The Nationals optioned outfielder Robert Hassell III and infielder Jose Tena to Triple-A after today’s game, per a club announcement. The corresponding moves for those transactions have not yet been formally announced, but Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports that the club plans to select the contract of top infield prospect Brady House and recall outfielder Daylen … [Read more...] about Nationals To Promote Brady House
Trump directs ICE to deport illegal immigrants from cities, not ‘heartland’
President Trump ordered the government's deportation force to focus on scouring cities for illegal immigrants to deport but pay less attention to America's "heartland," where he said there's just not the same need to boot people. … [Read more...] about Trump directs ICE to deport illegal immigrants from cities, not ‘heartland’
Bits & Bites: New Baltimore Sun food reporter, crossword puzzles at Brewer’s Art
Before I walk you, dear reader, through some of this week’s bite-sized pieces of food and dining news in the Baltimore area, I’d love to introduce myself. My name is Jane Godiner, and I’m the new food reporter for The Baltimore Sun. I’m originally from New York City, where I kindled my love of food over hand-pulled Xi’an-style noodles in Chinatown and cheesy Venezuelan cachapas … [Read more...] about Bits & Bites: New Baltimore Sun food reporter, crossword puzzles at Brewer’s Art
Pell Grant cuts could lead Maryland students to take out more loans
Asia Matthews may have to take out an additional $1,700 in student loans next year to complete her degree at Morgan State University, under a new Trump administration proposal to reduce Pell Grants. Matthews’ additional loans would add to a $25,000 pile of debt she’s already racked up during her time in college, with around $10,000 still left to pay off. “I’m not that happy … [Read more...] about Pell Grant cuts could lead Maryland students to take out more loans
Orioles’ Coby Mayo has a World Series champ ‘in his corner’
Coby Mayo was drafted as a shortstop and spent most of his time in the minor leagues at third base. But the Orioles’ top infield prospect has been following in the footsteps of a star first baseman since Little League. Mayo, 23, first met Anthony Rizzo when he was 9 or 10 years old. The fellow Parkland, Florida, native — a three-time All-Star and 2016 World Series champion with … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Coby Mayo has a World Series champ ‘in his corner’