Kimbrel: "I want to win and the Orioles want to win"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Craig Kimbrel needed a full minute to unmute himself on this afternoon’s video call with local media, smiling as he worked to solve the issue, the same composure he exhibits with runners on base but minus the stare and distinctive pitching posture. “There we go,” he finally said. “Perfect start.” The Orioles are more interested in how he closes. Th
Soto's suddenly winding path now arrives in the Bronx
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
From almost the moment he first set foot in the Nationals clubhouse in May 2018, Juan Soto was asked from time to time whether he liked playing in Washington, whether he could see himself staying in Washington for many years, whether he ever thought about playing somewhere else like … oh, New York. And Soto’s answer was always consistent. “For me,
Source: Nats sign Senzel after Candelario goes to Reds (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Winter Meetings officially ended Wednesday. The Nationals stuck around Nashville a bit longer and went home with their first major-league free agent signing of the offseason. The Nats signed former Reds utilityman Nick Senzel for $2 million (plus $1 million in incentives) overnight, a source familiar with the deal confirmed. This came shortly a
O's get their man for the bullpen at the Winter Meetings
Steve Melewski
Orioles
NASHVILLE – It was a 2023 Winter Meetings where the Orioles did not come home with a Rule 5 draft pick but did head home with a new closer for the 2024 season. Right-hander Craig Kimbrel, 35, agreed to terms with the Orioles on Wednesday. It was reported via several outlets to be a one-year deal worth $12 million with a team option at $13 million f
More on the Kimbrel signing and other Orioles business at the Winter Meetings
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NASHVILLE – Did Craig Kimbrel save the Winter Meetings for the Orioles? A closer’s work is never done. News of Kimbrel’s agreement yesterday on a $12 million contract for next season that includes a $1 million buyout on a $13 million club option broke a little over five hours before the Orioles’ ditched their digs at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and
Elias on Kimbrel: "I think it's a great deal for all sides"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NASHVILLE – The Orioles began negotiations with closer Craig Kimbrel on the first night of the general managers meetings. They reached agreement with him Monday night and signed him earlier today after he passed a physical. They identified their target and hit the bull's eye. Kimbrel receives $12 million in 2024 and has a $1 million buyout on a $13
Orioles agree to terms with RHP Craig Kimbrel
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher CRAIG KIMBREL on a one-year contract for the 2024 season with a club option for 2025. Kimbrel, 35, pitched in 71 games for the Phillies in 2023, the second time in his career making at least 70 appearances in a season (79, 2011). He went 8-6 with 23 saves and a 3.2
Nats select speedy Nuñez in Rule 5 Draft, sign Yepez to minors deal
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
NASHVILLE – After making it through the entire 2023 season with a Rule 5-drafted pitcher on their major league roster, the Nationals will attempt to do the same with a position player in 2024. The Nats selected Marlins shortstop Nasim Nuñez with the fifth-overall pick in this afternoon’s Rule 5 Draft, hoping the speedy, defensively gifted, 23-year-
Nationals select Nasim Nuñez in Rule 5 Draft
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals selected infielder Nasim Nuñez in the Major League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Nuñez, 23, joins the organization after spending his first four professional seasons in the Miami Marlins system. He was set to ente
Orioles in agreement with Kimbrel, decline to make selection in major league phase of Rule 5 draft
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NASHVILLE – Reliever Craig Kimbrel has passed his physical and signed a contract with the Orioles for the 2024 season that also includes an option for 2025. Multiple reports had the deal done, and an industry source confirmed it to MASNsports.com. The New York Post reported that Kimbrel will receive $12 million next season and has a $1 million buyo