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After missing out on Juan Soto, the Dodgers made a deal for a consolation prize... Joey Gallo. The return (their #15 prospect) probably seems inconsequential, but remember, they once traded for reliever Josh Fields and gave up some guy named Yordan Alvarez, and traded for reliever Tony Watson, giving up O'neill Cruz (who IS named after Paul, btw), so you never know... Uh... wanna guess who the Yanks traded for to upgrade their CF defense... that is, if he returns from the IL this season? Odd time for the Yanks to trade a starter for an injured player.

Giant flamingos have risen from the tiny backyard of one East Williamsburg property, where the owner has created a one-of-a-kind shrine to his childhood. Standing 28 and 17 feet tall, respectively, and weighing 800 pounds each, the massive sculptures are Jeff Koons-inspired, exact replicas of the iconic 1967 Featherstone flamingo lawn ornaments — magnified 12 times. It took Brooklyn resident Eric Ogden six years and thousands of dollars to make his fake feathered friends a reality, including $25,000 to crane them over his Bushwick Avenue home and into the yard. “I don’t consider myself an artist,” Ogden told The Post. “This was something that was not done to sell art, to become an artist or anything like that. But I do think in its own way, it’s very pure. I did it for myself and for anyone who wants to enjoy it.” East Williamsburg resident Eric Ogden shows off his signature 30-foot flamingo sculptures in his backyard in Brooklyn. Stephen Yang Each humongous flamingo sculpture weighs 800 pounds. It took three years to procure the permits for the birds, which are completely legal and made of steel, epoxied foam and fiberglass — and made to withstand 150 mph winds, Ogden said. He designed them himself, and built them with the help of Philadelphia-area makerspace Nexlab, and had to restructure his lease as part of the approval process. The flamingos were installed in 2016, and painted from pink to blue in 2021 to match the original Featherstone colors. “Now everybody and their mother buys me flamingo things,” he said. “Some are useful. I have flamingo sheets and bottle openers. But I also have flamingo salt shakers, and I don’t even use salt. My spirit animal isn’t even the flamingo, it’s the gerbil. I have an affinity for lawn-ornament flamingos. I have an affinity for this thing that was part of my childhood.” Eric Ogden shelled out $25,000 to haul over the flamingo sculptures into his East Williamsburg property. The jaw-dropping birds are local celebrities along Bushwick Avenue, even showing up on real estate listings of neighboring properties. They make for a word-of-mouth sensations in the hipster enclave, and cast a wild backdrop for the occasional DIY events Ogden hosts, including a recent pop-up comedy show. Not everyone is a fan. “There is one guy now who lives behind me who throws an egg at me every time there is a party in the backyard, even if there is no music,” Ogden said. “But 99.99% of the time, the reaction is incredibly positive and warming. I’ve run into people who say, ‘Please turn on the lights more, so I can see them.’ “ https://nypost.com/2022/07/30/eric-ogdens-nyc-backyard-is-home-to-800-pound-flamingos/ I think they're cool, but what if you're a neighbor and they clash with your decor?

I just meant that a family with no history of anyone being a success in life would enjoy this defensively-challenged hitting savant's rookie breakout.

New Yankee reliever Scott Effross (the one wearing the tie & a flower in his lapel)

BITCH!

2 very big news items from baseball today... FINALLY! Somebody in Lin-Manuel Miranda's family is successful! After a very slow start, cousin Juan is up to .276 and slugging .477 with 10 homers. AND... An out man played LF for the Dodgers today (and did very well) and there was no controversy or hullabalu whatsoever. JAMES OUTMAN Los Angeles Dodgers #77 Right Fielder FOLLOW HT/WT 6' 3", 215 lbs DOB 4/14/1997 (25) BAT/THR Left/Right

Whoopi might not like how you spelled her name, Wilyum.

Beamed down (or up) for the last time? Approached her final frontier? Crossed over the rainbow bridge? Bought the farm? Kicked the bucket? Croaked?

Do you know what today (7/31/2022) is? The day George Jetson was supposedly born. Did you also know it only ran for 1 season & 24 episodes? A 1985 reboot added 50 more episodes.

They spent some serious dough on effects this season. Season 3 has gotten quite strong reactions. The writing's been a bit heavy-handed at times, but they've actually tackled some issues this season, as being on HULU has allowed the episodes to run from 62-87 minutes and some have felt like mini-movies. Definitely more towards the serious this season. And their timing has been remarkable. Keep in mind that these episodes were written 2+ years ago... An episode dealing with abortion aired the night before SCOTUS struck down Roe v Wade. The week before had dealt with suicide and the next week was about trans identity and rights, which followed up on an episode from season one. The season (series?) finale is next week. This was another public service announcement for @Unicorn

Don’t talk smack about NewsNation. Dean Cain found that out the hard way after the fledgling network’s lead host, Dan Abrams, called him out for claiming to have “never heard about” the channel in an interview with Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld. “Maybe you will after tonight, Dean,” Abrams shot back on Thursday night’s show. Abrams then pulled out receipts and played a clip of Cain appearing on the network back in April 2021. “Wait, is that Dean Cain on NewsNation?” he asked. “I thought he never heard of us! And not just that, he knows exactly what our network is about.” Abrams’ media watchdog site, Mediaite, naturally covered the petty tiff, and he also claimed that Cain “pitched himself to the network back in 2021, spelling out the very mission of this channel.” Cain apparently had some time to kill. He responded to Abrams on Twitter insisting, “I have ZERO recollection of @NewsNation.” He then expressed his respect to Ashleigh Banfield, who hosts “Banfield” on the network, and said, “I did not ‘pitch myself’ to your Network.” The network has been mocked for its low ratings since announcing it hired ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo to join the team. An insider told us NewsNation is “definitely betting on” new hire Cuomo to help beef up the numbers with his new show debuts this fall. Enlarge Image Dean definitely looks a bit puffy in the pic above, but I've seen many actors age less gracefully. If his politics weren't repugnant he'd still be fairly attractive. Chris still looks good in the second pic. https://pagesix.com/2022/07/29/dan-abrams-defends-newsnation-after-dean-cain-diss/

An floating home in Seattle has hit the market for $2.48 million. Made up of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this effortlessly cool houseboat is located in upscale Mallard Cove — just across Lake Union from the actual house in “Sleepless in Seattle.” Pegged as having “rare amenities,” the waterbound property comes with a 34-foot boat slip, a lower deck ideal for kayak launching and a sun-filled open floorplan with water views from every room, the listing notes. Melissa Ahlers and Shannon Campbell with Compass hold the listing. “I’m [currently] on a boating trip with friends from the dock,” Ahlers told The Post. “That is what makes dock living so special — the people. Buyers will chose to live in Mallard Cove for the spacious floating homes, larger boat slips, parking … and will learn that the community, on the dock and the greater Seattle floating home community, is priceless.” The houseboat spans 1,817 square feet. John Paul/HD Estates The roof deck. John Paul/HD Estates The covered patio. John Paul/HD Estates A view of the open floor plan. John Paul/HD Estates The sun room with a skylight. John Paul/HD Estates The kitchen. John Paul/HD Estates The home also features an updated kitchen with gas, stainless-steel appliances, and granite and marble surfaces, according to the listing. There is a crafted spiral staircase which leads to rooftop deck boasting views of the Queen Anne neighborhood and Gas Works Park — made famous by the paintball scene in the 1999 film “10 Things I Hate About You.” The primary suite comes with a walk-in closet, a gas stove and a balcony. “In a big city, we look out for each other and get the opportunity to share the day’s events as we walk down our shared docks,” Ahlers said. “Some of those dock crossings turn into life-long friendships.” The home last sold back in 2001 for $580,000. The dining room. John Paul/HD Estates The spiral staircase leading to the bedrooms. John Paul/HD Estates The primary bedroom. John Paul/HD Estates The primary bathroom. John Paul/HD Estates The house is located in the upscale Mallord Cove community. John Paul/HD Estates As for famous film where Tom Hanks swept Meg Ryan off her feet? Ahlers adds that “tour shops still sell ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ merchandise and tour boats still point out the actual ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ floating home,” which is only a 9-minute drive from this boat house. https://nypost.com/2022/07/29/a-charming-houseboat-in-seattle-can-be-yours-for-2-48m/ I think it's quite nice. Great pics... the place looks immaculate and in pristine condition.

She played (a simulation of) herself on THE ORVILLE last week and sang a song.

Stanton's on the 10 day IL with Achilles tendinitis.

The Daily Mail has reported that 33 year old Griffin is the choice. ABC says they have no announcement to make.

DESIGNING WOMEN's favorite madame (Charlene's childhood friend Monette) has entertained her last client. Her son is married to Darlene Conner.

Yankees radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman, MLB Network and Sirius XM Radio host Chris Russo were selected Monday for induction into the Radio Hall of Fame. Waldman, 75, is in her 36th season covering or broadcasting the Yankees, her 18th as a radio color commentator. She was the first woman to become a fulltime MLB broadcaster. "Suzyn has informed and entertained Yankees fans with precision and care for 36 years," the Yankees said in a statement. "This accomplishment is the deserved result of decades of hard work and dedication to her craft, and we would be remiss to not laud her professionalism and resolve while staring down countless obstacles as a pioneering woman in her field." Russo, 62, nicknamed "Mad Dog," was hired by New York's WFAN in 1988 and gained notoriety as cohost of "Mike and the Mad Dog" with Mike Francesa from 1989-2008. Russo has been with Sirius XM since 2008 and the MLB Network since 2014. Tampa's starting catcher is out for the year. Zunino’s problem was first termed left shoulder inflammation. The team quickly thereafter revealed Zunino may be battling thoracic outlet syndrome, however. He received Botox treatment in hopes of remedying the issue without going under the knife, but that evidently proved unsuccessful. QUESTION: How would a smoother forehead have helped his condition? 🤪😁😜😇😝