The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve hired five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner Adam Jones as a special advisor to general manager Mike Elias and a community ambassador for the team. Jones will advise Elias on various aspects of baseball operations and be a resource for the rest of the baseball ops staff. He’ll also be a guest coach in spring training and … [Read more...] about Orioles Hire Adam Jones As Special Advisor, Community Ambassador
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Orioles Sign Dylan Carlson, Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year deal. The ALIGND Sports Agency client will reportedly make $975K with a $25K bonus for getting to 200 plate appearances. Infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Carlson, 26, has seen his stock slide in recent years. That includes a very rough showing in … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Dylan Carlson, Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
Harford school board proposes eliminating 150 positions to address $60M funding deficit
Harford County Public Schools is proposing the elimination of 150 positions and lower raises for employees next year as school officials work to reduce a $60 million budget deficit. The $60 million funding deficit that has plagued the district’s FY26 budget comprised a $20 million salary package, $10 million in cost increases and $30 million needed to make up for the $30 … [Read more...] about Harford school board proposes eliminating 150 positions to address $60M funding deficit
Ruth Leavitt Fallon, pioneering computer artist, dies
Ruth Leavitt Fallon, an artist who explored computers as a form of self expression more than 50 years ago and who was recently recognized for her pioneering work, died of a thoracic aortic aneurysm Jan. 16 at her Charles Village home. She was 80. Born Ruth Sharon Hartman in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Emil and Eva Hartman. According to a biography, she … [Read more...] about Ruth Leavitt Fallon, pioneering computer artist, dies