While the signings of players with major league experience to minor league contracts might not excite Oriole fans, it’s important for the team. Each spring training, the Orioles bring perhaps two dozen players who aren’t on the 40-man roster to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Some are young players who don’t have the service time necessary to place them on the 40-man … [Read more...] about Orioles stocking up on players with major league experience for camp invites
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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely “friendly fire”
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said. … [Read more...] about 2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely “friendly fire”
Saturday Bird Droppings: Adding around the edges
Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Matt Bowman era of Orioles baseball continues, another minor signing, and a chat with Mike Snyder. Good Morning Birdland! Things have quieted down around MLB these last few days. Moves are happening, and even a significant name in Christian Walker found a home (Astros), but some of the bigger dominoes are still standing. That includes … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Adding around the edges
Orioles Re-Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal
The Orioles have re-signed right-hander Matt Bowman to a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The righty will make $1.1MM if in the majors and will also have the chance to unlock incentives valued at $400K. Bowman, 34 in May, just finished a nomadic season. He pitched for four clubs this year: the Twins, … [Read more...] about Orioles Re-Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal
Notre Dame dominates Indiana 27-17 in the first College Football Playoff game with expanded 12-team field
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night. The seventh-seeded Fighting Irish (12-1) won their 11th straight — and their first playoff victory. They’ll face … [Read more...] about Notre Dame dominates Indiana 27-17 in the first College Football Playoff game with expanded 12-team field