The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising last-minute swap of their Game 1 and Game 2 starting pitchers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto replacing veteran Jack Flaherty in the National League Division Series opener against the San Diego Padres. However, Yamamoto struggled, giving up a walk and three hits, including a three-run homer to Manny Machado, leading to speculation about the decision. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman’s choice to start Yamamoto over Flaherty ultimately backfired as the Padres took an early lead in the game.
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A new trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union will raise tariffs on EU imports to 15%, impacting economic growth in the EU, which is projected to see a 0.2% GDP decline. While the deal enhances U.S. access to the EU market and includes commitments for significant energy purchases, it has drawn criticism for being unbalanced, with fears of further trade tensions looming. Want More Context? 🔎
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