MASN launches Nationals "Hot Stove Show"
MASN Staff
Nationals
With the Nationals retooling for next year, there’s a flurry of off-season activity. Fans can catch up on the latest news and analysis in a special new series: “The Hot Stove Show.”   It airs Fridays at 9:30 p.m. on MASN. Special segments will also be available on masnsports.com and the MASN app. The series will focus on analyzing the roster, trade
MASN launches Orioles "Hot Stove Show"
MASN Staff
Orioles
With the Orioles a contender in the American League East, there’s a flurry of off-season activity. Fans can catch up on the latest Orioles news in a special new series: “The Hot Stove Show.”   It airs Fridays at 9 p.m. on MASN. Special segments will also be available on masnsports.com and the MASN app. The series will focus on analyzing the roster,
Will one of these pitchers wind up on the O's free agent radar?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today we’re taking a look at two more free agent pitchers. We previously, in this blog entry, presented some stats and facts related to free agent pitchers Taijuan Walker, Chris Bassitt and Jameson Taillon. We did the same for Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea in this entry. Today let’s take a look at two pitchers MLBTradeRumors.com has ranked as the No.
How Tuesday's additions fit into Nats' winter plans
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The additions of Jeimer Candelario and Stone Garrett aren’t going to dramatically alter the Nationals’ 2023 lineup. The two players, signed as free agents Tuesday, aren’t big enough bats to turn one of the majors’ least-productive batting orders into one of the sport’s best. What the signings do provide the Nats, though, are depth and options for m
Candelario adds more versatility to Nats roster
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
This offseason is already a nice change of pace from the previous two winters. It’s not even December yet and the hot stove is already heating up. The Nationals made their first major league signings yesterday, announcing a one-year deal with veteran third baseman Jeimer Candelario and a major league deal with outfielder Stone Garrett. Both will co
Timing of trade "a little weird" for Seth Johnson
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The timing of the trade was so good that Seth Johnson didn’t dwell as much on the oddity of his circumstances. Johnson had just arrived in Dallas on Aug. 1 for the surgical repair of his right elbow that would be done two days later. Waiting for his father to join him at the rental car counter, Johnson received a phone call from the Rays informing
Nationals agree to terms with Jeimer Candelario and Stone Garrett
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Jeimer (JAY-mer) Candelario (can-duh-LAR-ee-oh) and a Major League contract with outfielder Stone Garrett on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Candelario, 29, has hit .240 with 126 doubles, 13 tripl
Nats sign third baseman Candelario, outfielder Garrett (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals made their first major league acquisitions of the offseason today, signing free agent Jeimer Candelario to a one-year deal to add an experienced third baseman coming off a rough season to a lineup that needs plenty of added production, then signing power-hitting outfielder Stone Garrett to a major league deal. Candelario contract guar
The O's offense evolving to one producing better OBPs
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today a bit of a follow up to yesterday’s article about how the Orioles’ 2022 draft class fared so well in stats like walk rate and on-base percentage. This is important because for years the Orioles at the big-league level have not excelled in these stats. At the MLB level, the Orioles last year posted a walk-rate of 7.9 percent per plate appearan
Are any trades plausible for the Nats this winter?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The last two seasons of Nationals baseball have been defined by one particular type of transaction: the trade. From July 29, 2021 through Aug. 2, 2022, general manager Mike Rizzo made eight deals with other clubs, sending 11 veterans to contenders in exchange for 19 players (all but one of them prospects). It’s not hyperbole to say those trades com