Kansas City was ecstatic when the Royals called up their top prospect, Jac Caglianone, but one former MLB executive called it the "single-most irresponsible move Ive seen in quite a long time."Former Miami Marlins team president David Samson vocalized his displeasure with the Royals front office bringing Caglianone up to the big leagues despite his success in the minors.It wasn't Caglianones performance Samson was referencing in his opinion. It has to do with service time.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If hes going to be that good, how do you call him up now where he will hit arbitration a full year earlier than if they waited until after around June 17?" Samson wondered."I have no idea how a team thats not in the top 10 of payroll is not paying attention to dates. And the Royals forcing the issue, thats a bunch of horse hockey. You take the extra two weeks because it gives you an extra year and compounds itself in arbitration."RAYS SHORTSTOP HIKES BALL TO KICK OFF BIZARRE DOUBLE PLAY, ONE DAY AFTER ROBBING HOME RUNCaglianone will reach arbitration a year early because Kansas City brought him up before the Super Two deadline. Service time has been a debated topic for some time among baseball experts and fans because teams do have the ability to keep prospects down on the farm to ensure another year of control.But Kansas City clearly doesnt mind bringing up Caglianone now.He was just called up, but Caglianone is one of the top prospects in baseball and has been raking in the minors this year with a .322/.389/.593 slash line with 15 homers and 56 RBIs between Double-A and Triple-A.Samson believes calling up Caglianone now puts more pressure on him to perform right away because of the service time scenario."This is a $10 million decision they made. He better be Vladimir Guerrero Sr., and he better start now," Samson said.Caglianone went 0-for-5 in his major league debut Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals.Kansas City is hoping Caglianone can get acclimated to the big leagues sooner rather than later, and theyre hoping to reach the playoffs in back-to-back seasons after breaking an eight-year skid last year with a wild-card berth.The last time the Royals reached the playoffs before that was the 2015 campaign, when they defeated the New York Mets in the World Series.

Dakota Johnson nearly had a wardrobe malfunction during a late-night TV appearance.On Monday's episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Johnson who was wearing a black mini-dress with a plunging neckline instantly regretted her decision."Oh God," said Johnson, who was promoting her new film, "Materialists." "This is the wrong outfit."DAKOTA JOHNSON SUFFERS WARDROBE MALFUNCTION DURING INTERVIEW: 'IT JUST FELL OFF'"No, no. I think its perfect, you look great," Fallon said. "Just dont move.""My eyes are up here," she joked.A dazed and confused Fallon playfully looked up to the ceiling and said, "I dont know what to do. Im confused."After the TV host redirected the conversation, Johnson was still concerned about the possible malfunction."Tell me if theres a problem," she said."Right now, theres not a problem," Fallon quipped. "Theres almost a problem, but not quite its just everything is going according to plan.""Does anyone have like, a blanket I could wear?" Johnson asked.Fallon handed Johnson a tissue that she placed in her cleavage.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Thats perfect. No one will even know the difference!" said Fallon. "You look great!"One year ago, the actress suffered another wardrobe malfunction while appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live.""Dakota, your dress just came unhooked," Kimmel said to Johnson, who tried to maintain her poise as she clutched the detached metal strap of her black dress. "Should I get some scotch tape?" Kimmel inquired."My dress just - it just fell off," Johnson said, astounded, but with a smile on her face."It seems to be hanging in all right?" Kimmel countered.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Well, I'll just hold it," Johnson said, continuing the conversation in stride."Just hold the important part," Kimmel joked.Johnson cheekily placed her hands on her chest, much to the amusement of the audience. "The movie is really good," she noted.

Heidi Klum is turning up the heat just in time for summer.The German-born supermodel slipped into several string bikinis and basked in the sun for a photo shoot, giving her 12.5 million Instagram followers a glimpse.The former Victoria's Secret model posed in a bold purple bikini with gold embellishments as she leaned on a glass balcony. Klum gave a fierce and sultry look as her blonde wavy curls were styled down.HEIDI KLUM POSES TOPLESS BY THE POOL TO CELEBRATE HER 51ST BIRTHDAY: LUCKY AND BLESSEDOn Instagram, her caption said, "summer 2025," and she collaborated with the Italian fashion company, Calzedonia.In another bikini photo, Klum flaunted her fit physique in a light blue suit. She showed off her toned abs and posed in front of an infinity pool with a city skyline in the background."I am ready for summer with my Calzedonia. Are you?" her social media caption said.In a video shared on Instagram, Klum put a variety of bikini-clad looks on display. She was all smiles and frolicked poolside as she posed in the water. Her last video frame was with her backside to the camera as she showed off her cheeky bikini.One of her summer looks was a maroon bikini with a gold hook in the middle.In addition to her bikini photo shoot, Klum highlighted her 52nd birthday with special moments on social media."This is 52," she wrote as a caption earlier this week.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTIn the carousel of videos and photos, a balloon was floating in the air that said "Happy Birthday Heidi." She also had a birthday cake with floral designs included in her birthday post.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShe posed with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, as he worked the grill for a gathering. A band also played at the event for her birthday festivities.In another video, dogs were playing in a yard with a large colorful balloon displayed in the background.Klum and her German guitarist husband Kaulitz tied the knot in 2019.The "America's Got Talent" judge has three children with ex-husband Seal and one daughter, Leni Klum, with her ex, Flavio Briatore.Seal and Klum first met when the model was two weeks pregnant with Leni. Seal adopted Leni when she was 5 years old.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump had nominated two high-ranking military officials to lead the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. African Command (AFRICOM).Trump nominated Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II to be promoted to admiral and be assigned as commander of CENTCOM at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.The president also nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson to be promoted to general and assigned as commander of AFRICOM in Stuttgart, Germany.TRUMP'S PICK FOR JOINT CHIEFS CHAIR DANIEL 'RAZIN' CAINE SET FOR SENATE GRILLINGAccording to the CENTCOM website, Vice Adm. Cooper built a career as a surface warfare officer, in which he served on guided-missile cruisers, guided-missile destroyers, aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.From land, he served in several executive, military assistant and special assistant roles for the White House, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, AFRICOM and the U.S. Pacific Fleet headquarters.WHO IS DANIEL 'RAZIN' CAINE? AIR FORCE GENERAL TAPPED FOR TOP ADVISOR ROLE IN PENTAGON UPHEAVALCooper has also served as the principal U.S. Advisor to the Interior Minister of Afghanistan and Director of Surface Warfare Officer assignments.Lt. Gen. Anderson currently serves as the director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.He has flown the KC-135R, MC-130E, and U-28A operationally across the globe. Andersons career also includes commanding a special operations squadron, expeditionary squadron, operations group, special operations wing, and Special Operations Command, Africa.

The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in a quarter-century last month, and head coach Tom Thibodeau was credited with helping the Knicks end the franchise's playoff drought.The Indiana Pacers won the series in six games and have moved on to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.While it was widely believed the Knicks' deep playoff run meant Thibodeau would return for a sixth season, the organization fired him Tuesday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Knicks have kicked off a search for their next head coach. While Dan Hurley's name has been linked to the job opening, the UConn head coach appears to have little interest in making the leap to the NBA."Not another summer of that," Hurley told the Hartford Courant.ADAM SILVER TALKS MID-MARKET NBA FINALS, NEW ALL-STAR GAME FORMAT AND THE MAVS LOTTERYThis isn't the first time the two-time NCAA champion coach's name has been linked to NBA rumors. Last summer, Hurley flew to Los Angeles to speak with the Lakers about their coaching vacancy.Hurley declined a six-year contract offer from the Lakers in favor of returning to Storrs, Connecticut, to pursue a third consecutive title. Hurley coached the Huskies to the NCAA Division I tournament title in 2023 and 2024.After Hurley's rejection, the Lakers pivoted and hired JJ Redick. The decision was met with some criticism due to Redick's lack of experience.UConn had some ups and downs during the 2024-25 regular season and entered the 2025 NCAA Tournament as a No. 8 seed. The Huskies lost to the Florida Gators in the second round. Florida defeated Houston in last month's national championship game.Hurley instead agreed to a six-year extension with UConn last summer. The deal ties him to the Huskies through the 2029 season.Elsewhere, another potential Knicks coaching candidate came off the board Wednesday when ESPN reported the Phoenix Suns had hired Jordan Ott as their next head coach.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly responded to the Southern Poverty Law Centers (SPLC) recent decision to classify his organization as a "hate group," calling the label "discouraging," "dangerous," and a reflection of "whats wrong with the culture right now."Focus on the Family, a Colorado-based nonprofit founded in 1977 by Dr. James Dobson, is one of the most visible Christian ministries in the United States, offering counseling, crisis intervention, parenting resources, foster care support, and more.According to Daly, the group reaches six million radio listeners and several million digital viewers, with a mission of "helping parents to be the best parents they could be, all with the undertone of a Christian understanding."But now, the nonprofit finds itself added to a controversial SPLC list typically associated with white supremacists and violent extremists.GRASSLEY ALLEGES FBI USED BIASED SOURCES IN ANTI-TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC MEMOS UNDER BIDEN ADMINISTRATION"Southern Poverty Law Center made the decision in some kind of criteria that they, and only they know, and that is to put us on the hate list," Daly said. "I think, again, it exemplifies what's wrong with the culture right nowthat we can't have differing opinions on things."At the core of the SPLCs issue is Focuss belief in traditional marriage. Daly was direct: "Our Christian tradition is marriage between one man and one woman, and that's what we believe and we believe we can advocate for that."While Daly acknowledged that society is shifting, he said Focus will not abandon its scriptural roots to satisfy cultural trends. "For us, we can't relent on changing what we believed to be scriptural truth for the current place of where the culture is at.""For some reason that then deems us as a hate group," he said. "Its very discouraging really, because I think the SPLC started in a good place but they have turned that muscle now on the Christian community."CONCERNED PARENTS OF TRANS KIDS COMPARED TO 'HATE GROUPS' BY COLORADO DEM: WOULDN'T 'ASK THE KKK' FOR OPINIONThe implications, Daly warned, are not just reputational.He recalled the 2012 shooting at Family Research Council (FRC), another Christian nonprofit SPLC labeled as hateful. A gunman entered the FRC office with the intent to kill, and was later quoted saying he was inspired by the SPLCs "hate map.""He said his motivation was aroused because Family Research Council had been placed on the SPLC hate list," Daly said. "They are dancing on very dangerous territory when they put these labels out."That danger isnt theoretical. According to Daly, Focus had protestors at its doorstep within 24 hours of the SPLCs announcement."We had protesters harassing our employees coming into the door here so we had to get and pay for extra police presence on our campus," Daly said. "It raises danger for everybody. I dont know if thats their motivation, but it is a consequence."But even in the face of hostility, Daly says Focus remains committed to "doing the work that the Lord has called us to do." That includes extensive work in foster care and pregnancy resource services."My wife and I both have been foster parents for 15 years," he shared. "We support pregnancy resource centers with ultrasound machines."He also pointed to Focuss measurable impact. "Last year we helped 140,000 couples get through a marital crisis, 540,000 couples to strengthen their marriage," he said. "Thats a good thing."And he asked a pointed question to the SPLC directly: "Why would you go after an organization doing that much good and label us a hate group? It just, it makes no sense."Daly was clear that the mission isnt about political gain or culture war bravado, but the gospel."This is not hate," Daly said. "This is the love of Christ trying to show people God's design for marriage and parenting and people."That message, however, is increasingly misunderstood in a culture that Daly says punishes theological conviction. He referenced a meeting with the late Pastor Tim Keller and gay rights activists in New York City as a model."Tim Keller said it so well. He said, New York City works because we don't go out of our way to put our finger in the other group's eye'," Daly recounted. "We need to accept where we're at together and then be at the table of pluralism and say, how do we coexist?"He continued: "Creating a hate list because of your views, your theology, your ideology, just isn't helpful."Asked whether Focus planned a legal response, Daly said its under serious consideration. "There has to be a line where an organization that creates a hate list has to be responsible for that," he said. "If we were to go to court, I think they would be hard-pressed to win that defamation lawsuit."Still, Daly struck a hopeful note. He said the biggest response theyve received wasnt fear or funding loss, but support."People that do know us, people that have experienced us helping them through a crisis in their marriage or a crisis with their teenager, they know us," Daly said. "This isnt who you are, and they get it."Above all, Daly urged believers to respond to cultural hostility with character."Romans 2:4 says its Gods kindness that leads one to repentanceand I believe in that," he said. "You can have the most crusty person who hates out for a reason you may not even know, and you start to dialog with them and then you find a hurt, a pain that occurred in their life."And for churches wondering how to speak into culture without compromising biblical convictions, Daly offered a closing challenge: dont just preach orthodoxy: live it.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"We know truth. We know orthodoxy, the spoken word. We need more orthopraxy, the doing of the word," Daly said. "We could literally wipe out the foster care list if we just got engagedone family per church."That vision, he said, is what keeps him going. "Wouldnt it be nice if Fox News and the New York Times ran a headline that said: Christian Church wipes out waiting foster care list? Im looking forward to that headline. And thats what I work for every day."

After a dramatic, walk-off win in Wednesday's semifinal, the Champlin Park Rebels are headed to the Minnesota High School Girls' Softball State Championship and so is their transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger.After giving up two early runs in a shaky start, Rothenberger settled in and pitched a complete game to help No. 2-seeded Champlin Park edge past No. 6 White Bear Lake, 3-2, in the Class AAAA state semifinals. Rothenberger gave up seven hits and two runs (one earned) and struck out three in the effort.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut it was Rothenberger's hitting that really sparked the comeback. The junior led off the fifth inning with a double that began Champlin Park's rally to tie the game at 2 apiece. Then, in the bottom of the seventh, Rothenberger who went 2-for-3 at the plate opened the inning with another double. Rothenberger was replaced by a "courtesy runner," who eventually scored the game-winning run on a two-out, walk-off hit from junior outfielder Ava Parent.Champlin Park will face No. 4-seeded Bloomington Jefferson in the championship game on Friday at the University of Minnesota's Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Jefferson upset top-seeded Forest Lake earlier Wednesday.But while Champlin Park celebrated its walk-off win, the scene in the White Bear Lake dugout was far different. Many of the girls were visibly emotional, some in tears, as the reality of the season-ending loss set in.One player turned to her father and asked, "Why can't you do something?"TRACKING THE TRANS ATHLETE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CONTROVERSIES SHAKING THE NATION OVER THE LAST YEARNo parents were willing to go on record, but OutKick spoke with two White Bear Lake dads in the stands who expressed deep frustration with the system that allowed their daughters to compete against a male athlete namely, the Democrat politicians who prioritize ideology over fairness."You're looking at a whole team of future Republicans," one man said.Another dad agreed, saying this might be an eye-opening experience for the parents: "They're like, "Oh, they're crushing my kid's dreams? Maybe I made the wrong choices."Despite President Donald Trumps executive order, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) allows student-athletes to compete in events consistent with their gender identity, regardless of biological sex. MSHSL said that the eligibility of transgender student-athletes is "determined by state law, through the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Minnesota Constitution."Despite national governing bodies like USA Softball and the NCAA instituting female-only eligibility policies, such state-level laws create enforcement loopholes that leave parents and female athletes feeling helpless.And today in North Mankato, Minn., that helplessness was written all over the faces of the White Bear Lake players.As one girl walked off the field, her father met her behind the dugout. "Thats not fair," she said."Thats Minnesota," he replied.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Comedian Dave Chappelle said in a new interview posted Wednesday that President Donald Trumps election win in 2016 emotionally broke the writers for NBCs "Saturday Night Live."Chappelle sat down with fellow comedian Mo Amer as part of Varietys "Actors on Actors" program, where they discussed Chappelle hosting the long-running series the weekend after Trumps shocking first victory."Man, when they called Donald Trump the winner, that s--- shut the writers room down. You should have seen them in there," Chappelle said. "Boy, they was crying They couldnt believe that this was happening."COMEDIAN DAVE CHAPPELLE WISHES TRUMP 'GOOD LUCK' ON 'SNL,' SAYS 'DO BETTER NEXT TIME'"I knew it the whole time," Amer remarked of Trump's win."Yeah, because you live in Texas and I live in Ohio, but at 30 Rock, it looked like Hillary Clinton was going to win. I dont know what looks different from those windows," Chappelle said. "But yeah, man, it surprised me."During the interview, Amer asked Chappelle how he felt about his 2016 SNL monologue nearly nine years later. Chappelle revealed he hadnt watched it recently but remembered it "fondly." Amer pointed out that during the monologue, he spoke about giving Trump a chance."Oh, I remember that part. But you know what? I look at it like a photograph. Thats what it felt like in that moment. Now, if it ages well or not, I dont get mad if I look at a picture because its not today. Thats what it was at that time. You might look at an old set and cringe, but you could just cringe because of how you were at that time," Chappelle said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREChappelles post-election SNL appearances have become a tradition of sorts; he hosted in 2020 only hours after the presidential race was called for former President Joe Biden. He most recently hosted the long-running show in January, the Saturday before Trumps second inauguration. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

WWE star The Miz will be among golfers in the field for the 36th installment of the prestigious American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.Golfers will begin practice atEdgewood Tahoe Golf Coursein South Lake Tahoe on the border of California and Nevada July 9-13.The Miz, whose real name is Mike Mizanin, told Fox News Digital in a recent interview hes looking to bounce back at this years event after finishing toward the bottom of the field last year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Im so dedicated to doing well in the ACC that I started my own golf YouTube channel called Miz Golf and, literally, I am training with the best of the best George Gankas, James Leadbetter. Like, you name it, I am training for it. I feel very good. I feel like my swing is better than its ever been," he said."My understanding of the game has gotten way better. I know what to do. Its just more applying those rules and getting reps and reps and reps."So, I feel very confident, very good. Im gonna go out there, Im going to beat Charles Barkley this year, and I am not going to be in the tail end like I usually am on Sunday. I feel like Im going to be at least in the middle of the pack."The ACC field is packed with famous athletes and actors, from Stephen Curry and Tony Romo to Colin Jost and Ray Romano. Any average Joe could easily be starstruck playing with and against those they see on the basketball court.For The Miz, most of the pressure he feels comes from the crowd and TV cameras.MASON HOWELL, 17-YEAR-OLD HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR, EARNS SPOT IN 2025 US OPEN AFTER REMARKABLE QUALIFIER"I feel the pressure from the audience," he said, explaining that when he goes to golf on the weekends at a regular course theres usually nobody watching him. "Here (at Edgewood), theres thousands of people. So, you get an adrenaline rush when they announce your name like your Tiger Woods."And you get up there, and you cant even feel your club in your hands because your adrenaline is going, your nerves are going so much. And you just pray to God that literally your swing hits the ball, and it goes straight."Charles Barkley is usually one of the former athletes who participates in the field. He finished 58th last year between Gary Sheffield and celebrity chef Bobby Flay.The Miz recalled the first time he played at the ACC and was paired with Barkley."Everyone told me, Hey, at least youll beat Charles, right? At least youll beat Charles, right?" The Miz recalled to Fox News Digital. "Charles doesnt golf like you see on YouTube. That was a long time ago. He has gotten training. His swing is incredible. I watched Charles Barkley hit the ball and I went, Oh, no. Hes gonna beat me, and everyones gonna make fun of me because everyone knows Charles for that hitch he has. But he doesnt have that hitch anymore. He actually plays very, very well."So, I mean, just walking up and down the course, getting intimidated by Charles Barkley, who everyone said I was going to beat, is a moment in my mind."Overall, The Miz said Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course ranks in his top five of golf courses hes played, and he looks forward to the tournament.The tournament will also raise money for local and national charities. The event is a 54-hole Stableford format in which golfers earn points for each hole based on the score to par. The golfer who achieves the most points wins.Former tennis star Mardy Fish won the tournament last year. Stephen Curry was the winner in 2023. The Golden State Warriors star will be back in the field in July.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The New York Knicks hadn't advanced to the Eastern Conference finals since 2000 before doing so last month, ultimately losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games. Three days after New York's playoff exit, the Knicks on Tuesday announced they would move on from coach Tom Thibodeau.Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Wednesday praised Thibodeau for what he accomplished in New York."Thibs went in and changed so much," he said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCarlisle, who also serves as the head of the National Basketball Coaches Association, said he assumed that the news of Thibodeau's dismissal was fake.KNICKS FIRE HEAD COACH TOM THIBODEAU AFTER FAILING TO REACH NBA FINALS"You look at all that and what happened yesterday, I thought it was a fake AI thing no way possible. I know how the players feel about him, too."While the Knicks' search for their next head coach kicks into gear, at least one high-profile coach already appears to be out of the running.Dan Hurley's name has been linked to the job opening, but the UConn head coach appears to have little interest in making the leap to the NBA."Not another summer of that," Hurley told the Hartford Courant.On Wednesday, ESPN reported that the Phoenix Suns intend to name Jordan Ott as their next head coach.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.