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Toronto Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Rays' Jonathan Aranda collides with Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, exits game
Published Jul 31, 2025 • 1 minute read Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda (62) is tended to after he was injured in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. Photo by Heather Khalifa / AP Tampa Bay Rays All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda collided with Giancarlo Stanton on Thursday while fielding an errant throw and exited the game. New York Yankees slugger Stanton hit a soft grounder in the fifth inning to Junior Caminero, who charged in on wet grass to make a throw. As Aranda fielded it, his left wrist appeared to collide with Stanton's left shoulder. Aranda fell to the ground and shook his head while on his back. He was attended to by a trainer and manager Kevin Cash before walking off the field. Brandon Lowe moved over from second base to replace him. Aranda is hitting .316 with 12 homers and 54 RBIs in 103 games this season. He hit an RBI single in Tampa Bay's four-run fourth off Marcus Stroman. Aranda suffered the third injury of the day for the Rays, who entered 8-20 in their last 28 games. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Designated hitter Yandy Diaz was hit by a pitch in the first inning and exited with a bruised right forearm. He was replaced by Christopher Morel for his at-bat in the fourth. Diaz is hitting .283 with 18 homers and 62 RBIs in 105 games this season and has primarily been a designated hitter this season. The Rays also lost rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson to an undisclosed injury in the third. Simpson was playing left field and replaced by Jake Mangum after getting his left hand checked out. Simpson is hitting .297 with 32 stolen bases in 65 games this season. Canada Canada Tennis Basketball Wrestling
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
What happened to Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco? Human trafficking scandal involving 14-year-old victim's mother explained
Wander Franco has been accused of human traficcking a 14 year old girl.(Image via Chris O'Meara/AP) The Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco was once considered to be a pretty promising player in the team and his fans had huge hopes from the star player until it all came crashing down a year ago when he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the Dominican Republic. This news had sent shockwaves across the league and here is everything that happened. Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco was involved in the trafficking of a 14 year old girl and was helped by the victim's mother Wander Franco was 17 years old when he signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays for a whopping signing bonus of $3.85 million. He was also ranked as one of the top international prospects in the 2017 international class. — JDunlap1974 (@JDunlap1974) All was going well for the Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco and he even ended up tying the knot with his wife in 2021 after the two became parents to two boys in 2018 and 2022. While Wander Franco's career in the MLB was just taking off, when on 9th July 2024, he was charged with allegations of human trafficking , sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic. The MLB had immediately suspended him and also reacted to the whole scandal. Last year, the league issued an official statement that read as, 'We are aware of the charges against Mr. Franco. Our investigation remains open, and we will continue to closely monitor the case as it moves forward.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo On 26th June 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco was found guilty in the Dominican Republic and the young player received a suspended sentence of two years in prison. As per reports, Wander Franco was accused of being in a sexual relationship with a 14 year old girl when he was 21 years old. The young victim's mother, Martha Vanessa Chevalier Almonte, was also convicted and has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Apparently, the prosecutors were able to prove that the victim's mother had gained a considerable amount of money by trafficking her young daughter to Wander Franco. With this, Wander Franco's visa issue remains complicated as he has not been able to play in the league since 2023. Also Read: MLB fan sparks outrage after being removed from stadium for interfering with the match in Diamondbacks vs. Giants game For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Hamilton Spectator
27-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
June 20-26, 2025 Chileans got dressed up for a Gay Pride parade, cricket players from Australia and West Indies faced off on the Caribbean island of Barbados and Indigenous people in Bolivia and Ecuador marked the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice . Colombians who pick up trash to sell as recycled material blanketed Bogota's main plaza with plastic bottles to protest decreasing income and tougher conditions for scavengers, and Venezuelans carried Iranian flags at a demonstration organized by the government against Israel's war on Iran. Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse and received a 2-year suspended sentence. This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from Latin America and the Caribbean. The selection was curated by AP photo editor Leslie Mazoch based in Mexico City. ___ Follow AP visual journalism: AP Images blog: Instagram: Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
St. Petersburg approves $5 million more for Tropicana Field repairs
ST. PETERSBURG — More money is flowing to Tropicana Field as the city is working toward getting the Tampa Bay Rays' home ready in time for opening day 2026. The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved about $5.3 million more for repairs and expenses to help make that happen. That's a total of $38.5 million approved to date. The total cost of the project, some of which will be covered by insurance, is still on track to cost around $56 million, city officials said. The Rays are under contract to play at the Trop through the end of 2028, a year later than expected after Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off. Under that agreement, St. Petersburg is obligated to repair the Trop. The Rays are playing at the New York Yankees spring training stadium, Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, in the meantime. The first $1.67 million approved is for more waterproofing and remediation through Dec. 31, when the roof is expected to be completed. That includes daily maintenance heading into the rainy season: extracting standing water, monitoring and maintaining leak diverters and collection basins and cleaning and sanitizing affected areas. That money will also pay for about 5,000 ceiling tiles to separate air conditioned and non-air conditioned spaces, plus cleaning, sealing and covering the lower level seats. Another $2.35 million will go toward repairing and replacing storm damaged metal wall panels inside and outside the stadium. Once the roof is in place, contractors Hennessy and AECOM Hunt will work on lighting, catwalk electric and lightning protection, audio and video equipment, mechanical electrical plumping, fire protection and security; playing field equipment and architectural finishes. The council also approved $284,000 for architectural and engineering plans for non-roof repairs, including mechanical, plumbing and structural engineering for rooms, playing fields and other repairs. The city is also picking up the tab for security costs at the Trop while it is under repair. City officials said that's a typical practice when the city assumes control of a construction site. The council approved $800,000 for all labor, material, training and equipment to guard the Trop through Feb. 28, 2026. Major League Baseball Rob Manfred said Wednesday that the league officials 'remain optimistic' that the Trop will be ready for or near opening day. The Rays could open the 2026 season on the road to allow for more time to get repairs done. The big wild card, he said, is delays caused by hurricane season. The council approved spending $22.5 million on a new roof in April. Consternation over what to do about the Trop happened while a deal to build a new stadium was falling apart. Agreements governing the stadium deal expired March 31. Despite that delay, city officials say they can get the dome ready for next season. Beth Herendeen, managing director for city development, said on May 20 that 50% of the roof material has been made in Germany with the remainder done within the next 30 days. She said the material will be shipped to China for assembly and the city expects to receive the first shipment in August. Times staff writer Marc Topkin contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Junior Caminero's monster game was the difference in the Tampa Bay Rays' win over the Houston Astros
Why Junior Caminero's monster game was the difference in the Tampa Bay Rays' win over the Houston Astros (Image Source: Getty Images) One standout performance from Junior Caminero was enough to turn a close game into a clear victory for Tampa Bay. It was the 21-year-old infielder's six-RBI night that led his team to a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Caminero's outstanding offensive performance broke the Houston Astros' winning streak and displayed why he will be important for Tampa Bay's future championship plans. His ability to hit well in tight games showed the maturity of a much older player. Junior Caminero's clutch hitting transforms a tight contest into Tampa Bay Rays blowout The game changed in the seventh inning as both teams were tied at 3-3 and seemed to have the momentum. Junior Caminero was in the batter's box against Houston Astros' Bryan King, since both runners were in scoring position and the game hung in the balance. A three-run homer by the Tampa Bay Rays next led to their first advantage of the inning and made them feel better in the game. Here, Junior Caminero clearly demonstrated how he was up to the task when his team was counting on him. The Dominican player had contributed an RBI single earlier in the game, but what he did in the seventh brought him true stardom. The hit marked his eleventh homer and showed the kind of clutch play championship teams need from their young stars. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Balneário Arroio Do Silva (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo Tampa Bay Rays' balanced offensive attack complements Junior Caminero's brilliance Junior Caminero got all the attention for his huge night, but the Tampa Bay Rays' victory proved they can win in many ways. Thanks to their aggressive baserunning strategy, the team managed five stolen bases and increased their Major League Baseball-leading total to 81 this season. Yandy Díaz's RBI single was pivotal before Junior Caminero hit his home run. The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of errors by the Houston Astros, with first baseman Victor Caratini making one, showing their readiness to take chances in scoring runs. With strong batting and great pitching, the Tampa Bay Rays were able to outperform their opposition. With the win, the Tampa Bay Rays have a good start to their series with the Houston Astros, where right-handed Ryan Pepiot will face Framber Valdez in Friday night's game. You can watch the game on your local sports channels or online. Also Read: MLB takes bold step into women's sports with Athletes Unlimited Softball stake Junior Caminero's breakout performance serves as a reminder that baseball's most memorable moments often emerge from unexpected sources. His combination of power, clutch hitting, and poise under pressure suggests that Tampa Bay Rays fans have discovered their next franchise cornerstone, capable of delivering championship-calibre performances when the stakes are highest.
