Could recent signings provide framework for a Santander deal?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Some projections when free agency was just beginning had outfielder Anthony Santander getting $100 million and maybe more whenever he signs his next contract. Free to sign with any team, Santander is still out there for any club to sign, but maybe some recent deals provide a framework for his next one. As free agency opened up, MLBTradeRumors.com p
Three more Orioles questions to consider (O's sign Gordon to minor league deal)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I collected some mailbag questions this week but decided to hold onto them. The tables are turning again this morning. Here are three more of mine. Tell me what you think. How much does Heston Kjerstad play in 2025? A path isn’t completely cleared for Kjerstad but he’s got room. The Orioles let Anthony Santander walk in free agency but they signed
Source: Williams returning to Nats on new two-year deal
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Turns out the Nationals didn’t replace Trevor Williams with Michael Soroka as it briefly appeared, because they decided to re-sign the veteran right-hander after all. Williams and the Nats have agreed to a new two-year, $14 million deal, a source familiar with the terms confirmed this morning, the two sides reuniting after a successful 2024 season,
A few Orioles facts and a few opinions
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After a few days away, we’re back today with a new blog and hopefully some fresh thoughts and takes to lead us into the New Year. For now, a few facts and opinions. Fact: O’s 2024 ace pitcher Corbin Burnes is headed to Arizona to pitch for the 2025 season. Opinion: The Orioles' current rotation, even minus Burnes, could be solid but is now missing
Most significant stories of 2024: Abrams' roller coaster year
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
We’ve reached the final week of the year, so it’s time to look back at the Nationals’ most significant stories of 2024. We continue the series today with CJ Abrams’ wild, up-and-down season … Had you been asked on Opening Day to pick the Nationals player most likely destined for a breakout season, you very well might have said CJ Abrams. The young
Three Orioles questions to consider
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Rather than ask (beg?) for more mailbag questions, I decided today to pose a few of my own. Here are three for you to consider. Share your answers. If the Orioles don’t acquire a No. 1 starter, should Zach Eflin or Grayson Rodriguez start on Opening Day? Eflin has the edge in experience and track record. He’s also good, so the assignment wouldn’t b
Source: Nats bringing back Bell on one-year deal
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals’ offseason got a little warmer on Sunday night when they agreed to bring back Josh Bell on a one-year, $6 million deal, a source confirmed. The deal, which is pending a physical, was first reported by The New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Bell, 32, spent 1 ½ seasons with Washington after coming over in a trade with the Pirates on Christmas
20 Greatest Players in Nats History (Nos. 1-5)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
And so we have reached the final installment of a series 20 years in the making. It’s time to reveal the five greatest players in Nationals history. Thanks again to everyone who has read and commented on the previous editions. It’s always great to hear the diverse set of opinions on such a fun topic. For those who haven’t read them yet, here are li
Starter search continues for Orioles after Burnes finds new team
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Numerous questions immediately came to mind among Orioles fans as news broke super-early Saturday morning that Corbin Burnes was in agreement with the Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210 million deal. Among them: Now what? Burnes always seemed like a long shot to stay with the Orioles, mostly due to the money but also his preference to sign with a Wes
Most significant stories of 2024: Trade deadline
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
We’ve reached the final week of the year, so it’s time to look back at the Nationals’ most significant stories of 2024. We continue the series today by looking at the moves the Nats did and did not make at the trade deadline … For much of a decade, the Nationals used the trade deadline to add to their major league roster in order to compete for a W