Nationals sign three to minor league deals
MASN Staff
Masn
The Nationals have signed the following players to Minor League contracts with invites to 2023 MLB Spring Training: LHP Anthony Banda, INF Michael Chavis and LHP Francisco Pérez.
Nationals agree to terms with Dominic Smith
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with first baseman Dominic Smith and designated right-handed pitcher A.J. Alexy for assignment on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Smith, 27, hit .246 with a .308 on-base percentage and a .424 slugging percentag
The O's hurler who featured one of the most dominant pitches in the majors
Steve Melewski
Orioles
To say the least, Orioles reliever Félix Bautista has a devastating split-finger fastball. It would dive down in the zone under the bats of many hitters as a huge swing-and-miss pitch and played very well with a fastball that averaged 99.2 mph. His split averaged 88.5 mph. It was not only among the very best splitters thrown by any pitcher in the g
Once-productive Smith is worth the gamble for Nats (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
In compiling a list Tuesday morning of remaining free agents the Nationals might have been looking at to play left field for them, we failed to mention the guy they actually agreed to a deal with later in the day. Sorry, MLB Trade Rumors’ free agent page had Dominic Smith listed among the first basemen, not the left fielders. It remains to be seen
Will Mateo be rare returning shortstop for Orioles in 2023?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles’ shortstop history might repeat itself in 2023. Jorge Mateo was the starter last year on opening day and in a total of 142 games. He’s arbitration-eligible for the first time and the Orioles tendered him a contract in November, with Jan. 13 the deadline to reach agreement or exchange salary figures. Odds set this month would have Mateo
McCann: "I think there’s a lot of things to be excited about in Baltimore"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
James McCann is officially an Oriole and scrambling to get settled with his new team. The immediacy in doing so wasn't feasible. The trade with the Mets happened so quickly, and with midnight approaching on the night of Dec. 21. The holidays put much of his baseball activity on hold. His family is moving this week. He’s spoken only to a few members
Orioles acquire Ryan O'Hearn from Royals
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired infielder/outfielder RYAN O’HEARN from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations.  O’Hearn, 29, slashed .239/.290/.321 (32-for-134) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 14 runs scored, 16 RBI, and eight walks in 67 games with the Royals last season. He spent the entire year
Source: Nats signing former Met Dominic Smith
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals’ search for a left-handed bat has landed on a familiar face from the National League East: Dominic Smith. The Nats have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the former Mets first baseman and outfielder, guaranteeing him $2 million plus incentives, a source familiar with the terms confirmed. Smith, 27, had been a member of the Mets
A few more from the 2023 season wish list
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the New Year began on Sunday, we provided a wish list for some players and O's staff for the 2023 season. We add to that here today. Terrin Vavra and Kyle Stowers: More regular at-bats. I think that on rebuilding O’s teams that were headed for 100 or more losses, one or both of these players may have been given 300 or 400 plate appearances, and
Next on Nats' shopping list: left fielder
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
After most teams closed down shop over the holidays, the Hot Stove League should re-commence this week, as teams try to address the remaining holes on their rosters in advance of spring training. (Which begins in only six weeks!) Most of the top free agents already signed last month, but there is a swath of unsigned major leaguers still out th