The Trump administration is moving forward with a controversial land deal that would transfer 2,200 acres of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest to Resolution Copper, a mining venture with significant Chinese ties. … [Read more...] about Trump administration endorses Arizona copper mine deal despite Chinese ownership concerns
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Nationals set to recall former top prospect for first big league start in 3 years
The Washington Nationals are recalling former top prospect Cade Cavalli for what will be his first start on a big league mound in 3 years on Wednesday night. … [Read more...] about Nationals set to recall former top prospect for first big league start in 3 years
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Nationals Recall Cade Cavalli
August 6: The Nats made it official today, announcing that they’ve recalled Cavalli and optioned Lara. August 5: The Nationals are recalling Cade Cavalli from Triple-A Rochester to start tomorrow’s game against the A’s, interim manager Miguel Cairo told reporters (relayed by Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com). While the team has not officially announced the move, they did … [Read more...] about Nationals Recall Cade Cavalli
Padres Notes: Payroll, Miller, Sears
The Padres’ flurry of deadline dealings brought Mason Miller, JP Sears, Ryan O’Hearn, Ramón Laureano, Nestor Cortes, Will Wagner and Freddy Fermin to San Diego. The slate of new acquisitions addressed major deficiencies in left field and behind the plate to varying levels while also deepening the pitching staff. It was another frenetic deadline for the Friars — one that was … [Read more...] about Padres Notes: Payroll, Miller, Sears