Robles flashed plenty of potential during eventful rookie year
Robles flashed plenty of potential during eventful rookie year
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Victor Robles, who in his first full big league season delivered some big moments at the plate along with consistently stellar play in center field. PLAYER REVIEW: VICTOR ROBLES Age on opening day 2020: 22 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2013 MLB service time: 1 year, 52 days 2019 salary: $557,800 Contract status: Under club...
Leftovers for breakfast (updated)
Leftovers for breakfast (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Hunter Harvey doesn't know whether he's going to be a reliever or a starter with the Orioles after he reports to spring training in February. He still hasn't been told anything at this point. Harvey prefers the bullpen and is anticipating the same role as the one he held in seven major league appearances after the Orioles called him up. He's just waiting for confirmation. "Nothing's set in stone that I'll stay in the bullpen, but I kind of hope that I do," Harvey said last night while...
Rendon finishes a distant third in NL MVP vote
Rendon finishes a distant third in NL MVP vote
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The best season of Anthony Rendon's career was good enough for a third-place finish in a hotly contested MVP race. Rendon was revealed tonight as the third-place finisher, behind winner Cody Bellinger and runner-up Christian Yelich, in this year's National League MVP balloting. Bellinger won the award, receiving 19 first-place votes and 362 total points. Yelich finished right behind him with 10 first-place votes and 317 total points. Rendon received 242 points and one first-place vote among...
Delmarva honored, plus a look at a pitcher eligible in the Rule 5
Delmarva honored, plus a look at a pitcher eligible in the Rule 5
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Earlier this week, the Orioles' Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds affiliate was named the Minor League Team of the Year by Milb.com. Delmarva went 90-48 and earns this honor for the first time in its 24-year club history. The Shorebirds topped the previous team high for wins by seven (83 in 1996) and became the first South Atlantic League team to win 90 or more since the 2006 Augusta GreenJackets. That team featured future major league All-Stars Pablo Sandoval and Sergio Romo. Stretched out over a...
Orioles add game to spring training schedule
Orioles add game to spring training schedule
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they will host an additional home game during their 10th anniversary season in Sarasota, Fla. The Orioles will play against the New York Mets at Ed Smith Stadium on Monday, March 23 at 1:05 p.m. Single-game tickets for the club's Grapefruit League season, which now features 17 home dates in Sarasota, will go on sale on Saturday, January 11 at orioles.com/spring or by calling 941-893-6300. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report on Tuesday, February 11,...
Nats ensure draft pick compensation if Strasburg, Rendon leave
Nats ensure draft pick compensation if Strasburg, Rendon leave
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon, to no one's surprise, turned down qualifying offers from the Nationals before today's deadline, leaving both free agents open to sign with any of Major League Baseball's 30 clubs while ensuring the Nats would receive draft pick compensation if either of them plays elsewhere in 2020. The one-year, $17.8 million qualifying offer was extended to 10 major league free agents, including Strasburg and Rendon, on Nov. 4. The players could have accepted the offer...
Orioles adjust times for home games in 2020 (spring update)
Orioles adjust times for home games in 2020 (spring update)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The changes filtering through the Orioles organization now include start times for certain home games. The club announced today that games at Camden Yards for the upcoming season will begin at 6:35 p.m. for all weeknights prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day. The earlier start time "allows families with children to enjoy more games on school nights," per a release issued by the team. "The Orioles are committed to providing the most family-friendly experience in Major League Baseball,"...
Orioles announce 2020 home game times
Orioles announce 2020 home game times
Doug Miller
Orioles
The Orioles today announced home game times for the 2020 season, including the introduction of 6:35 p.m. ET start times for all weeknight games prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day. The earlier start time allows families with children to enjoy more games on school nights. "The Orioles are committed to providing the most family-friendly experience in Major League Baseball," said Greg Bader, Orioles Senior Vice President, Administration & Experience. "The earlier start time for select...
During AFL, Sharp worked on slowing spin rate on sinker
During AFL, Sharp worked on slowing spin rate on sinker
Byron Kerr
Nationals
To see how Sterling Sharp is a little bit different athletically than maybe your average baseball player, check out his dunking skills on his Twitter home page: Incase @MiLB or @MLB ever decides to have a dunk contest 🙋🏾‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/ZnE2kgyJir -- Sterling Sharp (@DatDude_Ster42) November 19, 2017 In part two, we continue our conversation with the 24-year-old right-hander in the Nationals system, who demonstrated his...
In only two years, Soto has proven he's one of MLB's best hitters
In only two years, Soto has proven he's one of MLB's best hitters
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Juan Soto, whose second big league season was even more impressive than his historic rookie campaign. PLAYER REVIEW: JUAN SOTO Age on opening day 2020: 21 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2015 MLB service time: 1 year, 134 days 2019 salary: $578,300 Contract status: Under club control, arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in...