Julio Rodríguez ofreció todo un espectáculo durante la práctica de bateo la noche del lunes en el Daikin Park, al punto de que muchos de los presentes cerca del terreno no pudieron evitar notarlo. Y resulta que había una intención muy clara detrás de todas esas pelotas destrozadas. Además, el impacto se trasladó inmediatamente al juego unas horas después, cuando el toletero dominicano conectó un jonrón en solitario de 414 pies en el tercer inning ante Peter Lambert, de Houston. Ese batazo estuvo cerca de alcanzar las vías del tren más allá del jardín izquierdo y ayudó a Seattle a imponerse 3-1, para sumar su octava victoria consecutiva ante sus rivales divisionales, la racha más larga del club desde que los Astros se unieron a la División Oeste de la Liga Americana en el 2013. Y todo ese enorme jonrón tuvo su origen en una conversación antes del juego con un fanático de los Astros, quien desafió a la estrella de los Marineros a conectar un jonrón durante la práctica de bateo hacia un punto específico por encima de la sección de gradas conocida como Crawford Boxes de Houston. Esa estructura cuenta con 13 anuncios tipo cartelera que se extienden desde territorio de foul hasta más allá del jardín central. Básicamente, era una especie de competencia de precisión. No está claro cuál anuncio eligieron finalmente para el reto, pero como los letreros son enormes estructuras metálicas, producen un estruendo retumbante cada vez que una pelota los golpea. Y eso hizo que la práctica de bateo del lunes fuera mucho más ruidosa. Al final del intercambio previo al juego, J-Rod aparentemente salió victorioso, porque rápidamente salió de la caja de bateo, caminó hacia el dugout de la primera base, encima del cual estaba el fanático, y le señaló que le entregara sus zapatos. “¡Oye, soy un hombre de palabra!”, se escuchó decir al fanático mientras lanzaba su calzado hacia el terreno. ¿Y qué tipo de zapatos eran? Una vez que los Marineros terminaron la práctica de bateo, Rodríguez le devolvió las sandalias al fanático y se tomó una foto con él antes del primer lanzamiento. “Lo hice subir y bajar las escaleras, pero después se las devolví”, dijo Rodríguez. “No iba a dejar que se fuera caminando así hasta su casa”. El jonrón que sí contó fue el séptimo de la temporada para Rodríguez, quedando a uno de Luke Raley, quien lidera al equipo con ocho. Pero también estuvo cerca de conectar otro bambinazo en solitario más temprano en el juego, cuando jaló un batazo en línea de 365 pies que apenas cayó del lado de foul de los Crawford Boxes. Estuvo tan cerca que el manager de los Marineros, Dan Wilson, casi pidió revisión, aunque finalmente decidió no hacerlo, y luego Rodríguez elevó al jardín derecho.
The LA Kings close in on top head coach targets as Ken Holland leads a pivotal search. With Bruce Cassidy and Peter Laviolette atop the wish list, the Kings capitalize on being the only NHL team currently hunting for a new bench boss—could this early advantage land them a proven winner? The coaching carousel picks up steam as potential competition emerges from teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks, each facing their own management shakeups and high-stakes challenges. Host Eddie Garcia breaks down the attractiveness of the Kings job, comparing LA’s playoff pedigree and stability to rivals, and explores which candidates fit best with the franchise’s current roster and ambitions. Plus, get a firsthand recap of the Ontario Reign’s dramatic playoff exit. Will the Kings’ bold moves reenergize their fan base and position them for a successful next chapter? 00:00 Kings Coaching Search BeginsOverview of LA Kings head coaching search, advantages, potential competition, and job attractiveness. 12:02 Kings Coaching Candidates & ComparisonAnalysis of Bruce Cassidy, other primary candidates, and how the Kings job compares to other NHL openings. 24:06 Ontario Reign Playoff RecapRecap of the Ontario Reign’s playoff exit, prospect evaluation, and organizational needs. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedonlakings.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttp://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLAKings?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #LosAngelesKings #LAKings #NHL
Astros starter Peter Lambert delivered a strong outing against the Seattle Mariners, working 7 innings while allowing 6 hits, 3 earned runs, 1 walk, and striking out 6. Lambert attacked the zone early, mixed his fastball and off‑speed pitches effectively, and kept Houston in the game despite Seattle’s early offense. In his postgame reaction, Lambert breaks down his pitch execution, the adjustments he made after the second inning, and how he handled key moments under pressure. He also discusses his mindset moving forward as he continues to establish himself in the Astros’ rotation.
Today's Starting Pitchers PGH LHP Max Fried (5-3, 2.86) vs PHL RHP Zack Wheeler (3-2, 4.43) Last Ten Games (6-4) May 10 at CIN W 5-4 May 9 at CIN W 2-1 May 8 at CIN L 11-8 May 6 vs COL W 3-2 May 5 vs COL L 7-6 May 4 vs COL W 2-1 May 3 vs CHC L 5-4 May 2 vs CHC W 10-6 May 1 vs CHC W 5-4 April 30 at ATL L 8-1 April 29 at ATL W 1-0 What if MLB already had a "salary cap" where the most valuable franchises had a budget they couldn't exceed and the "cheaper" franchises had to spend more money. The Rise of the Jolly Roger highlights the ascension of the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of this unique MLB The Shift Universe. Notable Names in Different Places SP Shane Beiber (SDG) DH Kyle Schwarber (SF) CF Peter Crow-Armstrong (BOS) 2B Luis Arraez (KC) RF Juan Soto (MIN) SS Bo Bichette (MIN) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (LAA) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (OAK) RF George Springer (OAK) SP Jacob deGrom (SEA) C J.T. Realmuto (CLE) Recent Transactions PGH trades CF Michael A. Taylor, SS Llover Peguero and LF Connor Joe to the Cleveland Guardians for C Gabriel Moreno PGH trades C Henry Davis to the Detroit Tigers for RF Akil Baddoo Recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Indianapolis (AAA) Released 1B Carlos Santana' 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates as of May 8th 2026 INFIELDERS: Brandon Belt (14), Brendan Donovan (34), Ezequiel Duran (27), Ke'Bryan Hayes (13), Jose Miranda (6), O'Neill Cruz (15), OUTFIELDERS: Bryan Reynolds (10), J.D. Martinez (28), Jack Suwinski (65), Hunter Renfroe (16) and Akil Baddoo (60) CATCHERS: Gabriel Moreno (19), Endy Rodriguez (25) STARTING PITCHERS: Paul Skenes (30), Max Fried (54), Mitch Keller (23), Domingo German (50), Jared Jones (37) RELIEF PITCHERS: Bailey Falter (26), Zach Jackson (31), Dauri Moreta (36), Genesis Cabrera (92), Jose Hernandez (85), Kevin Kelly (49), Scott Alexander (55) CLOSER: David Bednar (51)
The Montreal Canadiens answered back in a BIG way. Tyler Yaremchuk and Steve Peters are joined by Marco D'Amico to break down the Canadiens’ statement win, how Lane Hutson continues to elevate his game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and why Cole Caufield helped swing momentum back toward Montreal. They also discuss what changed after Game 1, whether the Habs are starting to take control of the series, and what this means moving forward. #Canadiens #Habs #MontrealCanadiens #LaneHutson #ColeCaufield #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #DailyFaceoff #Hockeywithanaccent If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff
Former NHL Video Coach, Steve “Petey” Peters goes Inside the Coaches’ Room to break down some of the goals from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Petey shows you the plays that make the play. See how little details make a BIG difference on these goals. The Montreal Canadiens played on their toes and the speed was too much for the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo struggled to defend the front of their net and Montreal went on to a 6-2 win in Game 3. Goals by Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield, Zach Bolduc, Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach are highlighted in a video breakdown. See what Montreal did right and Buffalo did wrong. The speed of the Anaheim Ducks was on display as they won foot races on their way to a 4-3 Victory evening the series at 2 with the Vegas Golden Knights. See breakdowns of goals by Beckett Sennecke, Mikael Granlund, Alex Killorn and Ian Moore. See you Inside the Coaches’ Room all the way to the Stanley Cup Final ! Subscribe to Inside the Coaches’ Room.
The Carolina Hurricanes are the first team to advance to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, dispatching the Philadelphia Flyers in four games and becoming just the fifth team in NHL history to start a postseason with eight straight wins. Today, the guys discuss if the Canes have become the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, Mitch Marner leading the league in playoff scoring, and if Gavin McKenna’s similarities to Marner should be viewed positively or negatively in Toronto for the Maple Leafs. Plus, thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens as legitimate contenders, now up 2-1 over the Buffalo Sabres, and the Anaheim Ducks tying their series with the Vegas Golden Knights after a 4-3 win last night. #nhl #hockey #playoffs 0:00 Intro 2:10 Are the Carolina Hurricanes the new Stanley Cup favorite? 5:30 Can the Freddy Andersen-Brandon Bussi tandem handle a Cup run? 10:11 Montreal Canadiens’ first power play unit is scary 12:00 Buffalo Sabres are playing sloppy hockey right now 15:16 The Habs have arrived as a true Stanley Cup contender 17:30 Anaheim Ducks even series, Mark Stone out for the Vegas Golden Knights 20:15 Joel Quenneville vs. John Tortorella 22:00 Mitch Marner leads the playoffs in scoring 25:11 Minnesota Wild bounce back against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 28:13 Who’s been the most impressive player in the series so far? 30:10 Do the Avs have a Brock Nelson problem? 35:03 Mitch Marner-Gavin McKenna comparisons 39:25 Did we get the right Hart Trophy finalists? 45:39 Norris Trophy finalists highlight a golden age of NHL defensemen For more Athletic Hockey Show content: - Join The Athletic Hockey Show Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UDmeAnvFB5 - Follow The Athletic Hockey Show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://podfollow.com/the-athletic-hockey-show-a-show-about-the-nhl Follow our hosts on Bluesky: Max Bultman: https://bsky.app/profile/mbultman.bsky.social Mark Lazerus: https://bsky.app/profile/marklazerus.bsky.social Jesse Granger: https://bsky.app/profile/jessegranger.bsky.social Sean Gentille: https://bsky.app/profile/seangentille.bsky.social Sean McIndoe: https://bsky.app/profile/downgoesbrown.bsky.social Hailey Salvian: https://bsky.app/profile/haileysalvian.bsky.social Scott Wheeler: https://bsky.app/profile/scottcwheeler.bsky.social Chris Peters: https://bsky.app/profile/chrismpeters.bsky.social Follow our hosts on X: Max Bultman: https://x.com/m_bultman Mark Lazerus: https://x.com/MarkLazerus Jesse Granger: https://x.com/JesseGranger_ Sean Gentille: https://x.com/seangentille Sean McIndoe: https://x.com/DownGoesBrown Frank Corrado: https://x.com/frankcorrado22 Hailey Salvian: https://x.com/hailey_salvian Corey Pronman: https://x.com/coreypronman Chris Peters: https://x.com/chrismpeters Scott Wheeler: https://x.com/scottcwheeler - Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow -Photo credit: Grant Halverson/Getty Images