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☆ Elon Musk's former trust and safety chief at X says Musk had 'more emotion behind his decisions' than she expected
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A former exec at X, previously Twitter, says Elon Musk was at times more impulsive than she expected. Ella Irwin told NBC News there was "more emotion behind his decisions" than she anticipated. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementA former exec at X, previously known as Twitter, says there was at least one element of working with owner Elon Musk that surprised her. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen asked to give X CEO Linda Yaccarino advice about working with Musk, Yoel Roth, Irwin's predecessor, said, "You should be worried.

Persons: Elon Musk, Ella Irwin, Grimes, —, Musk, Irwin, Musk Irwin isn't, Linda Yaccarino, Yoel Roth, Irwin's, Roth, he's, Esther Crawford, Musk's, Crawford, Walter Isaacson, Ron DeSantis, Isaacson, Jekyll, Mr, Hyde, Elon, Martin Eberhard Organizations: NBC News, Service, Twitter, SpaceX, The Boring Company

☆ Quartz crystals detected swirling in atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-17b
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have for the first time detected tiny quartz crystals containing silica — a common mineral on Earth — within the atmosphere of a blazing hot exoplanet. An artist's concept depicts what the exoplanet WASP-17b could look like. What the quartz crystals reveal about WASP-17bWasp-17b takes 3.7 Earth days to complete one orbit around its star. Webb detected quartz crystals in the atmosphere of WASP-17b. While the clouds can drift around the planet, they likely vaporize on the hot day side, which could send the quartz particles swirling.

Persons: James Webb, Ralf Crawford, “, ”, David Grant, Hannah Wakeford, ” Grant, Wakeford Organizations: CNN —, NASA, ESA, CSA, University of Bristol, WASP, Minerals, “ WASP

Three of the 11 Crop Watch producers increased their corn yield expectations this week, the most notable coming in eastern Iowa. A 3.77 for average Crop Watch corn yield is still below what was expected in July and August, and it would land above the 2022 yield but below that of 2021. Producers in Indiana and western Iowa also increased their Crop Watch corn expectations this week based on results from other fields. Final Crop Watch soybean yield for 2023 is likely to end at 3.5, up from 3.48 a week earlier. Only five of the 22 Crop Watch fields have yet to be touched, all corn: Both Dakotas, western Iowa, Indiana and Ohio.

Persons: Karen Braun, Matthew Lewis Organizations: . Crop Watch, Crop Watch, Producers, Reuters, Thomson Locations: NAPERVILLE , Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, North Dakota, Kingsbury , South Dakota, Freeborn , Minnesota, Burt , Nebraska, Rice , Kansas, Audubon , Iowa, Cedar , Iowa, Warren , Illinois, Crawford , Illinois, Tippecanoe , Indiana, Fairfield , Ohio, The North Dakota, Griggs County, Stutsman County

Mark Goddard, an actor best known for playing Major Don West in the 1960s television show “Lost in Space,” has died. Bill Mumy, who played Will Robinson on “Lost In Space,” wrote a tribute to his “beloved friend and brother” for 59 years on Facebook. Mumy said he spoke to Goddard on his birthday in July and realized he’d likely never see or speak to him again. I know he sometimes felt constricted by the campy frame that LIS constrained him within, but he also embraced and loved it,” Mumy wrote. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesGoddard was born on July 24, 1936, Charles Harvey Goddard in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Persons: Mark Goddard, Major Don West, ”, John The, Bill Mumy, Will Robinson, Mumy, Goddard, he’d, “ Mark, ” Mumy, “, Jonathan Harris, Kevin Burns, Guy Williams, Robinson, Charles Harvey Goddard, Dick Powell, Joan Crawford, Johnny Ringo, Beverly Hillbillies, “ Perry Mason, Matt LeBlanc, Evelyn Pezzulich Organizations: Major, John The New York Times, Facebook, CBS, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Woolworths, Beverly Locations: Hingham , Massachusetts, Lowell , Massachusetts, Hollywood, Massachusetts

Crop Watch producers reported quick harvest progress in the first week of October, and soybeans were the prime beneficiary as many areas are close to wrapping up those efforts. Five Crop Watch soybean fields were harvested between last Monday and Sunday, three with slightly better than expected results and two with notably worse ones. Just two Crop Watch soybean fields await harvest: Ohio and North Dakota. Average Crop Watch corn yield remains unchanged at 3.61, and there were no adjustments to any individual scores this week. Only four of the 11 Crop Watch corn fields have been harvested as of Monday morning, and the most recent one was completed on Sept. 29.

Persons: Karen Braun, Matthew Lewis Organizations: U.S . Crop Watch, Nebraska and, Crop, Crop Watch, Watch, South Dakota, Reuters, Thomson Locations: NAPERVILLE , Illinois, U.S, Ohio, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nebraska and South Dakota, South Dakota, South, Kingsbury , South Dakota, Freeborn , Minnesota, Burt , Nebraska, Rice , Kansas, Audubon , Iowa, Cedar , Iowa, Warren , Illinois, Crawford , Illinois, Tippecanoe , Indiana, Fairfield , Ohio, The North Dakota, Griggs County, Stutsman County

☆ Constellation Brands CEO touts beer performance post earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands highlighted the past quarter's success in its beer brands and said the company has been shifting its focus from mainstream to higher-end brands. Constellation reported earnings Thursday, with its beer portfolio seeing double-digit sales growth. Newlands chalked up some of this underperformance to the mainstream brands in its spirits and wine business. Additionally, Constellation's earnings report showed that and its higher-end wine and liquor brands — like Meiomi and Kim Crawford wine brands — outperformed the rest of the group. "Today it's one-third, and even though that area continues to drag on the overall business, the top end of our wine business is doing quite well and taking share."

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Bill Newlands, Newlands, Kim Crawford Organizations: Constellation Brands, Pacifico, Corona, Constellation, — Locations: Newlands

☆ Corona beer maker Constellation Brands bets on higher pricing to lift profit view
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Bottles of the beer, Corona, a brand of Constellation Brands Inc., sit on a supermarket shelf in Los Angeles, California April 1, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 5 (Reuters) - Constellation Brands (STZ.N) raised its annual profit target on Thursday after higher prices and strong demand for its beers and spirits drove a sales and profit beat in the second quarter. Alcohol producers such as Constellation and peer Brown-Forman (BFb.N) have benefited from increasing prices, helping offset steeper raw material costs. Constellation also raised the annual sales forecast for its beer business. Constellation now expects fiscal 2024 comparable earnings per share between $12.00 and $12.20, as against its previous forecast of profit between $11.70 and $12.00 per share.

Persons: Lucy Nicholson, Brown, Forman, Kim Crawford, Busch, Bud Light, Bump Williams, Garrett Nelson, Juveria Tabassum, Pooja Desai Organizations: Constellation Brands Inc, REUTERS, Constellation Brands, Constellation, Modelo Especial, Corona, Modelo, Anheuser, LSEG, Thomson Locations: Corona, Los Angeles , California, U.S, Rochester , New York

☆ Constellation Brands beats on earnings as Modelo-fueled beer momentum continues
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Constellation Brands on Thursday reported earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations for its fiscal second quarter of 2024. The Mexican beer powerhouse, owner of the Modelo Especial and Corona Extra brands, reported double-digit sales growth in its beer business as the division continues to dominate the overall beer and high-end categories. The Modelo brand family was a particular bright spot: Modelo Especial grew nearly 9%, while Modelo Chelada brands posted growth of more than 40%. The company's wine and spirits brands, however, underperformed year over year. In its previous quarter, beer sales rose 11% year over year driven by stable consumer demand and higher pricing.

Persons: Constellation's Meiomi, Kim Crawford, Campo, Bill Newlands Organizations: Constellation Brands, Modelo Especial, Corona, Constellation, LSEG, Modelo, Business Locations: Mexican, U.S

Crop Watch farmers in western Iowa, Kansas and southeastern Illinois reported fast harvest efforts last week. The Minnesota and eastern Iowa soybeans are in progress as of Monday, and the South Dakota soybeans could also be started on Monday. So far, the Crop Watch harvest is faster than a year ago but slightly slower than two years ago. The producer cites the longer-season variety of beans planted in the Crop Watch field that were able to take in late-season moisture. Crop Watch 2023 ProducersPhotos of the Crop Watch fields can be tracked on my X feed using handle @kannbwx.

Persons: pinto, Karen Braun, Marguerita Choy, 「 Organizations: . Crop Watch, Nebraska, Crop, Crop Watch, Reuters, 「 Reuters Locations: NAPERVILLE , Illinois, Iowa , Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North, South Dakota , Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Ohio, The, Kingsbury , South Dakota, Freeborn , Minnesota, Burt , Nebraska, Rice , Kansas, Audubon , Iowa, Cedar , Iowa, Warren , Illinois, Crawford , Illinois, Tippecanoe , Indiana, Fairfield , Ohio, The North Dakota, Griggs County, Stutsman County

“Nobody can beat this Canelo,” Alvarez said after he thoroughly dominated Jermell Charlo to retain his unified super middleweight championship. Round after round, Alvarez backed up Charlo, throwing one punch after another at his midsection. Finally, in the fifth, Charlo delivered some shots than landed on Alvarez in what was easily his best round. Perhaps feeding off the end of that round, Alvarez went back to being in control in the sixth. About minute into the seventh round, Alvarez sent Charlo to his right knee with a right hook and right uppercut.

Persons: Saul “ Canelo ” Alvarez, ” Alvarez, Alvarez, Charlo, “, Terence Crawford, “ I’ll, ” Charlo, Mauricio Sulaiman, David Benavidez, “ Cinco de Organizations: LAS VEGAS, WBC, “ Cinco de Mayo, Houston Locations: Mexican, Benavidez

☆ MLB roundup: Astros, D-backs punch tickets to postseason
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Verlander (13-8) allowed two hits in five scoreless innings, while Kelly (12-8) went seven innings and allowed five hits and one run. Marlins 7, Pirates 3Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and added an RBI single for visiting Miami, which beat Pittsburgh to clinch an NL wild-card spot. Josh Bell added a two-run double and sacrifice fly, and Bryan De La Cruz an RBI single for the Marlins. Endy Rodriguez and Bryan Reynolds each hit an RBI single for the Pirates. Joey Meneses followed with an RBI single and scored on Luis Garcia's double.

Persons: Miami Marlins Luis Arraez, Xavier Edwards, Jazz Chisholm, Charles, Saturday's, Houston's Justin Verlander, Arizona's Merrill Kelly, Verlander, Phil Maton, Kelly, Jose Abreu, Chisholm, Josh Bell, Bryan De La Cruz, Endy Rodriguez, Bryan Reynolds, Andrew Heaney, Jonah Heim, Eugenio Suarez, Spencer Strider, Marcell Ozuna, John Smoltz, Strider, CJ Abrams, Joey Meneses, Luis Garcia's, Andy Ibanez, Akil Baddoo, Carson Kelly, Miguel Cabrera's, Cabrera, Beau Brieske, Triston McKenzie, Taylor, Megill, Edmundo Sosa, Brandon Marsh, Weston Wilson, Brooks Raley, Adam Ottavino, Frankie Montas, Estevan Florial, Gleyber Torres, Yan Gomes, Gomes, Willy Adames, William Contreras, Blake Perkins, Carlos Santana, Michael Wacha, Profar, Ji Man Choi, Juan Soto, Lenyn Sosa, Anthony Santander's, Kyle Gibson, Bruce Zimmermann, Adam Duvall, Kutter Crawford, Lars Nootbaar, Jose Fermin, Louis, Jordan Walker, Ivan Herrera, Luken Baker, Masyn Winn, Noelvi Marte, Connor Phillips, Francisco Alvarez, Kyle Schwarber, Johan Rojas, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Matt Wallner, Max Kepler, Christian Vazquez, Chris Paddack, Brenton Doyle, Sean Bouchard, Elehuris Montero, Nolan Jones, Alan Trejo, Karl Kauffmann, Tristan Beck, Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Fitzgerald, Kai Correa, Max Muncy, Kershaw, Shea Langeliers, Joe Boyle, Zack Gelof, Boyle, Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas Organizations: Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park, Miami, Astros, Diamondbacks, American League, Arizona, National League, Cincinnati Reds, St, Louis Cardinals, Marlins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Rangers, Mariners, Texas, Seattle, Houston, Braves, Washington, Keibert, Tigers, Detroit, Guardians, AL, Blue Jays, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Rays, Mets, Phillies, NL, Yankees, Royals, New York, Kansas City, Cubs, Brewers, Chicago, Milwaukee, NL Central, Padres, White Sox, San, Orioles, Red Sox, Baltimore, Boston, Cardinals, Reds, Cincinnati, New, Philadelphia, Twins, Rockies, Minnesota clobbered, Minnesota, Colorado, Giants, Dodgers, San Francisco, Los, Athletics, Oakland, Los Angeles, Detroit Tigers, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Arizona, Houston, Phoenix . Houston, Texas, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Chicago, Cincinnati, Minnesota clobbered Colorado, Denver, Los Angeles, Los, Anaheim , Calif

☆ MLB roundup: J.P. Crawford belts slam as M's blast Rangers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run homer for the Rays, who have clinched the first AL wild-card berth. It was a costly defeat for the Cubs, who have lost four in a row to see their National League wild-card hopes fade. Zach McKinstry blasted a two-run homer, Spencer Torkelson hit a solo homer and Parker Meadows contributed a two-run triple. Wilmer Flores had a solo homer and an RBI single for the Giants. Closer Josh Hader allowed a solo homer in the ninth but regrouped to earn his 33rd save.

Persons: J.P, Crawford, Steven Bisig, Ty France, Josh Rojas, Brock Burke, Trent Thornton, Nathan Eovaldi, Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, Tampa Bay . Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman, Yusei Kikuchi, Yandy Diaz, Aaron Civale, Jose Abreu, Jose Urquidy, Alex Bregman, Gabriel Moreno, Zac Gallen, Carlos Santana, Blake Perkins, William Contreras, Caleb Boushley, Jose Cuas, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Whitlock, Trevor Story, Jordan Westburg's, Ryan Mountcastle's, Tyler Freeman, Bo Naylor, Brayan Rocchio, Cal Quantrill, Emmanuel Clase, Miguel Cabrera, Zach McKinstry, Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Michael A, Taylor, Trevor Larnach, Kyle Farmer, Kody Funderburk, Alan Trejo, Brendan Rodgers, Elehuris Montero, Nolan Jones, Charlie Blackmon, Sean Bouchard, Josh Bell, Jake Burger, Jazz Chisholm, Huascar Brazoban, Tanner Scott, Endy Rodriguez, Colin Selby, Carter Kieboom, Dominic Smith, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Jake Alu, Ozzie Albies, Forrest Wall, Martinez, Kai Correa, Gabe Kapler, Will Smith, Freddie Freeman, Lance Lynn, Wilmer Flores, Keaton Winn, Nick Martinez, Josh Hader, Trent Grisham, Xander Bogaerts, Yoan Moncada, Carlos Perez, Dylan, Nick Martini, Christian Encarnacion, Strand, Louis, Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson socked, Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte, Brandon Williamson, Carson Spiers, Carlos Rodon, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Perez, Kyle Isbel, Jordan Lyles, Aaron Judge, Austin Wells, Mickey Moniak, Davis Daniel, Connie Mack, Chase Silseth, Oakland's Ken Waldichuk Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Mobile, American League West, Mariners, Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle, Blue Jays, Rays, Toronto, Tampa, American League, Astros, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Phoenix, Houston, AL West, National League, Miami, Brewers, Cubs, Milwaukee, Chicago, Red Sox, Orioles, Boston, Baltimore, American League East, Tigers, Cleveland, Detroit, Rockies, Minnesota, Colorado, The American League Central, Twins, Marlins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, League, Nationals, Braves, Washington, National League East, Minnesota Twins, Dodgers, Giants, San Francisco, Padres, White Sox, San Diego, Chicago . White Sox, Reds, Cardinals, Cincinnati, St, Miami Marlins, Royals, Yankees, Kansas City, New, Athletics, Los Angeles, Oakland, Philadelphia A's, of Fame, Angels, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Texas, Tampa Bay . Brandon, Houston, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, Denver, Colorado, Miami, Atlanta, Angeles, San, San Diego, New York, pinstripes, Anaheim , Calif

☆ Tanks and troops out in the open in Ukraine can't go 10 minutes without being spotted and fired upon, Ukrainian official says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tanks and troops out in the open can now be spotted in five minutes, a Ukrainian official said. Vadym Skibitsky told The Wall Street Journal that they can be hit in a further three minutes. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementRussia and Ukraine are both deploying thousands of drones on the battlefield, and are using cheap drones to target each other's forces.

Persons: Vadym Skibitsky, —, Maj, Ukraine's, Skibitsky, Bradley Crawford, Mykhailo Fedorov Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Service, Wall Street, US Army, Ukraine's, Digital Transformation, Royal United Services Institute, Ukraine, Washington Post Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Iraq

☆ MLB roundup: Ronald Acuna, Braves clinch home field
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 28 - Ronald Acuna Jr. made more history on Wednesday and helped the Atlanta Braves secure home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs. Acuna became the first player in major league history to have 70 stolen bases and 40 home runs in the same season. Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios (11-12) allowed four runs and five hits while striking out 10 in six innings. Reliever Orion Kerkering (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning for the win in his second major league appearance. Miguel Rojas had three hits, David Peralta hit two doubles and rookie Emmet Sheehan (4-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball.

Persons: Ronald Acuna Jr, Dale Zanine, Acuna, Ozzie Albies, Yordan Alvarez, Mauricio Dubon, Martin Maldonado, Kendall Graveman, J.P, Crawford, Bryce Miller, Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Cole, American League Cy Young, haven't, Jose Berrios, Corbin Carroll, Brandon Pfaadt, Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, Keibert Ruiz, Patrick Corbin, Tyrone Taylor, Louis, Brian Anderson, Jacob Barnes, Matthew Liberatore, Anderson, William Contreras, Taylor, Joel Payamps, Devin Williams, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Jon Berti, Chisholm, Jake Burger, Braxton Garrett, Xavier Edwards, Edwards, Adam Ottavino, Jon Berti's, Josh Bell, Yuli Gurriel, Brett Baty, Kodai Senga, Hideo Nomo, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Willi Castro, Christian Vazquez, Jeffers, Dallas Keuchel, Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Nick Allen, Dany Jimenez, Dane Dunning, Adolis Garcia, Evan Carter, Marcus Semien, Garcia, Dunning, Griffin Canning, Randal Grichuk, Zach Neto, Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Lowe, Isaac Paredes, Garrett Stubbs, Bryce Harper, Edmundo Sosa, Orion Kerkering, Gregory Soto, Connor Joe, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Tarik Skubal, Miguel Cabrera, Shane Bieber, Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio, Tyler Freeman, Josh Naylor, Jose Tena, Terry Francona, Cincinnati's Jonathan India, TJ Friedl, James Outman, Freddie Freeman, Miguel Rojas, David Peralta, Emmet Sheehan, Brendan Rodgers, Sean Bouchard, Noah Davis, Manny Machado, John Brebbia, Tom Cosgrove, Josh Hader Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, National League, Braves, Cubs, Arizona, NL, Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, Astros, Mariners, Houston, Seattle, The Astros, Yankees, Blue Jays, New York, Toronto, American League, Houston Astros, White Sox, Chicago, Marlins, Miami, New York Mets, Orioles, Baltimore, American League East, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, AL, Washington, Nationals, Brewers, Cardinals, Milwaukee, St, Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Athletics, Minnesota, Oakland, Twins, American League Central, Dallas, Rangers, Angels, Los Angeles, American League West, The Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Tampa, Boston, Tampa Bay's, Phillies, Pirates, Philadelphia, Tigers, Royals, Detroit, Kansas City, Reds, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Guardians, Miami Marlin, Dodgers, Rockies, Angeles, Colorado, Padres, Giants, San Diego, San, Thomson Locations: Cumberland , Georgia, USA, Truist, Brandon, New York, Arizona, Chicago . Arizona, Washington, Baltimore, Tampa, Minneapolis, Texas, Anaheim, Calif, Houston, Seattle, Angeles, Pittsburgh, Denver, San, San Francisco, San Diego

☆ Mariners stay in race with win over Astros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/54] Sep 26, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) steps into the dugout prior to the game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 27 - George Kirby pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners bolstered their flagging playoff hopes with a 6-2 victory against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The Mariners scored twice in the third and added three runs in the fifth, both times helped by Houston errors. After a walk to J.P. Crawford, Julio Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly to left to make it 2-0. France hit a solo shot to left-center with two outs in the eighth off Ryne Stanek.

Persons: Julio Rodriguez, Steven Bisig, George Kirby, Ty France, Justin Topa, Kirby, Yainer Diaz, Chas McCormick, Jeremy Pena, Matt Brash, Jon Singleton, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Andres Munoz, Altuve, McCormick, Pena, Houston's Cristian Javier, Mike Ford, Josh Rojas, Crawford, Rojas, Rodriguez, Rafael Montero, Cal Raleigh, Kyle Tucker's, Teoscar Hernandez, Ryne Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Mobile, Mariners, Houston, Astros, Texas Rangers, AL West, Kirby, nab Ford, Ford, Cal, Raleigh, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Houston, France

☆ Astros, Mariners continue battle for playoff spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Mariners (84-72) dropped 1 1/2 games behind Houston (86-71) in the chase for the American League's third and final wild-card playoff berth with a 5-1 loss to the visiting Astros on Monday night. The Mariners have lost four games in a row overall, and they lost the past 10 games they played against teams with winning records. Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker went deep for the Astros, who snapped Mariners ace Luis Castillo's streak of eight consecutive victories. Javier went seven innings and allowed three runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and two walks in the Astros' 6-4 victory. Kirby is 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA in two career starts against the Astros.

Persons: Scott Servais, J.P, Crawford, We've, Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Luis Castillo's, Houston's Cristian Javier, Seattle's George Kirby, Javier, didn't, Kirby Organizations: Seattle Mariners, The Mariners, Houston, Astros, AL West, Texas Rangers, Mariners, Seattle, Kansas City Royals, Texas, Baltimore Orioles, Oakland, Thomson Locations: Seattle, Houston

☆ Justin Verlander carries Astros past M's in series opener
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/40] Sep 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (58) fist bumps teammates en route to the dugout after warming up before a game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. The Astros remain 2 1/2 games behind the American League West-leading Texas Rangers (88-68), who beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. Josh Rojas led off with a double into the right field corner, ending Verlander's bid for his first complete game since Sept. 1, 2019. It appeared Castillo might escape the inning unscathed as he got Chas McCormick to ground out to second and struck out Jeremy Pena. Verlander induced an inning-ending double play to get out of the jam, then retired the next 15 batters in a row before Rojas' double in the ninth.

Persons: Luis Castillo, Joe Nicholson, Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, AL Cy Young, Josh Rojas, Bryan Abreu, J.P, Crawford, Rojas, Julio Rodriguez lofted, Abreu, Jose Abreu, Castillo, Chas McCormick, Jeremy Pena, Mauricio Dubon, Martin Maldonado, Jose Altuve, Alvarez, Dominic Canzone, Rodriguez, Verlander, Tucker Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Mobile, USA, Astros, Mariners, American League West, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, AL Cy, Cal, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Anaheim , Calif, Cal Raleigh

☆ Rangers take AL West lead by holding off Mariners
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 23 - Rookie Evan Carter slugged a three-run homer and Corey Seager hit a solo shot to help the Texas Rangers notch an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Arlington, Texas. Mitch Garver contributed a two-run single as Texas (85-68) moved into first place in the American League West by a half-game over the Houston Astros (85-69) and a full game over the Mariners (84-69). Cal Raleigh crushed a three-run homer for the Mariners, who fell to 1-6 against the Rangers this season. Friday's contest was the first of seven meetings in 10 games between the Rangers and Mariners to end the season. Eugenio Suarez hit a two-out single in the ninth to bring the Mariners within 8-5 before Jarred Kelenic walked to load the bases.

Persons: Evan Carter slugged, Corey Seager, Mitch Garver, Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suarez, Jarred Kelenic, Aroldis Chapman, Ty France, Dane Dunning, Seattle's Bryce Miller, Seager, Jonah Heim, Leody Taveras, Carter, Nathaniel Lowe's, Heim, Tayler Saucedo, Trent Thornton, J.P . Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Josh Rojas, Chris Stratton Organizations: Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, American League West, Houston Astros, Mariners, Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas, Seattle, Raleigh, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Texas, Texas, Seattle, Houston

☆ MLB roundup: Blake Snell, Padres flirt with no-hitter in win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Padres pitchers took a combined no-hitter into the ninth and wound up with a two-hit shutout for the team's sixth straight win. Robert Suarez followed Snell with a perfect eighth before Brendan Rodgers lined a single past Bogaerts at short off Josh Hader (1-3). Bogaerts then snuck a fly ball just inside the left field foul pole off Tyler Kinley (0-3) to win it. Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot entered in the second inning and gave up one run on five hits over six innings. Toronto's Yusei Kikuchi (10-6) allowed one run and four hits in five-plus innings for his first win since Aug. 2.

Persons: Blake Snell, Orlando Ramirez, Xander Bogaerts, Snell, National League Cy Young, Robert Suarez, Brendan Rodgers, Josh Hader, Nolan Jones, Elias Diaz, Bogaerts, Tyler Kinley, Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuna Jr, Bryce Harper's, Acuna, Ronald Acuna Bat, Acuna's, Cristopher Sanchez, Austin Hays, Hays, Hunter Brown, Brown, Kyle Gibson, Gibson, Dansby Swanson, Alexander Canario, Seiya Suzuki, Cody Bellinger, Javier Assad, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bailey, Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, Aroldis Chapman, Josh Jung, John Schreiber, Corey Seager, Heim, Chris Murphy, Luis Castillo, Kelenic, J.P . Crawford, Teoscar Hernandez, Castillo, Zack Gelof, Paul Blackburn, Jake Burger, Tanner Scott, Brandon Nimmo, Trevor Gott, Gott, Nick Fortes, Joey Meneses, Aaron Bummer, Bryan Shaw, Meneses, Jackson Rutledge, Robert Garcia, Max Muncy's, Mookie Betts, Alex Lange, Will Smith, Martinez, Ryan Pepiot, Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Miguel Cabrera, Basabe, Aaron Loup, Brett Phillips, Rene Pinto, Randy Arozarena slugged, Yandy Diaz, Diaz, Taj Bradley, Logan O'Hoppe, Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, Toronto's Yusei Kikuchi, cramp, Clarke Schmidt, MJ Melendez, Nick Loftin, Tyler Cropley, Alec Marsh, Steven Cruz, Logan Allen, Kenta Maeda, Spencer Steer's, Willi Castro, Ryan Jeffers, Fernando Cruz, Tyrone Taylor, Louis, Taylor, Colin Rea, Richie Palacios, Alec Burleson, Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, Marte, Carroll, Zac Gallen, Joc Pederson, Alex Cobb Organizations: San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, USA, Diego, Padres, National League, Braves, Phillies, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orioles, Astros, Houston, Tampa Bay Rays, American League East, Baltimore, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago, Rangers, Red Sox, Boston, Houston Astros, American League West, The Rangers, Mariners, Seattle, Marlins, Mets, Miami, New York . New York, White Sox, Nationals, Dodgers, Tigers, Los, Los Angeles, Rays, Angels, Blue Jays, Yankees, Cavan, Toronto, Royals, Kansas City, Cleveland, Reds, Cincinnati, Twins, American League Central, Brewers, Cardinals, Milwaukee, National League Central, St, Diamondbacks, Giants, San, Phoenix, Arizona, Thomson Locations: San Diego , California, USA, Petco, San Diego, Atlanta, Baltimore, Texas, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Arlington , Texas, American League West . Texas, Marcus Semien, Oakland, New York . New, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Tampa, Los, St . Petersburg, Fla, New York, Seattle and Texas, Kansas, Cleveland . Kansas, Minnesota, Arizona, San Francisco

However, most Crop Watch fields no longer benefit from rain as far as yield is concerned. Most Crop Watch producers have either not yet started corn or bean harvesting or are in the beginning stages. About 30% of the Crop Watch corn in southeast Illinois was completed on Sunday, and the early results would suggest downside to yield expectations rather than upside. Average Crop Watch soybean yield rose slightly to 3.59 from 3.57 a week earlier after a quarter-point bump in North Dakota. Photos of the Crop Watch fields can be tracked on my Twitter feed using handle @kannbwx.

Persons: corn's, Karen Braun, David Evans Organizations: Crop, Crop Watch, U.S, Watch, Reuters, Thomson Locations: NAPERVILLE , Illinois, U.S, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, North Dakota, Kingsbury , South Dakota, Freeborn , Minnesota, Burt , Nebraska, Rice , Kansas, Audubon , Iowa, Cedar , Iowa, Warren , Illinois, Crawford , Illinois, Tippecanoe , Indiana, Fairfield , Ohio, The North Dakota, Griggs County, Stutsman County

☆ MLB roundup: Adam Wainwright beats Brewers for 200th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 19 - Adam Wainwright scattered four hits over seven innings and earned his 200th career victory as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Monday. Starter Freddy Peralta (12-9) allowed one run on four hits in six innings for the Brewers (84-66). Ty Blach (3-2) yielded seven runs in 3 2/3 innings. The Nationals dropped the opener of their final homestand of the season, giving them six defeats in the past seven games. Woo (4-4) started a major league game in Oakland for the first time, miles from where he starred at Alameda High School.

Persons: Adam Wainwright, Jeff Curry, Wainwright, Bob Gibson, Jesse Haines, John King, Ryan Helsley, Willson Contreras, Freddy Peralta, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper, Realmuto, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Wright, Cedric Mullins socked, Mullins, Ryan Pressly, Ryan O'Hearn, Austin Hays, O'Hearn, Jason Verlander, John Means, Garrett Cooper, Luis Campusano, Eguy Rosario, Brenton Doyle flied, Josh Hader, Michael Wacha, Ty Blach, Nolan Jones, Brendan Rodgers, Jones, Martinez, Miguel Rojas, Lance Lynn, Jake Rogers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Drew Waters, Trevor Stephan, Waters, Jackson Kowar, James McArthur, Andres Gimenez, Gabriel Arias, Connor Phillips, Phillips, Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Jeff McNeil slugged, Rob Refsnyder's, Rafael Devers, Bobby Dalbec, Luis Urias, Urias, Kutter Crawford, Josh Winckowski, Crawford, Marcus Semien, Will Smith, Mike Clevinger, Luis Robert Jr, Dominic Smith's, Joan Adon, Bryan Woo, Jose Caballero, Woo, JP Organizations: Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Busch, USA, Cardinals, Brewers, Phillies, Braves, Atlanta, Philadelphia, League, Orioles, Astros, Baltimore, Houston, Rangers, Mariners, American League West, AL East, Tampa Bay Rays, Padres, Rockies, Colorado, The Padres, The Rockies, Dodgers, Tigers, Detroit, National League West, Royals, Kansas City, Cleveland, De, Guardians, Reds, Twins, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Triple, The Twins, American League Central, Cleveland Guardians, Mets, Marlins, Miami, National League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Red Sox, Texas, White Sox, Nationals, Chicago, Washington, Athletics, Seattle, Oakland, Alameda High School, JP Sears, Thomson Locations: Louis , Missouri, USA, Philadelphia, Arizona, Baltimore, Houston, Diego, Los Angeles, De Los Santos, Kansas, Louisville, New York, Boston, Arlington, Oakland

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Ankur Crawford and Keith Lerner
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with Ankur Crawford and Keith LernerAnkur Crawford, Alger, and Truist's Keith Lerner, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss their big cap tech outlook, growth elusiveness and investing in a choppy market.

Persons: Ankur Crawford, Keith Lerner Ankur Crawford, Alger, Truist's Keith Lerner

☆ Stock futures are little changed ahead of Fed policy meeting: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), July 26, 2023. Stock futures were flat in overnight trading Monday as Wall Street readied for the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day September policy meeting. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 16 points, or 0.04%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures inched up 0.06% and 0.08%, respectively. "China, that was supposed to work and supposed to come out of Covid … the U.S. consumer is showing signs of a little bit more pressure. The Fed is not expected to raise rates this month, with traders pricing in a 99% probability that the central bank skips a hike, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool, a gauge of pricing in fed funds futures.

Persons: we've, Ankur Crawford, Alger, Covid, that's Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Federal, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Dow Locations: China

☆ MLB roundup: O's edge Rays, both punch tickets to postseason
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

With the Texas Rangers losing to the Cleveland Guardians, the Rays locked up their fifth consecutive playoff berth. The Marlins got more good news as Jorge Soler, who leads the team in homers, returned from an oblique injury. Guardians 9, Rangers 2Cleveland erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning, more than enough to beat visiting Texas. Chicago starter Jordan Wicks (3-1) was tagged for three runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings. Ian Happ had three hits and a run for the Cubs, who have lost five games in a row.

Persons: Adley Rutschman, Reggie Hildred, Cedric Mullins, Ryan O'Hearn's, Jake Diekman, Mullins, Austin Hays, Pete Fairbanks, Jorge Mateo, Adam Frazier, Mateo, Manuel Margot, Chisholm, Jorge Soler, Luis Arraez, Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers, Erik Swanson, Daulton Varsho, Garrett Whitlock, Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, Josh H, Smith, Ezequiel Duran, Jose Quintana, Francisco Alvarez, Daniel Vogelbach, Mark Vientos, Nick Senzel, Christian Encarnacion, Jason Delay, Miguel Andujar, Liover Peguero, David Bednar, Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Rodon, Yordan Alvarez, Jake Meyers, Framber Valdez, Jordan Lyles, Joey Meneses, CJ Abrams, Lane Thomas, scampering, Meneses, Luis Garcia, Brice Turang's, Robert Garcia, Willy Adames, Rowdy Tellez, Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco, Sonny Gray, Gray, Griffin Jax, Emilio Pagan, Andrew Benintendi, Jordan Walker, Louis, Walker's, Seranthony Dominguez, Ryan Helsley, John King, Paul Goldschmidt, Dakota Hudson, Brandon Crawford, J.D, Davis, Mitch Haniger, Thairo Estrada, Joc Pederson, Hunter Goodman, Brenton Doyle, Elias Diaz's, Taylor Rogers, Camilo Doval, Charlie Blackmon, Juan Soto, Bob Melvin's, Soto, Brent Rooker, Ray Kerr, Rooker, Jake Rogers, Miguel Diaz, Joey Wentz, Alex Lange, Randal Grichuk, Kenny Rosenberg, Jason Heyward, Austin Barnes, James Outman, Logan Gilbert, Ketel Marte, Marte, Ryne Nelson, Jordan Wicks, Ian Happ Organizations: Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays, Camden Yards, Orioles, Rays, American League East, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore, Marlins, Braves, Miami, Atlanta, The Marlins, National League, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Toronto, Boston, Rangers, Cleveland, Texas, The Rangers, Astros, AL West ., Mets, Reds, New York, Cincinnati, New, NL, Arizona Diamondbacks, Strand, Pirates, Yankees, Pittsburgh, Royals, Houston, AL West, Nationals, Brewers, Milwaukee, White Sox, Minnesota, Chicago, Cardinals, Phillies, Philadelphia, Giants, Rockies, The Giants, San, Colorado, Padres, Athletics, Oakland, Tigers, Detroit, Dodgers, Mariners, Seattle, The Mariners, Los Angeles, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Arizona, Miami Marlins, Thomson Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, USA, AL West . Texas, New York, Kansas, Washington, Chicago, Francisco, Colorado, Denver, San Francisco, Diego, Los Angeles, Anaheim , Calif, Angeles, Phoenix, Arizona

SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. There was debate before the season if San Diego might be ready to take over the NL West from the Dodgers after its heavy offseason spending. After nine scoreless innings of terrific pitching on both sides, each team got a key at-bat from a pinch-hitter in the 10th. KERSHAW RETURNSClayton Kershaw pitched four innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers following an extended rest between starts.

Persons: Max Muncy’s, Gabe Speier, Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor, Kike Hernández, Isaiah Campbell, Evan Phillips, Joe Kelly, Dave Roberts, Kolten, Mike Ford, Josh Rojas, Crawford, Julio Rodríguez, KERSHAW, Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Sheehan, Ty France, Bryce Miller, Jason Heyward, Rodríguez, Betts, Heyward, Gavin Stone, Logan Gilbert, Gilbert, ___ Organizations: SEATTLE, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL, Seattle Mariners, Dodgers, Dodger, Seattle, ” Dodgers, Mariners, AL West, Houston, Rangers, SEATTLE’S, NEXT Dodgers, Angels Locations: San Diego, Angeles, Both Texas, Los Angeles

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