By Lynn Henning The Detroit News Published 10:00 p.m. UTC Aug 12, 2018 TRIPLE A TOLEDO Who’s hot … Jacob Robson, OF: Hasn’t missed Double A – in fact, he’s gotten stronger since his midseason jump to Toledo. Robson’s batting .324 in 36 games since joining the Mud Hens and will earn some chatter when Tigers Minor League Player of the Year is discussed. He’s an eighth-round pick by the Tigers, from Mississippi State in 2016, is 23, and bats left-handed. He was born in London, Ontario, and grew up in Windsor. Robson’s 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, and can play any of three outfield spots. Dawel Lugo, 2B: Hot 10-game stretch for Lugo: .357, which has pushed him to .270 on the season. Needs work on his on-base and slugging percentages if he cares to factor into future plans in Detroit, but he’s still on the green side at 23. Lugo bats right-handed, is 6-foot, 190. He was one-third of the package the Tigers got last summer from the … [Read more...] about Tigers minor-league report: Jacob Robson stays hot all summer
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Heavy rain, flash flooding could hit the region today
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Emily Sweeney Globe Staff August 08, 2018 Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible from slow-moving storms anywhere in Southern New England on Wednesday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said.Some of the scattered showers and thunderstorms could be strong and even severe, whipping up damaging winds, the forecasters said. [2 PM Radar Update] Scattered showers t-storms developing across SNE. Activity will continue to develop into this evening. pic.twitter.com/s6UfXQ325i— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 8, 2018 At about 3 p.m. it was raining heavily in Boston. Forecasters warned of a minor flooding in Boston and surrounding comkmunities. Advertisement The storms are likely to bring only a brief break to the hot, muggy weather that we’ve come to know so well. So far this month, the average high temperature has been 90.4 degrees in … [Read more...] about Heavy rain, flash flooding could hit the region today
Map: Here’s how hot it will feel in Massachusetts on Monday
Forecasters are urging Massachusetts residents to stay safe with extreme heat expected to blanket most of the state on Monday. “Make sure you beat the heat today,” the National Weather Service said. “Follow heat safety rules, check on your neighbors and don’t forget your pets.” A heat advisory is in effect for almost the entire state from 11 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and meteorologists are predicting that while temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s, dewpoints in the 70s will make it feel between 95 and 102 degrees in some places. “The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible,” forecasters said. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning … [Read more...] about Map: Here’s how hot it will feel in Massachusetts on Monday
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 5/8
VNR to keep divesting its subsidiaries Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) wants to continue the divestment of its subsidiaries, aiming to improve competitiveness and attract investors to enhance efficiency after three years on a downward spiral. A report on the results of the first six months of 2018 from VNR shows that all of its business indicators are on the rise, with revenue amounting to some VND4,000 billion, up 17.8% year-on-year, and with profit reaching VND106 billion. According to the report, the growth in revenue results from a series of renovation solutions for railway services, including replacing new cars, flexibly increasing and decreasing ticket prices depending on the market demand and linking to the tourism sector to attract passengers in groups. As railway transport models are still facing challenges, VNR has been forced to continue rearranging and restructuring its mechanisms and activities to sustain its operations and develop further. Besides this, the corporation … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 5/8
Friday will be hot and muggy
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Emily Sweeney and Martin Finucane Globe Staff July 27, 2018 Western and Central Massachusetts are in the bull’s-eye as showers and strong thunderstorms are expected to rumble through the region Friday. Eastern Massachusetts is not supposed to be hit as hard.A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Western and Central Massachusetts, the National Weather Service said.“Damaging winds are the main threat, although some hail cannot be ruled out in the strongest storms,” the weather service said. Advertisement Two waves of storms may roll through, the forecasters said, “thus, we are keeping an eye on the potential for flash flooding, especially in the slopes of the Berkshires,” forecasters said. Get Fast Forward in your inbox: Forget yesterday's news. Get what you need today in this early-morning email. Thank you for … [Read more...] about Friday will be hot and muggy