Among the myriad of “not on my bingo card” moments from Game 7 of the World Series, let’s not forget one that occurred early on, before things got truly nuts. Max Scherzer outlasted Shohei Ohtani. Sure, Ohtani was pitching on three days’ rest. But Scherzer is 41. During the first part of the season, he considered retiring because of a lingering thumb injury. He then had a 10.20 ERA in four September starts while fighting ... Read more
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Wes Moore Defies Party Warning — Maryland Governor Dismisses Fears His Redistricting Plan Could Backfire.NN
Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md., dismissed concerns from Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, a fellow Democrat, over his new push to redraw the state’s congressional map on Sunday. In a letter last month, Ferguson urged his party to avoid pursuing mid-cycle redistricting measures to redraw Maryland's congressional lines, fearing that the process could backfire. "I believe that mid-cycle redistricting in Maryland ... Read more
BBC in Crisis as Director-General and News Chief Step Down Amid Explosive Trump Speech Controversy.NN
The BBC director-general resigned Sunday after the British broadcaster was criticized over editing a Trump speech that some said was misleading. Tim Davie, 58, who has served as BBC director-general since September 2020, announced his resignation after five years leading the corporation. His exit follows growing controversy surrounding a BBC Panorama documentary about President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, ... Read more
The Case for Merrill Kelly: Why the D-backs’ Perfect Reunion Might Already Be Waiting for Them.yv
The Arizona Diamondbacks will need to make some moves this offseason to shore up a pitching staff that endured injury and underperformance in the 2026 season. In the process of that season, long-tenured veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly (then a pending free agent) was traded at the Deadline to the Texas Rangers. Naturally, after a beloved, long-time D-back departs, the speculation begins to flow. Kelly may a ... Read more
The Giants’ Latest Move Might Quietly Push a Promising Young Outfielder Out the Door.yv
The SF Giants made a minor move this week by claiming outfielder Justin Dean off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that could have major implications for outfielder Luis Matos who will be on the bubble next year. The Dean acquisition is not a huge one, but the fact that the Giants added him means that there is likely going to be some heated competition for a spot on the roster next season. SF Giants ... Read more