Mailbag leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Four NFL playoffs games this weekend and a forecast calling for a wintry mix turning to snow. This is football weather. This is one reason why so many baseball fans count down the days until pitchers and catchers report. The Orioles keep checking the pitching market with the possibility of making another move. I keep checking the mailbag and decidi
O's international program adds more talent in busy week
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles emerging international program, a program that can now boast of 13 ranked players on the MLBPipeline.com Orioles’ top 30 prospects list, added more talent this week. On Wednesday, the first day to sign international amateurs this signing period – a period that runs through Dec. 15, 2025 – the O’s added 22 players. By signing bonus, the
Knizner signs minors deal, Willingham claimed by Braves, Alu retires
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
In search of more experienced catching depth, the Nationals signed veteran Andrew Knizner to a minor league deal, offering the former Cardinals backup an invitation to big league camp and a chance to compete for a major league job. The deal, which was confirmed by a source familiar with the terms, was first reported by the Washington Post. Knizner,
Five offseason surprises with Orioles ties
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The only news to pass through the Orioles organization yesterday was Livan Soto clearing outright waivers and being assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. The previous times being designated for assignment gave Soto the freedom to refuse it. He also knows about the crowded infield that makes it harder to infiltrate the major league roster. But he stays. Hav
Livan Soto cleared outright waivers, assigned to Triple-A Norfolk
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: INF Livan Soto has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
Amos Willingham claimed off outright waivers by Braves
MASN Staff
Masn
Amos Willingham was claimed off outright waivers by the Atlanta Braves.
Joining the baseball world in saying goodbye to "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Whether you know him from his broadcasting work in Major League Baseball, through his appearances back in the day on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as a television actor, for his role in Miller Lite commercials or as Harry Doyle from the movie Major League, you probably know about Bob Uecker. A former player, a Ford C. Frick winner in the Hal
Who could emerge from Nats' rotation depth this year?
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals have been fortunate when it comes to pitching injuries the last two seasons. No, they haven’t escaped them altogether. But they’ve managed to suffer fewer significant losses than any other team. It’s true: Over the last two years, the Nats have used only 10 starting pitchers, fewest in the majors. The Blue Jays are next on the list wi
Waiting for Soto update and looking back at deadline day acquisitions (Soto updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
So, anything going on today? We’re still waiting for an outcome with infielder Livan Soto, who was designated for assignment on Jan. 10 when the Orioles claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras on waivers from the Reds. A week has passed, which could bring an announcement later today. Catcher René Pinto was designated on Jan. 3 and the Diamondbacks cl
Orioles claim Jacob Amaya, designate Roansy Contreras
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:   Claimed INF Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.Designated RHP Roansy Contreras for assignment.