Rolling out more random Orioles thoughts and observations
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Dominican dateline has disappeared. Back to business in the U.S. It’s been pretty slow for the Orioles, who are busy trying to make deals but still have two openings on their 40-man roster. No additions to it since pitcher Jonathan Heasley in a trade with the Royals on Dec. 18. Closer Craig Kimbrel is the last major league signing on Dec. 6. He
Three Nats ranked in Baseball America's new top 100 prospects list
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
There is only so much offseason content to put out with a month left to go before the start of spring training, but some major publications are starting to roll out some preseason topics. Among those, Baseball America released its latest top 100 prospects list Wednesday morning with some familiar names from the Nationals making the cut. Outfielder
An Oriole three-peat: Three years, three different No. 1 ranked prospects
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was not unexpected as O’s prospect Jackson Holliday ended last season as the sport’s No. 1 ranked player. But when Baseball America released a new top 100 list on Wednesday, the Orioles officially became the first team in the 35-year history of their list to have the No. 1 player for three straight seasons. Three years, three different No. 1 pla
Quick review of what's done and what's lingering
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN ANTONIO de GUERRA, Dominican Republic – We’re exactly one week away from the start of the three-day Birdland Caravan, with stops in 13 cities, including Baltimore City, Capitol Heights, Catonsville, Columbia, Frederick, Gambrills, Hagerstown, Halethorpe, Hanover, Havre De Grace, Laurel and Timonium. The spring training countdown has moved below
Doolittle joins Nats' staff as pitching strategist
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Sean Doolittle surely had no shortage of options when deciding what to do first in his post-playing career. The 37-year-old reliever, who retired from the Nationals in September after a knee injury prevented him from returning from the elbow procedure he underwent the previous season, could do just about anything he wanted. Broadcaster? Sure, he ha
Warm thoughts of baseball can help on a snow day in Baltimore
Steve Melewski
Orioles
If you live in the Baltimore area, you were out of practice shoveling snow. Not anymore. What a pleasure to get some reps in after the snow overnight Monday into Tuesday. I had almost forgotten how no fun that is. It does make one say at least once during the shoveling, probably in their head to themselves, “I can’t wait for warm weather and baseba
Dominican Republic leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN ANTONIO de GUERRA, Dominican Republic – Among the stacks of mental snapshots from yesterday’s opening of the Orioles’ new baseball academy, with its Sarasota vibe that whets the appetite for spring training, is the image of former pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez strolling into the complex with a big smile on his face and his old black cap with the orang
Orioles celebrate opening of Dominican training academy
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN ANTONIO de GUERRA, Dominican Republic – Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias recited some of his club’s accomplishments earlier today – the best record in the American League and the top farm system in baseball getting their proper due – before redirecting his attention to the reason for the enormous gathering. The grand
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Nationals add Sean Doolittle to staff as pitching strategist
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals on Tuesday added All-Star and World Series champion pitcher Sean Doolittle to their staff as a Pitching Strategist. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. In this role, Doolittle will serve as a liaison between the analytics department and pitching staff, while assis
Orioles announce 2024 single game ticket on sale date and promotional schedule
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that tickets for all 2024 regular season home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, January 25, at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased at Orioles.com/Tickets. The club also announced its 2024 promotional schedule, which features 24 giveaway items and is highlighted by fi