Sasaki reportedly meets with Padres in San Diego January 13, 2025 – Roki Sasaki, the highly touted Japanese right-hander, reportedly met with the San Diego Padres in San Diego on Friday. Sasaki, 24, is one of the most sought-after free agents on the international market this winter. He has a 1.84 ERA and 15.8 strikeouts … Read more
Sasaki’s wish list down to four clubs. Who’s in, who’s out? By Jim Bowden January 13, 2025 Roki Sasaki, the 18-year-old Japanese right-hander who is considered to be one of the best pitching prospects in the world, has narrowed his wish list of potential landing spots in Major League Baseball to four teams, according to … Read more
Mariners Add Infield Depth, Ink Solano to 1-Year Deal Seattle, WA – The Seattle Mariners have added some much-needed infield depth to their roster, signing veteran infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. Solano, 35, is a versatile infielder who can play both second and third base. He has spent the … Read more
Dodgers, Angels join in 12-team effort after devastating wildfires Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels partner with other MLB teams to provide relief to communities impacted by recent wildfires in California. January 13, 2025 – The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels have joined forces with 10 other Major League Baseball teams to … Read more
Reliever Kittredge Heads to Orioles on 1-Year Deal January 13, 2025 Baltimore, MD – The Baltimore Orioles have signed right-handed reliever Daniel Kittredge to a one-year contract, the team announced on Friday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kittredge, 32, spent the past six seasons with the Seattle Mariners, where he emerged as … Read more
White House Announces Student Debt Cancellation for Over 5 Million Americans Washington, D.C. – On January 13, 2025, President Joe Biden announced a significant milestone in his administration’s efforts to address the burden of student debt in the United States. The President approved the cancellation of student debt for over 5 million Americans, totaling approximately … Read more
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar January 13, 2025 Today, President Biden spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. The President thanked the Emir for Qatar’s strong partnership with the United States, especially in the wake of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. The … Read more
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires Across Los Angeles The White House January 13, 2025 18:20 EST STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN ON THE WILDFIRES ACROSS LOS ANGELES I am deeply concerned about the devastating wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. My heart goes out to the families of those lost or injured, … Read more
President Biden Announces Names of CVN 82 and CVN 83 Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden today announced the names of the next two aircraft carriers, CVN 82 and CVN 83. CVN 82 will be named the USS Doris Miller, after the African American sailor who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during … Read more
President Biden Amends California Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C.– On Friday, January 13, 2023, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. amended the major disaster declaration for the State of California to include assistance for individuals and households impacted by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from December 26, 2022, to January 17, 2023. The President’s action … Read more