At least 56 senior officials in the top U.S. aid and development agency have been placed on leave amid a probe into an alleged effort to thwart President Trump's orders, reports say. … [Read more...] about Dozens of senior officials at top U.S. aid agency put on leave: reports
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Monday Bird Droppings: Pondering the pitching
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images We’re two months out and the roster is mostly set. Now we wait. Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! My condolences to the Commanders fans in the crowd after their loss yesterday. But now the only thing standing between us and baseball season is the truly uninspiring Super Bowl matchup of the Chiefs and Eagles. In some ways, it still feels … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: Pondering the pitching
After a busy offseason, where do the Orioles sit in the AL East?
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images There have been plenty of moves throughout the division this winter, but have things really changed all that much? Things have been busy in the AL East this winter. And after a whirlwind few months, the offseason is finally winding to a close. An impactful move or two could still come, but most of the major deals are done. So it felt … [Read more...] about After a busy offseason, where do the Orioles sit in the AL East?
Orioles sign outfielder Dylan Carlson to one-year contract
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The Orioles are squeezing another outfielder into the mix somehow. The Orioles added another player to their offseason free agent haul on Monday afternoon, who like every other guy they have signed adds no particular excitement for the coming season. The team scooped everyone with its announcement that they have signed outfielder … [Read more...] about Orioles sign outfielder Dylan Carlson to one-year contract
Orioles Make Move to Strengthen Outfield with One-Year Signing
The Baltimore Orioles have announced the signing of outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year contract. Carlson will earn $975,000 with the potential for a $25,000 bonus if he reaches 200 plate appearances, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He earned $2.35 million in arbitration a year ago. To make room for Carlson, infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. We … [Read more...] about Orioles Make Move to Strengthen Outfield with One-Year Signing