The Orioles have opened the 2024-25 international signing period with 22 contract agreements, featuring players from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, and Venezuela. The post Orioles Open The 2024-25 International Signing Period By Adding 22 Players appeared first on PressBox. … [Read more...] about Orioles Open The 2024-25 International Signing Period By Adding 22 Players
Baseball
His Home Run Traveled 573 Feet
The pitch was a meatball, a slider hanging right over the plate. Dave Nicholson swung hard, as always, and his bat met the ball squarely, launching it toward left field on a soaring arc. Oh, did he launch this one. The ball not only cleared the fence for a home run, it also cleared the double-deck stands beyond left field. Nicholson literally hit the ball out of Chicago’s … [Read more...] about His Home Run Traveled 573 Feet
Orioles sign 22 players as International Signing Period begins
The Orioles signed 22 players on Wednesday as the International Signing Period began. They were allotted $6,908,800 to sign international players and can use that money until December 15th. The Orioles did not use their entire allotment. “I’m extremely excited about this class. We spread out our dollars,” Koby Perez, the Orioles’ vice president for international scouting, said … [Read more...] about Orioles sign 22 players as International Signing Period begins
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Glenn rocket soars into space on maiden flight
Despite losing the booster during a landing attempt, the upper stage reached orbit as planned. … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Glenn rocket soars into space on maiden flight
Nationals pick up Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The 30 year old outfielder will fight for a roster spot in spring training The Nationals picked up veteran outfielder Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal with a spring training invite. The 30 year old has spent parts of seven seasons in the big leagues. Last year he was over in Japan, playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions. While Cordero is … [Read more...] about Nationals pick up Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal