Sanders offers strong endorsement of Kjerstad's outfield defense, Wells and Irvin unsure of roles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
On the day that Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias selected Heston Kjerstad in the 2020 draft, he talked about the second-overall pick playing right field at Camden Yards. As if the position was just waiting for him. The diagnosis of myocarditis and a hamstring injury prolonged the wait, but Kjerstad made his major league d
Tate "ready to go for camp" and return to Orioles bullpen
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The smile probably said the most about Dillon Tate’s right arm. Tate is encouraged by his health as he waits for other pitchers to report to spring training on Feb. 14. He’s gotten a head start down in Sarasota, taking a break this weekend to attend the Birdland Caravan. The last pitch thrown by Tate with the Orioles was 15 months ago. He was sidel
Ortiz shows he is more than a glove-first prospect, plus other Birdland Caravan notes
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles infield prospect Joey Ortiz, who made his major league debut in the 2023 season, may have finally shed that “glove-first” label. While his glove is still strong and he gets 70 fielding grades and 55 for arm strength by Baseball America, he also produced an .885 OPS in 88 games at Triple-A Norfolk last summer. “Yeah, definitely, I feel like
Better, same or worse in 2024: Position players
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
We’re not quite there yet, but spring training is drawing near. Pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in a mere 18 days, and at long last the 2024 Nationals will begin to take shape. There will be more optimism surrounding this year’s team than there was a year ago, with the organization hoping to take another step forward after improving
Cowser on 2023 in majors: "I choose to take it as a learning experience"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Aaron Hicks injured his left hamstring on July 24 in Philadelphia while racing in for a fly ball from Johan Rojas in the third inning. Colton Cowser replaced him in center field. Cowser batted in the ninth inning and lined a tie-breaking double to left field off Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel that scored rookie Gunnar Henderson. Henderson will be in
Nats' new uniforms include first pullover and updated road grays
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
For the Nationals’ on-field look, it’s a “new year, new me” in 2024. On Friday, the Nats unveiled new changes to their uniform collection for the upcoming season with the start of spring training just weeks away, including the team’s first pullover jersey and an updated design to their road grays. The Nationals’ 2024 uniform collection is composed
Nationals unveil 2024 uniforms
MASN Staff
Nationals
With Spring Training just weeks away, the Washington Nationals today unveiled the team’s 2024 uniform collection, highlighted by a new pullover jersey and updated road grays. Full- and Half-Season Plan Holders will be the first see the uniforms in person at the NATS PLUS Hot Stove event tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 27, at Nationals Park. The Nationals’
Better, same or worse in 2024: Pitchers
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
We’re not quite there yet, but spring training is drawing near. Pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in a mere 19 days, and at long last the 2024 Nationals will begin to take shape. There will be more optimism surrounding this year’s team than there was a year ago, with the organization hoping to take another step forward after improving
Birdland Caravan notes with Means, Mountcastle, Cowser and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
On the first day of Birdland Caravan, where reporters got the chance to interview some players and coaches at the Warehouse, lefty John Means pronounced himself healthy and ready to take on a full season innings load in 2024. Means returned from Tommy John surgery to get back on a big league mound on Sept. 12 and went 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA in four st
Mansolino on "incredibly exciting" young Orioles infield talent and competition
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Tony Mansolino holds the same curiosity. Being closer to the subject doesn’t offer an ounce of clarity. The Orioles’ third base coach doubles as its infield instructor. He works with a talented young group that’s certain to expand with more prospect arrivals in 2024. He can do the math. An overflow is upon us. Gunnar Henderson was voted Rookie of t