Burnes tosses scoreless inning in All-Star Game, Santander scores winning run
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – Corbin Burnes jogged from the American League dugout to the mound tonight to begin his warmup tosses, paused and conducted a television interview. He smiled, gave the network what it wanted and got down to business. The 94th All-Star Game remained a glamorized exhibition, but Burnes tried to find his competitive fire, tossing a s
Orioles complete 2024 First-Year Player Draft
MASN Staff
Masn
The Baltimore Orioles made 10 selections on Day Three of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, completing Rounds 11-20. This year, the Orioles selected 21 players overall: 11 pitchers and 10 position players, with 17 of the selections being college athletes and four from the high school ranks. The Orioles selected eight right-handed pitchers, three lef
Burnes ready to make first All-Star start, some reviews from red carpet affair
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – Corbin Burnes is having an All-Star experience that’s more like a flyby. Burnes arrived in Dallas around 11 a.m. this morning and he’s boarding a flight back to Phoenix as soon as his start is over and he can shower and change clothes. The entire experience will last fewer than 12 hours if the plan is executed. Get three outs and
Nationals select 10 players on final day of 2024 First-Year Player Draft
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals selected 10 players on the third and final day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. 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 Crosschecker, Ama
O's add a college left-hander as MLB Draft resumes (updated and quotes added)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The 2024 MLB Draft resumed today shortly after 2 p.m. as the clubs began making selections in round 11. Today the three-day draft will conclude with selections in rounds 11 through 20. The Orioles will have one pick in each round today and they selected a lefty college pitcher in round 11. Round 11 (No. 339) - O's took Louisville senior lefty Sebas
Draft tracker: Nats finish 2024 MLB Draft (final update)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals conclude the 2024 MLB Draft today with 10 selections. Through their first 11 picks, the Nats have selected three shortstops, two catchers, an outfielder, a third baseman and four pitchers (three righties and one lefty). Shortstop Luke Dickerson, the second-round pick, is the only high school player so far. Just like yesterday, this po
Manfred confirms Orioles' continuing interest in hosting All-Star Game
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles haven’t hosted baseball’s All-Star Game since 1993, the second year of Camden Yards' existence. Back when they wanted to show it off to the world. They’re on the radar again, which promises nothing but keeps them in the conversation. Commissioner Rob Manfred said this morning that the club has “definitely” expressed a
A look at the O's lone high school pick and other notes from Day 2 of the draft
Steve Melewski
Orioles
There was a lot for the Orioles to like about their second day of draft picks. They saw third rounder, USC outfielder Austin Overn, move up some draft boards when he produced a .947 OPS in the Cape Cod League. They saw Auburn pitcher right-hander Chase Allsup, their fourth rounder, sit mid 90s with his fastball in the SEC and touch 100 mph. They li
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