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Former Blue Jays First Round Pick Having Under The Radar Minor League Season

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Former Blue Jays First Round Pick Having Under The Radar Minor League Season

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 26, to a 14-year, $500 million extension, they extended their competitive window for the foreseeable future.

This offseason didn’t bare many long-term free agents for the Blue Jays – many rumors circulated, but very few led to signed contracts.

To keep the roster supplied with talented players, they’ll need to rely on young, controllable players who can contribute consistently as Guerrero Jr. ages through the rest of his prime.

While Toronto might not have the touted farm system of some other teams, they do have a talented player in the works who could be an important long-term piece for the ball club.

Arjun Nimmala has been having one of the better seasons in minor league baseball with careers highs across the board at the High-A level Vancouver Canadians. He’s slashing .275/.352/.481 with six home runs in 109 at bats.

Nimmala’s physical tools are exciting. Despite being just 6’1″, 170 at just 19 years old, he’s been noted for his plus arm strength at the shortstop position. He will likely continue to build muscle, slowing down his running speed and potentially limited his defensive range. But his raw power already gives him an edge while he’s learning how to play the position at an elite level.

And as his frames builds out, his strength will likely only improve, which could translate into other tools as he continues to develop.

That defensive development alongside his body could be important despite not being projected to be called up until 2028.

Bo Bichette will likely be 30 years old by then, and ranks at the bottom amongst shortstops in both running speed and defensive range. Currently at 27, those tools will likely not get any better with age, so Nimmala potentially replacing him could fill in some of those gaps.

According to Baseball Savant, Bichette ranks in the 1st percentile for Range/Outs Above Average, making him one of the single worst defensive shortstops in baseball. He is also in the 30th percentile for arm strength and 28th percentile for sprint speed.

Nimmala’s bat could go a handful of different ways over the next few years as he continues to go through the minor league rankings. But his defensive upside and physical potential make him an exciting piece for the future.

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Indiana volleyball falls to Texas in regional semifinals, ends NCAA Tournament run

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Indiana volleyball’s historic season came to an end Friday against the University of Texas at Austin in the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals. The Hoosiers were swept by the Longhorns at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Texas, to finish their season with 25-8 overall record. 

Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles led Indiana’s offensive efforts with 13 kills in the match off a .195 hitting percentage. Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager recorded nine kills, while freshman middle blocker Victoria Gray had eight. 

While Texas claimed the opening point in the first game, Indiana kept it close in the starting moments. The Hoosiers had a serve to tie the game at five points, but the Longhorns responded with a kill from freshman outside hitter Cari Spears.  

Texas then went on a run to take a 9-5 lead over Indiana. The Hoosiers continued to chip into the Longhorns’ lead, but Texas overpowered Indiana, going on a 4-0 run later in the set to take a 14-8 lead. Junior outside hitter Torrey Stafford had a hand in each of the four points during the run.  

Indiana pulled within two points after a 6-2 run in the first game put it behind Texas 16-14. While the Hoosiers stayed within reach of the Longhorns until late in the set, they couldn’t gain enough momentum to swing the game in their favor. Indiana struggled to stop Stafford, as she scored eight points off six kills, two blocks and a service ace in Texas’ 25-20 set win.  

In the second set, the Hoosiers once again kept it close until the Longhorns were able to string together a 4-1 run in the middle of the game to take a 12-8 lead. Texas’ defense was suffocating for Indiana’s typically powerful offense, as the Longhorns recorded five blocks in the second set.  

Texas extended its advantage to six points, and while Indiana pulled within two points after a 5-1 run, it wasn’t enough to overturn the Longhorns, who won the set 25-22. Through two sets, Texas held Indiana to just a .177 hitting percentage compared to the Longhorns’ .365 hitting percentage. 

The Hoosiers fell behind early in the third set, allowing the Longhorns to get off on an 11-5 lead. However, Indiana dug into the deficit. A 6-2 Indiana run later in the set tied the game at 18 points, leading Texas to call a timeout.  

Following the timeout, the Longhorns scored two straight points to regain their lead and carried their advantage to the end of the set, picking up another 25-22 win. 

Indiana struggled to contain Stafford throughout the contest, as she recorded 22.5 points off 19 kills, four blocks and a service ace. She ended the match with a .679 hitting percentage.  

With the loss to Texas, Indiana finished its season with a 25-8 overall record with a 14-6 mark in the Big Ten. It marked the most wins and fewest losses in a single season in program history for Indiana. 





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No. 3 Volleyball sweeps No. 15 Indiana to move on to Regional Final in NCAA Tournament

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AUSTIN, Texas. — The No. 3 Texas Volleyball team rolled past No. 15 Indiana (25-20, 25-22, 25-22) to advance to the Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament. In the last 20 regional semifinal appearances, the Longhorns have advanced to 18 NCAA Regional Finals, 12 National Semifinals and eight National Championship matches. 

Junior Torrey Stafford became just the second Longhorn since 2013 to reach 500 kills in a season and first since Madisen Skinner in 2023 who finished with 547. Stafford also reached 700 career digs (705) with eight on the day along with four blocks, which tied her season high. The outside hitter recorded a .679 hitting percentage, marking her season high. In addition, Stafford became the sole Longhorn since 2013 to register 500 kills and 250 digs in the same season. 

Texas put up .374 hitting percentage as a team, while limiting Indiana to .217. Freshman Cari Spears totaled eight kills and three digs while hitting .312. Middle blocker Nya Bunton recorded seven kills and five blocks, while outside hitter Whitney Lauenstein registered seven kills and season-high four blocks. Sophomore Ayden Ames contributed six of the 12 total blocks for the Longhorns, along with three kills. Libero Ramsey Gary reached 200 digs at Texas (201) with three while facing her former team. 

Set One: Texas extended the lead with a 4-0 run to 14-8 in the first set against the Hoosiers, taking the set 25-20. Stafford totaled six kills while hitting .750, with Bunton putting up three blocks amongst Texas’ four in set one. The Longhorns hit .323 while limiting Indiana to only .162 and one block. 

Set Two: The Longhorns won the second set 25-22. Texas put up five team blocks, with Ames leading the charge with four. Stafford recorded nine kills while hitting .818, with Ella Swindle contributing 11 of her 30 assists. 

Set Three: Texas completed the sweep over the Hoosiers with a  25-22 set three win. Lauenstein (6) and Bunton (5) combined for 11 kills for the Longhorns. Bunton hit perfect during the final set of the match (5-for-5). 

Texas will face the winner between No. 5 Stanford and No. 10 Wisconsin in the Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament. The game time is TBD for either 2:30 pm CT on ABC or 6:30 pm CT on ESPN. 



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ASU volleyball’s NCAA tournament run ends in Sweet 16

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NCAA volleyball Sweet 16 bracket: Friday’s scores, highlights

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Vikings have ten top five finishes, Barrera sets another school record

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FARGO, N.D. – The Valley City State Viking Track and Field teams competed in the Dakota Alumni Classic Thursday, December 11th at the Shelly Ellig Indoor Track and Field Facility on the campus of North Dakota State.

The Viking Men scored 46 points and placed fifth overall. The women scored 25 points and placed fifth overall. The meet consisted of Division 1 schools, Division 2 schools and the Vikings.

On the women’s side, Frida Barrera set another school record, her second in as many meets. The freshman from Clara City, Minn. placed first in the 800m with a time of 2:21.83. She broke the school record held by Jasmine Barnes which she set last year by 2.27 seconds. The Vikings had the top three spots in the 800m. Billie Maye Pohlkamp was second and Paiton Flick was third.  

For the men. Zach Baumgartner was second in the Mile with a time of 4:39.79. Tate Minnihan finished fourth. Jordan Mount was fourth in the 200m. Cameron Champagnie was third in the triple jump and fifth in the long jump. Titus Dolo was third in the 60m, and Isaac Eichhorst was fifth in the 800m.

UP NEXT: The track teams will now have a month off before its next competition. They will be at the Bison Team Cup in Fargo on January 17th.

 



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A Lighthearted Look at Changing Language

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12/12/2025

by Matthias Gräf

Gen-Z Slang on the Golf Course: A Lighthearted Look at Changing Language

Gen-Z Slang on the Golf Course: A Lighthearted Look at Changing Language – Source @https://www.instagram.com/lpga_tour/





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