sneakers are for those who aren't afraid to be loud. Shop Miami Marlins Nike shoes San Francisco Giants MLB City Connect sneakers Yes, it's a strong Halloween vibe, but these are also hands down my favorite City Connect shoes on this list. If you're gonna embrace the team, then you have to actually embrace the team. Shop SF Giants Nike shoes Washington Nationals MLB City Connect sneakers Cherry Blossoms are always going to be a hit in the D.C. area, and these Nats City Connect sneakers are great if you're into a straightforward shoe. Shop Washington Nationals Nike shoes
SoraNews24
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Sailor Moon theme song plays at Dodgers Stadium. Shohei Ohtani instantly hits home run【Videos】
Miracle romance at the plate. When Shohei Ohtani heads to the plate at Dodger Stadium his usual walkup music is Lupe Fiasco's 'The Show Goes On.' Catchy enough tune, but it's pretty clear that it was chosen mainly because 'Show' and 'Shohei' sound similar, which feels a little light on significance for the audio alert that the most famous athlete in the world is about to step into the batter's box. But on Tuesday night, with the Dodgers hosting the Miami Marlins in Los Angeles, there was a different song cued up for Ohtani's walkup music, and it's one of the most internationally famous songs from his home country of Japan. Take a listen in the video below. Yep, that's none other than 'Moonlight Densetsu,' the opening theme for Sailor Moon! Why the switch? April 29 was Women's Night at Dodgers Stadium, and as part of the festivities the players' wives and girlfriends picked the walkup songs. Even though Ohtani's wife Mamiko would have only been a few months old when Sailor Moon's original TV run ended in Japan, the landmark magical girl anime has been a near-constant presence in the Japanese pop culture landscape thanks to reruns and remakes, and she's apparently a big enough fan to make it her walkup music selection for her husband. So how did Ohtani respond to the anime theme serenade? By crushing the very first pitch thrown to him in the game, a 96-mile-an-hour-fastball from Marlin Sandy Alcantara. With the telltale crack of Ohtani's bat serving as percussive post-'Moonlight Densetsu' punctuation and echoing through Chavez Ravine, Ohtani sent the ball flying down the right foul line and over the fence for a home run. As an added bonus, it was his first home run as a father, with the Ohtani household having recently welcomed their newborn daughter to the family and sharing the good news through an Instagram post. Ohtani's solo home run put the Dodgers on the board, but it was far from the last noise the team's bats would make, as they went on to overwhelm the Marlins by a final score of 15 to 2. Between this and the Dodgers' victory in their season opener where they got a pre-game greeting from Pikachu, it's really starting to look like they should adopt a strategy of incorporating anime element into every game they play. Sources: YouTube/MLB, Nikkan Sports Top photo ©SoraNews24 Sailor Moon ©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Follow Casey on Twitter as he continues to smile at his home town and '90s anime intersecting.
New York Post
23-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Final NFL Mock Draft 2025: Bears shock with trade up to No. 5 pick
High intrigue and drama surrounding the Giants with the third pick, as well as how far down might Shedeur Sanders slide? Two trades in the Serby Mock 4.0, one engineered by Giants GM Joe Schoen to secure his Quarterback of the Future after landing edge Abdul Carter with the third pick of Thursday night's NFL draft. The new Jets regime adds a right tackle to complete what it expects to be a dynamic offensive line. 1. Titans Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.) No, he's not a generational talent, but new GM Mike Borgonzi and HC Brian Callahan want better than Will Levis. 2. Browns Travis Hunter, Unicorn (CB/WR), Colorado A WR bookend to Jerry Jeudy and third-down assistance for Denzel Ward. Shohei Two-Way. 3. Giants Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State A Fearsome Foursome for Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott to ponder. 6 Will Will Campbell be protecting Drake Maye for years to come? Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images 4. Patriots Will Campbell, OT, LSU As long as Mike Vrabel signs off on 33-inch arms protecting Drake Maye. 5. Bears (from Jaguars) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State He'd be hailed as Walter Payton Lite by Caleb Williams. 6 Will Ahston Jeanty be the next great NFL running back? AP 6. Raiders Armand Membou, OT, Missouri An uber-athletic RT bookend for Kolton Miller for HC Pete Carroll. 7. Jets Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas High-character bookend for LT Olu Fashanu to help Justin Fields execute Aaron Glenn's punishing Ground & Pound. 8. Panthers Jalon Walker, edge, Georgia Dynamic undersized heat-seeking missile to help sad sack pass rush. 9. Saints Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State In no universe would new HC Kellen Moore not be interested in a Gronkish weapon for either Derek Carr or Spencer Rattler. 10. Jaguars (from Bears) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona New head coach Liam Coen turns to a 6-4 target opposite Brian Thomas Jr. to elevate Trevor Lawrence. 11. 49ers Mason Graham, DT, Michigan The surprising slide ends with DC Robert Saleh landing a partner in crime for Nick Bosa. 12. Cowboys Matthew Golden, WR, Texas A 4.29 burner to complement CeeDee Lamb for Dak Prescott. 6 Will the Cowboys stay local to boost their receiving unit? AP 13. Dolphins Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Jalen Ramsey is trade bait and is replaced by a versatile stud who can play on the outside or as the nickel. 14. Colts Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan A 6-5, 245-pound receiving target for Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. 15. Falcons Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia A 6-5, 265-pound run stuffer with upside who will appeal to DC Jeff Ulbrich as HC Raheem Morris needs better than last season's 31 sacks. 16. Cardinals Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State Ahead of schedule following knee surgery, and guess who coached him and LT Paris Johnson when they were Buckeyes? New OL coach Justin Frye, that's who. 17. Bengals Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M A 6-5, 267-pound athletic freak as disgruntled sack champion Trey Hendrickson could be traded, much to Joe Burrow's chagrin. 18. Seahawks Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State GM John Schneider would love this 6-6, 304-pounder who can play all across the OL, making life easier on Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker III. 6 Grey Zabel during North Dakota State's pro day in March 2025. AP 19. Buccaneers Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama A sideline-to-sideline 2026 replacement for Lavonte David, who can also rush the passer for Todd Bowles. 20. Broncos TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State If the comp truly is Alvin Kamara, he's a fit for Sean Payton. 21. Steelers Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado Good move not opting for the Green Bay Green Room with Mike Tomlin still held hostage by Aaron Rodgers. 22. Steelers Kenneth Grant, NT, Michigan Jim Harbaugh loves him some Michigan Men and loves him some trench warfare. 23. Packers Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Could fall because of long-term knee concerns, but GM Brian Gutekunst might want to sign off on a big corner with instincts to replace Jaire Alexander. 24. Giants (from Vikings) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss Joe Schoen takes his swing on a Quarterback of the Future. Eli Manning is a fan. And vice versa. 6 Will Jaxson Dart give the Giants another Ole Miss QB? Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images 25. Texans Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State A Buckeye reunion with polished, professional weapon for C.J. Stroud to replace Stefon Diggs and rehabbing Tank Dell (knee). 26. Rams Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon An heir apparent for 33-year-old RT Rob Havenstein. 27. Ravens Malaki Starks, S, Georgia A high I.Q. free safety to pair with Kyle Hamilton. 28. Lions Mike Green, DE, Marshall A 6-3, 251-pound predator bookend for Aidan Hutchinson as Dan Campbell won't be scared off by character concerns. 29. Commanders Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College A long-armed 6-2, 247-pound team captain to replace Dante Fowler Jr. (10.5 sacks). 30. Bills Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss An explosive future sidekick for Ed Oliver, who needs to grow up. 6 Donovan Jackson could be blocking for Patrick Mahomes next season. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 31. Chiefs Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State Patrick Mahomes loses Super Bowls only when his OL betrays him. 32. Eagles Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama A 6-5, 324-pound Road Grader to replace Mekhi Becton.
Los Angeles Times
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Shohei Ohtani is back on a 40/40 pace. But can Dodgers give him more RBI opportunities?
Shohei Ohtani is not publicly known, nor personally sees himself, as a quick starter at the plate. 'Overall, in my career,' he said through interpreter Will Ireton, 'I don't really have a hot start in the beginning of the season.' This year, that's technically true again — but only if you hold the reigning National League MVP to his own stratospheric standards. Through the opening three weeks, all of Ohtani's triple-slash stats are down from last year (.288/.380/.550), but only because his 2024 marks (.310/.390/.646) all topped the NL. Same story with a .930 OPS that is more than 100 points lower than his gaudy 2024 total, but still good enough to rank top 20 in the majors. With six long balls and five stolen bases, Ohtani isn't quite on mathematical pace for another 50-homer, 50-steal season; but is on an early track to become the first player in MLB history with multiple 40/40 campaigns. And though he has taken a few more awkward swings than normal in the opening three weeks, he has started honing in on his power stroke, too, leading off Wednesday's win over the Colorado Rockies with a towering 448-foot blast that almost cleared the right field pavilion. 'I think overall,' he said, 'it's been a really good first 20 games.' The only true area of regression so far has been in one statistical category; where a glaring drop in production has signaled a key early-season problem for the team. After racking up 130 RBIs in 159 games last year, Ohtani has just eight in this season's opening 20 contests. Seven of them have come via his six home runs (all but one of which were solo shots). Not until Wednesday, when he returned to the plate in a seven-run first inning and knocked in Austin Barnes with an RBI single, did he record his first hit with a runner in scoring position. 'Shohei's in a good spot,' manager Dave Roberts said recently. 'We just need to get some guys on base for him.' That reality said more about the rest of the team's offense than its superstar leadoff man. From the Nos. 7-9 spots in the batting order, the Dodgers have posted a .173 batting average so far, tied for worst in the majors. Prior to Wednesday, they'd given Ohtani just nine plate appearances with runners in scoring position (tied with No. 2 hitter Mookie Betts for fewest among the team's regulars). In four of those spots, he was walked. It created an early-season conundrum for Roberts, as he tried to shake the team out of a recent offensive lull. Should he consider dropping Ohtani in the lineup, where he could get more RBI opportunities? Or should he give his offense more time to find its footing, and hope his bottom-half hitters began heating up at the plate? 'I just feel that there's guys who are gonna perform better than they have,' Roberts said this week, opting for the latter. 'Shohei will ultimately get those opportunities.' And on Wednesday, he finally saw signs that could be happening. In an 8-7 win over the Rockies, the Dodgers got five hits and a walk from their bottom three hitters. One was provided by Barnes, the backup catcher who didn't have a hit all season before doubling in the first in front of Ohtani. The others came from more important pieces of the Dodgers' lineup construction: Max Muncy and Andy Pages. Bottom of the order staples who are both batting under .200 to begin the season, Muncy and Pages had arguably their best games of the year Wednesday. Pages, the second-year center fielder, went two for four with three RBIs, continuing improvements that began during his two-homer series in Washington last week. 'He is swinging the bat a lot better,' Roberts said. Muncy, meanwhile, reached base three times with the help of a recent adjustment to his own slumping swing. In an effort to stay more on top of the ball at the plate this year, Muncy spent his offseason purposely trying to hit grounders and low line drives. In doing so, however, he realized he had begun lurching forward in his swing. As a result, he gave himself less time to read pitches and make proper swing decisions. And even when he did, he wasn't driving the ball like usual. 'The ball sped up on me the first few series of the season and I really wasn't myself,' Muncy said. 'I was chasing a lot of stuff and I was unable to recognize it.' But now, he has returned to staying back in his stance and is looking for pitches to elevate. Amid a series in which Muncy walked six times, Roberts felt he also took his best at-bat of the season against left-hander Luis Peralta on Wednesday night, launching one deep fly just foul before ripping a single into right field. 'When he's getting on base, and it was a ton this series, then that's a good thing,' Roberts said. 'So I do think that he's turned a corner, yeah.' The Dodgers hope that the rest of their bottom-half hitters will do so as well. Because the more Ohtani heats up as the season progresses, the more important it will be to have guys getting on base in front of him.
