Ciencia y Tecnología

Associated media - Related media This article delves into the fascinating story of Statcast, Major League Baseball’s revolutionary tracking system. It’s a tale of unexpected beginnings, technological innovation, and the profound impact on the sport. Mysterious e-mail spurs innovation In 2011, a seemingly random email landed in the inbox of Cláudio Silva, a Brazilian data science professor unfamiliar with baseball. Major League Baseball was embarking on a “secret project” to track players and the ball’s movement in real-time. Intrigued by the challenge, Silva and fellow expert Carlos Dietrich teamed up with MLB, laying the groundwork for what would become Statcast.…

Associated media - Associated media In his first week in the majors, Oswaldo Cabrera showcased his versatility by playing multiple positions for the Yankees. With the ability to be placed in four different roles, Cabrera stood out not only for his performance but also for his distinctive No. 95 jersey and a faux pearl necklace that added a touch of flair to his uniform. Ron Marinaccio, another Yankees rookie, praised Cabrera for his authenticity and indifference to others’ opinions. Cabrera received the handmade necklace from Milton Ramos, an infielder he met in the minors who founded PawGripz, a company that…

Associated media - Connected media She didn’t win a single match. On Saturday, during the third round of the French Open, China’s Wang Xinyu faced Iga Swiatek, the reigning women’s singles champion and top seed. Despite Wang’s impressive credentials as a 21-year-old who reached a career-high ranking of No. 59 in April, she suffered a crushing defeat: 6-0, 6-0 — a double bagel in tennis terms. The match ended almost as quickly as it began. Yet, there is a certain glory in this kind of imperfection. Long live the weary, the exhausted, the fighters, and the laggards. The athletes who…

Linked media - Connected media Orlando Cepeda, the second Puerto Rican-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. The San Francisco Giants announced his death but did not disclose the location. Cepeda played 17 MLB seasons, mainly as a first baseman, hitting 379 home runs, 2,351 hits, and driving in 1,365 runs with a .297 batting average. He was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1958 and the MVP in 1967, helping the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series that year. He batted over .300…

Related media - Associated media DETROIT – Miles Russell’s pants didn’t fit quite right during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Thursday. A recent growth spurt left the 15-year-old, now 5-foot-7, with pants designed for someone shorter. Russell, who weighs 120 pounds and sports a 28-inch waist, showed off his ankles as he strolled around the Detroit Golf Club. Russell made his PGA Tour debut, scoring a 2-over 74. Born in 2009, he signed autographs for kids and adults while being followed by a PGA Tour Live camera. He teed off for 7,370 yards and played alongside…

Associated media - Associated media Lifelong friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel revel in a rare sports moment as Miami teams vie for championships. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are experiencing a dream come true. The lifelong friends and South Florida residents have hit the sports jackpot with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for the NBA and NHL titles simultaneously. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets to both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in…