Whirlwind! That is the best word to describe Jackson Merrill’s journey during the 2024 baseball season, one that culminated Monday with the Severna Park native finishing as runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year. Merrill had never played above Double-A and had never played any position other than shortstop during his very brief professional career. So to expect that … [Read more...] about Padres OF Jackson Merrill, a Severna Park native, runner-up for NL Rookie of the Year
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet. Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime … [Read more...] about Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Orioles’ Colton Cowser finishes 2nd in AL Rookie of Year voting
Colton Cowser entered the offseason with the chance to become the first player since Ichiro Suzuki to win a Gold Glove and the Rookie of the Year Award in the same season. He fell short for both. Cowser on Monday finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced. New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil won the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Colton Cowser finishes 2nd in AL Rookie of Year voting
Millennials lead in holiday travel spending, flights up to 9% cheaper than last year
Traveling for Thanksgiving? You might help set a record. More than 36 million people plan to fly through the holiday weekend. According to the travel site Kayak, flights are 6 to 9% cheaper than last year, but the window to find deals for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s is closing quickly. Travel experts warn that airfares will jump 5 to 10% every day during … [Read more...] about Millennials lead in holiday travel spending, flights up to 9% cheaper than last year
The Baltimore Sun’s Ravens report card: Position-by-position grades for 18-16 loss to Steelers
Here’s how the Ravens (7-4) graded out at every position after an 18-16 loss to the Steelers (8-2) on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium: Quarterback Lamar Jackson had an off day. He missed open receivers and seemed lost when pressured. Pittsburgh controlled him with a lot of four-man rushes and got a lot of pressure from the outside with outside linebackers Elandon Roberts and T.J. … [Read more...] about The Baltimore Sun’s Ravens report card: Position-by-position grades for 18-16 loss to Steelers