For first time in club history, Nats prioritize catchers in draft
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Eleven people have caught at least 100 games for the Nationals during their 20 seasons of existence in D.C., and that list includes a wide range of names and track records. There have been offensive-minded guys (Wilson Ramos, Kurt Suzuki). There have been defense-first guys (Jose Lobaton, Wil Nieves). There have been seasoned veterans who came here
Recapping some extras from yesterday's All-Star setting
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – The All-Stars will walk the red carpet this afternoon in their fanciest attire and try to make it inside Globe Life Field in under 20 sweat stains. Players will change into their uniforms and take batting practice before tonight’s game. The roof is closed. Not a single complaint beneath it. The media gets a little clubhouse time
Henderson eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby (updated with Britton and Henderson quotes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – Gunnar Henderson had to wait his turn tonight, the last of eight hitters to walk to the plate in the All-Star Home Run Derby. He was wielding a custom-made Scooby Doo bat with the cartoon dog and the word “zoinks” painted on it, and was coaxed into doing his spot-on impression for the ESPN audience. The mystery that couldn’t be s
Orioles select eight players on second day of draft
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles today made eight selections on Day Two of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, completing Rounds 3-10. The Orioles started the day by selecting outfielder AUSTIN OVERN at No. 97 overall from the University of Southern California. The Orioles also selected right-handed pitcher CHASE ALLSUP at No. 127 overall from Auburn University
Nationals choose eight more players on second day of draft
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals selected eight players on the second day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft on Monday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and Assistant Director and National Crosschec
Finnegan is late addition to NL All-Star team
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Kyle Finnegan is an All-Star after all. Finnegan was added to the National League’s squad late this afternoon, replacing Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley barely more than 24 hours before first pitch of the Midsummer Classic in Arlington, Texas, and after all the other players already held their media availabilities at Globe Life Field. The right-hande
All-Star selections for Santander and Westburg are family affairs
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – The smile came before the response. Anthony Santander gave it away, failing to offer a spoiler alert, during today’s on-field media session at the All-Star Game. Where are his father, Roger, and mother, Yoleida? Are they back in Venezuela or maybe at his Miami home? Santander lit up, the way he’d react to a fastball down the midd
Finnegan joins Abrams on All-Star squad
MASN Staff
Nationals
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan has been added to the National League All-Star Team and joins shortstop CJ Abrams in representing the organization in the 2024 Major League All-Star Game in Dallas. Finnegan, 32, ranks second in the National League and third in Major League Baseball with 25 saves. He’s pitched to a 2.45 ERA wi
Burnes earns All-Star start for American League, teammates react to news
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas - The decision was made. Corbin Burnes would accept his fourth consecutive invitation to the All-Star Game. Hug his wife Brooke, hold his newborn twin daughters one more time and board a flight. A piece of him left behind. With that honor, however, came his first start. American League manager Bruce Bochy is handing the ball to Bur
O's take USC outfielder in round three of MLB Draft (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The MLB Draft resumed this afternoon as the clubs will make selections in rounds three through 10 on the second of three days of drafting. The Orioles today added another college hitter to begin their day. In round three: With pick No. 97 overall, the O's selected University of Southern California outfielder Austin Overn. A lefty hitter and righty