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“You start getting out and thinking narratives or contracts, trades or end of the season, losing the division, winning the division — all those things that can creep into your mind — it doesn’t do anything for us to beat the Phillies today,” he said.
“I’ve focused on in the offseason about how to take care of myself — the total package,” Rodgers said. “Not just my physical self with workouts but my spiritual self with my own mindful practices, my mental health as well. What’s the best way to take care of that? And that’s what I’ve been doing this offseason. That’s why I’ve taken the time I’ve taken and done the things or not done the things that I’ve done. And I’m very thankful for that time.
“The biggest thing at this level is definitely the mindset,” Rodón said. “Everybody up here is the best in the world, obviously, and if not, they wouldn’t be here. What you bring to the table mentally, your mental toughness, your mental focus, is what will set you apart. I just try to lock in on that.”
The 18-year-old Raducanu, ranked 338th in the world, was playing in her first Grand Slam tournament and second tour-level event. She received a wild-card invitation from the All England Club and won fans all over Britain during her run to the second week at Wimbledon.
“For me, it just definitely restores that sense of gratitude when you are playing the game and you’re on the field, especially in the major leagues, is a really special thing to be able to do,” Hoerner said. “I don’t think I’ve taken it for granted much before. But more than ever, when you’re hurt and you come back, you just kind of take a look up to the fans and everyone.”
“We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his mother, Astrida, his family and friends during this devastating time,” Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson said. “Kivi was an outstanding young man who greeted every day and everyone with a smile and the impact he had during his four years with our organization will not be forgotten.”
2. NBC Sports Chicago showed a casual fan in the stands during a game between the White Sox and Minnesota Twins. The fan smiled and waved at the camera. Oh, look, it’s Kevin Cross, president and general manager for NBC-5, WSCR-AM 670, Telemundo Chicago and, of course, NBC Sports Chicago. It’s good to be the boss.
“Almost did, but then you start thinking, if something good happens, he’s going to have to run the bases unless it’s a home run,” La Russa said. “And then with (catcher Zack) Collins out of the game, he’s going to have to catch. The combination of having to run the bases was too scary.”
“The guy’s going to participate in Home Run Derby, pitch in the game and hit in the game. That doesn’t happen like ever,” Angels manager Joe Maddon said after speaking with AL manager Kevin Cash of the Tampa Bay Rays. “So this is the one time … even the non-baseball fan can really latch on to this and become interested.”
“After the last year, I wasn’t in a great headspace mentally,” Bryant said, “and for me to hit the offseason with a ton of motivation and really wanting to get after it because I know the type of player I am. I know what I bring to the team and what I bring to the city, and it’s nice to be recognized, especially after a little bit of a tough season last year.”