Who is Christian Walker, Senate candidate Herschel Walker's son?
After the Daily Beast reported in a bombshell story on Monday that Herschel Walker — the self-proclaimed "pro-life" Republican running for the Senate in Georgia — paid for his ex-girlfriend's abortion in 2009, his son, Christian Walker, tweeted his way into the headlines. Christian Walker followed up with several videos on Tuesday morning. “I stayed silent when it came out that my father, Herschel Walker, had all these random kids across the country — none of whom he raised. “I was silent lie after lie after lie,” Christian Walker continued. Born in September 1999, Christian Walker, who labels himself on Twitter as a "free-speech radicalist," was raised by Grossman, Herschel Walker's first wife.
wftv.com2022 Fantasy Baseball: Will the unluckiest players of the season bounce back next year?
Throughout a six-month MLB and fantasy season, each player’s luck tends to even out. And the players listed below can, unfortunately, count themselves as the unluckiest players of 2022. But Statcast has him ranked as one of the unluckiest players in several areas, assigning him a solid .267 xBA and a .340 xwOBA. Corey Seager (SS, Texas Rangers)Seager is in the midst of a solid season from a fantasy perspective, having produced a career-best 29 homers. After all, what more can Alvarez do after ranking third in baseball in OPS this season?
wftv.comCrawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs
Diamondbacks Giants Baseball San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) (Godofredo A. Vásquez)SAN FRANCISCO — (AP) — Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending two-run homer off Ian Kennedy after Thairo Estrada's two-out triple, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Giants came back against Arizona's bullpen after D-backs ace Merrill Kelly outdueled Jakob Junis. Christian Walker homered leading off the fourth inning for the game's lone run until the final swing by Crawford for his sixth homer. “He's still day to day, and when he's not day to day he's probably going to be our designated hitter,” Lovullo said.
wftv.comRodolfo Castro's on-field MLB phone flub a relatable moment
Pirates Diamondbacks Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates' Rodolfo Castro reacts after making the last out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) (Rick Scuteri)PHOENIX — (AP) — The moment was hilarious because it was so relatable. “I’ve gotten down the stairs before and been like ‘Oh, my phone’s still in my pocket!’” Walker said. “Guys are pregame, dressed in their uniform, listening to music, obviously Bluetooth through your phone, walking around getting ready. It’s kind of funny.”It's far from the first time a phone has made a cameo on a pro sports field.
wftv.comFantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Pair of Yankees among targets for an offensive boost
And like Schwarber, Walker has been a detriment in the batting average category (.201), which should lower his trade value. Managers who need steals can add Mullins at a discount and hope that he does better in the other categories down the stretch. [Play in one of Yahoo's MLB DFS contests]Batting AverageLuis Arraez (1B/2B/3B/OF, Minnesota Twins)Arraez is the most obvious trade target for those who need batting average help. Freddie Freeman (1B, Los Angeles Dodgers)Freeman will be highly valued on the trade market but may be worth the large return for those who need batting average help. After all, players who amass many at-bats have a larger impact on a fantasy squad’s overall batting mark, and Freeman sits among the top-5 in both batting average and at-bats.
wftv.comNL East-leading Braves overcome Duvall's lost HR in victory
Braves Diamondbacks Baseball Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman high fives Ozzie Albies (1) after hitting a two run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Phoenix. Albies became the third player to reach 30 home runs for the Braves this season, joining Riley (31) and Freeman (31). Albies hit a sacrifice fly to left and Riley beat out an infield hit with Freeman advancing to third. Duvall then hit what appeared to be his 38th homer of the season. But Riley, thinking McCarthy had the ball in his glove, retreated to first base as Duvall passed him between first and second.
wftv.comDbacks rout Padres 10-1, end record 24-game road losing skid
Diamondbacks Padres Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, June 26, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO — (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks snapped their record 24-game road losing streak by routing the San Diego Padres 10-1 on Saturday night, getting six scoreless innings from Merrill Kelly and four hits and five RBIs from Eduardo Escobar. They lost 11-5 in the series opener Friday night when Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. homered in his first three at-bats. San Diego had runners on first and third with one out in the second before Kelly got the final two outs. San Diego finally scored in the ninth, on Tommy Pham's single.
wftv.comDeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 for its fifth straight win.
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Trevor Williams went five innings in his fourth start, allowing a run on three hits. Austin Gomber made his fourth start for Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out four in 4 1/3 innings. Dylan Cease made his second start, allowing three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Matthew Boyd made his fourth start, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in four innings, striking out five. Tyler Anderson went five innings in his fourth start for Pittsburgh, giving up one run on two hits.
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday, March 19, 2021. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via AP)Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn't expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day. Carlos Martínez struggled in his fourth start for St. Louis. DODGERS 7, RANGERS 2Julio Urías made his fourth start for Los Angeles, allowing two hits in four shutout innings, striking out three. Adrian Houser made his fourth start.
Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits, including a key double during a six-run burst in the eighth inning that led the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 Tuesday night. Blackmon doubled off Kevin Ginkel (0-1) during the Rockies' big inning that made it 8-2. Gallen went seven innings and allowed two runs on seven hits, with seven strikeout and no walks. Kyle Freeland went seven innings for Colorado and allowed two runs on seven hits. UP NEXT Arizona RHP Luke Weaver (0-3, 12.19 ERA) returns to the mound seeking his first win of the season.