Nationals announce select giveaways and promotions for 20th Anniversary season
MASN Staff
Masn
Twenty lucky fans will receive “golden ticket” redeemable forauthentic 20th Anniversary commemorative ring The Washington Nationals today unveiled highlights of the Club’s 2025 promotional schedule, featuring an array of exclusive bobbleheads, collectibles, player-designed wearables and special events for fans of all ages. Single-game tickets will
O's Matt Blood on new Triple-A skipper, Strowd to the 40-man and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Under the Mike Elias regime, Matt Blood has played a prominent role for the Orioles. He was hired first as director of player development in September of 2019. On his watch, the O’s farm system became the first to be ranked No. 1 in five straight rankings by MLBPipeline.com.  Blood was promoted to his current role, vice president, player developmen
Nats set sights on power bat, Draft Lottery
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals’ No. 1 need this offseason is no secret. They need a power bat, ideally at first base but potentially at another position if there’s a good match. This team ranked last in the National League with 135 home runs. It ranked second-to-last in home runs by first basemen with 14. The only returning candidates to play that position are Juan
More of this, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles haven’t found their starting pitcher in Dallas and they aren’t done with the bullpen. The work continues today and through the offseason. The last day of the Winter Meetings isn’t a deadline to finish the roster. Is there anything else to do with position players? The club appears set barring a trade, though it’s Dec. 10 and a lot can h
Elias on search for pitching, decisions on Coulombe and Webb, Mateo's role and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
In executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ session earlier today with media at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, he provided an update on the search for starting pitching and a willingness to explore every option available. Here are some quick hits. * Surrendering a draft pick for a pitcher who rejected the qualifying offer isn’t a deal-b
Orioles claim inaugural Minor League Baseball Sportsmanship Award
MASN Staff
Masn
Minor League Baseball (“MiLB”) is pleased to announce that the Baltimore Orioles organization has been named the recipient of the inaugural MiLB Sportsmanship Award. This award is presented to the Major League Baseball (“MLB”) organization whose Minor League personnel best exemplify MiLB’s commitment to fostering a culture of sportsmanship and prof
O's minors system gets inaugural Minor League Baseball Sportsmanship Award
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles' minor leagues have come a long way under the Mike Elias regime to become the No. 1 ranked organization in the majors. The O's no longer claim the top spot, but they do remain as one of baseball's top farms. Today, they got another, different honor. The Orioles organization was named the recipient of the inaugural MiLB Sportsmanship Awa
Remaining items on Orioles' shopping list and Mateo's expanded role
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles haven’t announced their agreements with outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez, whose contracts become official after they pass their physicals. Two important items will crossed off the shopping list, with O’Neill replacing Anthony Santander in right and Sánchez replacing James McCann as the backup. The position side appears
Soto heading to Queens, adding another challenge in NL East
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Good morning, Nationals fans. For those of you who weren’t up late Sunday night and missed the news … Juan Soto is going to be a New York Met. For a very long time. For more money than any professional North American athlete has ever received. Hours before the Winter Meetings officially commenced in Dallas, Soto and the Mets agreed to a 15-year, $7
Skipper Brandon Hyde on a few topics on WBAL Radio show
Steve Melewski
Orioles
At his offseason home in Florida last Thursday night, while it was very cold in Baltimore, O’s manager Brandon Hyde joined us from a much warmer climate. When Brett Hollander and I hosted the season debut edition of the "Hot Stove" radio show on WBAL Radio, Hyde was a guest. Not to rub it in, but when asked how the weather was in his neighborhood a