Arizona Diamondbacks News, 6/22: Cabrera can’t stop Twins killing
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[AZ Central] Diamondbacks blow late lead, drop series to Twins – The series loss ended the Diamondbacks’ mini streak of back-to-back series victories. They fell to 39-38. The Diamondbacks managed only six hits, though they did walk five times, creating a variety of scoring opportunities. They went just 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position, the lone hit coming from Marte, who split the gap in right-center off Twins right-hander Mike Paredes in the second inning. Cabrera was impressive, giving up just three hits while striking out three in five-plus innings. He faced one batter in the sixth inning before departing. He smiled, waved and tipped his hat to the crowd on his way off the mound.
AdvertisementAdvertisement[Dbacks.com] Right-hander Cabrera strong in debut for battered, short-handed D-backs – Torey Lovullo was asked where his team goes from here. “One way, and that’s all we know, and that is to just keep putting it in gear and going forward,” Lovullo said. “The easy thing to do is feel sorry for ourselves, but I don’t think that group is. They’re in there, they’re hungry, they want to win baseball games, they know how to win baseball games. And we’re going to get this thing turned around. I think on a given day or night, we put two-thirds of our game together. We’ve got to put it all together and start playing very consistent baseball. When we do, we’re going to start to win some baseball games.”
[Arizona Sports] Jose Cabrera delivers enthusiastic, impressive MLB debut – The game had a rhythm with him on the mound, as he handled the pressure of pitching in front of 35,000 fans on Father’s Day well. He said he felt at home. Walking back to the dugout, Cabrera tipped his hat to the crowd and pointed up to the stands. He was motioning to his parents, who traveled from the Dominican Republic to watch him. “Honestly, I felt proud because my dream was achieved, which was to play in the big leagues,” Cabrera said in Spanish. “It was really a strong emotion.” Cabrera became the first pitcher to throw five-plus shutout innings in his MLB debut this season.
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[SI] Jose Cabrera’s Remarkable Debut Was Massive for Depleted Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks’ rotation is in trouble, to put it lightly. Zac Gallen is pitching at his worst career pace, as is Merrill Kelly. Michael Soroka and Ryne Nelson will be out for a large portion of time with respective injuries, and Brandon Pfaadt is not yet stretched out to pitch a full starter’s load. Arizona needed someone unexpected to step up. And Cabrera did just that. Though there may easily be some rookie growing pains coming, Cabrera’s 95-plus MPH fastball, deep arsenal and strong, confident mound presence were on full display Sunday. Even in the face of a loss, Cabrera’s debut can inspire hope for Arizona’s rotational interim.
AdvertisementAdvertisement[MLB Trade Rumors] Diamondbacks Designate Yilber Diaz For Assignment – After posting a 3.81 ERA over 28 1/3 innings (starting four of seven games) with the Snakes in 2024, Diaz’s big league work has been limited to a single relief appearance in each of the last two seasons. Diaz has been working as a full-time reliever all season in Reno, with mixed results. He has a 4.50 ERA and a garish 14.2% walk rate, but he is striking out batters at a strong pace (29.1K%). He has a minor league option remaining which might be of interest to another team in terms of a waiver claim, but it’s probably more likely that Diaz clears waivers and remains in Arizona’s organization.
[Cronkite News] Groover determined to make the most of MLB call-up – LuJames “Gino” Groover III needed only one word to describe his first 24 hours as a Major League Baseball player: “Surreal.” His parents were more nervous watching his MLB debut than he was playing. “I might’ve been a little bit nervous for him because I know how hard he worked to get to this point,” his father said. “I just wanted him to be successful, and come out and give the fans something that they’re looking for.” Throughout the game, Groover III was able to slow things down: “You remember it’s the same game. Just go out there and have fun, because that’s what makes it worthwhile.”
And, elsewhere…
AdvertisementAdvertisement[Fox 10] Buc-ee’s 1st Arizona location opening in Goodyear today – The 74,000-square-foot West Valley travel center, located near Interstate 10 and Bullard Avenue, has 120 fueling stations. The location also offers its signature food items, including Beaver Nuggets, beef jerky and smoked brisket. In addition to its first Arizona location, Buc-ee’s is also opening new travel centers in several other states. The Buc-ee’s parking lot is set to open at midnight on June 22. Doors open at 6 a.m., and there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. Heavy traffic is expected in the area for the grand opening, with as many as 40,000 vehicles expected to pass through over the week.
[Denver Post] Patrick Saunders is hanging it up after 28 years at The Denver Post. A baseball writer looks back with gratitude – I covered the Rockies for nearly 20 years, and during that time, they had five winning seasons, made the playoffs four times, and made one magical run to the World Series in 2007. I’ve had to rewrite more deadline game stories than I can count. The adage in the Coors Field press box: “The Rockies blew another lead. And they blew another lede.” But, all in all, it’s been quite a wonderful ride. What follows are excerpts from some of my favorite stories I wrote for The Post. The common theme is people.
Companion (2025)
Rating: B
Dir: Drew Hancock
Star: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Megan Suri, Lukas Gage
Strong Black Mirror vibes here, with a story of technology being manipulated, and coming back to bite the manipulator. I also found myself humming Don’t You Want Me to myself: “I picked you out, I shook you up and turned you around, turned you into someone new… It’s much too late to find, you think you’ve changed your mind. You’d better change it back or we will both be sorry.” Oddly appropriate lyrics for the Iris/Josh relationship, considering he literally made her into the woman she is today. It feels the film is trying to say something about this, though it’s light enough in touch for me not to be annoyed. It is definitely reflecting loneliness, a perhaps inevitable result of our terminally online culture.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
