As expected, the Orioles declined the $16.5 million option on designated hitter Eloy Jiménez on Saturday. Jiménez, who was acquired on July 30th from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league reliever Trey McGough, was concluding a six-year, $43 million contract. The Orioles must pay the 27-year-old Jiménez a $3 million buyout. In 33 games with the Orioles, Jiménez hit … [Read more...] about Orioles decline $16.5 million option on Eloy Jiménez
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Florida’s convicted killer clown released from prison
A woman who pleaded guilty to dressing as a clown and in 1990 murdering the wife of a man she later married has been released from a Florida prison. … [Read more...] about Florida’s convicted killer clown released from prison
Saturday Bird Droppings: Trey Mancini is hoping for a comeback
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Still waiting for free agency to kick off, a familiar face with big aspirations, and the O”s make minor moves. Good Morning, Birdland! Don’t let the 80-degree temperatures in the Baltimore area fool you. The offseason has arrived. For me, that means regular trips to MLB Trade Rumors to learn what all is happening in the baseball-ing … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Trey Mancini is hoping for a comeback
Trey Mancini Preparing For 2025 Comeback
Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini opted out of a minor league deal with the Marlins late last spring and did not sign a new deal with any team for the 2024 season, instead choosing to remain home. However, the 32-year-old tells Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner that after a year away from the game, he’s now eyeing a comeback bid in 2025. Fans of Mancini will want … [Read more...] about Trey Mancini Preparing For 2025 Comeback
Taneytown parks face growing vandalism problem, graffiti suspects caught on camera
Taneytown’s parks and recreation department is asking for help identifying three suspects, two men and one woman, who were allegedly caught on camera vandalizing the skate park at Taneytown High School Park on Halloween evening, according to a Facebook post from the department. “Vandalism is an ongoing concern for us,” City Manager James Wieprecht said, “but there has been … [Read more...] about Taneytown parks face growing vandalism problem, graffiti suspects caught on camera