Orioles outright Ellis and Garcia
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Further maneuvering of players on the Orioles’ 40-man roster has created an open spot as they approach a new month and get closer to the start of free agency. The team announced this afternoon that pitcher Chris Ellis and catcher Aramis Garcia were outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Ellis first was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Ellis made t
Orioles outright Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Outrighted C Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk.Reinstated RHP Chris Ellis from the 60-day Injured List and outrighted him to Triple-A Norfolk. The 40-man roster is at 39 players.
Revisting notes on Hyde, the bullpen and Lyles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today, I'm taking a look back at some recent stories and topics that appeared in this space while discussing some interesting potential O's developments. Such as ... * What to do with right-hander Jordan Lyles and his 2023 team option for $11 million? Most seem to be in favor of a return of Lyles, who pitched decently enough for the Orioles and was
Is there a chance Nats would re-sign 39-year-old Sánchez?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PLAYER REVIEW: ANÍBAL SÁNCHEZ Age on opening day 2023: 39 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, March 2022 MLB service time: 15 years, 83 days 2022 salary: $2 million Contract status: Free agent 2022 stats: 4-6, 4.28 ERA, 14 G, 14 GS, 0 CG, 69 1/3 IP, 55 H, 34 R, 33 ER, 13 HR, 33 BB, 48 SO, 4 HBP, 1.269 WHIP, 91 ERA+, 5.77 FIP, -0.2 fWAR
Returning to reflections on the Orioles' 2022 season
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I think The Supremes said it best when they sang, “Reflections of, the way the season used to be.” Or something close to that. My reflections are continuing into late October, after the Orioles took their fans on a thrill ride until finally running out of gas. I’ve already noted how Matt Harvey never had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk,
A few past and present World Series/postseason notes
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With the start of the World Series last night, I found myself playing around with the Stathead feature on Baseball-Reference.com yesterday checking some vary random facts and notes. Such as which Oriole played in the most postseason games wearing the Orange and Black only? The Oriole to play the most postseason games for Baltimore was Mark Belanger
Espino still has value to Nats, if used properly
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PLAYER REVIEW: PAOLO ESPINO Age on opening day 2023: 36 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, January 2019 MLB service time: 2 years, 75 days 2022 salary: $716,200 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2024, free agent in 2027 2022 stats: 0-9, 4.84 ERA, 42 G, 19 GS, 1 CG, 113 1/3 IP, 131 H, 64 R, 61 ER, 24 HR, 24 B
Ryan Minor diagnosed with colon cancer
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I’m going to peel away from the standard baseball talk this morning and share some sad news about former Orioles third baseman Ryan Minor. Minor, 48, recently was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. His twin brother, Damon, is involved in setting up a GoFundMe page to gather donations on behalf of his wife Allyson. Why good people keep being hit w
Confusion about midseason trades and award season
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It’s award season in Major League Baseball as the World Series gets underway tonight. Some outlets and awards have announced their winners and finalists ahead of the Baseball Writers' Association of America announcing the finalists for their awards after the Fall Classic. Last week, Rawlings announced the three finalists at each position in both le
Gore primed to lead Nats rotation, if he's healthy again
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PLAYER REVIEW: MACKENZIE GORE Age on opening day 2023: 24 How acquired: Traded from Padres with CJ Abrams, Luke Voit, Robert Hassell III, James Wood and Jarlin Susana for Juan Soto and Josh Bell, August 2022 MLB service time: 1 year 2022 salary: $700,000 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2025, free agent in 2028 2022 stat