Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Any claims of penny-pinching are off base. In fact, this has been the Orioles most active (and expensive) offseason in years. But it has certainly defied conventional wisdom. Early on in the Mike Elias era, the Orioles were widely criticized for not spending money on the major league payroll. The organization and its new GM were brazen … [Read more...] about The Orioles are finally spending money, but in an unconventional way
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Baseball Insiders Discuss Free Agents’ Willingness to Take Shorter Deals
With many free agents still available on the market, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib recently discussed the openness of some to accepting short-term offers with MLB clubs. Murray and Weinrib co-host the podcast “The Baseball Insiders” and while they had a lot to discuss, one topic they focused on was the short-term offers and high average annual value (AAV) that Pete Alonso, … [Read more...] about Baseball Insiders Discuss Free Agents’ Willingness to Take Shorter Deals
Europe must combat antisemitism as thousands of Jews abandon the continent, top Jewish leader says
Governments across Europe need to immediately take action against a precipitous rise in antisemitism that's driving thousands of Jews to abandon the continent, the leader of a prominent European Jewish organization said Monday. … [Read more...] about Europe must combat antisemitism as thousands of Jews abandon the continent, top Jewish leader says
Washington Times Opinion Editor Charles Hurt departing to become Fox News host
Charles Hurt is stepping down as opinion editor of The Washington Times to take over hosting duties at Fox News' weekend morning show. He will continue to write his regular column for The Times. … [Read more...] about Washington Times Opinion Editor Charles Hurt departing to become Fox News host
Big bet: Political betting market Kalshi hires Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr., son of the president-elect, has linked up with online betting market Kalshi, which broke new legal ground last year in becoming the first U.S. bookmaker to allow largely unrestricted gambling on election outcomes. … [Read more...] about Big bet: Political betting market Kalshi hires Donald Trump Jr.