Ramos, Suzuki, 3 more local aces four shots behind Englishman Plumb

The talented BingoPlus Philippine Asian Development Tour (ADT) Open field took advantage of the lift-clean-and-place rule, with an intrepid band of local aces led by Sean Ramos and amateur Shin Suzuki making sure that foreigners don’t run away with the title this early. England’s Thomas Plumb hit all the greens in regulation on the way

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Final North squad berths in all three brackets disputed at Aoki

With only a few having sealed slots to the Elite Junior PGT Finals, it will be battle royales in all boys and girls’ brackets as the final leg of the ICTSI Eagle Ridge JPGT Championship determines the last members of the North squad at the Aoki course starting Wednesday. Two slots each in the 7-10

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Knicks’ championship run will be remembered in NBA history

NEW YORK — By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks’ first

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Tropang 5G working furiously to ensure three stars will be ready for Game 7 vs Kings

How healthy TNT will be in the deciding Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals is going to depend on how Calvin Oftana, Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser and Jayson Castro can use the break to recuperate from their injuries. The title decider against Barangay Ginebra is set Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena, with the Tropang

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Drama sets stage for thrilling Game 7

There was no absence of drama in the PBA Reinforced Conference Finals on Sunday, even after the curtains had fallen on TNT’s 98-90 Game 6 victory that dragged its showdown with Ginebra into a deciding match. From bigger-than-basketball motivation to a coach getting weary of subplots spun off the series, everything is pointing to a

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Advice (Week 12)

Welcome to our weekly fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) report. In this article, I’ll provide fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and recommendations for players to target. Suggested bids will include an explanation of where to target them.

The focus is on 12- and 15-team National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) leagues. If you’re in shallower formats, bid less than my recommendations below. The best way to use this column is to bid on the high end for your targets. I’ve scoured the waiver wire for three targets at each position to make it easier for you. Note that the recommendations are for a $1,000 budget.

With that in mind, let’s dive into my Week 12 fantasy baseball FAAB recommendations.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Targets

Catchers

Dalton Rushing (C – LAD)

• $26 in 15-team leagues; $13 in 12-team leagues.
• More playing time with Will Smith sidelined.

Francisco Alvarez (C – NYM)

• $26 in 15-team leagues; $13 in 12-team leagues.
• Back in action for the Mets.

Jimmy Crooks (C – STL)

• $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
• Prospect pedigree; heating up at the plate.

First Basemen

Blaze Jordan (1B – STL)

• $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
• Decent prospect with a path to playing time.

TJ Rumfield (1B – COL)

• $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
• Great matchups this week.

Spencer Horwitz (1B – PIT)

• $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
• Hits at the top of the lineup; good plate discipline.

Second Basemen

Angel Martinez (2B, OF – CLE)

• $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
• Home run/stolen bases threat who is heating up again.

Willi Castro (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF – COL)

• $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
• Positional versatility with good matchups.

Oswald Peraza (2B, 3B – LAA)

• $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 15-team leagues.
• One-week streamer.

Shortstops

Jacob Wilson (SS – ATH)

• $22 in 15-team leagues; $11 in 12-team leagues.
• Can stick on your roster.

Ezequiel Tovar (SS – COL)

• $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
• Great matchups ahead.

Masyn Winn (SS – STL)

• $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
• Just a bet on volume.

Third Basemen

Caleb Durbin (3B – BOS)

• $12 in 15-team leagues; $6 in 12-team leagues.
• Heating up at the plate.

Kyle Karros (3B – COL)

• $8 in 15-team leagues; $4 in 12-team leagues.
• Good matchups for the Rockies.

Nolan Arenado (3B – ARI)

• $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
• One-week streamer due to matchups.

Outfielders

Braden Montgomery (OF – CWS)

• $30 in 15-team leagues; $15 in 12-team leagues.
• Prospect pedigree; looking good so far.

Jung Hoo Lee (OF – SFG)

• $12 in 15-team leagues; $6 in 12-team leagues.
• Red-hot at the plate.

Cole Carrigg (OF – COL)

• $6 in 15-team leagues; $3 in 12-team leagues.
• Great schedule; decent prospect.

Starting Pitchers

Edward Cabrera (SP – CHC)

• $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
• Great matchup versus the Rockies ahead.

Luis Castillo (SP – SEA)

• $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
• Good matchup against the Red Sox coming up.

Walbert Urena (SP – LAA)

• $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
• Worth a look to ride the hot streak.

Relief Pitchers

Caleb Kilian (RP – SFG)

• $24 in 15-team leagues; $12 in 12-team leagues.
• Named the new closer for the Giants.

Garrett Whitlock (RP – BOS)

• $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
• Stash him because Aroldis Chapman will eventually be traded.

Yoendrys Gomez (RP – MIN)

• $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
• The closer for the Twins.

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Final North spots up for grabs at Aoki

With only a few spots left for the North squad for the Elite Junior PGT Finals this August, a scramble looms when the Eagle Ridge stop unwraps Wednesday at the vast complex’s Aoki course in Gen. Trias, Cavite. There are still berths up for grabs in all three divisions for the Ryder Cup-style finale in

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