Diamondbacks 3B Jose Fernandez becomes 7th MLB player since 1900 with 2 homers in debut

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez strode to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning during his first big league game in a pressure-packed spot against four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.

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The three-run homer that followed capped one of the most powerful MLB regular-season debuts in modern history.

The Venezuelan became just the seventh player since 1900 to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot thatled the Diamondbacks over the Detroit Tigers 7-5on Tuesday night.

“I returned to my days as a kid — just a dream come true,” a smiling Fernandez said through an interpreter.

In a strange twist, two of the seven two-homer debuts have occurred over the past six days. Cleveland phenom Chase DeLauterwent deep twice in his first career regular-season gamelast Thursday after making his MLB debut in the playoffs last season.

The 22-year-old Fernandez wasn't on the D-backs' opening-day roster, joining the team on Monday after Pavin Smith went on the 10-day injured list with left elbow soreness. He made the most of his first opportunity, finishing with three hits and four RBIs.

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Not bad for a guy ranked as the No. 27 prospect in the organization, according to MLB.com

“He deserves all this credit,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’re so proud of him. He’s a player who came through our system, through our academy, and it’s a great story, a great baseball story. We’ve known about Jose for a long time. We knew he was coming.”

Fernandez hit an infield single in his first big league at-bat and added a solo homer his next time up. The three-run drive that followed put him in elite company, joining DeLauter, Trevor Story (2016), J.P. Arencibia (2010), Mark Quinn (1999), Bert Campaneris (1964) and Bob Nieman (1951) as players with two-homer debuts.

“Stay calm, keep the emotions in check, I knew something like that could happen,” Fernandez said. “Just look for a pitch.”

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S“ummer House”'s Ciara Miller Shares First Social Media Post Since Amanda Batula and West Wilson's Romance Reveal

Ciara Miller appeared at the Your Friends & Neighbors premiere for Apple TV+

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• She posted a candid moment with Jon Hamm during a red carpet interview, marking her first social media post since Amanda Batula and West Wilson's relationship reveal

• Hamm later reacted to their exchange on Watch What Happens Live

Ciara Milleris subtly sharing how she’s feeling.

On Tuesday, March 31, theSummer Housestar, 30, published her firstInstagram postsince news broke thather friend Amanda Batula is dating her ex, West Wilson. In the caption, she wrote, "If you can’t trust your Friends & Neighbors, who can you trust?”

In the clip, Miller is seen on the red carpet at the Monday, March 30, season 2 premiere ofYour Friends & Neighborsfor Apple TV+, where she interviews several cast members on behalf of the streamer.

During her interview with the series' star,Jon Hamm, she asks how he’s feeling.

“Wonderful, thank you. How are you?” Hamm, 55, replies.

The camera then zooms in on Miller as she responds, “I’m good… well, I’ve been better,” before quickly cutting to the next moment.

Miller shared the brief exchange on her Instagram page on Tuesday, March 31, marking her first social media post since Batula, 34, and Wilson, 28,confirmed their relationshipin a joint statement shared to their Instagram Stories hours before.

“We've seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” Batula and Wilson wrote. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything.”

“We've shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what's developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

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They added, “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

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Wilson previously dated Miller during his first season ofSummer Housein 2023 before the pair split that December. Batula, for her part,announced her split from her husband, Kyle Cooke, in January 2026,PEOPLE previously reported.

Hamm later weighed in on the moment during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenon Tuesday night.

After Cohen referenced Miller’s response, Hamm jumped in to repeat it, “I’ve been better,” prompting audible reactions from the audience.

“I was like, ‘Well, it’s about to get a lot better. I’m here!’” he joked.

When asked for his thoughts, Hamm added, “Team Ciara, for sure, tricky manifestations of behavior there. I'm not so sure how you mentally do the flip flops that are required to make that make sense in your head.”

“But having just met Ciara, I think she's a great gal, and she will certainly end up on her feet with all of this nonsense happening,” he concluded.

Summer Houseairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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Ryan Seacrest Re-Lists His Stunning Napa Valley Home for $20 Million — See Inside!

Ryan Seacrest has re-listed his Napa Valley estate for sale with a price tag of nearly $20 million

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• The property includes a 10,750-square-foot main house, a pool house, a guest cottage, and an infinity-edge pool

• Seacrest highlights the enclosed porch with valley views as his favorite spot, describing it as peaceful and unforgettable

Ryan Seacresthas put his Northern California home back on the market.

TheWheel of Fortunehost, 51, has re-listed his Napa Valley estate for $19.8 million after previously taking it off the market in November. The St. Helena, Calif., abode features five bedrooms, six full bathrooms and is spread out across 10,750 square feet.

Along with the main residence, the sprawling property includes a pool house, guest cottage and stunning valley and mountain views.

Cyd Greer of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley holds thelisting.

In a press release from Coldwell Banker, Seacrest says his favorite place in the property is the enclosed porch located just off the living room.

“It’s such a peaceful spot, and the views out over the valley floor are unforgettable,” he says. “You can even see the hot air balloons drifting by in the distance. It’s the kind of place where you naturally want to slow down and take it all in.”

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The massive estate sits on 40 acres of land and boasts serene vineyard views. It also features multiple terraces, a bocce court and a 220-tree Italian olive grove.

Additional impressive amenities at the property include seven fireplaces, an infinity-edge pool and spa and a spacious central courtyard.

The home, built in 2004, recently underwent renovations in 2024 courtesy ofNobili Marques Arquitecturaand Clint Nicholas Design.

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According toproperty records, Seacrest's abode has been taken on and off the market since 2018. Before this listing, it was put on the market for $22 million in April 2025 and removed later that year in November.

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