Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are two of the most coveted free agents to hit the market in years. Each will likely sign mammoth contracts, and many have asked whether their skills make them worth the money. This column will not ask that question, as it has been covered several times. No, it’s asking a different one, because another question that must also be asked is whether … [Read more...] about The Downside of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado
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High school sports roundup (Dec. 27)
Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action on Friday, Dec. 27. Boys basketball Dulaney 59, McDonough 56: The Lions had three players score in double figures as they moved to 7-0. Kelan Dennis totaled 18 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Chase Huber added 15 points, six assists and four rebounds. Drew Ranck chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Aberdeen … [Read more...] about High school sports roundup (Dec. 27)
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Bruce Zimmermann on his time with Orioles: ‘It was incredibly special’
Bruce Zimmermann, who was born in Baltimore and raised in Ellicott City, is one of the few native Baltimoreans to play for the Orioles. A graduate of Loyola Blakefield High School, he played at Towson University before transferring to Mount Olive University in North Carolina. Zimmermann was drafted in the fifth round by the Atlanta Braves in 2017 and traded to the Orioles as … [Read more...] about Bruce Zimmermann on his time with Orioles: ‘It was incredibly special’
Winning numbers drawn for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot
A winner of the Mega Millions jackpot could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years. … [Read more...] about Winning numbers drawn for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot