Lebanese officials say at least 22 people were killed during an Israeli strike in Beirut that apparently targeted a Hezbollah leader. This comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on the militant group's involvement in Israel's war against Hamas. CBS News' Haley Ott has the latest from the Middle East. … [Read more...] about Latest news as Middle East conflict escalates
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Thursday Division Series open thread
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Tigers can clinch a spot in the ALCS with a victory over Tanner Bibee and the Guardians. Are you all the way back in on the MLB postseason? I’ll be dipping my toe in this evening after licking my wounds for almost a week. As always, a Yankee loss would help the cause. Guardians at Tigers, 6:08 pm, TNT, Tigers lead 2-1 Starters: … [Read more...] about Thursday Division Series open thread
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ conquerors have met their demise
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Kansas City Royals, after defeating the O’s in the Wild Card Series, have been eliminated by the Yankees in the ALDS. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The 2024 postseason continues to churn out one exciting game after another. Last night the Guardians and Tigers played an incredible contest, full of lead changes, clutch hits, … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles’ conquerors have met their demise
Brandon Young is the next unheralded Orioles pitching prospect to try to earn a place
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Young was the 2024 Orioles minor league pitcher of the year. Going into the 2024 season, there was not much reason to know anything about Brandon Young unless you were very, perhaps even unhealthily, invested in the Orioles farm system.. The 6’6” righty was originally an undrafted free agent signing by the team after the shortened … [Read more...] about Brandon Young is the next unheralded Orioles pitching prospect to try to earn a place
Craig Kimbrel fell apart after an elite start to 2024
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Orioles closer may have been the league’s most egregious All-Star snub this year, and yet by the time September rolled around he was overdue for his impending DFA. What a weird season. Craig Kimbrel was the league’s elite closer of the 2010s. He went to a handful of All-Atar games, garnered Cy Young votes, and even had a trademark … [Read more...] about Craig Kimbrel fell apart after an elite start to 2024