There have been swings that hinted this was on the horizon, an eventuality Adley Rutschman would soon achieve if Orioles fans were patient enough to wait. Well, the wait is over. The rookie catcher hit the first home run of his major league career in the fourth inning Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays,…
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SANTA ANA — A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday and was immediately sentenced to 17 years in prison for opening fire on deputies who responded to his San Juan Capistrano home six years ago. Robert Case Fee pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a semiautomatic rifle on a peace officer and admitted sentencing…
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It was quite the week for the position players among Baltimore’s top prospects. In the majors, Adley Rutschman’s bat started to heat up, and Kyle Stowers joined him up there. Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg were promoted to Triple-A and immediately impressed. Heston Kjerstad at last made his pro debut for Low-A Delmarva and didn’t…
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When Richie Palacios stepped onto the baseball diamond inside of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 25 to make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cleveland Guardians, he was mesmerized. “It was absolutely beautiful,” the former Towson standout said. “But honestly, I think any stadium would have been beautiful because I made my…
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster on June 23. After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have significant young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first round since…
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Q: Is Bam Adebayo getting a bum rap? He needs to be “more aggressive” and “more assertive” are words getting associated with Bam. Are the Heat asking too much of him across the board? Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra talk about how much the Heat rely on Bam, especially for a young player. He covers…
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster on June 23. After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have significant young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first round since…
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By YURAS KARMANAU | Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine — Sievierodonetsk, the main focus of the fighting in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, isn’t yet blocked off by Russian troops even though they control about 80% of the city and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of it, an official said Tuesday. “There is still…
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The lawsuit that has split the family of ailing Orioles owner Peter Angelos won’t halt discussions about a new lease to keep the team in Baltimore, according to the Maryland Stadium Authority, which says it continues to recognize the authority of CEO John Angelos to negotiate on the club’s behalf. The stadium authority — the…
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Working in customer service often puts employees in what seems like impossible situations. It’s your job to make customers feel good about spending their money. But it’s also your job to stop customers from breaking any of your employer’s rules, too. The mixed message? Always tell customers “yes,” except for when you need to tell…
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