Astros’ Chas McCormick Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. McCormick and four other Astros had been placed on outright waivers earlier this week. With more than three years of MLB service time, McCormick had the right to reject the assignment. MLBTR […]
Nomura now expects the BOE to deliver final rate cut this cycle in April next year
Nomura penciled in a rate cut for this week but that didn’t materialise of course as seen yesterday here. Their note going into the meeting decision was that if there was a rate cut in November, then they see the BOE cutting rates just one more time in February next year. But now, it seems […]
US VP Vance warns of suffering ahead for Americans (shut down)
US Vice President Vance is warning of consequential suffering for Americans as the government shut down persists. “The American people are unfortunately are about to start suffering some very real consequences because of the shutdown.” Travelers can attest to this: US airlines must reduce operations at 40 high traffic airports by 6 am US ET […]
Athletics, Austin Wynns Avoid Arbitration
The Athletics have agreed to a one-year, $1.1MM deal with catcher Austin Wynns, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The team has yet to officially announce the move. Wynns is represented by Ball Players Agency. Matt Swartz’s arbitration projections had Wynns receiving $1.8MM. While he fell short of that mark, his deal includes some incentives, notes […]
Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. Underwent Knee Surgery, Out At Least 4 Weeks
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. underwent a successful “minor orthopedic procedure” on Monday to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss another four weeks, the team confirmed in its official announcement on Wednesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Tom Hackett at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific news wrap: Musk to get Tesla trillion/China to miss NVDA chips
Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approved a new 10-year, US$1 trillion performance-based pay package for CEO Elon Musk, tied to highly ambitious milestones. To receive it, Musk must steer Tesla to produce 20 million vehicles, operate 1 million robotaxis, and sell 1 million humanoid robots, while the company’s valuation climbs from US$1.5 trillion to US$8.5 trillion. The […]
Japan PM Takaichi fills key panels with Abenomics-style stimulus advocates
Takaichi fills key panels with Abenomics advocates to drive pro-growth agenda Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stacked top economic panels with reflationist economists and big-spending advocates, signalling a return to Abenomics-style stimulus as Japan’s new government pushes to revive growth and keep policy loose. Reuters carry this very intersting piece. More: The government confirmed that […]
Guardians Decline Club Option On John Means
The Guardians have declined their $6MM option on left-hander John Means, per Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Means is now a free agent. Additionally, left-handers Kolby Allard and Matt Krook, right-hander Ben Lively, catcher Dom Nuñez and infielder Will Wilson have been outrighted off the roster and elected free agency, per Zack Meisel of The […]
Damon Jones Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Scandal
Ex-NBA Player Faces Federal Charges Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of gambling fraud and leaking private injury information about LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jones appeared in Brooklyn federal court with his lawyer, Kenneth Montgomery, who entered the plea for him. The court allowed Jones to stay free […]
Dan Orlovsky Makes Bold Prediction About Kyler Murray
The Arizona Cardinals are in a precarious position heading into a tough Week 10 matchup at the Seattle Seahawks. They do have a bit of momentum after defeating the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football” to end a five-game losing streak. The main subplot of Arizona’s up-and-down season has been the fact that the […]
