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Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44 Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44
Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44 A flame-throwing closer who helped deliver the Chicago White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, has died. Bobby Jenks' death came Friday, July 4, following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks made his Major League debut in 2005 and quickly became one of the most dominant closers in the game.  That October, he pitched in all four games of the World Series against the Houston Astros, recording the final out of Game 4 to clinch the championship for Chicago. Known for his 100-plus mph fastball and commanding presence on the mound, Jenks was named to the American Leagu…
Pirates Legend Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Hall Induction Pirates Legend Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Hall Induction
Pirates Legend Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Hall Induction He hit like thunder and carried himself like a king. Now, Major League Baseball has lost one of its fiercest competitors and all-time best players. Dave Parker, the seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion who helped define an era of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball, has died at age 74.  The towering outfielder's death came on Saturday, June 28, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, his family confirmed. Known as "The Cobra” for his smooth-yet-striking playing style, Parker spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball and left an imprint on every franchise he touched. …
New Update: MLB Bans Fan Who Taunted Star Player Over Mother’s Death New Update: MLB Bans Fan Who Taunted Star Player Over Mother’s Death
New Update: MLB Bans Fan Who Taunted Star Player Over Mother’s Death Major League Baseball has banned a 22-year-old fan who taunted an opposing team's star player about the death of his mother in a car crash. The incident occurred at Chicago's Rate Field, where the White Sox hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, June 24. Earlier report - MLB All-Star Breaks Down On Field After Fan Taunts Him About Mother Who Died In Crash Second baseman Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks, a starter in the 2024 All-Star game, was reduced to tears after the taunt, which occurred while he was batting in the seventh inning. Elpidia Valdez, Marte's mother, was k…
MLB All-Star Breaks Down On Field After Fan Taunts Him About Mother Who Died In Crash MLB All-Star Breaks Down On Field After Fan Taunts Him About Mother Who Died In Crash
MLB All-Star Breaks Down On Field After Fan Taunts Him About Mother Who Died In Crash A fan was ejected from a Major League Baseball game after authorities say he taunted an opposing team's star player about the death of his mother in a car crash. New Update: MLB Bans Fan Who Taunted All-Star Player About Mother Killed In Crash The incident happened at Chicago's Rate Field, where the White Sox hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, June 24. Second baseman Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks, a starter in the 2024 All-Star game, was reduced to tears after the incident which occurred as he was batting in the seventh inning. Elpidia Valdez, Marte's mother, was killed…
Ex-Mets Star Zack Wheeler Says He’s Retiring After 2027 Season: Report Ex-Mets Star Zack Wheeler Says He’s Retiring After 2027 Season: Report
Ex-Mets Star Zack Wheeler Says He’s Retiring After 2027 Season: Report The one who got away from the New York Mets is ready to step away from the Philadelphia Phillies. Ace Zack Wheeler, among the best pitchers in baseball, is ready to trade fastballs for fatherhood when his $126 million contract expires at the end of the 2027 season, according to a new report from The Athletic. The multi-time All-Star and Cy Young Award finalist indicated that he plans to hang up his cleats two years from now, when he will be 37, to be surrounded by his family, which includes four children. Once a top Mets prospect after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants, Wheeler spe…
Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good'
Rye Native George Kirby Hit By Scary 102 MPH Comebacker To Face: 'We're Good' "I didn’t even hurt," said Mariners pitcher and Westchester County, NY native George Kirby after being hit in the mouth during a game on Tuesday night, June 3.  The Seattle Mariners pitcher and Rye, NY native Kirby had a frightening moment on the mound when a 102.7 mph line drive hit him in the face during his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, June 3, according to a report by MLB.com.  The incident happened in the top of the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, when a comebacker off the bat of Baltimore’s Ramón Urías struck Kirby’s pitching thumb before deflecti…
VA Sex Offender Faked MLB Career, Scammed Women In Big League Lie: Feds VA Sex Offender Faked MLB Career, Scammed Women In Big League Lie: Feds
VA Sex Offender Faked MLB Career, Scammed Women In Big League Lie: Feds He said he was going pro in baseball — but what he really went pro in was lying, scamming, and disappearing from the sex offender registry, prosecutors in Virginia say. A Roanoke man who told women he was a Major League Baseball prospect, forged six-figure checks, used burner phones to impersonate team officials, and failed to register as a sex offender has pleaded guilty in federal court as part of an elaborate scheme, federal officials announced. He went by many names while executing his scheme. Janike Dunbar Holt, 29 — also known as “Nike,” “Janike Tagovailoa,” “Keanu Tagovailoa,” and “…
Weight-Loss Drug Theory Surfaces After MLB Phillies’ José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games For PEDs Weight-Loss Drug Theory Surfaces After MLB Phillies’ José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games For PEDs
Weight-Loss Drug Theory Surfaces After MLB Phillies’ José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games For PEDs A key Phillies reliever has been suspended for half the season after testing positive for a banned substance, MLB officials announced on Sunday, May 18. José Alvarado, the 28-year-old left-hander known for his firepower out of the bullpen, tested positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug banned under Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program. He was suspended 80 games without pay, effective immediately. Alvarado was off to a strong start in 2025, posting a 4-1 record with seven saves and a 2.70 ERA in 20 games. The hard-throwing reliever is in t…
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson In a groundbreaking and unanticipated decision, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed all-time greats Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, among others, from the permanently ineligible list. This potentially paves the way for their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.  Rose, a switch-hitting infielder/outfielder, is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and singles (3,215). He was one of the stars of the Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine which won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and '76.…
Orioles Unveil Major Camden Yards Upgrades: New Video Board, More Coming In 2026 Orioles Unveil Major Camden Yards Upgrades: New Video Board, More Coming In 2026
Orioles Unveil Major Camden Yards Upgrades: New Video Board, More Coming In 2026 The Maryland Stadium Authority has approved a series of plans to upgrade Oriole Park in Baltimore, highlighted by a massive new videoboard in center field.  Officials confirmed on Tuesday, May 6, that the stadium will soon feature a new center field videoboard, right field wall display, upper deck and club level ribbon boards, and a unified control room. The new center field videoboard will be two and a half times larger than the existing videoboard, making it the 12th largest among Major League Baseball stadiums.  In total, there will be 1,125 feet of new ribbon board and 1…
Tigers’ Riley Greene Just Did Something No One In MLB History Has Ever Done Tigers’ Riley Greene Just Did Something No One In MLB History Has Ever Done
Tigers’ Riley Greene Just Did Something No One In MLB History Has Ever Done It's not every day you become the first person in Major League Baseball history to accomplish something. The Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene made history Friday night by clubbing two home runs in the ninth inning — becoming the first player in MLB history to ever do so. Greene led off the ninth with a solo shot, then added a three-run blast later in the inning as the Tigers clubbed four home runs in the frame to secure a 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. It is the first time in the history of baseball that a player hit two home runs in the ninth inning. Riley Greene delivers a clut…
Baseball Fan Fighting For Life After 21-Foot Fall At PNC Park In Pittsburgh Baseball Fan Fighting For Life After 21-Foot Fall At PNC Park In Pittsburgh
Baseball Fan Fighting For Life After 21-Foot Fall At PNC Park In Pittsburgh A Major League Baseball fan is in critical condition after falling from the right-field bleachers Wednesday night, April 30 during a game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning during a matchup between the host Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. The fan, an adult man, landed on the right field warning track after the fall.  Both teams’ players and coaches reacted swiftly, and the game was halted in response to the alarming situation. Emergency medical personnel, along with the Pirates’ training staff, rushed to the scene to assist the man, who…
Lawrence Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds Lawrence Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds
Lawrence Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds A New England entrepreneur has been identified as the first American killed in a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed hundreds of lives. The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. Fray Luis Rosario, who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was among the victims in the tragedy. Rosario ran two Terra Luna cafes — one in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the other…
Ex-Red Sox Star Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Still Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse Ex-Red Sox Star Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Still Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse
Ex-Red Sox Star Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Still Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse Family members of one of Major League Baseball's all-time greats are among those unaccounted for after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed the lives of at least 124. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That Killed At Least 184 The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo. Approximately 155 have been hospitalized. Pedro Martinez, whose lifetime pitching record of 219-100 puts him at No. 10 on the all-time winning percent…
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-MLB Players Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-MLB Players
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-mlb Players The death toll from a catastrophic Caribbean nightclub roof collapse is now in the hundreds with two former Major League Baseball players among those killed. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. About 155 have been hospitalized. Related story - Family Members Still B…
Ex-Yankees, Mets Pitcher Among Dozens Killed In Caribbean Nightclub: Developing Ex-Yankees, Mets Pitcher Among Dozens Killed In Caribbean Nightclub: Developing
Ex-Yankees, Mets Pitcher Among Dozens Killed In Caribbean Nightclub: Developing A former Major League Baseball pitcher has died after being pulled from rubble in a catastrophic Caribbean nightclub roof collapse that killed dozens of people and injured more than 160 others, according to authorities. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Toll Rises In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-MLB Players The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. The player, Octavio D…
Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field
Netflix’s ‘The Clubhouse’ Reveals Red Sox’s 2024 Season On, Off Field Netflix aims for a home run with its latest sports documentary, "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox."  The eight-part docuseries offers an unprecedented look into the Boston Red Sox's 2024 season, providing fans with intimate access to players, coaches, and executives as they navigate the highs and lows of life in the MLB. ​ "The Clubhouse" not only offers a behind-the-scenes look at the team's dynamics but also delves into personal stories that transcend the sport, making it a compelling watch for both baseball enthusiasts and those interested in narratives of personal triumph.​ …
Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (WATCH) Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (WATCH)
Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (Watch) The Great Chase is over. Alexander Ovechkin did the once-unthinkable, topping Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal, putting himself atop the leaderboard with a record that may never be broken. Minutes into the second period on Sunday afternoon, Ovechkin took in a cross-ice pass in his favorite spot off the left wing, ending his chase with "The Great One" and bringing Capitals fans to their feet with his historic goal.  After putting the puck in the net for the 895th time, Ovechkin belly flopped across the ice as his team mobbed him on top of the Islanders logo at UBS Arena.  …
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star
Official Cause Of Death Released For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star The official cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation. Miller Gardner, age 14, the youngest son of Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, died in his sleep on Friday, March 21. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. On Wednesday, April 2, authorities in Costa Rica, citin…
Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever' Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever'
Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever' The teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation is being remember for his smile and spirit. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, age 14, on Sunday, March 23. Earlier report - Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days earlier after he became sick…
Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game
Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game The Bronx Bombers more than lived up to their unofficial name in the second game of the 2025 season. The Yankees became only the second team in Major League Baseball history to hit nine home runs in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, March 29. It was the most homers hit in a game in franchise history. Right fielder Aaron Judge had three home runs, including a grand slam, and a career-high eight runs batted in. The Bombers started the game with an MLB record three first-pitch home runs off Brewers starter Nestor Cortes, who was traded from th…
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner The apparent cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star. Click here for a new, updated story: Official Cause Of Death Revealed For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, on Sunday, March 23. He was 14 years old. Click here for a new, updated story - 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever': Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14 …
Waterbury Native, Ex-MLB Commish Fay Vincent Dies At 86: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life' Waterbury Native, Ex-MLB Commish Fay Vincent Dies At 86: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life'
Waterbury Native, Ex-mlb Commish Fay Vincent Dies At 86: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life' Former Major League Baseball Commissioner and Connecticut native Fay Vincent died Saturday, Feb. 1, at his home in Florida. He was 86. Vincent, who was born in Waterbury and spent most of his life after baseball in New Canaan, had undergone treatment for bladder cancer. Complications from radiation therapy caused him to stop chemotherapy, his wife told CBS News. Vincent took the reins of Major League Baseball in 1989 following the sudden death of A. Bartlett Giamatti. He guided the league through 1992, when he resigned following a no-confidence vote from the owners, according to MLB.com. T…
Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure' Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure'
Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure' The baseball world is mourning the death of Bob Uecker, an iconic broadcaster whose smooth voice helped him rise to Hollywood stardom. Uecker, 90, died at his home early in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball said. The baseball hall-of-famer was the Brewers' primary broadcaster since 1971 and became synonymous with summer for generations of Milwaukee fans. Uecker's family said he quietly battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. "Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spiri…
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…
Legendary Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78 Legendary Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78
Legendary Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78 Greg Gumbel, a distinguished sports broadcaster renowned for his extensive career with CBS Sports, has died at the age of 78. A cause of death has not yet been released. Gumbel's career spanned several decades, during which he became a familiar and trusted voice in American sports broadcasting.  He was particularly known for his work as a play-by-play announcer for NFL games and as the studio host for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. His calm demeanor and professionalism endeared him to colleagues and audiences alike. Gumbel's contributions to sports broadcasting were significan…
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65 MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson, Ex-Yankee, Met, Dies At 65 Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.  Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Biggest Player Contract Ever In Sports: Yankees' Soto Signs With NY Mets For $765M Biggest Player Contract Ever In Sports: Yankees' Soto Signs With NY Mets For $765M
Biggest Player Contract Ever In Sports: Yankees' Soto Signs With NY Mets For $765M It's truly one for the books. New York Yankees free agent right fielder Juan Soto has reportedly agreed to a $765 million, 15-year deal to go crosstown and join the rival Mets. It's the largest deal in pro sports history, with no deferred money, a $75 million signing bonus, and an opt-out after five seasons, according to mlb.com. The signing represents a bold move for Mets owner Steve Cohen in his quest to build a championship-caliber team. He outbid not only the Yankees but also Soto's other suitors: the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. News…
Mets Claim Park Ridge Pitcher Kevin Herget Mets Claim Park Ridge Pitcher Kevin Herget
Mets Claim Park Ridge Pitcher Kevin Herget Kevin Herget will be pitching a stone's throw away from his home state next season. The Mets signed the 33-year-old Park Ridge native off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers, the MLB confirmed Monday, Nov. 4. The Kean University Hall of Famer was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 39th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Herget made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Tampa Bay Rays. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and then the Brewers. According to the MLB website, Herget spent most of the summer  The Mets added two players to their 40-man roster, claiming Herget from the Brewers …
Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium
Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium New York’s Ali Berke is hoping for a grand slam of her own. The 23-year-old Long Island resident, from Oceanside, is crisscrossing the country on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. She got the wild idea after landing a singing gig at Boston’s Fenway Park before a Red Sox game in 2023. “Me and my dad started thinking, 'how cool would it be if I could sing at all 30 MLB parks?'” Berke told Daily Voice. Instagram/alitheanthemgirl As of early September, she's well on her way. The pop singer/songwriter has already wowed crowds at 12 MLB stadium…
Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute
Former NJ High School Pitchers Are Teammates On Yankees — For A New York Minute Two former Toms River High School North baseball players were briefly teammates in Major League Baseball. The New York Yankees traded for Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on Wednesday, July 31, sending infielder Ben Cowles and pitcher Jack Neely to the Windy City. The right-hander is the nephew of Al Leiter, a three-time World Series champion who pitched for the New York Mets and Yankees. The former New Jersey Institute of Technology player was 2-4 in 41 appearances for the Cubs in 2024. He struck out 55 batters and had an earned run average of 4.23 in 38.1 innings. The Leiter trade ca…