The message came as I was getting ready for bed. The Orioles were in San Diego, and a former major league pitcher was messaging me, asking if I had time for lunch while the Orioles were there. I don’t generally get asked to lunch by former big leaguers, so this was an easy yes. Three years before, in the middle of the pandemic, the Orioles were playing the Yankees in an empty … [Read more...] about My improbable lunch with an unusual major league player
Archives for December 2023
California leaving Trump on its presidential primary ballot
Dr. Shirley Weber made her decision despite a call from California's lieutenant governor and some other top Democrats to remove Trump. … [Read more...] about California leaving Trump on its presidential primary ballot
Maine secretary of state disqualifies Trump from primary ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state's primary ballot for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol. … [Read more...] about Maine secretary of state disqualifies Trump from primary ballot
Ethan Bear (D) to Washington Capitals
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 12/28/2023 Player: Ethan Bear (D) To: Washington Capitals Information: 2 years Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up … [Read more...] about Ethan Bear (D) to Washington Capitals
Defense Continues To Struggle
The Wizards currently have the worst defense in the NBA and the team looked particularly listless on that end during Wednesday’s blowout loss to Toronto, writes Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. The Raptors had gone just 3-10 over their past 13 games entering the contest, but scored 132 points while shooting 57.1% from the field last night. Rebounding issues continue to … [Read more...] about Defense Continues To Struggle