Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
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🎭 Culture
The March full moon, known as Luna Gusano, will shine red during a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, Mar.
3 at 4:37 a.m. in Maricopa as its name hints at spring when worms appear after winter thaw.
🏈 Sports
Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will miss his Opening Day start as tests found no structural damage (tests suggest intercostal nerve irritation), prompting manager Torey Lovullo to consider options such as Zac Gallen and Ryne Nelson; meanwhile, Gallen posted a scoreless inning in the Cactus League with improved fastball velocity.
Yesterday, the Diamondbacks and former All-Star Dan Haren mutually parted ways as the team shifts focus on its pitchers’ skills — pitching coach Brian Kaplan and assistant GM Jeremy Bleich said the change aims to build on internal strengths.
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