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Major League Baseball is now more than a quarter of the way through the regular season, with most teams playing at least their 40th contest over the weekend. We've chosen to honor the occasion the only way we know how: by passing judgment on every team's season to date. Below, you'll find all 30 teams' seasons summed up in a grade. Baltimore Ravens Jersey  We'll note that these grades are subjective, and that they hinge in large part on preseason expectations. There are some circumstances, however, where the grade might deviate due to underlying or otherwise non-obvious reasons. With that out of the way, let's get to it. GRADES AFTER A QUARTER OF THE 2022 SEASON Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks are coming off their roughest stretch of the s...

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After a long day of work, many people fantasize about a nice meal, maybe a glass of wine, or cuddling with their S.O. For me, it's putting on my favorite pair of Oofos Slides. These podiatrist-approved, celeb-adored sandals are popular among athletes and nurses for their recovery benefits — and beloved by my mom and I for their comfort. I first came across the Oofos Canada Slide Sandals when I saw on Shape that Jennifer Lawrence wore them while bopping around with her adorable baby bump. I read that the sleek slip-on shoes are made from Oofos' proprietary Oofoam technology, which allows the shoe to absorb 37 percent more impact than your average pair of foam footwear, according to the brand, giving your feet a load off while you're walking around. My mom had been on the hunt...

We’re all guilty of it. Standing in front of our shoe rack, frustrated because we can’t seem to find the perfect pair of shoes. You’d become even more frustrated if you stood in front of the shoe section for what felt like hours, trying to find the perfect pair. It’s no secret that buying shoes can be a real hassle. There are many factors to consider, from finding the right style to ensuring they’re comfortable. That’s why you’re likely to make common shoe buying mistakes that will leave you remorseful. Although it’s easy to make these mistakes, a little bit of know-how can help you avoid them. Here are eight of the most common shoe buying mistakes, along with advice on avoiding them. Not Trying on the Shoes You might think that the shoes will fit because they’re your size, O...

The weather is finally warm folks. We can enjoy our time outside without having to bundle up. Which makes it so much easier for us to go for a nice run. Get out of the house and enjoy the fresh air. And if you’re gonna go for a run, you need to do so with the newly launched Tree Flyer Running Shoes from Allbirds in your life. We’ve written about Allbirds before and we are going to continue doing so. Because not only does this brand make items like the Tree Flyer Running Shoes that are super comfortable on your feet. But they are also eco-friendly, being made in ways that won’t destroy the world in the procesAllbirds Having gotten hold of the Tree Flyer Running Shoes ourselves, we can say that these are a definite improvement on an already impressive pair of shoes. These are lighter T...

The scaffolding and black plastic netting that has obscured the front of Ashkenaz since last fall is coming down. In the next few days, the refurbished redwood façade of the San Pablo Avenue building, which was designed to resemble an Eastern European synagogue, will be unveiled, beckoning dancers and roots-music lovers back onto the well-worn wooden floor. Closed for more than two years due to the pandemic, the nonprofit venue is reopening Sunday, June 5, with an all-day free event featuring five bands noon to 8 p.m. (full vaccination is required for all attendees). On a walk through the project last week Olukai Sneakers with Sarah Travis, the newly appointed executive director, she pointed out all the familiar elements of the décor and the additions intended to “activate the space and...