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¡Perfección! Puerto Rico noquea a Israel con un juego perfecto rumbo a su choque decisivo contra Dominicana

José de León registró una salida brillante de 10 ponches en la victoria 10-0 y Puerto Rico irá a buscar el pase a cuartos de final el miércoles frente a los dominicanos

Miami, Florida - ¡Histórica victoria!

Puerto Rico botó el golpe de la derrota contra Venezuela el domingo al poner a sonar a sus bates tempranos y, de paso, registró un juego perfecto combinado en ocho entradas para noquear 10-0 sobre Israel durante la tercera jornada del Grupo D del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol ante 27,813 fanáticos en el LoanDepot Park.

El “Team Rubio” mejoró a 2-1 con un día libre el martes rumbo al potencial choque decisivo frente a los vecinos de República Dominicana, quienes mejoraron a 1-1 tras eliminar más temprano 6-1 a Nicaragua, por el pase a cuartos de final. Juegan frente a Israel el martes.

Johnny Cueto abrirá por los dominicanos, mientras que Puerto Rico tiene en mente apostar al prospecto de los Mets de Nueva York Dominic Hamel.

José De León, quien busca un puesto en los Twins de Minnesota para la campaña 2023 de MLB, lanzó una joya de 5.2 entradas sin hits ni bases por bolas, acreditándose 10 ponches. La cantidad de abanicados del isabelino se convirtió en un récord para Puerto Rico en la historia del evento. Seth Lugo tenía la marca con siete ponches en 2017.

También, empató con el dominicano Ubaldo Jiménez con el lanzador con más ponches en un juego del Clásico.

Fue relevado por Yacksel Ríos para el último out de la sexta. En la séptima, Edwin “Sugar” Díaz hizo su debut en la edición 2023 y solo necesitó 10 lanzamientos para acabar su labor. Camino al dugout, los altoparlantes del estadio sonaron las trompetas de “Narcos”, canción que usa cuando sale a cerrar partidos con los Mets de Nueva York. El detalle puso a bailar a las gradas.

Duane Underwood Jr. no permitió hits en la octava y Enrique “Kike” Hernández remolcó la décima carrera en la baja de la entrada para completar el nocaut. Martín “Machete” Maldonado anotó la carrera.

Hasta esta fecha no se había registrado un juego perfecto en el Clásico. Países Bajos tuvo un juego sin hits en un nocaut de siete entradas contra Panamá en 2006 en el Estadio Hiram Bithorn.

Ante la importancia del partido, Puerto Rico no perdió tiempo y dejó su ofensiva sentirse desde el saque con tres carreras anotadas en la primera entrada ante el prospecto de los Astros de Houston Colton Gordon, abridor de Israel.

The perfect end to a perfect night for Team Puerto Rico. #WorldBaseballClassic pic.twitter.com/FIE9EtK4Uz

Con dos outs, M.J. Meléndez recibió base por bolas, seguido de un hit de Emmanuel Rivera para dejar el escenario listo a Javier Báez.

“El Mago” disparó un doble a jardín izquierdo para las primeras carreras el “Team Rubio”. Acto seguido, Báez exhibió su astucia en el robo de bases al hurtar la tercera base, sacando la lengua en el proceso para el deleite de los fanáticos boricuas en las gradas. Eddie Rosario lo llevó a casa con otro doblete que le dio a la pared del jardín central.

Another absolutely insane addition to the Javier Báez career highlight reel pic.twitter.com/2Y0M9uDPPP

Maldonado abrió la tanda de la baja de la segunda entrada, imparable que terminó con la salida de Gordon. Reemplazado por Brandon Gold, el derecho caminó a Francisco Lindor para que Enrique “Kike” Hernández continuara con la fiesta de extrabases, enviando la pelota al fondo del jardín izquierdo que agregaron dos carreras más para “Los Nuestros” en la pizarra.

Rivera dio continuidad al festival de batazos con un triple que remolcó la sexta carrera de los boricuas.

Puerto Rico consiguió otro episodio de tres carreras en la sexta con un triple de Lindor, tablazo que dio en la pared del bosque central. Joc Pederson, doble campeón de Serie Mundial e integrante de los Giants de San Francisco, rebotó con el muro verde en intento de atrapar la esférica.

A bases clearing triple for Francisco Lindor! (via @MLBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/5ULQK9npbf

Arriba 9-0, el dirigente Yadier Molina removió a Báez, Rosario y Neftalí Soto para darle descaso rumbo al partido del miércoles.

Báez terminó de 3-2 con dos anotados y dos carreras impulsadas. Lindor de 3-2 con tres remolcadas. Rivera de 4-2.

Fuente: ElNuevoDia

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Javier Báez 🍑

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Javier Báez for ESPN Body Issue (photography by Dylan Coulter)

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Javier Báez

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what mlb players do you write for???!

so far i’ve only written for mariners (especially jarred kelenic) but i’d be open to writing for others when my requests are open!! particularly the dodgers and braves as those are the other teams im most familiar with. i’ve also considered writing for manny machado, javier báez, kevin kiermaier, and aaron judge in the past. overall i’m open to suggestions as long as i’m familiar with the player and my requests are open. have a lovely day <3

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A Complete Guide to Chicago Cubs

 The Chicago Cubs, one of the oldest and most beloved baseball teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), have a rich history dating back to their formation in 1876. With a dedicated fan base, iconic stadium, and numerous achievements, the Cubs have left an indelible mark on the world of baseball. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the team's history, notable players, iconic moments, and offer an overview of the overall Cubs experience.I. Historical Overview: The Chicago Cubs, originally known as the Chicago White Stockings, were a founding member of the National League. They changed their name to the Cubs in 1903. The team has had its share of ups and downs throughout history, including periods of great success and prolonged championship droughts.II. Wrigley Field: The Friendly Confines: Wrigley Field, the Cubs' home stadium, is an iconic landmark in Chicago. Built in 1914, it is the second-oldest ballpark in the MLB and renowned for its ivy-covered outfield walls, manually operated scoreboard, and its unique neighborhood atmosphere.III. Notable Players: The Cubs have been home to numerous legendary players who have made significant contributions to the team's success. Some notable players include:

Ernie Banks: Known as "Mr. Cub," Banks was a two-time MVP and an 11-time All-Star during his career from 1953 to 1971.

Ryne Sandberg: A second baseman who spent the majority of his career with the Cubs, Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star and won nine Gold Glove Awards.

Ron Santo: A beloved third baseman, Santo played for the Cubs from 1960 to 1973 and was known for his exceptional defensive skills and consistent hitting.

Fergie Jenkins: A dominant starting pitcher, Jenkins won the Cy Young Award in 1971 and was the first Cubs pitcher to surpass 3,000 career strikeouts.

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Báez: These three players formed the core of the Cubs' 2016 World Series-winning team and were fan favorites during their time with the organization.

IV. Iconic Moments: The Cubs have had several memorable moments throughout their history, including:

1908 World Series: The Cubs won their second consecutive World Series, becoming the first team to achieve this feat in MLB history.

Curse of the Billy Goat: In 1945, a tavern owner cursed the Cubs, and the team faced a championship drought lasting 108 years until their historic victory in 2016.

2016 World Series: The Cubs ended their long championship drought by defeating the Cleveland Indians in a thrilling seven-game series, winning their third World Series title.

Sammy Sosa's Home Run Race: In 1998, Sammy Sosa engaged in a captivating home run race with Mark McGwire, captivating the nation with his impressive power.

V. The Cubs Experience: Attending a Cubs game is an unforgettable experience. From the energy of the fans to the iconic ballpark atmosphere, it offers a unique sense of camaraderie. Wrigleyville, the neighborhood surrounding Wrigley Field, is a vibrant area filled with bars, restaurants, and enthusiastic fans.

Enjoying a Chicago-style hot dog or a cold beverage while cheering on the Cubs is a quintessential part of the experience.The Chicago Cubs have a storied history, a dedicated fan base, and a ballpark filled with tradition.

From their iconic players to historic moments, the team has left an indelible mark on the world of baseball. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, immersing yourself in the Cubs' history, attending a game at Wrigley Field, and experiencing the unique atmosphere surrounding the team is an absolute must for any baseball enthusiast. The Chicago Cubs truly embody the spirit of America's pastime.

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Tigers IF Javier Báez

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“The average bat speed for the best hitter in the major leagues this season, Shohei Ohtani: 75.4 mph. The average bat speed for the worst hitter in the major leagues this season, Javier Báez: 75.4 mph.”

Jeff Passan dives into baseball analytics and finds pure voodoo, ESPN.com

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

These Missouri inmates run their own corner of the prison. The warden is OK with that (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) At Northeast Correctional Center, the Missouri prison system has been turned on its head. There’s a new program called Dynamo that offers a tremendous amount of freedom to inmates who have shown many years—sometimes decades—of good behavior behind bars. Based off a prison model in Norway that prioritizes reintegration to society, staff handpicked 14 longtimers in their 50s, 60s and 70s to lay the Dynamo foundation with the goal of growing from there. Now, though each of the inmates carries convictions for long-ago heinous crimes, they don’t even have correctional officers in their housing unit. Dynamo inmates have keys to their housing unit and yard, which they can access at any hour and are responsible for cutting the grass. They have open movement to food service, jobs, library, recreation and canteen. They have access to a day room with a soft sofa, large television, washer and dryer, refrigerator, ice machine, plants and an aquarium to help alleviate stress. Most unusual of all, inmates have their own cells, which they can paint the color of their choosing—and are expected to clean. “We took them out of a structured environment and put them in a responsible environment,” said Warden Clay Stanton. “They are now responsible for all aspects of upkeep of the place.” So far, he said, results have been “amazing,” including: Zero fights and no drugs, overdoses or violations.

Saying sorry in Colombia (CSM) Colombia formally apologized for “false positive” extrajudicial killings by the military during its civil war. A special peace tribunal found that between 2002 and 2008, Colombian soldiers under pressure from superiors killed at least 6,402 civilians and passed them off as rebels killed in combat—creating false evidence that the government was winning the conflict. Though previous administrations have resisted calls to make amends, Defense Minister Iván Velásquez apologized for the murders at a ceremony attended by 19 victims’ relatives. The civilians who died were often from poor communities and lured by the promise of jobs before being executed. The peace tribunal investigating the “false positive” cases has charged at least three generals for the killings, and more than 700 members of security forces have given evidence so far. Relatives at the ceremony and human rights advocates say they will continue to press for justice.

Corruption case reopened against Argentina’s Vice President Fernández, adding to her legal woes (AP) A federal appeals court in Argentina reopened a money laundering investigation into Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on Tuesday, increasing her legal woes just weeks before she leaves office and loses her immunity from arrest. Fernández, 70, who served as president from 2007 to 2015, leaves office when President-elect Javier Milei is sworn in on Dec. 10. She already has been sentenced to six years in prison in a separate corruption case involving her ties to family friend and businessman Lázaro Báez. That sentence, issued in December 2022, isn’t firm until appeals are decided, which could take years, and anyway she has been immune from arrest while still in office. Now, her advancing age could spare her time behind bars, because detainees who are 70 or older generally are granted house arrest in Argentina.

Finland closes its border with Russia (Guardian) Finland has announced plans to temporarily close its entire 830-mile border with Russia. The closure comes in response to what Finland says is a “hybrid operation” by Moscow, which involves Russia sending waves of asylum seekers into Finland across the border in order to pressure its Nordic neighbor. So far in November, over 900 people have sought asylum in Finland by way of Russia, though most of those asylum seekers came from countries including Somalia, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria. “This is an organised activity, not a genuine emergency,” said Finnish prime minister Petteri Orpo. “I think this is another example of how Russia is using many different tools to put pressure on neighbours. We have seen them using energy, we have seen them using cyberattacks, we have seen them using different kinds of clandestine operations to try to undermine our democracies.”

Russia Wants Foreign Visitors to Sign ‘Loyalty’ Pledge to Regime (Bloomberg) Russia wants foreigners entering the country to sign a “loyalty agreement” pledging not to challenge the Kremlin on issues like President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and a ban on promoting LGBT relationships, according to the Tass news service. Under a draft law prepared by the Interior Ministry, foreign entrants would sign a declaration agreeing to comply with prohibitions “established to protect the national interests of Russia,” the state-run news service reported Wednesday, citing the document. It was unclear if the measure would apply only to short-stay visitors or also to foreigners granted long-term visas to live and work in Russia.

Most Russians back war in Ukraine and buy Putin’s case for it, report says (Washington Post) New polling shows that while Russians are growing weary of the war against Ukraine, they are divided about how much harm it has done and how to end it. A report based on polling and focus groups by the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and independent polling group Levada Center found that a striking 68 percent of Russians support continuing the war. Most Russians are convinced that Russia has paid such a high price that it must not relinquish any of Ukraine’s territory it now occupies, it said.

China Faces Bleak Cold and Flu Season (Foreign Policy) Hospitals in China are filling up with patients as respiratory illnesses surge among children, stoking fears among China’s neighbors. But the current outbreaks do not appear to be a new virus. Instead, they reflect three factors: a young population that lacks exposure to common viruses thanks to years of lockdowns, recurrent COVID-19 infections, and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, which are leading to rising pneumonia figures. As Annie Sparrow wrote in Foreign Policy today, Chinese medical authorities are so far evasive and uncommunicative about the outbreaks. That is in part because of distrust between the United States and China in the wake of arguments over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese scientists both face political pressure not to talk to outsiders and feel stigmatized by Western accusations, such as the lab leak theory. Their unwillingness to share details about the outbreaks is also because antibiotic resistance is embarrassing for China, which has long been aware of the problem but has done little to successfully combat it. Antibiotics are widely prescribed over the counter in China, leading people to use them at much higher rates than in the United States (where antibiotic prescription rates are already quite high). Antibiotics are also given in large quantities to livestock.

Gold Bars and Tokyo Apartments: How Money Is Flowing Out of China. (NYT) Affluent Chinese have moved hundreds of billions of dollars out of the country this year, seizing on the end of Covid precautions that had almost completely sealed China’s borders for nearly three years. They are using their savings to buy overseas apartments, stocks and insurance policies. Able to fly again to Tokyo, London and New York, Chinese travelers have bought apartments in Japan and poured money into accounts in the United States or Europe that pay higher interest than in China, where rates are low and falling. The outbound shift of money in part indicates unease inside China about the sputtering recovery after the pandemic as well as deeper problems, like an alarming slowdown in real estate, the main storehouse of wealth for families. For some people, it is also a reaction to fears about the direction of the economy under China’s leader, Xi Jinping, who has cracked down on business and strengthened the government’s hand in many aspects of society. In some cases, Chinese are improvising to get around China’s strict government controls on transferring money overseas. They have bought gold bars small enough to be scattered unobtrusively through carry-on luggage, as well as large stacks of foreign currency. Real estate is an option, too. Chinese have emerged as the main buyers of Tokyo apartments costing $3 million or more, and they often pay with suitcases of cash, said Zhao Jie, the chief executive of Shenjumiaosuan, an online real estate listing service in Tokyo. “It’s really hard work to count this kind of cash.”

Christmas is canceled in Bethlehem (Washington Post) In Bethlehem, Christmas is canceled. Palestinian Christian leaders across denominations in the West Bank city decided last week that they will forgo all festivities this year as a mark of solidarity with their brethren in Gaza. There will be no public celebrations, no twinkling Christmas lights and no decorated tree in Manger Square—not as long, they say, as a state of war reigns over the embattled Gaza Strip, and the majority of its residents cope with Israeli bombardments, the devastation of their homes and a spiraling humanitarian crisis. A small delegation of Palestinian Christians who came to Washington this week and delivered a letter for President Biden signed by the leaders of the Christian community in Bethlehem. “God has placed political leaders in a position of power so that they can bring justice, support those who suffer, and be instruments of God’s peace,” reads the letter, which I got to see in advance of its delivery. “We want a constant and comprehensive cease-fire. Enough death. Enough destruction. This is a moral obligation. There must be other ways. This is our call and prayer this Christmas.”

Gazans Heading South Face Horrors (NYT) They walked for hours, raising their hands when they encountered Israeli troops with guns trained on them to display their I.D. cards—or wave white rags. All around them was the sound of gunfire and the incessant buzzing of drones. Bodies littered rubble-filled streets. For the tens of thousands of Gazans who have fled the northern part of the enclave where the heaviest fighting has been taking place, evacuating to the south has been a perilous journey, according to at least 10 Gazans that The New York Times spoke to on the ground and by phone. Even though a tenuous cease-fire in place since Friday has brought temporary relief from the bombardment, they face an uncertain future—and the threat the strikes will return, leaving them displaced yet again. The United Nations says 1.7 million of the 2.3 million residents in the Hamas-controlled enclave have been displaced. The Gazans who spoke to The Times said they felt shame, loss of dignity and anger at finding themselves struggling for their lives in the latest war between Israel and Hamas. The journey—which takes Gazans hours depending on where in the north they are leaving from—is usually done on foot or on a donkey cart.

A Creature That Can Scare An Australian (NPR) Australia is home to all kinds of wildlife. Kangaroos, platypuses, massive spiders, you name it and the land down under has it. Recently, though, the country has been overrun by waves of creatures you wouldn’t expect: rats. Queensland, Australia’s northeasternmost state, is currently being infested by swarms of rats, which are eating everything they can (and some things they can’t). The rats, despite their invasive nature at the moment, are actually a species native to Australia. They’re called long-haired rats, and their population has exploded in the past week thanks to Australia’s unusually high levels of rainfall this year. That rainfall has boosted vegetation growth, in turn providing more food for local rat populations. Those surplus rats then began to venture into nearby towns for food and shelter. Now, the rodents are reproducing and dying at alarming rates, raising a stink across the state as their corpses pile up, with a few mass graves clumping up along seashores. The waves of rats don’t seem to be letting up at the moment, though, thanks to the species’ drive to reproduce. According to one expert, long-haired rats can “produce 12 young every three weeks when conditions are good,” and you can bet that the conditions will be good in Queensland for a little while longer.

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El hecho ocurrió en un estacionamiento privado de Miami y todo fue captado por la cámara de seguridad Esa semana se ha viralizado en redes sociales un video en el que se ve un enfrentamiento cara a cara entre un dos hombres, uno de ellos armado con un cuchillo, grabado por una cámara de seguridad. Ahora, en las últimas horas se pudieron conocer detalles sobre el episodio que tuvo lugar en Estados Unidos e involucra a un ex luchador de artes marciales mixtas (MMA). El hecho ocurrió en Miami este fin de semana cuando el ex peleador Javier Báez regresaba de una fiesta de Halloween. Según informó WPLG News, el ex deportista estaba dejando su auto en el parking del complejo de apartamentos en donde vive cuando un delincuente se le acercó al vehículo en modo amenazante con un arma blanca. El sujeto fue identificado con Omar Marrero, quien golpeó varias veces una de las ventanas del vehículo e incluso logró abrir una de las puertas. Fue entonces cuando Báez descendió del mismo y decidió enfrentarlo. Tal y como se ve en el video viral, el atacante corrió hacia Báez, decidido a agredirlo con el cuchillo, pero sin saber que su víctima tenía conocimientos plenos de lucha y era capaz de defenderse de la manera que lo hizo. Es que el luchador, se protegió, dos un pequeño paso hacia atrás para evitar el contacto con el filo y cuando vio la oportunidad le hizo una toma al delincuente. Te puede interesar:Cómo vivieron los hinchas de Boca Juniors la previa de la gran final ante Fluminense por la Copa Libertadores El ex peleador de MMA logró en un instante contener al asaltante, arrojarlo al suelo y quitarle el cuchillo, para luego atraparlo con sus brazos y dejarlo completamente reducido. Una maniobra, claro está, solo posible para alguien con conocimientos en la materia. “Una vez que comencé a a hacerle el estrangulamiento, simplemente lo soltó (el cuchillo) porque a nadie le preocupa nada más que respirar cuando estás perdiendo aire”, explicó el propio Báez a WPLG News. “Pude sujetarlo con mi rodilla y llamar a la policía, y él se despertó, vinieron los policías y bueno... ¡fácil!”. Te puede interesar:La motivadora frase de Chiquito Romero en el reconocimiento del Maracaná que captó una cámara e ilusiona a los hinchas de Boca Juniors El delincuente, identificado como Omar Marrero fue detenido de inmediato y ahora enfrenta varios cargos, incluido el de agresión agravada, que podría dejarlo tras las rejas. Para recibir en tu celular esta y otras informaciones, únete a nuestras redes sociales, síguenos en Instagram, Twitter y Facebook como @DiarioElPepazo El Pepazo/Infobae

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Top 5 hottest athletes?

1. Arthur Nory

2. Jules Bouyer

3. Pablo Gavi

4. Javier Báez

5. Ryan Garcia

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Javier Báez

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Jeimer Candelario takes 9. Last worn by Javier Báez in 2021.