Spring training begins three weeks from now, and while the Orioles’ offseason has been a busy one, there are still questions to be answered before pitchers and catchers report. Are they going to get that No. 1 starter? If you’re talking about Framber Valdez, I’m not sure. While the rest of the free-agent market is largely accounted for, Valdez might not only be the best … [Read more...] about Remaining questions before Orioles’ spring training begins
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Basallo, Beavers among 5 Orioles in Baseball America’s Top 100 prospects
After several seasons full of impressive prospects, the Orioles’ farm system fell back, and now it’s showing a sharp improvement with five players in Baseball America’s top 100 prospects. Two of the top 100 — catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, who’s ranked ninth overall, and outfielder Dylan Beavers, who’s 21st — spent the final six weeks of the 2025 season with the … [Read more...] about Basallo, Beavers among 5 Orioles in Baseball America’s Top 100 prospects
Elizabeth Smart regains ‘ownership over my story’ in Netflix documentary ‘Kidnapped’
Held captive for nine months after being abducted from her bedroom at age 14, Elizabeth Smart revisits the defining moments of her kidnapping in a new Netflix documentary. The film reveals how a sister's memory, a family's persistence, and a series of missed and critical decisions shaped one of America's most closely watched cases, and how Ms. Smart ultimately reclaimed control … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Smart regains ‘ownership over my story’ in Netflix documentary ‘Kidnapped’
Winter storm’s lasting grip: Sub-freezing temps could snarl D.C. recovery for over a week
The winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the District will likely have impacts that extend beyond just a weekend inconvenience. Forecasters warn that bitter cold could grip the area through next week, with frigid temperatures threatening to keep snow and ice locked in place long after the storm passes. … [Read more...] about Winter storm’s lasting grip: Sub-freezing temps could snarl D.C. recovery for over a week
Racism allegations derailed an earlier probe of fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community
When fraud investigator Scott Dexter found evidence of bogus child care assistance payments being paid to members of Minnesota's Somali community years ago, his probe was derailed by accusations of racial bias. … [Read more...] about Racism allegations derailed an earlier probe of fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community