Better, worse or the same in 2023: Pitchers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals were bad last year, but you already know that. They want to be better this year, and you probably do, too. But will they be better? That’s what we’re attempting to predict the last two days. Though there’s still a month to go until spring training, and more additions or subtractions are possible, the Nats have already assembled what l
More on Nats' newest international class
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
With the international signing period opening on Sunday, the Nationals agreed to terms with 14 amateur free agents. A lot was made of the inclusion of Elian Soto, the younger brother of former Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto who flipped his intention to sign with the Mets a year ago just months before his older brother was traded to the Pa
Díaz dives into Orioles non-roster pool
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles found out yesterday that Lewin Díaz would remain in the organization after he cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Díaz was designated for assignment again a week ago. He may or may not have been told. Who wants to make that phone call? But seriously … Getting Díaz through waivers, which has been harder than AP
Díaz stays with Orioles after clearing waivers
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Lewin Díaz saga might finally be over. The Orioles announced today that Díaz cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He stays in the organization. The outcome allows the Orioles to bring Díaz and Ryan O’Hearn to spring training as non-roster invites competing for the backup job at first base. O’Hearn passed through waiver
Lewin Díaz clears waivers, assigned to Triple-A Norfolk
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: INF Lewin Díaz has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
If the ABS system comes to Triple-A, could MLB be far behind?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The automated balls and strikes system, known as ABS, is reportedly coming to all of Triple-A Baseball for the 2023 season. It is fair to assume this means the next stop could be the Major Leagues for the ABS system. This is not necessarily a “robo-ump” system as some have called it and there will still be an umpire behind the plate on every pitch.
Better, worse or the same in 2023: Position players
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals were bad last year, but you already know that. They want to be better this year, and you probably do, too. But will they be better? That’s what we’re going to attempt to predict the next two days. Though there’s still a month to go until spring training, and more additions or subtractions are possible, the Nats have already assembled
John Angelos: "I think we're headed in the right direction"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The importance of the Orioles to the city of Baltimore, how tightly the orange and black threads are woven into its fabric, shouldn’t need to be proven or reiterated. It’s as plain as the brick building behind the right field flag court at Camden Yards. Still, it’s nice to hear. It’s also vital for the folks who carry deep scars from the Colts burn
O's make $5 million donation to CollegeBound Foundation; Angelos repeats team isn't moving
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The long-term commitment to the city of Baltimore that Orioles ownership has preached and promised throughout rumors of a potential sale or relocation was reiterated this morning via a sizeable financial donation to a local nonprofit organization. The point was driven home in tones ranging from mostly celebratory to somewhat heated during a 25-minu
Orioles announce long-term reinvestment in Baltimore
MASN Staff
Masn
Orioles Chairman and CEO JOHN ANGELOS, alongside Baltimore Mayor BRANDON M. SCOTT, today announced a $5 million commitment to CollegeBound Foundation in support of the next Baltimore renaissance. The CollegeBound Foundation empowers Baltimore City Schools’ students to successfully pursue and complete a college degree or other post-secondary option.