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Highest payrolls in each division vs. their current position: AL East: Toronto Blue Jays (LAST PLACE) AL Central: Detroit Tigers (3rd) AL West: Houston Astros (LAST PLACE) NL East: NY Mets (LAST PLACE) NL Central: Chicago Cubs (LAST PLACE) NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers (1st)

He drives a school bus in Dallas, Texas. But the kids on his route call him something else — Dad. Every morning before the sun is fully up, Curtis Jenkins pulls his yellow school bus to the curb and waits. Not just to pick up kids. To see them. For seven years, Curtis noticed things other people missed. The little girl who folded her paper lunch bag perfectly every day but left it on the bus — because there was nothing inside. The boy whose shoes were too small. The kids who got on quiet, eyes down, carrying weight no child should have to carry alone. So Curtis did something simple. He made his bus a community. He gave every child a job — a greeter, an assistant, a "police officer" keeping order in the aisles. Every morning he'd call out, "We're going to care about each other and love everybody, right?" And 50 small voices would answer back. But it didn't stop there. Over the years, Curtis spent thousands of dollars of his own money — money he saved by skipping his own Christmas gifts with his wife — on birthday cards, bikes, backpacks, turkeys at Thanksgiving, and 70 hand-wrapped Christmas presents. He didn't buy random gifts. He asked each child what they wanted. Then he went and got exactly that. No donation page. No announcement. No cameras. When the story finally got out and people questioned how a bus driver could afford it, Curtis just smiled. "It doesn't take money. It takes discipline." But here's the part that will stay with you. When a reporter asked the kids what they loved most about Curtis — not one of them mentioned the gifts. A fifth grader named Ethan, whose parents had divorced when he was four, looked up and said quietly: "He's the father that I always wanted. In some ways, I wish my dad could have been like that." Curtis heard it. Didn't flinch. Just nodded. "That's the paycheck right there," he said later. "If I can get that, you can keep the money." He wasn't looking for a medal. He wasn't going viral on purpose. He was just a man who decided, every single morning, that his bus would be the safest place those kids walked into all day. Sometimes the person who changes a child's life forever isn't a teacher or a coach or a counselor. Sometimes it's the person behind the wheel of a yellow bus at 7 a.m. — who chose to show up, and chose to care, when nobody was asking him to. Tag someone who needs to read this today. 💛

Respect your courage in discussing this subject and advocating for others.

Lotta people been askin so here it is. Sincerely thank u all 4 ur support. 1% BETTER SOBER is DOPE🔥 @malbongolf

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Hannah Hutzley was shopping in her wheelchair when she heard a little boy whisper, “Hi… do you know how to do wheelies?” And it was the moment both their lives changed for the better. 😭❤️

An 87-year-old woman shares the secret to feeling young forever "I'm 87. I don't feel 87. I don't think 87. Sometimes I feel 60, sometimes 50, sometimes 22. The most important thing: stay involved. Use your brain. Interact with people. Have conversations with younger generations. Do I have things wrong with me? Of course. So what? Everybody does. I'm lucky — I wake up every morning knowing who I am, where I am, and having a purpose. Be aware. Be part of the world. Move your body. Take care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally. Screw the idea that 'old is terrible.' Get up and live." Pure inspiration from someone who's living proof. 1:00 clip inside — watch and feel the energy.

Dominick Critelli, an 104 year old World War II vet played the national anthem on his saxophone tonight 🇺🇸

Shaquille O’Neal’s dad taught him the truth about pressure. 👏👊💞

Fernando Valenzuela's first 7 big league starts: 9 innings, 0 runs 9 innings, 1 run 9 innings, 0 runs 9 innings, 0 runs 9 innings, 0 runs 9 innings, 1 run 9 innings, 0 runs Fernandomania was a real thing.

This Shaq story from his old coach—skipping Finals prep to sit with a terminally ill fan, singing and joking with the kid. In a world full of ego, that hits different. I’m cynical about pro sports half the time, but damn, Shaq is Legit.

I seriously can't love this enough. One of my best friends has down syndrome and we always included him with everything growing up. Theres a special place in my heart for these souls.

@realnedcolletti one of the best books I’ve ever read. So many insights about the game and life and for a lifetime Dodger fan, so many cool stories. If only we could’ve gotten @CC_Sabathia!

This is Finley. He's in obedience class trying his absolute hardest to stay calm and make mom proud. But the zoomies hit like a freight train. Couldn't resist one victory spin. Pure joy in pup form. 100% would enroll again

@iamrodneysmith You should be very proud of yourself! Amazing work

And that’s a wrap. Another 50-State Tour is officially in the books, and I want to start by saying thank you to every single rescue that opened their doors and allowed me to stop by and share their story. Each and every one of you is doing incredible work for animals in need—please don’t ever stop, because they truly need you. The same love that I have for mowing free lawns for those who can’t do it themselves is the same love I saw in every rescue—the late nights, the sacrifices, the compassion, and the relentless commitment to saving lives. I received over 750 rescue submissions from across the country, and while I wish I could have visited every single one, that simply wasn’t possible—but please know your work matters. To everyone reading this, I encourage you to support your local rescue—volunteer, donate, adopt, share their stories—because they cannot do this work without you. And to you, my family, supporters, and everyone who donated to help make this tour happen: thank you, thank you, thank you. This journey was only possible because of you. Your support turned miles into moments and stories into hope. Together, we showed what compassion looks like in all 50 states. With that said… Elf signing off—Merry Christmas to all the good cats and dogs across the country.

The Dodgers blew 27 saves last season. They were 93-69 last season, just four games back of the best record in baseball. They won without home field in the NLDS, NLCS and World Series. Edwin Diaz converted 28 of 31 save chances for the Mets last season and logged a 1.63 ERA.

I think this is a wonderful idea. Maybe if you go out to eat the night before Thanksgiving you could do this. ❤️🙏🏼

It’s interesting how we have been conditioned to think those battling mental health issues are “soft” in some way… while I would argue, those battling those issues and living life, many with no-one knowing & thriving in many ways are so much “tougher/stronger” than most of us! But even with how incredibly strong they are, no one is strong enough to do life & fight that battle alone!

Nebraska HC Matt Rhule took 3 minutes today to talk about mental health following the tragic death of #Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland: “Our generation of kids — my kids — they all just say, ‘Yeah, I’m fine. I’m straight.’ You really gotta unearth it. … That young man scored a TD just a couple days ago, and to the outside world you’d think he’s at the pinnacle. But he was dealing with something — I don’t know what it was. But I pray for him, him and his family.” Watch this in full... Incredible message: