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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
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Yankees fans brace for 'nightmare fuel' after closer Luke Weaver injury announcement
Yankees fans brace for 'nightmare fuel' after closer Luke Weaver injury announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Yankees are staring down another bullpen challenge after closer Luke Weaver suffered a hamstring injury during warm-ups Sunday night and he is expected to miss four to six weeks. With Weaver sidelined, manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Devin Williams is set to reclaim the closer role. Advertisement That's a move that's stirring up a storm of reactions among Yankees fans on social media. One witty fan summed it up with 'From Cardiac Clay to Defibrillator Devin!' — a nod to the rollercoaster ride both Williams and another Yankees reliever, Clay Holmes, have provided. Another chimed in, 'Let Yarborough close,' while a more hopeful voice said, 'It's the correct move. Bash him all you want, Devin Williams is a closer and you traded a lot to be effective. He'll be fine.' But not everyone was optimistic. Comments ranged from 'This could get ugly!' and 'Nightmare fuel for all Yankee fans,' to the grim, 'I hear someone playing 'Taps' in the background. We are sunk.' And the reality check? 'Buckle up boys it's going to be a wild 4-6 weeks.' New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin WilliamsBrad Penner-Imagn Images Williams, once the dominant National League Reliever of the Year with the Milwaukee Brewers, struggled mightily in his early outings for the Yankees. In his first 12 appearances, he posted an eye-popping 11.25 ERA, allowing 10 earned runs over just 8⅓ innings, which cost him the closer's job. Advertisement It got so bad that Yankee Stadium was filled with chants for Boone to switch to Weaver. Since then, he's shown signs of improvement, cutting his ERA to 3.29 in his next 15 appearances, but the memories of that rough start still linger for many. Boone has stood behind Williams, saying the right-hander looks sharper lately and has shown improved command. Still, fans know the bullpen's stability is vital as the team pushes for a playoff spot in a tightly contested American League East. Williams is a free agent after this season, and if he can regain his closer form, he will certainly earn more money. If he fails again, it will cost him and the Yankees. Advertisement Related: Another Bullpen Setback Raises Concerns for Yankees' Closing Depth Related: Insider Flags Potential Shifts in Yankees' Roster Plans This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Leesburg man arrested for road rage shooting on Memorial Day in Maryland, police say
COLLEGE PARK, Md. () — A man from Leesburg, Virginia, is facing several charges, including attempted second-degree murder, following a road rage shooting on Memorial Day in Maryland. According to the Maryland State Police (MSP), 22-year-old Fredy Gonzalez-Esquivel is accused of firing several shots at a car while driving on Interstate 95 on May 26. State police said the road rage incident took place Monday evening in College Park. The victim told troopers that someone shot at his vehicle several times. Authorities noted that the victim and his passenger were not injured during the shooting. 'Today's just a reminder of that cost' | Moments of silence, respect as 'Taps' is played at DC memorials The victim's vehicle was processed by crime scene technicians, and police recovered projectiles. During their investigation, MSP identified the suspected shooter as Gonzalez-Esquivel. Authorities executed a search warrant on Gonzalez-Esquivel's SUV, where they discovered a gun and seven spent casings. The driver's side mirror also had damage consistent with a projectile fired from the driver's seat. Gonzalez-Esquivel was arrested by Leesburg police on Tuesday. He was charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder, felony assault, using a firearm during a felony crime, malicious destruction of property and related firearms offenses. Gonzalez-Esquivel is awaiting extradition to Maryland. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Longmont community remembers U.S. military veterans on Memorial Day
With the American flag flying at half-staff, Longmont community members paid their respects Monday to soldiers who gave their lives in service of the United States. Ceremonies took place around the Longmont area to observe Memorial Day and honor departed veterans. Members of the American Legion Post 32 and the Longs Peak Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2601 hung wreaths for soldiers at Stephen Day Park, Foothills Gardens of Memory and Mountain View Cemetery. 'Let us each in our own way remember those who have made the supreme sacrifice, for that is the true purpose of Memorial Day,' Post 2601 commander Nicholas Miner said. Wreaths are displayed at Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont on Monday. Ceremonies took place around the Longmont area to observe Memorial Day and honor departed veterans. (Dana Cadey/Staff writer) For those attending the ceremonies, the day brought an opportunity to reflect on their personal relationships with members of the military. Mike Pierce, a bugler with the American Legion Post 32 Honor Guard, played 'Taps' on Monday. Pierce said his father was a member of an honor guard as well, and it inspired him to follow in his footsteps. 'I decided that, when I was retired, I would do that,' said Pierce, who has been a bugler for Post 32 for six years. Gary Schmidt, captain of the Post 32 Honor Guard, estimated between 150 and 200 people at the concluding ceremony, which took place at Longmont's Mountain View Cemetery. He said some attendees go to all three ceremonies every year, on top of the flag-raising event at Post 32 held later on Memorial Day. 'That's commitment,' Schmidt said. 'It's impressive to see.' Wreaths were hung by representatives of local organizations, including the Longmont Elks and Moose lodges, and the Post 32 and Post 2601 auxiliaries. Eight wreaths were displayed in tribute to all U.S. military veterans who died. 'Theirs was a just cause,' Post 32 commander Ralph Bozella said as he hung his wreath. At Mountain View Cemetery, guest speaker Patrick Gleason shared stories of his friends — fellow soldiers who were killed in the line of duty. Gleason is a retired master sergeant with 22 years of service, including a combat tour, according to a biographical page. Longs Peak Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2601 chaplain Leon Bartholomay salutes in front of wreaths at Foothills Gardens of Memory north of Longmont on Monday. Ceremonies took place around the Longmont area to observe Memorial Day and honor departed veterans. (Dana Cadey/Staff writer) Gleason, who lives in Longmont, thanked veterans for their service. Memorial Day, he said, is about the soldiers who never came home. 'They are the ones we honor today,' Gleason said. Post 2601 chaplain Leon Bartholomay closed the final ceremony with a prayer. 'May we be inspired to live lives of courage, compassion and service to others,' Bartholomay said.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
One women's mission to honor all veterans properly
FORT MITCHELL, Al. (WRBL) – When a veteran dies there's a ceremony to honor them and their lives of service. The burial ceremony can include a 21-gun salute, the playing of 'Taps' and being buried at a National Cemetery. At Fort Mitchell National Cemetery there about 5,000 service members laid to rest. However, not all service members get all the honors they deserve. Sometimes homeless veterans get buried in what the military deems as improper graves for a servicemember. 20-year Army veteran, Patricia Liddell, ran into that situation first hand 10 years ago. 'The coroner called me. He said that he had a homeless veteran and he didn't know what to do,' Liddell said. 'Someone told him to call Pat Liddell.' That phone call turned into a new mission for the retired Army Master Sergeant. Liddell set everything in motion so the homeless veteran the coroner called about could be buried at Fort Mitchell. She didn't complete the paperwork and make the right phone calls. 'I went to buy a suit for him, because I couldn't have him buried in a sheet, or towel or paper. I made sure that he looked good. Even though no he was not going to be displayed. But I needed to know in my heart that he was going to be laid to rest properly,' said Liddell. Her continued service has become essential to honoring as many veterans in the Chattahoochee Valley. Fort Mitchell National Cemetery's Assistant Director Greg Smith says Liddell's impact doesn't go unnoticed. 'Without her a lot of our veterans will be in porous graves, somewhere where they shouldn't be,' Smith said. 'She makes sure that we can get them to the national cemetery and honor them with the rest of their brothers and sisters.' The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates there are over 40,000 homeless veterans in the United States. Liddell is driven to make sure that when they pass, she can help properly bury them with military honors. Liddell says no matter where life took them, they've earned the right to be buried among their military brothers and sisters. 'There's no reason for them to die alone. So I needed to make sure that they're laid to rest properly. But as long as I can take care of my veteran family here, my blood veteran family will be taken care of without any issues,' said Liddell. Fort Mitchell National Cemetery officials honored Ms. Liddell for work and dedication to those veterans. She was honored, but plans to continue her work. For more information about Fort Mitchell National Cemetery click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Tradition Of ‘Taps' On Memorial Day
LAMPASAS / KEMPNER, Texas (FOX 44) — Storms canceled many Memorial Day events, including the traditional 'Taps' in Kempner. But one veteran who also plays 'Taps' for any veterans or veteran's family who requests her to play it live found a way to play it anyway. Jennifer Fitzgerald has been playing 'Taps' on the trumpet and cornet for 46 years. She traditionally plays 'Taps' at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner. However, storms washed away the Memorial Day morning event. So, she played 'Taps' anyhow – at her Lampasas business. She stressed she plays 'Taps' with respectful emotion each and every time. 'It's an honor and a privilege to honor the people who have fallen for our rights and for our freedoms,' Jennifer said. 'It's a remembrance for people to realize that freedom isn't free. Families have lost loved ones. Soldiers have lost other soldiers, and we need to keep in mind what Memorial Day is all about.' She also played 'Taps' on Memorial Day to honor the holiday's impact. 'Patriotism, honor for our country and for the fallen,' Jennifer said. 'Memorial Day is about the people who have lost their lives, so just knowing that they are appreciated, they're honored, and we need not to take that for granted.' Jennifer added she'll play 'Taps' for free for any veteran or family of a veteran who requests her to play. Jennifer said she can be contacted at (254) 291-5510. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
