In her debut in battleground Wisconsin because the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, on Labor Day, met with the circle of relatives of Jacob Blake Jr. and pursued hard work, Black and Hispanic votes. The Blake members of the family are “carrying the weight of a lot of voices on their shoulders,” Harris mentioned. Breaking down more than one inter-related storylines rising on Monday coping with Blake and the looming presidential vote: On the Wisconsin push Harris stumped within the Milwaukee space Monday whilst Vice President Mike Pence campaigned in La Crosse, in northwest Wisconsin. President Donald Trump gained Wisconsin by means of 22,000 votes in 2016 in a state Hillary Clinton by no means visited. The Evanston-raised Blake, 29, who's
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Red Sox’s Mookie Betts ‘Kind Of Happy’ For Blake Swihart After DFA
Things maintain getting uglier and uglier for the Boston Red Sox in what can solely be described as a hellish begin to the 2019 season. The Sox fell 8-Zero to the New York Yankees to fall to 6-12, the worst begin by a World Series champ for the reason that 1998 Florida Marlins. But earlier than the brutal loss on Tuesday evening’s within the Bronx, the Sox made some roster modifications, designating catcher Blake Swihart for project and re-calling Sandy Leon. Swihart’s DFA probably means the 27-year-old’s time in Boston is finished. And whereas it’s been a rocky tenure, with Swihart making simply 626 plate appearances over 5 Major-League seasons, he nonetheless has
Red Sox Notes: Blake Swihart Lauds Brock Holt’s ‘Great Play’ In Victory
It was a superb Wednesday for Blake Swihart. The Red Sox catcher celebrated his 27th birthday in an enormous means, going 3-for-Four with a solo house run in Boston’s 6-Three win over the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Swihart’s three hits led the workforce and likewise accounted for 2 runs. “I felt good at the plate,” Swihart instructed NESN’s Guerin Austin, as seen on “NESN Sports Today.” “I was just trying to put some good swings on the ball and things worked out for me.” But it wasn’t all that simple for the 27-year-old. Swihart sailed a throw previous second base on a Marcus Semien steal. The error virtually was expensive, as
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Game 1 Lineup: Blake Swihart Starts In Right Field
The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will play two at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Following Monday’s rain-out, the two teams will square off in a day-night doubleheader. Boston will send southpaw David Price to the mound in Game 1, while the Orioles will counter with right-hander Ryan Meisinger. Price is looking to put a bow on perhaps his best season in a Red Sox uniform, as the the 33-year-old enters the game with a 15-7 record and a 3.53 ERA across 29 starts. Meisinger, meanwhile, will be making his first start in the big leagues. The 24-year-old rookie is 2-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 16 relief appearances this season. As
Max Kellerman Kind Of Picks Jaguars To Beat Patriots Because Of Blake Bortles
Max Kellerman is at it again. The co-host of ESPN’s “First Take” has been trolling New England Patriots fans and taking odd shots at “ordinary” Tom Brady all season. So it should come as no surprise that when Kellerman was asked on Monday’s episode whether or not the Jacksonville Jaguars are a serious threat to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, he answered with a resounding yes. But while Kellerman noted the Jaguars have a stout defense, as did co-host Stephen A. Smith, his main reason for kind of picking Jacksonville to pull the upset was quarterback Blake Bortles. Yes, you read that correctly. Here’s what Kelle... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Blake Swihart Moving To Infield Due To Lingering Ankle Issues
Times have been tough for Blake Swihart. The Boston Red Sox prospect once appeared destined to be the team’s starting catcher of the future, but his career trajectory has changed quite a bit over the past few years. The Red Sox even tried converting him to the outfield last season, but he suffered an ankle injury while playing left field at Fenway Park that had ailed him ever since. He’s currently back on the Triple-A Pawtucket disabled list due to lingering issues with his ankle, and Red Sox manager John Farrell provided an update on his situation Tuesday while speaking with the media. “He’s been on the DL because of the ankle issue
Is Blake Griffin Already Sneakily Laying Groundwork To Leave Clippers?
Kevin Durant might not be the last big superstar to shockingly leave the only team he’s ever played for in NBA free agency. The free agent class of 2017 is top heavy with loads of talented player, most of whom are expected to remain with their current clubs and/or even re-sign before even testing the waters — names like Stephen Curry, Chris Paul and, until his recent extension, Russell Westbrook are the big ones, but there’s one All-Star whose name shouldn’t fly so under the radar: Blake Griffin. The Los Angeles Clippers’ star probably isn’t going anywhere. He’s got a great gig in L.A. both on the court and off of it, and