A good week for Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It is bound to happen a few more times, maybe many, many more times throughout their baseball careers. On the same night this past week, twice both Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson were honored. On Wednesday they were two of six Orioles nominated for the all MLB team, which will be announced Dec. 16 on MLB Network. The team will be selected by
Revisiting notes on Kjerstad, Westburg, Ortiz and McKenna
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Some facts are informative, some are random. Some are just fun, which is why they have their own name. Here are a few facts that fit in any category, with some extra notes and thoughts attached. Fact: Heston Kjerstad became the sixth rookie in Orioles history to hit two or more home runs in his first five career games. Kjerstad joined Chance Sisco
Flame-throwing Susana still developing raw skills
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PROSPECT REVIEW: JARLIN SUSANA Age on opening day 2024: 20 How acquired: Traded with MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, James Wood, Robert Hassell III and Luke Voit from Padres for Juan Soto and Josh Bell in August 2022; originally signed as international free agent by Padres from Dominican Republic, January 2022 Ranking: No. 12 per MLB Pipeline, No. 10 pe
O's Mike Elias on groundwork laid at GM meetings for what could be swift-moving market
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Back on the East Coast after a few days at the General Manager meetings in Arizona, Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias is ready to begin the work on making additions to his pitching staff, both in the rotation and bullpen. During a phone interview Friday with MASNSports.com, Elias made it clear that a late-inning reliev
Attempting to wrestle possible Orioles rumors
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I’m returning later today from a quick trip to New York, which included tickets to the taping of Conan O’Brien’s podcast in Brooklyn and to “Wicked” on Broadway. You want more fantasy? Read any article that suggests a possible link between the Orioles and free agent Shohei Ohtani. Stop it. Please. They don’t need a full-time designated hitter and t
Orioles Sign Davidon to One-Year Deal
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Agreed to terms with LHP Tucker Davidson on a one-year contract for the 2024 season.
Orioles sign Davidson to 2024 contract
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles handled some contract business this afternoon, reaching agreement with left-hander Tucker Davidson on a deal for the 2024 season. Davidson already was in the organization after they claimed him on waivers from the Royals back on Oct. 25. He’s part of 40-man roster that holds 38 players. Today’s signing sets Davidson’s salary as a pre-ar
Nats finalize staff with assistant hitting coach, De La Rosa dropped from 40-man
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals announced their 2024 coaching staff today, officially making four changes while ostensibly eliminating one position that had been created this year. Davey Martinez will have a new bench coach (Miguel Cairo), third base coach (Ricky Gutierrez), first base coach (Gerardo Parra) and assistant hitting coach (Chris Johnson) by his side nex
Bennett impressed before Tommy John surgery, targets 2025 return
Bobby Blanco
Masn
PROSPECT REVIEW: JAKE BENNETT Age on opening day 2024: 23 How acquired: Drafted in second round in 2022 from University of Oklahoma Ranking: No. 10 per MLB Pipeline, previously No. 10 per Baseball America before Nov. 6 top 10 update MLB ETA: 2024* Projected by MLB Pipeline Signing bonus: $1,734,800 2023 levels: Single-A Fredericksburg and High-A Wi
Can a first-division team carry a struggling rookie on the roster?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Can a team that expects to be in the playoffs carry a struggling rookie on the roster? How about one in the everyday lineup? This is sort of a natural follow up blog to yesterday when we pondered how the O’s will look to introduce some of their top prospects to regular player time. When is the right time for the Orioles to make that move? Yes, it i