Ezzie Douek

In the Tier I qualifier, #7 Ida Crown defeated #10 Ramaz 46-35 in an exciting back-and-forth game. Ida Crown came off to a hot start, leading 9-2, after which Ramaz made a push, scoring 5 of their own. At the end of the first quarter, Ida Crown looked dominant even though they were only up four. Ramaz found their groove and started the second up 12-11.

Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Miami Marlins, ESPN’s White Sox beat writer Jesse Rogers was first to report Thursday. News: Shortstop Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 22, 2024 *** This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned for updates.

Right-handed starter Mitch Keller has agreed to a five-year extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates, ESPN MLB insiders Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel were the first to report Thursday. Keller originally had two more years left on his deal, which would’ve taken him through the 2025 season. BREAKING: Right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, sources tell me and @kileymcd.