Starting pitcher Shane Baz was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Orioles on December 19th. In exchange for the 26-year-old right-hander, the Orioles gave up four top 30 prospects — catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret and outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Overn, and a Competitive Balance Round A pick, the 33rd overall. Baz, who was 10-12 with a 4.87 ERA in … [Read more...] about Getting to know Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz
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CIA operatives tracked Venezuelan dictator for months before Saturday morning capture operation
The United States executed a dramatic military operation early Saturday morning to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife from their heavily guarded compound in Caracas. The mission involved more than 150 aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters, and represented the culmination of months of intelligence gathering by CIA operatives embedded in … [Read more...] about CIA operatives tracked Venezuelan dictator for months before Saturday morning capture operation
Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges Trump’s rationale for capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't buying President Trump's explanation for why the U.S. moved to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. … [Read more...] about Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges Trump’s rationale for capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
5 questions about Trump’s military operation in Venezuela
Trump saw this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance multiple U.S. interests simultaneously. … [Read more...] about 5 questions about Trump’s military operation in Venezuela
World leaders react to U.S. raid in Venezuela
After the Trump administration said the U.S. military conducted an overnight operation to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, leaders around the world reacted to the announcement. … [Read more...] about World leaders react to U.S. raid in Venezuela