The Freep opinion page recently ran a letter to the editor from a Tigers fan encouraging the team's owners to increase pitcher Tarik Skubal's pay. "Back up the armored car and pay Tarik what he's worth," wrote Gary Holman, a Big Rapids resident. Some fans agree ... and some don't. Been a Tigers fan since 68. Put the check for $425 million on the table and tell Tarik to fill in eight, nine or 10 years. If he ... Read more
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After Three Seasons Behind the Plate, a Blue Jays Veteran Makes His Move to Free Agency.yv
Moving on to offseason roster construction is painful duty for the Toronto Blue Jays, but it's a duty nonetheless. After narrowly missing out on their first World Series win since 1993, the Blue Jays got a bit of a late start on figuring out their organizational depth chart for next year. Players come and got at rapid rates at this time of year, especially the minor-leaguers, and the Blue Jays saw a number of notable ... Read more
At 41, Max Scherzer Isn’t Chasing Legacy — He’s Chasing One More Shot at Greatness.yv
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
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