Florida Republican Randy Fine wins the House seat formerly held by Mike Waltz. A second Florida seat is also on the ballot in the first election since President Trump returned to office. … [Read more...] about Florida special election nets first win for Republicans
Orioles
Let Down By Pitching And Defense
The Baltimore Orioles lost 8-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night. The wheels came off the cart in the fourth inning when Toronto scored 5 runs. Starter Charlie Morton (0-1) began the inning by surrendering three straight singles to load the bases and then walked Nathan Lukes to give the Blue Jays their first score of the frame. Morton induced a RBI sacrifice fly before … [Read more...] about Let Down By Pitching And Defense
Peter Schmuck: Kjerstad picks the perfect time for his first hit this season for Orioles
It was beginning to look like the dark clouds that were passing over Camden Yards in the late innings of Monday’s 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox were meant only for young outfielder Heston Kjerstad. What was otherwise a very upbeat home opener had not gone so well for the kid who manager Brandon Hyde had plugged into the five-hole run-production slot in the lineup. He had … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Kjerstad picks the perfect time for his first hit this season for Orioles
Why did Orioles’ Cowser dive into first? | MAILBAG
Question: I’m curious. I’m a longtime baseball fan, going back to Mark Belanger, Brooks, Jim Palmer and others, and it seems I’ve been hearing for years that studies show it’s faster to get to first base by running through the base and not diving. Yet, how often do we see a current player like Colton Cowser dive? As a reporter, can you mention to him it’s faster to run through … [Read more...] about Why did Orioles’ Cowser dive into first? | MAILBAG
Orioles offense explodes for 15 hits in home opener as Baltimore bests Boston, 8-5
Photo by Paul Kim/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Orioles plated eight runs thanks to a pair of four-run innings in the 1st and 8th, and Félix Bautista made his Camden Yards return in the O’s first home win of 2025. The Orioles gave the home crowd plenty to be excited about, racing out to an early lead and pouring on some late insurance runs for a 8-5 win in the 2025 … [Read more...] about Orioles offense explodes for 15 hits in home opener as Baltimore bests Boston, 8-5