But Pujols doesn’t care — he just keeps on chugging along, passing milestone after milestone. After picking up his 600th career home run last season — becoming only the ninth player to reach the plateau — Pujols collected the 3,000th hit of his career on May 4 against the Mariners, becoming only the 32nd player in MLB history to achieve the milestone. How do you reach 3,000 career hits? We can look to Pujols as a guide....
So we apologize, Albert Pujols, for continuing that tradition. MORE: If Trout had played in the Steroid Era | How Jason Heyward became a polarizing player In the decade that followed Pujols’ debut, his stellar statistics earned him superstar stature. Hitting .331/.426/.624 with average season totals of 41 home runs, 123 RBIs and 190 hits in that span put him in elite, historical company. Company he has struggled to keep since signing with the Angels and battling plantar fasciitis in his foot....
But Pujols’ recovery is progressing nicely and the slugger is expected to be in the starting lineup opening day, MLB.com reported Monday. MORE: Scenes from spring training | Dates, locations for MLB exhibition openers According to the report, the Angels are still unsure whether Pujols will immediately be able to play first base, but he has been unrestricted in batting practice. He just needs to receive clearance to run at full speed....
Albert Pujols recorded his 1,993rd career run batted in Saturday with a solo home run for the Angels against the Mariners. The blast — No. 636 in his career — pushed Pujols one RBI ahead of Babe Ruth, who is credited with 1,992 by the Elias Sports Bureau. Elias only recognizes the runs Ruth drove in beginning in 1920 when RBI became an official statistic. Ruth compiled 224 RBIs from 1914-19, according to Baseball Reference....
There’s nothing that says “we’re winners” more than cat singlets . . . MORE: Vargas gets Game 4 nod for Royals, Gonzalez for Orioles | Don’t be too quick to count out the Orioles | Rangers name three finalists for manager’s job Or maybe a “We don’t suck anymore” sweatshirt? Between puppy signs, Billy Butler stealing bases and now Royals fans’ clothes, this is fun to watch.
Seth Rollins would then injure Rey Mysterio’s eye by shoving them into the edge of the steel steps and later tried to explain his actions to Aleister Black backstage. The Dutch Destroyer did not buy into Rollins’ story and a huge brawl ensued between him and Murphy. This was a clear hint that Seth Rollins would indeed be Aleister Black’s next feud and now the Dutch Destroyer has sent a warning to both The Monday Night Messiah and his disciple....
While the aforesaid players are famous examples, there are lesser known ones and one of them is Alessandro Lucarelli, whose loyalty and love to Parma is sweeter than any Hollywood love story. Lucarelli joined Parma in 2008 and went on to become a mainstay with the club, helping them to promotion from Serie B to Serie A that year. This was the beginning of a relationship that would blossom steadily with the centre-back becoming the bedrock of what the Gialloblu was built on....
The 25-year-old wed boyfriend Servando Carrasco, who plays midfield for the Houston Dynamo, on New Year’s Eve in Santa Barbara, Calif., according to People Magazine. MORE: Soccer wives and girlfriends | 99 Athlete WAGS A photo posted by Aneesa O’Brien 🇺🇸⚽️ (@o_brien_uswnt) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:31pm PST A photo posted by 1⃣7⃣uswnt1⃣3⃣ (@ohmytobinheath) on Jan 1, 2015 at 10:58am PST The two met at Cal-Berkeley, where they starred on the men’s and women’s soccer teams, respectively....
If you ask Alex Rodriguez, he’ll tell you it’s Barry Bonds. MORE: MLB single-season home run leaders by team | Comeback Player AL’s hottest race Rodriguez made that declaration in a Q&A with ESPN. This comes days after the home run king called the Yankees designated hitter “clutch” on Twitter for hitting a go-ahead grand slam against the Twins on Tuesday. Rodriguez’s answer was part of a 13-question interview in which he also revealed his favorite movie (“Wall Street”), TV series (“House of Cards”) and superhero (John McLane in “Die Hard”)....
While some appreciate the out-of-the-box nature of her gimmick, others feel that it requires too much suspension of disbelief for an average viewer. It’s safe to say that a character frequently associated with magic tricks isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Now, Alexa Bliss has responded to criticism of her persona via Twitter. The WWE RAW Superstar is apparently having a lot of fun on-screen, despite the many naysayers. Check out her tweet below:...
The three contenders who many believe are in the picture (or nearly there) are Max Holloway, ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung, and Zabit Magomedsharipov. Volkanovski revealed in a recent interview that he’s not convinced that either of the three men is ready for a title shot. He’s been less convinced at the idea of an immediate rematch with Max Holloway. As for the other two men, he told them that they’re atleast a “win away” and requested them to fight it out and earn their shot so he can meet them in the middle of the year....
In his statement before the court, Navalny referred to President Vladimir Putin as “the emperor with no clothes” and said that Russia “continues to degrade every year” under his rule. The judge rejected his appeal shortly after Navalny concluded his emotional speech. This was Navalny’s first public appearance since his transfer to a penal colony last month. It was clear that the activist had lost a lot of weight—his face was notably gaunt, his head was clean shaven, and he wore a prison uniform with glasses....
NEWSWEEK: Why do a documentary on something so personal? ALEXIS ARQUETTE: I decided to document my transition partly because I wanted clarification for myself, but primarily because I wanted to challenge some of things that transgender people have to go through if they want to transition with a doctor in America. A lot of it came out of my conflicts with the standards of care and the idea that we need counseling before an elective surgery....
Misha Green, showrunner of HBO’s Lovecraft Country, is crafting a draft of the hopefully upcoming Tomb Raider 2, according to Vikander. With over a year and a half gone past since the first wheels were put into motion on the project, uncertainty remains on who else might still be involved in the project. Originally, Ben Wheatly (Free Fire) was set as the screenwriter for the film, but he subsequently stepped away from the project....
“I reached out to a cousin who lives close to my parents to check on them. Sadly, the outcome was unimaginable,” Witt wrote in a statement. “I ask for some privacy at this time to grieve and to wrap my head around this turn of events, and this surreal loss.” While police don’t consider the deaths suspicious, what caused them still remains a mystery. “I can confirm that police were dispatched to the residence and discovered a male and a female deceased....
Unlike Alien: Isolation, which focused more on the horror elements of the terrifying Xenomorphs, Aliens: Fireteam Elite was created to fit more into the action mold, like the famous sci-fi franchise’s second film. Fans excited over this prospect don’t have long to wait now, and they can find out the exact release time and date for the third-person co-op shooter below. RELATED: Aliens: Fireteam Game Getting Prequel Novel Aliens: Fireteam Elite Release Date and Time Friends can start unloading rounds into the Aliens: Fireteam Elite Xenomorphs when the game releases on August 24, with a global release time of Midnight EDT....
The upcoming Aliens tie-in will launch on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on August 24, closing out the Summer season with a bang. As for pre-order bonuses, it seems players will get an array of additional goodies to customize their character and arsenal, including a “chestburster” emote. Aliens: Fireteam Elite’s latest trailer doesn’t show the in-game animation, but it’s safe to assume it’ll mimic some of the series’ notoriously grisly chestburster death scenes....
It is recommended that players complete the game once before consulting this guide. Those who don’t mind major plot twists being revealed may continue reading. Disclaimer: GTA 4 plot spoilers are listed below. Complete guide to all player-made choices in GTA 4 1) First Date/Bleed Out Players have the option to: Date Michelle: If players choose to go on a date with Michelle first, they’ll have to pick Roman up from a hospital after it....
Meads, who turned 80 in June, has been ill for six months before the diagnosis was confirmed earlier this week. “I’ve been crook for the past six months, and having all sorts of tests,” Meads said in a statement. “It’s bloody hard for (wife) Verna, the kids and grandkids. The kids are all close to their mum and each other, and we’ll come right together. “Thank you to everyone for their concern....
