Brian Kelley

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Blogger, podcaster, writer, PR person, runner/triathlete and musician in central NJ. Rider University/The Rider News alumnus. Making music as Ferocious Designs. https://briankelleynj.com https://ferociousdesigns.com

The Dodgers are without question the most talented team and most likely to win the World Series Also, over last 30 days, they have 5th-worst bullpen ERA (5.16), are 20th in runs scored, & have maybe the weakest right-now C situation Both things are true, it's why baseball rules

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s slugfest of a Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projects, clinching the nomination over Rep. Haley Stevens and establishing a Midwest beachhead for a progressive left on the march this midterm cycle.

Former challenger Mallory McMorrow: “Congratulations to Abdul El-Sayed for winning the Democratic primary to become our nominee to be Michigan’s next US Senator. I’m proud to give Abdul my full endorsement and support as we head to November together as a unified party”

"Congressional candidate Amir Hassan, whom President Donald Trump endorsed... trails rival Thomas J. Smith, who suspended his campaign and endorsed another candidate less than three weeks before Election Day." can any Michigan understanders explain this one www.newsweek.com/trump-endors...

Trump-endorsed Michigan candidate loses to rival who stopped campaigning

Thomas J. Smith's lead exceeds the estimated number of remaining ballots, leaving Amir Hassan with no path to victory.

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Abdul El-Sayed has won, NBC News says. And there are other wins for the left in Michigan: —William Lawrence wins his U.S. House primary. —A DSA-backed candidate is leading a Democratic incumbent for state House. —Abbas Alawieh, co-founder of Uncommitted, leads for state Senate.

Haley Stevens is putting together a stronger-than-expected showing across rural and small-town Michigan. The race remains too close to call, but those margins are worth watching.

Caleb Kilian is pitching for the Phillies in the ninth inning with a five-run lead. They have removed Bryce Harper from the game and put Derek Hill in right field.