Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.The Brewers called the 21-year-old Pratt up from Triple-A Nashville before their Tuesday night game with the Cleveland Guardians while designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment.Pratt was the Brewers' starting shortstop on Tuesday. He should start getting accustomed to that assignment.This is a kid weve signed for the long term, Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. We feel confident he will be our shortstop of the future. Hes going to play.Pratt found out he was going to the big leagues when Nashville manager Rick Sweet notified him during the Sounds' game on Sunday.It was magical, man, Pratt said. It didnt quite feel real.The news came at an ideal time for Pratt because the Brewers were off Monday, enabling his family to make it to Milwaukee for his Tuesday debut. Pratt's father, Russell Pratt, doesn't travel by airplane.That meant a 700-mile drive from the Pratt's family home in Oxford, Mississippi. Those long-distance drives were common during Pratt's road to the big leagues.We drove in travel ball for like 20 hours sometimes, from like Mississippi to Arizona, Pratt said. Arizona to Texas. We drove all over.Pratt signed an eight-year deal on April 3 that includes club options for 2034 and 2035. The $50.75 million contract includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises those two options.In the weeks after agreeing to that deal, Pratt felt pressure to live up to that contract. His batting average in Nashville didn't climb above .200 until April 26.He has performed better lately. He was hitting .241 with a .349 on-base percentage, six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals in 58 games with Nashville at the time of his promotion.Pratt's defense is ahead of his offense at this point in his development. He won a Gold Glove as the top shortstop in the minor leagues in 2024.Now were well aware of a guy making his first trip to the big leagues, it could go many different ways, Murphy said. When are they ready? When is it a perfect time? Right now, in my opinion, it doesnt really matter. It matters he gets comfortable in the big leagues, understands it, starts to make his adjustments he needs to make, and then we roll from there.Murphy has a connection to Pratt's family. Pratt is the nephew of BYU coach Trent Pratt, who played for Murphy at Arizona State from 1999-2000.The Brewers can afford to be patient with Pratts bat as long as he fields the way he did in the minor leagues.Milwaukee has received little offensive production from the left side of its infield all season, yet the Brewers still entered Tuesday leading the NL Central by 4 games over St. Louis as they chase their fourth straight division title. The versatile David Hamilton had been splitting time with Joey Ortiz at shortstop and with Rengifo at third base.Hamilton is batting .231 with a .316 on-base percentage, .320 slugging percentage, three homers, 11 RBIs and 14 steals in 58 games. Ortiz is hitting .207 with a .299 on-base percentage, .262 slugging percentage, one homer, 14 RBIs and five steals in 60 games.Rengifo was hitting .205 with a .280 on-base percentage, .254 slugging percentage, no homers, 19 RBIs and three steals in 57 games.Murphy mentioned that he now might have Hamilton and Ortiz splitting time at third base, with Hamilton primarily starting against right-handers and Ortiz getting the call against lefties. Ortiz was Milwaukee's starting third baseman in 2024.I've had many meetings with Joey, and he totally understands what's happening," Murphy said. Six weeks ago, I sat with Joey and said, Joey, this has happened. They signed this guy. Do you understand that? ... But it doesnt mean you can't have an incredible career in the big leagues, including playing shortstop for us at times.' Pratt was one of two Brewers prospects to sign a lucrative long-term deal this year while still in the minors. Luis Lara, a 21-year-old outfielder playing for Nashville, signed a seven-year deal worth $31 million last week.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.The Brewers called the 21-year-old Pratt up from Triple-A Nashville before their Tuesday night game with the Cleveland Guardians while designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment.Pratt was the Brewers' starting shortstop on Tuesday. He should start getting accustomed to that assignment.This is a kid weve signed for the long term, Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. We feel confident he will be our shortstop of the future. Hes going to play.Pratt found out he was going to the big leagues when Nashville manager Rick Sweet notified him during the Sounds' game on Sunday.It was magical, man, Pratt said. It didnt quite feel real.The news came at an ideal time for Pratt because the Brewers were off Monday, enabling his family to make it to Milwaukee for his Tuesday debut. Pratt's father, Russell Pratt, doesn't travel by airplane.That meant a 700-mile drive from the Pratt's family home in Oxford, Mississippi. Those long-distance drives were common during Pratt's road to the big leagues.We drove in travel ball for like 20 hours sometimes, from like Mississippi to Arizona, Pratt said. Arizona to Texas. We drove all over.Pratt signed an eight-year deal on April 3 that includes club options for 2034 and 2035. The $50.75 million contract includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises those two options.In the weeks after agreeing to that deal, Pratt felt pressure to live up to that contract. His batting average in Nashville didn't climb above .200 until April 26.He has performed better lately. He was hitting .241 with a .349 on-base percentage, six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals in 58 games with Nashville at the time of his promotion.Pratt's defense is ahead of his offense at this point in his development. He won a Gold Glove as the top shortstop in the minor leagues in 2024.Now were well aware of a guy making his first trip to the big leagues, it could go many different ways, Murphy said. When are they ready? When is it a perfect time? Right now, in my opinion, it doesnt really matter. It matters he gets comfortable in the big leagues, understands it, starts to make his adjustments he needs to make, and then we roll from there.Murphy has a connection to Pratt's family. Pratt is the nephew of BYU coach Trent Pratt, who played for Murphy at Arizona State from 1999-2000.The Brewers can afford to be patient with Pratts bat as long as he fields the way he did in the minor leagues.Milwaukee has received little offensive production from the left side of its infield all season, yet the Brewers still entered Tuesday leading the NL Central by 4 games over St. Louis as they chase their fourth straight division title. The versatile David Hamilton had been splitting time with Joey Ortiz at shortstop and with Rengifo at third base.Hamilton is batting .231 with a .316 on-base percentage, .320 slugging percentage, three homers, 11 RBIs and 14 steals in 58 games. Ortiz is hitting .207 with a .299 on-base percentage, .262 slugging percentage, one homer, 14 RBIs and five steals in 60 games.Rengifo was hitting .205 with a .280 on-base percentage, .254 slugging percentage, no homers, 19 RBIs and three steals in 57 games.Murphy mentioned that he now might have Hamilton and Ortiz splitting time at third base, with Hamilton primarily starting against right-handers and Ortiz getting the call against lefties. Ortiz was Milwaukee's starting third baseman in 2024.I've had many meetings with Joey, and he totally understands what's happening," Murphy said. Six weeks ago, I sat with Joey and said, Joey, this has happened. They signed this guy. Do you understand that? ... But it doesnt mean you can't have an incredible career in the big leagues, including playing shortstop for us at times.' Pratt was one of two Brewers prospects to sign a lucrative long-term deal this year while still in the minors. Luis Lara, a 21-year-old outfielder playing for Nashville, signed a seven-year deal worth $31 million last week.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

A family dog in Los Angeles was shot dead by police after a neighbour mistook its owner's excited basketball cheers for screams of distress.Jameson, a two-year-old mix of golden retriever, St Bernard and poodle, was killed by LAPD officers outside his home.Video footage captured the dog lying motionless on the ground, dressed in a New York Knicks jersey, as his devastated owner wept over him."Oh my God! Oh my God, I cannot believe this is happening. I cannot believe this is happening," Marie Marsielle, Jameson's owner, shouted at officers through her tears."We were just so happy. We were celebrating the Knicks. We were f***ing celebrating the Knicks," she continued.Marie and her family were watching the NBA championship match on Saturday evening when a neighbour heard what sounded like screaming.She had been on a FaceTime call with her son Jeremiah Garcia at approximately 8pm, while he was in his girlfriend's flat downstairs."I spring up the stairs and I see yellow tape on the stairwell. And I see my dog. Then I see my mom in my home just screaming at the top of her lungs," he told NBCLA."I tried to console her, I tried to. It was just so horrible."A total of 14 officers arrived at the scene and requested that Marie secure the dog.Marie later disputed the police account of events, insisting her pet posed no threat."Jameson wasn't baring his teeth, he wasn't growling, he wasn't aggressive, he wasn't barking," she said."He was just moving toward the officer," she told Fox 11.LATEST FROM LA:Iran national anthem booed in Los Angeles before thrilling World Cup draw with New ZealandLos Angeles wildfire suspect wanted revenge' on Hollywood elitesDonald Trump PULLS National Guard from three liberal cities... for nowThe LAPD offered a different version of events in an official statement."The resident closed her door momentarily. She re-opened the door, and the dog exited the apartment," the department said."Once outside of the apartment, the dog charged at one of the officers, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS)," they added.The Force Investigation Department has opened an inquiry into the shooting.An online campaign called Justice for Jameson has now been set up, with a memorial growing outside the family's home.Jeremiah created a fundraiser to honour his pet's memory."Anyone who's met Jameson would tell you he is the sweetest boy in the world," he wrote."Please help us raise money to get Justice for Jameson and any cremation fees."The campaign, which initially sought $10,000, has smashed past more than $124,000 in donations.The neighbour who contacted police said he felt guilty about the dog's death, though his concern at the time was genuine.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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A record that once seemed untouchable now belongs to Kylian Mbapp. The French captain scored twice in a 3-1 win over Senegal to become Frances all-time leading scorer, sending Les Bleus into their next World Cup match full of confidence and momentum. Even FOX Sports analyst and France legend Thierry Henry couldnt hold back his admiration for Mbapp on the broadcast after the win over Senegal. But while Henry views Mbapp as France's most valuable player, he believes Michael Olise is the team's most important player. "Kylian answered the call and I was very confident," Henry said. "I said I will back him to answer the call and he did. He will always be our MVP. Michael Olise is starting to be our MIP, the most important player. Olise pulled the strings in France's FIFA World Cup-opening win over Senegal. He finished the match with 76 touches, four chances created and an assist on one of Mbapp's goals across 90 minutes. "I like the way he plays and I think the game changed in the second half when he went in the 10 position," Henry said. "I know it created that goal on the right [to Kylian Mbapp]. But when he played in the middle, what he did was he stop Senegal playing." Henry not only praised Olise's versatility but also highlighted his vision and awareness on the pitch as the qualities that made the biggest difference. "He was always stopping the midfielder from getting the ball. ... He sees everything. ... He has an impact on games that I cannot explain to you," Henry said. "If you make one mistake of not being aware of what he's going to do, he will punish you with a pass. The impact he had in the second half made the team tick." France has no shortage of star power, but Olises ability to control the tempo and connect every phase of play gives the team a different dimension. If his performance against Senegal is any indication, he could emerge as one of the tournaments most influential players. "In that connection that we need from midfield defense to himthats the guy weve been missing for a long time in France," Henry said. "That little number 10, I think that is his position."

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HOUSTON Colt Keith is injured.The Detroit Tigers scratched Keith on Tuesday, June 16, from the second of three games against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The 24-year-old is dealing with right wrist soreness.The injury stems from Monday's 9-3 win.A GIFT FOR DADS: Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on Father's Day at Comerica ParkIn Monday's game, Keith hit three home runs and drove in six runs to carry the offense, but he also made a spectacular play at third base for the final out in the seventh inning. The play required an off-balance, on-the-run throw in foul territory.After the throw, Keith tripped on the grass and fell to the ground.That's when he suffered the right wrist injury."I tripped on the grass," Keith said after Monday's game. "I think everyone was watching the ball when I threw it. I felt super unathletic there."NEW ROLE: Tigers send Keider Montero to bullpen: 'I'm always available'A HAT-TRICK FOR COLT KEITH pic.twitter.com/32drZOZk9C Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 16, 2026COLTEN THOMAS KEITH FOR THE SECOND TIME TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/CmC9fOxlWX Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 16, 2026411 ft to double the lead again pic.twitter.com/D3bZM3ajDq Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 16, 2026For Tuesday's game, Keith was supposed to bat sixth as the designated hitter against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown.Instead, the Tigers slotted Wenceel Prez into the starting lineup as the right fielder in the sixth spot, while Kerry Carpenter shifted to designated hitter.In 2026, Keith is hitting .267 with four home runs with all four homers in his past four games 11 walks and 43 strikeouts across 66 games. He has registered minus-two defensive runs saved in 209 innings at third base.The severity of the wrist injury is unknown."I love it when he smiles on the field," manager A.J. Hinch said after Monday's game. "He's so serious, but I know he got to a couple of balls and got rewarded for it. Big night for him."Contact Evan Petzold atepetzold@freepress.comor follow him@EvanPetzold.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers scratch Colt Keith on Tuesday vs Astros with injury