SARASOTA, Florida—The Orioles signed a potential Hall of Fame closer in December, one who’s concerned more about winning than numbers. Craig Kimbrel, 35, has 417 saves, eighth on the all-time list. Boston’s Kenley Jansen is just three ahead of him. With a decent season on a team that won 101 games last season, Kimbrel could jump over Jansen, Billy Wagner (422), John Franco … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Kimbrel could enhance his playoff resume; Mateo prepares for center-field duty
Archives for February 2024
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced in child abuse case
Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt have been sentenced on child abuse charges. … [Read more...] about Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced in child abuse case
Target strikes deal with Diane von Furstenberg for clothing line
Retailing giant Target will debut a clothing, accessories and home-decor line with the iconic designer, starting in March. … [Read more...] about Target strikes deal with Diane von Furstenberg for clothing line
How Ted Leonsis Was Sold On Arlington, Virginia
The Washington Post (subscription required) takes an inside look at the secret negotiations that led to Ted Leonsis’ plan to move the Wizards and the NHL’s Capitals to Arlington, Virginia. … [Read more...] about How Ted Leonsis Was Sold On Arlington, Virginia
Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez happy to get Spring Training started…
Notes and quotes from the first day of live BP in WPB... Davey Martinez played 16 seasons in the majors, retiring after 2001 before he started his second career, as a Spring Training instructor with the Tampa Bay Rays, and, eventually, became a coach with the club in 2008. He spent 10 years as a bench coach with Madden in Tampa and Chicago, taking a number of interviews for … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez happy to get Spring Training started…