Fernando Graterol is a catcher by trade. “But he’s more athletic than most catchers,” said Chicago White Sox special assistant to the general manager David Keller, who oversees international scouting. “We’re talking about a guy who runs a 6.8 60 (yard dash). He’s got plus bat speed, raw power is — I would say, especially for the position — at the top of the class. “We feel like … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox agree to terms with 18 players — including 9 pitchers — to open international signing period
Judge who blasted Operation Midway Blitz use-of-force tactics will hear new lawsuit by city, state
The federal judge who issued a landmark preliminary injunction in November limiting the use of force by immigration agents agreed Thursday to take over a new lawsuit filed by the state and city of Chicago alleging a much broader swath of illegal actions during the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis made the decision over the strenuous … [Read more...] about Judge who blasted Operation Midway Blitz use-of-force tactics will hear new lawsuit by city, state
Third person charged in Jimmijion Bailey’s death
A digital trail of texts and Google searches led authorities to charge Ralph Stokes’ relative with helping him to dispose of Jimmijion Bailey’s body in October 2024. Antoinette Stokes, 54, was charged Wednesday with arson, obstruction of justice, altering the scene of a death, and two misdemeanors – failure to notify authorities of the discovery of a dead body and failure to … [Read more...] about Third person charged in Jimmijion Bailey’s death
It’s ‘gold or bust’ for US men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident too.
Burned in Zach Werenski’s memory is the first U.S. practice at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February. “You look around and see the skill,” Werenski said. “I was like, ‘This is fast.’ It’s wave after wave, player after player.” US men’s hockey picks a 4 Nations-heavy roster for Milan Olympics, including ex-Blackhawk Seth Jones He and his countrymen fell short at that tournament, … [Read more...] about It’s ‘gold or bust’ for US men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident too.
México quiere reforzar la resolución de controversias dentro del T-MEC ante medidas “intempestivas”
Associated Press CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Reforzar y agilizar el sistema de resolución de controversias del tratado de libre comercio norteamericano, el T-MEC, es una de las prioridades de México en el actual proceso de su revisión porque así se reducirán los márgenes de incertidumbre ante “decisiones intempestivas”, dijo el jueves el secretario de Economía, Marcelo Ebrard, en … [Read more...] about México quiere reforzar la resolución de controversias dentro del T-MEC ante medidas “intempestivas”