The Athletics have reportedly reached an agreement with right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year, $2.85MM contract. The signing is still pending a physical. Leiter is an Octagon client. Leiter, 35 in March, made his big league debut back in 2017 but didn’t fully establish himself at the big league level until joining the Cubs in 2022. He served as a swing man and long … [Read more...] about Athletics To Sign Mark Leiter Jr.
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Pirates sign former Phillies reliever as hilarious Kyle Schwarber consolation prize
After striking out on Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates had to settle for a lesser prize, signing former Phillies pitcher Gregory Soto. … [Read more...] about Pirates sign former Phillies reliever as hilarious Kyle Schwarber consolation prize
U.S. arrests plummet 25% since COVID-19 pandemic onset, analysis finds
The number of people arrested yearly in the U.S. has dropped since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysis from the Council on Criminal Justice. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. … [Read more...] about U.S. arrests plummet 25% since COVID-19 pandemic onset, analysis finds
NASCAR settles antitrust case filed by team owned by Michael Jordan
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan. … [Read more...] about NASCAR settles antitrust case filed by team owned by Michael Jordan
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty. … [Read more...] about Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access