Checking on health of a few Orioles, Cowser on playing new left field, Rutschman on Chirinos hiring
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The latest health updates on Orioles recovering from injuries or surgeries will be shared on the first day of spring training. Media access begins Feb. 13. Nothing passed along at this point has sounded the alarms. Jorge Mateo seems to be the largest question mark regarding Opening Day availability as he recovers from Aug. 28 surgery to correct a d
Nats' roster search will continue beyond start of spring training
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It’s finally February, and you know what that means: Baseball is on the horizon. Nationals pitchers and catchers report to the team’s facility in West Palm Beach in a mere 10 days, officially kicking off the 2025 campaign. “But Bobby, the Nats still have holes on their roster. They’re not ready!” Yes, looking at the roster as currently constructed,
Holliday: "I understand pretty much what happened last year" (plus other notes from Birdland Caravan)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The maturity of Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday can reveal itself in many ways. On Friday night, it happened behind a bar at PBR Baltimore during a Birdland Caravan stop. Holliday is old enough to drink alcohol – and certainly to pour, which he was busy doing. The kid turned 21 in December. He won’t be relegated to sipping “Bird Bath” water
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Nats announce schedule for more than 50 special ticket events
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals announced plans Friday for more than 50 special ticket events this season, a schedule that includes the return of annual favorites such as Pups in the Park, College Days, Ladies Night and Night Out, along with eight new events including Friends Day, Hello Kitty Day and Golf Day. Friends Day, honoring the longtime NBC sitcom, will take
Orioles notes on players' approval of new left field dimensions, Rutschman's early bonding with new teammates, and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The smiles appear before the response. Ask a few Orioles hitters for their immediate reactions to news that the club is moving in the left field wall, and their approval can be seen on their faces. “I mean, I’m not disappointed,” catcher Adley Rutschman said yesterday evening after the Birdland Caravan made a stop at PBR Baltimore. “It’s definitely
Orioles acquire Luis Vázquez from the Chicago Cubs
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired infielder Luis Vázquez from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Vázquez, 25, was 1-for-12 with two runs scored, one RBI, and a hit-by-pitch in 11 games with the Cubs last season. He made his MLB debut on May 22 vs. Atlanta. Vázquez slashed .263/.347/.432 (62-for-236) with 16 doub
Elias on roster, rotation, payroll, Mateo, Bautista, Sánchez and more (O's acquire Luis Vázquez)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias joined a group of players and local media this morning in volunteering at the Warehouse Collaborative, a space for Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations to share resources. Moving from station to station, Elias boxed and bagged donated items and books, assisted in building skateboards, t
Nationals announce special ticket events for 2025 season
MASN Staff
Masn
Eight brand new events like Hello Kitty® Day, Friends® Day and Golf Day join returning favorites likeNight OUT, Pups in the Park, Cat-urday and more  Whether you like golf or Hello Kitty®, binge-watch Friends® re-runs, or simply love to take your pup everywhere you go, the Washington Nationals have a date on the calendar just for you. The Nationals
Scherzer heads to Toronto, but his real legacy remains in D.C.
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
There will be no Max Scherzer reunion in D.C. this season, an idea that sounded good in theory but probably never had much serious chance of coming to fruition. Scherzer, after waiting out a prolonged Hot Stove League in search of a job, finally found a new home Thursday, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays. It’
Thankful, grateful, hopeful on my final day at MASNsports.com
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today I write my last blog entry for MASNsports.com. Those words make me emotional and a bit sad. But it’s been a heckuva run filled with memories of special people, players, media friends and O's staff along with too many nights at ballparks to count. But those places are home to me and the people I have worked with have been like family.  I have