Zach Pressnell, a Newsweek MLB contributor based in Columbus, Ohio, reports on the Seattle Mariners extending catcher Cal Raleigh’s contract for $105 million over six years. This move could lead to the team parting ways with ace pitcher Luis Castillo, who has three years and $72.45 million left on his contract. Despite Castillo’s team-friendly deal, the Mariners’ pitching depth and financial strategy may result in him being traded to teams like the Mets, Yankees, Orioles, or Red Sox.
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Hotel security officer testifies Diddy paid $100K to suppress assault video
During the federal trial of Sean Combs, significant testimony focused on his March 2016 assault on Casandra Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel, where security footage was shown to jurors. Hotel security supervisor Eddy Garcia revealed he was paid $100,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement to suppress the video, admitting he felt pressured and nervous about the NDA. The courtroom experienced a disruption when a woman shouted in defense of Diddy, leading to her removal, while...
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