WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The denial was there for Coby Mayo if he wanted to take it. The sample sizes were minuscule. He wasn’t playing regularly. He’d been shuttled up and down from Norfolk. All those valid reasons are a significant part of why the start to Mayo’s MLB career has been sour. The Orioles prospect went 5-for-53 at the plate with 28 strikeouts in his first three … [Read more...] about After ‘soul-searching,’ Orioles’ Coby Mayo ready for his best opportunity yet
Survey: Energy a partisan issue as Republicans renew support for fossil fuels
A majority of Americans favor expanded use of wind and solar energy over fossil fuel sources, but that support has softened over the last five years. The decline in public support for renewable energy has been fueled by a sharp drop of support among Republicans, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. Five years ago, two-thirds of Republicans wanted to … [Read more...] about Survey: Energy a partisan issue as Republicans renew support for fossil fuels
Baltimore’s top prosecutor seeks funding for division he says helped lower city’s crime rates
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is asking the city to fund its division that reviews body camera footage, which he says has played a key role in helping drive down the city’s crime rates. “There’s no more important division to the success of our office than the body-worn camera [division],” he said Wednesday at a city council budget hearing. The money for reviewing … [Read more...] about Baltimore’s top prosecutor seeks funding for division he says helped lower city’s crime rates
Asking Eric: Son’s in-laws stake a claim on every holiday, leaving parents in the cold
Dear Eric: We live in the same town as my son’s family. He and his wife have two little boys. Our daughter-in-law’s parents have many nice homes, including a local condo. Her mother takes charge and makes plans for every holiday unless she’s traveling. And we are never invited, despite our invites to them whenever we’ve squeezed in some plans. My son knows how we feel, agrees, … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Son’s in-laws stake a claim on every holiday, leaving parents in the cold
As Pittman eyes Maryland Democratic Party chair, what does it mean for Anne Arundel?
When Maryland Democratic Party Chair Ken Ulman announced his plans to resign by June 13, all eyes shifted to Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman. Gov. Wes Moore and Ulman say Pittman is the next man for the job. Moore intends to nominate Pittman later this month, all but guaranteeing he will fill out the remainder of Ulman’s term, which ends next year. Pittman faces … [Read more...] about As Pittman eyes Maryland Democratic Party chair, what does it mean for Anne Arundel?