As the warmth of spring begins to thaw the icy grip of winter, baseball fans across the nation eagerly anticipate the return of America’s favorite pastime. For Baltimore Orioles fans, spring heralds the start of a new season filled with hope, excitement, and the promise of better days ahead. With the crack of the bat and the pop of the mitt, the Orioles’ spring training becomes … [Read more...] about A Fan’s Take: Baltimore Orioles spring training 2024
Archives for March 2024
Orioles’ sale to David Rubenstein approved unanimously
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein. MLB said the closing of the sale will occur later Wednesday. The vote was conducted by a conference call. Commissioner Rob Manfred said: “On behalf of Major League Baseball, I thank the Angelos family for their many years of service to the game and the communities of … [Read more...] about Orioles’ sale to David Rubenstein approved unanimously
Ripken to catch first pitch for Orioles’ opener; Moment of silence for those lost in Key Bridge collapse
For David Rubenstein’s first full day as Orioles owner, he’ll watch one of his partners, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., catch the first pitch from Aubree Singletary, the child of a postal worker. That ceremony is symbolic to Rubenstein, whose father was a postal worker. On Thursday, his first Opening Day, which comes just a day after the sale of the Orioles was unanimously … [Read more...] about Ripken to catch first pitch for Orioles’ opener; Moment of silence for those lost in Key Bridge collapse
Bodies of two people recovered in vehicle from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge. … [Read more...] about Bodies of two people recovered in vehicle from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site
Joe Lieberman, former Connecticut senator and Gore VP pick, dies at 82
Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at 82 years old. Lieberman served in the Senate for more than two decades and was on Al Gore's 2000 presidential ticket. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins with more. … [Read more...] about Joe Lieberman, former Connecticut senator and Gore VP pick, dies at 82