The Orioles announced that they have selected right-handers Kade Strowd and Brandon Young to their 40-man roster, protecting them being available in next month’s Rule 5 draft. The 40-man roster now has 39 players on it. Strowd, 27, was a 12th-round pick of the Orioles in 2019. He has posted some intriguing numbers in the minors in terms of strikeouts and grounders, but also … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Kade Strowd, Brandon Young
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Maryland business owners bullish on Moore and economy, but Trump worries linger
Maryland’s small business owners descended on the Hilton Inner Harbor in droves Tuesday for the Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit, a conference for small businesses to connect with government agencies and contractors for over $7 billion in available state contracts. This year’s summit moved from its previous location in Turf Valley in Ellicott City, which … [Read more...] about Maryland business owners bullish on Moore and economy, but Trump worries linger
40-man roster deadline has passed: Which prospects got spots?
Trump says he’s sticking with Gaetz despite allegations of paying for sex
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's standing by his controversial attorney general pick Matt Gaetz, even as the allegations intensify against the former Florida congressman of having paid for sex, and some Senate Republicans say there is little chance he'll be confirmed. … [Read more...] about Trump says he’s sticking with Gaetz despite allegations of paying for sex
Orioles’ Cowser finishes a close 2nd to Yankees’ Gil for AL Rookie of the Year
In a close vote, Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser finished second to New York Yankees right-handed starter Luis Gil for American League Rookie of the Year. Cowser, who led all American League rookies with 24 home runs, drove in 69 runs and hit .242 with a .768 OPS, had 13 first-place votes to Gil’s 15. Gil, who was named on 26 of the 30 ballots, had 106 points while Cowser had … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Cowser finishes a close 2nd to Yankees’ Gil for AL Rookie of the Year