FORT MYERS, Florida—Colton Cowser, who had a rocky start to his major league career last season, will get another chance at the big leagues when he opens the season with the Orioles. The 24-year-old outfielder, who was the Orioles’ top draft choice and the fifth overall in 2021, was just 7-for-61 (.115) in 26 games last season. In spring training, Cowser hit .304 with six home … [Read more...] about Cowser told he’s made Orioles; Heasley optioned; Positive signs for Nevin, Webb
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Mexican president takes aim at U.S. politicians
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador responded to U.S. House Speaker Johnson's comment that Mexico "will do what we say." … [Read more...] about Mexican president takes aim at U.S. politicians
How “prebunking” misinformation works
Sander van der Linden of Cambridge University's Social Decision-Making Lab showed Lesley Stahl videos and video games that teach people how to identify common manipulation tactics and prevent themselves from getting duped. … [Read more...] about How “prebunking” misinformation works
Marvin Bagley III Returns From Back Spasms
Wizards big man Marvin Bagley III returned Saturday after missing nearly three weeks with lower back spasms, according to Stephen Whyno of The Associated Press. Tristan Vukcevic, who signed with Washington 11 days ago, played three minutes in his NBA debut. “It was amazing, a dream come true,” Vukcevic told Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network (video link). … [Read more...] about Marvin Bagley III Returns From Back Spasms
Washington Nationals news & notes: Josiah Gray and Jake Irvin on Saturday night in ST…
Notes and quotes from a split-squad Saturday in West Palm Beach... OPENING DAY GRAY: Josiah Gray’s seven-walk outing last week was not ideal, but he did manage to limit the Houston Astros to a run on five hits in five innings. Gray told reporters after the start he was aware he should not be putting himself in those situations, although he had wriggled his way out of them in … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Josiah Gray and Jake Irvin on Saturday night in ST…