A look at what Adam Frazier could add for the Orioles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier joins the Orioles this year after signing a one-year deal for $8 million in December, which player on offense will the club be getting? The player that was above average in 2021 when he was a National League All-Star, or the player that was below average last season? Or maybe the stats meet somewhere in the midd
Hernández headed to Detroit; Wood, Hassell receive more praise
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
After a dismal year in D.C., César Hernández will try to resurrect his career by making Detroit’s roster off a minor league deal. Hernández agreed to a non-guaranteed contract with an invitation to big league camp Wednesday, according to multiple reports. If he makes the Tigers’ roster, he’ll earn a $1.5 million salary, with the possibility of anot
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This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A week has passed since the Orioles made their last transaction, signing reliever Reed Garrett to a minor league contract. The 40-man roster hasn’t been impacted since they acquired left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez from the Red Sox for cash considerations on Jan. 11 and designated first baseman Lewin Díaz for assignment. Pitchers and catchers report
On O's hopes for Grayson Rodriguez to move from top prospect to top-of-rotation hurler
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Even for a pitcher who looked to be on the cusp of his major league debut, it was stunning stretch of pitching. During a season when top O’s pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez went 6-2 with a 2.62 ERA, he pitched even better in six starts leading up to when he got hurt. When the 23-year-old right-hander took the mound at Triple-A Norfolk’s Harbor
Who would make a theoretical Nationals Hall of Fame?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Eighteen seasons into their existence, the Nationals can only claim one former player who was inducted to the Hall of Fame. And while Ivan Rodriguez’s Cooperstown case was rock solid, few really remember the great catcher for the two seasons he spent in D.C. at the end of his career. It’ll be a while longer before any other former Nats are elected.
Mullins on WBC: "It's a huge honor to be a part of this"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cedric Mullins will participate in the upcoming Orioles caravan, added to the list on Jan. 10, and report early to spring training in Sarasota before leaving camp to join Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. The Orioles aren’t done trying to make other moves to set their opening day roster, but Mullins is certain to roam center field and sit ato
My 2023 Hall of Fame ballot
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Every Hall of Fame ballot is different. Some years, they’re stacked with qualified candidates, leading at times to a forced paring down of choices to adhere to the Hall’s longstanding rule against voting for more than 10 players. Some years, they’re lacking in obvious choices, which can lead to only a handful of votes and unfortunately no new induc
Will a unit that was a real strength in 2022 be that again for Birds?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was a real strength of the much-improved 2022 Orioles – the Baltimore bullpen. Will it be a team strength again this year? It will likely need to be for the Orioles to keeping trending upward toward an American League playoff berth. In 2021, the O’s bullpen ERA of 5.70 ranked last in the majors. The final season bullpen ERA of 3.49 from last yea
What to watch for in tonight's Hall of Fame announcement
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
It’s Hall of Fame election day, and while there aren’t any real significant Nationals ties this year – aside from Jayson Werth making the ballot for the first time – it’s still the biggest story around the baseball world for the next 24 hours. So, let’s take this opportunity to look ahead to what may transpire. The official announcement is schedule
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Lining up some possibilities for Orioles batting order
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A week remains in the month of January and I’m already seeing mock lineups posted online. They’re built upon a foundation of past orders and current assumptions. I’ve done it with less. Cedric Mullins is leading off for the Orioles, and that’s the only certainty on the team. He did it in 141 games last season – the club went 73-68 – and he’ll be mi