The Nationals announced Wednesday that right-hander Joan Adon passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment last week. He’ll remain with the organization and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester. Washington designated Adon to clear roster space for free agent signee Amed Rosario. The 26-year-old Adon has logged big league time with the Nats … [Read more...] about Nationals Outright Joan Adon
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Capital Gazette 2024 girls cross country All-County: Josephine Kamas named Runner of the Year
Severna Park cross country coach Josh Alcombright describes Josephine Kamas as a “very focused and intense young lady.” Sometimes, Kamas is too focused and too intense, Alcombright added. Kamas acknowledges as much. Even during training runs, she finds herself worrying about pace and time and form. Alcombright urged the standout sophomore to relax and enjoy herself. His message … [Read more...] about Capital Gazette 2024 girls cross country All-County: Josephine Kamas named Runner of the Year
Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
The Orioles announced they’ve claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the White Sox. Chicago had designated him for assignment last week when they finalized their signing of Josh Rojas to a one-year free agent deal. Baltimore designated righty reliever Roansy Contreras for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Amaya is a defensive specialist who can play … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
Thursday Bird Droppings: Almost-Oriole Jeff Hoffman is a little salty about the non-signing
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Anyone is allowed to be salty if a medical exam costs them millions of dollars. Hello, friends. There are now two months and 11 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. That game against the Blue Jays has one more baked-in storyline as of yesterday, with reliever Jeff Hoffman - who reportedly had a contract scuttled by the O’s due to an issue … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Almost-Oriole Jeff Hoffman is a little salty about the non-signing
Indicted Mayor Eric Adams to meet with Trump to ‘discuss New Yorkers’ priorities’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Friday, another friendly overture to the president-elect by a Democrat awaiting trial on federal corruption charges. … [Read more...] about Indicted Mayor Eric Adams to meet with Trump to ‘discuss New Yorkers’ priorities’