The Orioles are counting on Brian Matusz and a number of other young pitchers in 2010. The Orioles opted for a modicum of stability amid their rebuilding by committing long-term money to Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis. Full Article at USA Today

Thelma “Chris” Namislo cleans the outside of the ice machine at her daughter and son-in-law’s Dade City restaurant. Once the restaurant opens, she will lead public relations efforts. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

Napa Valley Grille, 111 Providence Place, Providence, (401) 270-6272, welcomes Duckhorn Vineyards for a four-course wine dinner prepared by executive chef Erik Wicklund Wednesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $100 inclusive of tax and... Full Article at Providence Journal

Residents will kick off the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 28, said Councilwoman Shirley Barrett. Full Article at Scranton Times-Tribune

The Baltimore Orioles are very close to re-emerging as a force in the American League East. They have the core of a solid lineup in place. The offense is led my right fielder Nick Markakis (.293/.347/.453) and features several emerging young hitters. Full Article at Sports Blogs

DADE CITY — At last week's meeting, City Commissioner Camille Hernandez said the city should repeal its ban on private irrigation wells because it would save residents money. "I do think this is in the citizens' best interest. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

NEWARK -- The Midland Theatre in Newark on Monday confirmed the four former "American Idol" finalists who will be appearing there in December as part of a holiday tour. Full Article at Zanesville Times Recorder

KWU MEN 7, SAINT MARY 1 -- At Leavenworth, Arturo Guizar scored tree goals and assisted on another as Kansas Wesleyan routed Saint Mary in a Kansas Conference match. Full Article at Salina Journal Online

ABC7-WLS TV reports: The Chicago Bears are suing jailed businessman David Hernandez, who's accused of running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme. Full Article at Chicago Tribune

(Crain’s) — The Chicago Bears claim a jailed businessman accused of running an $11-million Ponzi scheme has defrauded the pro football team out of $50,000 in sponsorship funds. Full Article at ChicagoBusiness.com

The Chicago Bears count themselves among the victims of alleged Ponzi schemer David Hernandez. Full Article at Chicago Sun-Times

: Baltimore rookie SP David Hernandez lost his final start Wednesday to the Rays. Hernandez gave up five runs on seven hits and lasted just 4 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four. His ERA finishes at 5.42. (Updated 09/30/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports

David Hernandez did what David Hernandez does, give up home runs. A 3 run HR off the bat of Ben Zobrist (both runners on were walked) and a solo shot by Carl Crawford, to be exact. Full Article at Camden Chat :: A Baltimore Orioles Blog

David Hernandez did what David Hernandez does, give up home runs. A 3 run HR off the bat of Ben Zobrist (both runners on were walked) and a solo shot by Carl Crawford, to be exact. Full Article at Sports Blogs

The Rays picked up their third straight win last night after beating the Orioles 3-1. Wade Davis gave the Rays another strong start, going 7 innings while allowing only 1 earned. Davis was working out of jams all night, and he was really good at it. Full Article at Sports Blogs

: Baltimore has lost nine straight games started by starter David Hernandez, who is 0-5 in the stretch and hasn't won since Aug. 11. Hernandez tossed six innings against the Indians, allowing two earned runs on six hits. Full Article at CBS Sports

For stealing marijuana and cash from a motorist during a traffic stop, former Miami-Dade police officer Jesus Rodolfo Hernandez must spend 30 days in jail and give up his law-enforcement credentials. Full Article at Pakistan News.net

: Orioles SP David Hernandez allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday as he took a no-decision against the Red Sox. Hernandez struck out one and walked three. (Updated 09/19/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports

Orioles right-hander David Hernandez said he isn't tired and doesn't believe he has hit the proverbial rookie wall in this, the longest season he has pitched in his pro career. The numbers say otherwise. Full Article at Baltimore Sun