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Ronald Acuna Junior has suffered a complete tear of his left ACL. It's the other leg than the last time. The medical technology has advanced regarding ACL injuries a lot in the last few years, but having one in each leg does not seem optimal. Then again, they won the World Series the last time this happened, and that year they were still under 500 when August began, so… But I think the Phillies are looking like a good bet to end the run of Braves division championships. The National League is so mediocre this year that right now, as awful as the Mets have been, they are 4 1/2 games out of the SECOND wildcard, 4 in the loss column. Of course, we won't mention the fact that Miami and Colorado are the only two teams further out… And Miami has three less wins than the Mets, and Colorado has four less.

Clarke Schmidt looked like he'd make it one entire turn through the rotation with nobody giving up a run when he was at 90 pitches through 5 scoreless (his career high is 103), but Boone sent him out for the sixth. 11 pitches later, an error and a walk ended his day. The Padres jumped on Victor Gonzalez & wound up scoring 4 runs... but only 2 charged to Schmidt (1 earned), so the Yankees tied the streak.

Stroman tonight turned in the Yankees’ 13th straight start in which their pitcher has gone at least five innings and allowed two or fewer runs, one shy of the longest such streak since 1893. During that stretch, Yankees starters have combined to post a 0.78 ERA across 80 ²/₃ innings. Stroman, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil and Nestor Cortes have combined to throw 23 ¹/₃ scoreless innings over the last four games. Judge has been putting up some historic numbers, too. Over his last 20 games alone, he has piled up 12 doubles and 11 home runs, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat. Over his last 27 games, he is batting .391 (36-for-92) with a 1.458 OPS, 12 doubles and 13 home runs. And 15 of his 17 hits over the last 11 games have gone for extra bases — eight doubles and seven home runs. Saturday also marked the third time in his career that he has homered in four straight games. He is now tied for the major-league lead with 17 home runs this season.

Dear Abby: I am a widow. I supported my husband during our entire marriage with no help from his wealthy parents. My husband died before his father did. After my father-in-law’s death, I received nothing. My sister-in-law told me she would give me $5,000, but she would invest it for me and give it to me after I retire. Well, that was 10 years ago. I just retired. When I asked her for it, she claimed she had no memory of it and got angry with me for asking. I argued and said I hated her “stingy” family, and she hung up on me. Should I ask her for the money again? — Promise Broken in Michigan Dear Promise: No. Unless the promise your husband’s sister made was in writing, there is no way for you to collect the money. Asking for it again will not help. I’m sorry. SURE… NOW THAT YOU’RE RETIRED, YOU HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO WASTE CALLING A WOMAN WHO WILL NEVER SPEAK TO YOU AGAIN. Dear Abby: I am a 35-year-old married mother of two daughters, ages 3 and 1. About a year ago, a couple our age moved in across the street. They have two boys, ages 3 and 11 months. While we have formed a friendship with this family, I find it very uncomfortable when the family leaves our home and the father kisses my children on the cheek. The mother does not do it. I want it to stop, but I don’t know how to address it. — Uncomfortable in the East Dear Uncomfortable: The way to address it would be to tell your neighbor that you would prefer he not kiss your children. Period. HAVE THE PERV ARRESTED. You are their mother, and asserting yourself in this role is part of your job. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. Dear Abby: I am a 14-year-old first-generation Polish American with a very Polish family. I don’t have a lot of issues, but I just changed schools, and nobody cares enough to learn how to pronounce my name, including the teachers. I was named after a family member and the name has a lot of history, so my parents don’t want to Americanize it. But correcting people with no results is getting tiring. What started as a small issue now has me feeling split between my Polish and American identities. Is it worth it to disappoint my parents to make it a little easier? — Agnieszka in New Jersey Dear Agnieszka: What would be worth it would be to explain to your teachers and friends the history behind your name. Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” In this case, there’s a whole LOT behind your name, including the memory of a woman who was much loved by your family. That fact is worthy of respect. If your teachers don’t get it, perhaps your parents can explain it to them. IF YOUR LAST NAME IS ANYTHING LIKE FALTSKOG, DON’T CHANGE A THING. P.S. Agnieszka AGNETHA is a beautiful name. Phonetically it sounds like Ann-YES-ka Ahn-YET-a, which has a musical quality. WHAT A CO-INKY-DINK! Many people have nicknames, and if your peers choose one you like, so be it.

E-Z Bake Ovens cost that much that long ago?

Matt 'I'm a better singer but worse hitter than Karen' Carpenter just tied the game with a pinch-hit single in the 8th, as the Cardinals attempt to fly (get it?!?) back into the mediocrity that is the race for the 2nd & 3rd NL wildcard spots.

Covering his bases Outfielder sprints to home plate, tags out runner for insane viral Ohio HS baseball play When Griffin Bruns realized that no one from Marion Local High School was covering the plate, the centerfielder decided to fix everything himself.

Well, at least it wasn't 4 runs... The Giants have come back from 2 one-run deficits, including in the 9th against Edwin Diaz, and just scored 5 in the 10th... I'm sure the Mets are rallying as I type this. The Phillies have been great, but... After their series in Denver ends tomorrow, they will have played exactly 1/3 of their schedule... and played 6 games against teams with winning records.

Yes, you are out of your mind and/or hopelessly out of touch.

Not fading away: The Rolling Stones rock on strong at Metlife Stadium — in their 80s!

Did similarly with my niece and nephew for HS & her college. Fortunately, their grandfather died and left them both a decent chunk of change a few years ago, so (since I just lost my part-time job & have to get by on disability) I had no problem giving my nephew a hug in lieu of cash last week when he graduated college (with a degree in cannabis management... just what my sister had dreamed of when he was a baby). It was his own fault he missed out on the gift she got... he's 3 1/2 years older, but took 10 years to graduate... partly due to cannabis, ironically...

King Charles and William are having ‘lengthy discussions’ about stripping Harry, Meghan of royal titles — but this is why they won’t I have had lengthy fantasies about stripping Harry...

Patrick Bailey hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman saved San Francisco with a defensive gem, and the Giants came back from another big deficit to beat the staggering New York Mets 8-7 on Friday night. After climbing out of a 6-2 hole in the eighth, the Giants joined the 1932 St. Louis Cardinals as the only major league teams since 1900 to win three consecutive road games in which they trailed by at least four runs. Just two other clubs have accomplished the feat at home: the 1999 Florida Marlins (against San Francisco) and the 1961 Boston Red Sox. The Marlins and Giants are the only teams to come back and win all three when trailing by four runs in the sixth inning or later. Before this week, the Giants had never won consecutive road games after trailing by four runs -- let alone three in a row. San Francisco also overcame a 5-0, fifth-inning deficit in a 9-5 win Wednesday at Pittsburgh then rallied from down 6-2 in the eighth to beat the Pirates 7-6 on Thursday. New York (21-29) is the fifth team to lose three consecutive games in which they hit three home runs in each one, and is off to its worst 50-game start since 2013. They have lost four straight and 11 of 14.

They've actually played pretty well for a couple of weeks.

Cookies N’ Cream, a Westchester-based gourmet dessert shop with humble beginnings, is opening at 64-62 Dry Harbor Rd. (@BSR, there is a Filipino restaurant next door @ 64-58... and it's a 2 minute drive to Middle Village Bagels, named best in Queens earlier this year) The anticipated opening date is May 28, the day after Memorial Day. The Middle Village location their third. The other two are in Bronxville and Yonkers. The company’s founder, Joe Edwards, has welcomed the effort to open the Middle Village location. “At Cookies N’ Cream, we believe life is short, so we make it sweet,” he said in a statement. Cookies N’ Cream is expected to have an outdoor space and announce the official grand opening date on its Instagram page. Over 24 cookie choices are offered at Cookies N’ Cream, ranging from childhood favorites like chocolate chip*** to modern takes on classic flavors such as oatmeal cinnamon apple pie. The sweet-tooth business also offers dozens of ice cream flavors and sorbets, including some vegan options. *** Why Is No One Eating This Ice Cream Flavor Anymore? Feb 23, 2024 — Chocolate chip ice cream is reportedly going extinct. It's Been a Rocky Road for Chocolate-Chip Ice Cream Sales Feb 15, 2024 — From 2018 to 2022, sales of the flavor dropped 22 percent in volume Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Is No Longer America's Favorite Once a childhood favorite, the creamy vanilla flavor studded with chunks of rich chocolate chips is no longer a top seller, according to a recent report cited in The New York Times.

I was there just days before the name was changed from Leningrad

I did not have high hopes for this show. I had enjoyed Elsbeth on the good wife, but thought the character was too quirky to be the centerpiece of a show without becoming too annoying. She still might, but the writing this year was delightful, if simplistic, and the show was lighthearted and fun throughout, with enough humor to make me hope it lasts awhile if it continues to be this enjoyable.

Unfortunately, it's been so long that I forgot.

To be fair, you probably weren't looking for them.

Whatever the Sears & Kmart do you mean?

Popular Italian restaurant Trattoria L’incontro set to close in Astoria and open new location on Upper East Side cue the theme from THE JEFFERSONS...