Face of franchise stayed true to himself through the end
Face of franchise stayed true to himself through the end
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals drafted Ryan Zimmerman on June 7, 2005, making the lanky third baseman from the University of Virginia the No. 4 pick in the country. The Nationals also signed Zimmerman on June 7, 2005, immediately agreeing with the 20-year-old on a $2.975 million signing bonus that would allow him to begin his professional career right away and ultimately allow him to reach the big leagues for good only three months later. "I didn't want to be one of those guys that sits out the whole...
For younger generation, Ryan Zimmerman is baseball in D.C.
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
On behalf of an entire generation of Nationals fans, I want to congratulate Ryan Zimmerman on his retirement and say thank you. If you're around my age, growing up a baseball fan in the Washington, D.C., area was complicated. I've spent all of my almost 30 years of living in and around our nation's capital. I went to grade school in Silver Spring,
O's new Double-A skipper on winning, chemistry, player development and more
O's new Double-A skipper on winning, chemistry, player development and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When it comes to the improved farm system for the Orioles - one ranked No. 1 in organizational rankings by MLBPipeline.com and No. 4 via Baseball America - it can seem the club leaves no stone unturned. Whether it is data and analytics and the latest technology, the move to place five coaches with each affiliate, improved nutrition and even gains in areas like mental skills, the Orioles seem to be doing right by their young talent. They want to give them every chance to succeed. Seeing the...
Statements from Nationals on Ryan Zimmerman's retirement
Statements from Nationals on Ryan Zimmerman's retirement
Pete Kerzel
Nationals
Following Ryan Zimmerman's retirement announcement on Tuesday afternoon, the Washington Nationals released the following statements: Statement from Mark D. Lerner, Managing Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals: "On behalf of my family and the entire Washington Nationals organization, we would like to congratulate Ryan on a tremendous career and thank him for his contributions both on the field and in our community. Ryan will forever be Mr. National. From the walk-off home runs, to...
Baseball moves Marrow back to Maryland as minors coach
Baseball moves Marrow back to Maryland as minors coach
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Troy Marrow didn't begin his life in the Baltimore area, but he feels like he's back home. Though the seeds were planted in New York, where he learned to cheer for the Yankees with his father, Glenn, a Brooklyn native, the roots run deep here. They keep latching onto him. The Orioles hired Marrow as fundamentals coach in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, returning him to the area once again before the minor league season begins. The pull is always so strong. Marrow, 29, moved to...
Zimmerman announces retirement after standout career
Zimmerman announces retirement after standout career
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Ryan Zimmerman could've kept playing. But after 17 years with the Nationals, countless franchise records, a World Series title and a fitting farewell on the final day of the 2021 season, there really was nothing left to prove. So the face of the Nationals since the franchise made him its first draft pick in 2005 made it official today: He's retiring after a remarkable career with one organization that has become increasingly exceptional in the modern sports world. "Although my baseball...
Orioles searching for passionate fans to fill gameday positions
Orioles searching for passionate fans to fill gameday positions
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles invite fans and prospective employees to become part of the 30th anniversary season of Oriole Park by attending the Orioles Job Fair on Thursday, February 17, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Oriole Park. The team is searching for passionate individuals interested in joining the Orioles gameday staff for the 2022 season in one of many customer service and operational positions. Multiple departments will participate in the hiring event, including: Event Staff, Guest Services, First Aid,...
This, that and the other
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Baseball prospect lists are dropping like snowflakes as the start of major league spring training is put on ice. Organizations and players are ranked within a top 100, 30, 20 or 10. And the variety doesn't change how the Orioles are perceived within the industry. They keep gaining respect, with the only caveats being how they're a bit "top heavy" in the system. Trust me, they gladly would have taken it back in the day. The Athletic's Keith Law offered his opinion this week on the top...
Was Adon's impressive debut a sign of things to come?
Was Adon's impressive debut a sign of things to come?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As the lockout drags on, we're taking this opportunity to break down some players in the Nationals organization who haven't garnered as many headlines. Today we look at right-hander Joan Adon, who spent most of 2021 in the low minor leagues but made a big impression in his major league debut on the season's final day. ... RHP JOAN ADON Bats/Throws: R/R Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 242 lbs. Age on opening day 2022: 23 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2016 Service time: 1...
On O's farm, managers and players are moving up
On O's farm, managers and players are moving up
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles minor league players don't have wait around for the end of a season to get a promotion to the next level. Players such as infielders Jordan Westburg and Gunnar Henderson and outfielder Kyle Stowers played at three levels in 2021. Westburg and Henderson began with low Single-A Delmarva and later moved onto high Single-A Aberdeen and to Double-A Bowie. They ended the season in the playoffs with the Baysox. Stowers started with Aberdeen, later moved to Bowie and then to Triple-A Norfolk...