Weekend Rumblings - News for January 15, 2022

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Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter gives his thoughts on Royals ZIPS projections.

Singer I think is due for a big year, and if he can make some slight adjustments in pitch usage, I think he could surpass that ZiPS projection next season. Keller is a bit of a bigger surprise, as I believe his line last year was more indicative of his skills as a pitcher at the Major League level. That being said, I do believe we will see Keller eat some more innings this year, which in turn will increase his value, even if it may not be much better than what he produced in 2021. The most intriguing Royals projection to watch for this upcoming season will be Lopez, who had a career year in 2021. ZiPS projects him to be a 2.4 fWAR, which seems pretty optimistic considering how BABIP-fueled his breakout campaign was a season ago

Alex Duvall at Royals Farm Report continues his prospect list with #26-30.

Before you look at the ERA and balk at him being here on our rankings, keep a few things in mind: 1. Yefri Del Rosario was one of the five youngest pitchers in all of AA last season 2. Del Rosario had not appeared in a professional baseball game since 2018 due to an injury in 2019 and then COVID in 2020 3. There were only 38 pitchers at AA last year aged 23 or younger to throw at least 70 innings, and Del Rosario had the 18th best K/9 4. The difference between Del Rosario’s FIP and xFIP was the 6th highest among those 38 pitchers, suggesting he was probably getting a little unlucky despite the obviously high FIP I’m honestly not trying to sugarcoat what was an objectively disappointing statistical season last year, I’m just asking you to overlook it for the bigger picture. Del Rosario is still just a 22-year old with an electric fastball and absolute hammer for a curveball.

Former Royals outfielder Melky Cabrera officially announces his retirement, as does former Royals minor leaguer Travis Snider.

Omaha pitcher Jose Cuas talks about converting to pitching on The StormCast podcast.

New episode of TOMORROW:

RHP Jose Cuas talks about his 2021 season & winning the Double-A Central title, converting from an infielder to a pitcher, journey from @TerpsBaseball to @LIDucks to @OMAStormChasers, & more!

SUBSCRIBE: https://t.co/UEqWo2gg5c pic.twitter.com/aZXpLiTzkr — Jake Eisenberg (@JakeEisenberg_) January 10, 2022

Mike Gillespie at Kings of Kauffman wonders if free agent reliever Tyler Clippard is a fit for the Royals.

Brad Ausmus joins the Athletics coaching staff as a bench coach.

Around 10-12 teams are interested in Japanese free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki.

Trade rumors are heating up around Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte.

Is Jon Lester a Hall of Famer?

Baseball America looks at how an owner proposal to incentivize keeping top prospects on the season all year would have worked in past seasons.

The Atlantic League ends experiments with robo umps and 61-foot pitcher distances.

Ben Clemens at Fangraphs explains that platooning isn’t as easy as it looks.

Could Barry Bonds get in the Hall of Fame even if he isn’t voted in this year?

Evan Lang at Purple Row looks at the 1995 replacement players for the Rockies.

Bill James wonders if players that stay with one team have a better chance of getting in the Hall of Fame.

Law enforcement officials reveal Rays catcher Jean Ramirez died from suicide this week.

Two Chiefs were named AP Second Team All-Pros.

Tesla’s full self-driving includes an “assertive” mode.

The Expanse concludes its run as one of the best sci fi series on TV.

Justified with Timothy Olyphant is returning for a limited series.

Your song of the day is Dire Straits with So Far Away.

Today’s famous birthdays list for January 15, 2022 includes celebrities Regina King, Dove Cameron

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Top celebrity birthdays on January 15, 2022

Birthday wishes go out to Regina King, Dove Cameron and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on January 15th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

Mario Van Peebles, center, and his family arrive at the fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Actor and director Mario Van Peebles turns 65

Fun fact: First feature film he directed was ‘New Jack City’

Chad Lowe, left, and Kim Painter attend the 2019 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)Greg Allen/Invision/AP

Actor Chad Lowe turns 54

Fun fact: Lowe appeared earlier in his career as Jesse, Becca’s boyfriend on ‘Life Goes On’

Actress Regina King poses at the premiere of the Netflix dramatic limited series “Colin in Black and White,” Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Actress Regina King turns 51

Fun fact: First feature film she appeared in was ‘Boyz in the Hood’

Eddie Cahill participates in the “Conviction” panel during the Disney/ABC Television Critics Association summer press tour on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Actor Eddie Cahill turns 44

Fun fact: Played Don Flack on ‘CSI: NY’

Rapper Pitbull holds up his hands after placing them in cement during a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Rapper Pitbull turns 41

Fun fact: Sole Grammy nomination and win came in 2016

Skrillex arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Electronic musician Skrillex turns 34

Fun fact: Used to be the lead singer of the band From First to Last

Dove Cameron arrives at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Actress Dove Cameron turns 26

Fun fact: Portrayed a Hydra operative named Ruby on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

Singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal attends the Chanel Nº5 In The Snow launch event at The Standard, High Line on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Singer Grace VanderWaal turns 18

Fun fact: Won Season 11 of ‘America’s Got Talent’

More celebrities with birthdays today

Actor Margaret O’Brien (“Meet Me In St. Louis”) is 84. Actor Andrea Martin is 75. Guitarist Adam Jones of Tool is 57. Actor James Nesbitt (“Waking Ned Devine”) is 57. Actor Dorian Missick (“For Life”) is 46. Actor Eddie Cahill (“Conviction,” ″CSI: New York”) is 44. Actor Victor Rasuk (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) is 37. Actor Jessy Schram (“Nashville,” ″Once Upon a Time”) is 36.

Other popular or historical birthdays on January 15th

Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights leader

Ray Chapman, Indians shortstop

Aristotle Onassis, Greek businessman and husband of Jackie Kennedy

Lloyd Bridges, Actor

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Prior celebrity fun facts (Associated Press)

Celebrity fun facts

Gal Gadot | Emilia Clarke | Sophie Turner | Jason Momoa

Chris Hemsworth | Amanda Seyfried | Kat Dennings

Robert Downey Jr. | Alyson Hannigan | Tiffani Amber Thiessen

Miley Cyrus | Emma Stone | Seth MacFarlane | Mark Hamill

Jennifer Lawrence & Mila Kunis | David Hasselhoff

Lindsay Lohan | Natalie Portman | George Clooney

Sarah Michelle Gellar | Emma Watson | Alec Baldwin

Jenna Fischer | Kate Mara | Jennifer Aniston | Alan Alda

Betty White | Dave Matthews | Danica McKellar | Taylor Swift

Britney Spears | Bill Nye | Scarlett Johansson

Rachel McAdams | Demi Moore | Julia Roberts

Danielle Fishel and the ‘Boy Meets World’ cast

A look at prior movie and tv-related fun fact lists (Associated Press)

Movie and TV fun facts & more

In memoriam: Celebrities who died in 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018

The Royal Family: Who is next in line for the British Throne?

88 celebrities who were born in Canada

15 celebrities who appeared on ‘Saved By the Bell’

‘The Office’ fun facts | 30 guest stars on ‘The Office’

10 famous directors who shot episodes of ‘The Office’

25 fun facts about ‘Friends’ | 25 celebs who appeared on ‘Friends’

25 actors you didn’t know were on ‘Game of Thrones’

25 actors you didn’t know appeared in ‘Boy Meets World’

Oscars hosts since 1989

Relive your childhood with these 120 Hanna-Barbera cartoons

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What to do this Saturday, January 15

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let’s take a look at a few things to do in our region Saturday, January 15.

If you’re interested in learning the basics of animal tracking, you can stop by Point au Roche State Park in Plattsburgh. After the lesson, you can try out your new skills on a short walk through the park.

All ages are welcomed to attend. The event starts at 10 a.m.

It’s Break The Ice Night at Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School.

From 5-8 p.m., you can join Petra Cliffs’ guides and educators for a three-hour clinic at the gym, focused on ice climbing in New England.

This workshop will be taught by multiple guides and educators bringing you perspectives from around the Northeast and the country, as well as advice for different genders, ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.

The event will begin with short presentations on topics such as layering tips, packing a bag with essential gear, and tricks for staying warm.

It’s the third Saturday of the month, which means the American Sign Language signing social is kicking off Saturday night at the Maple Tree Place Starbucks in Williston.

The event is for anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, or is learning American Sign Language. Signers of all levels are welcome.

If you’re not vaccinated, you are asked to wear a mask.

The event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m.