As a rookie in 2023, Triston Casas finished in the 93rd percentile among qualified major league hitters in walk percentage (13.9%), 86th percentile in chase percentage (22.1%) and 92nd percentile in expected weighted on-base percentage (.370).He takes such pride in commanding the strike zone that...
In response to the Vatican’s announcement that Pope Francis had approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, leaders of the Catholic community in Massachusetts said the pontiff had brought clarity to the issue, but noted that he had not endorsed gay marriage.A document released Monday...
SAN FRANCISCO — For all the Celtics’ faults down the stretch of Tuesday’s game against the Warriors — missing plenty of open looks — they had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation. They forced Chris Paul into a tough jumper...
SPRINGFIELD — The Latino Economic Development Corporation is adding immigration advice to its menu of advocacy and assistance for entrepreneurs.“There is a big Latino population in Western Massachusetts that I think is being underserved when it comes to immigration and immigration rights,” said Alba Contreras,...
SAN FRANCISCO — Jayson Tatum said he didn’t want to make any excuses. The Celtics star sprained his ankle in the opening minutes of Tuesday’s game against the Warriors, which forced him to hobble back to the locker room. It wasn’t serious enough to keep...
Upcoming Berkshire Botanical Garden programsSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program. Saturday, Jan. 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m., online on Zoom. “Native Plants for Year-Round Interests.” Incorporating native plants into your garden is one of the easiest ways to create a gorgeous...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Compliance is a dirty word to Americans. We want to hold to our rebellious ancestry and our modern narcissism. Add to this the oft-repeated narrative that the police will kill you for having a license plate light burned out and...
The shorthanded Celtics failed a tough test during the start of their lengthy road trip, blowing a 17-point second half before dropping an overtime thriller 132-126 to the Warriors at the Chase Center. Stephen Curry led the way for the hosts with a game-high 31...
Dear Amy: “Christy” and I have been friends for more than 25 years.Christy married an abusive monster, and after 15 years of her crying to me and then going back to him, I stepped away for a few years.I told her that I believed he...
Dear Annie: I truly enjoy reading your column. At times, they are funny and really do make me laugh, and nearly always I can relate to certain situations that people write to you about. I am 28 years old and work at a middle school...