It’s been more than two weeks since interim manager Tony Mansolino and president of baseball operations Mike Elias addressed the media, and there’s been no information on who will be the Orioles’ manager in 2026. Since Elias addressed the media, the number of managerial vacancies has grown. On Monday, it grew further with the surprise announcement that Mike Shildt, who led the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ managerial search complicated by slew of unexpected openings
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Will the Orioles bunt more in 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: Do you think the Orioles will add bunting to their arsenal this winter for a team that is situationally challenged? From: Les Diver Answer: Les, the Orioles should bunt more. They had just four sacrifice bunts in 2025, fewest in baseball and rarely attempted to bunt for hits. If Tony Mansolino is the fulltime manager, it would be a priority. I know he’s keenly aware … [Read more...] about Will the Orioles bunt more in 2026? | MAILBAG
Study finds transgender identification in nosedive among American students
The number of young Americans who identify as transgender has dropped by nearly half since peaking in 2023, an indication the gender-identity trend is rapidly going "out of fashion," according to a newly published survey of polling data. … [Read more...] about Study finds transgender identification in nosedive among American students
New Nationals baseball chief makes his first hire — from his old team
Paul Toboni, the Nationals’ new baseball chief, turns to his old employer for his first front office hire — Devin Pearson, Boston’s former director of amateur scouting. … [Read more...] about New Nationals baseball chief makes his first hire — from his old team
Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces immediate challenges as violence continues in Gaza Strip
The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces mounting challenges as tensions persist in Gaza despite the U.S.-brokered peace agreement signed Monday. … [Read more...] about Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces immediate challenges as violence continues in Gaza Strip