A part of the minor league experience for many baseball players is getting assigned to clubs far from where they grew up. And while High-A Aberdeen isn’t right around the corner from IronBirds pitcher Trace Bright’s hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, or Auburn University (where he played his college ball), there are some familiar faces nearby for the 22-year-old … [Read more...] about Minor Monday: Aberdeen’s hope for a Bright future
Archives for August 2023
Body found off Maryland trail believed to be missing woman Rachel Morin
"They set up a command center here so we figured that it was something rather grave that had happened to that poor woman," one resident said. … [Read more...] about Body found off Maryland trail believed to be missing woman Rachel Morin
Lawyers for jailed ex-Pakistan leader Imran Khan mount legal challenge
The cricket star-turned prime minister was convicted on charges he's always insisted are politically motivated, and which bar him from seeking a new term. … [Read more...] about Lawyers for jailed ex-Pakistan leader Imran Khan mount legal challenge
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats sweep Reds with 6-3 win in GABP; CJ Abrams & Lane Thomas lead way
Notes and quotes from the series finale in Cincinnati... Going for their first sweep of the Cincinnati Reds since mid-August 2019 and first sweep at Great American Ball Park since early 2018, Washington’s Nationals, who had not swept any series on the road since late in August 2019 in Chicago’s Wrigley Field, got out to a 2-0 lead when both CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas hit … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats sweep Reds with 6-3 win in GABP; CJ Abrams & Lane Thomas lead way
Commanders defense puts preseason focus on performance, not hype
Two years ago, a star-studded Washington Commanders' defense strutted into the 2021 season with talk of breaking records. The unit was seen as one of the best in the league -- and management had just added the top cornerback on the market to the mix. What followed was a humbling experience. … [Read more...] about Commanders defense puts preseason focus on performance, not hype