Allen, the A’s third-round pick in 2017, and Reed — a 2016 second-round pick by the Padres, who dealt him to Oakland in 2019 as part of the Jurickson Profar trade — both recently were named to MLB Pipeline’s first-team of baseball’s top defensive prospects. … [Read more...] about A’s prospects Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Allen among nonroster spring training invitees
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden argues for legislative patience, urgent action amid crisis
California Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin NewsomPortland mayor pepper sprays man after confrontation at restaurant Overnight Health Care: Biden says anyone who wants vaccine may be able to get it by spring | Moderna says vaccine effective on variants, but tests booster shot | California lifts regional stay-at-home order California lifts regional stay-at-home order MORE (D) lifted statewide stay-at-home orders to allow restaurants to open for outdoor dining options and salons to resume indoor appointments. Outdoor church services are also permitted. The state will now revert to a county tier system, which eases lockdowns depending on case rates and gives local officials the option to set their own restrictions (The Hill and The Associated Press). … In New York, Gov. Andrew CuomoAndrew CuomoCuomo says New York can begin to loosen restrictions: 'Don't get cocky with COVID' Disjointed vaccine distribution poses early test for Biden Three National Guardsmen killed after military helicopter … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden argues for legislative patience, urgent action amid crisis
Sharks, college hoops teams could return home after Santa Clara County eases restrictions
Santa Clara’s men had five games canceled in December and three more postponed in January; the Broncos are slated to host Pacific on Thursday night in Santa Cruz. The Santa Clara women are on the road for their next three games before hosting Pacific on Feb. 4. … [Read more...] about Sharks, college hoops teams could return home after Santa Clara County eases restrictions
NY Times previously warned Lauren Wolfe about ‘social media behavior’ before ‘I have chills’ tweet: report
Wolfe was at the center of a viral firestorm last Tuesday over a celebratory tweet reacting to President Biden's arrival at Joint Base Andrews ahead of his inauguration, writing "I have chills." It was later reported on Friday that the Times parted ways with Wolfe. … [Read more...] about NY Times previously warned Lauren Wolfe about ‘social media behavior’ before ‘I have chills’ tweet: report
Biden more bullish on vaccines, open to 1.5M daily shot goal
Biden signaled on Monday his increasing bullishness on the pace of vaccinations after signing an executive order to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers. It was among a flurry of moves by Biden during his first full week to show he’s taking swift action to heal an ailing economy as talks with Congress over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package showed few signs of progress. … [Read more...] about Biden more bullish on vaccines, open to 1.5M daily shot goal
