Davidson, Vavra clear waivers and go to Norfolk
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: LHP Tucker Davidson has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.INF/OF Terrin Vavra has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 36 players.
When Gunnar Henderson got less selective, more aggressive, his season took off
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The beginnings of Gunnar Henderson truly starting to state his case to be the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year may have their origin around mid May to early June of the season. The preseason favorite to win ROY, Henderson was batting just .170 with a .651 OPS on May 12 amid some of the fanbase wondering if a trip back to the minors was neede
Roster moves coming on Rule 5 draft deadline day
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
There are two significant roster-related deadline days across baseball this week. On Friday, all teams must tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players, with the possibility looming that some could be non-tendered. But before we get to that, today all teams must decide which of their prospects they want to add to their 40-man rosters in
Explaining my NL Rookie of the Year Award ballot
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Voting for the annual Baseball Writers' Association of America awards has always seemed like a distinguished honor. And at times a difficult one. Needless to say, I was very surprised and grateful when I learned I had been assigned a ballot for this year’s National League Rookie of the Year Award in my first season as a BBWAA member. At first, I wa
Does Hyde haul in the BBWAA hardware tonight?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brandon Hyde is respected by his peers, who twice have voted him The Sporting News’ Manager of the Year in the American League. For shocking the industry with an 83-win season in 2022 and by leading the Orioles to 101, a division title and the best record in the league in 2023. That’s two ways to do it. Be the manager of a team that wasn’t expected
Gunnar Henderson named American League Rookie of the Year
MASN Staff
Masn
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) tonight announced that Orioles infielder GUNNAR HENDERSON has been unanimously voted the American League Rookie of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in Orioles history. He is the first Orioles player to win the award since GREGG OLSON in 1989, and the seventh overall, also joining CAL
A big decision for the Orioles: When will Jackson Holliday make the bigs?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
One very important and also very interesting question facing the Orioles – and no doubt for fans a very exciting question – is when will the club bring baseball’s No. 1 ranked prospect, infielder Jackson Holliday, to the big leagues? Will he have a real shot to make the Orioles out of spring training, or will he need more Triple-A time than the 18
What type of pitcher might the Nats pursue this winter?
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals, like pretty much every other team in the major leagues, could use some pitching help entering next season. They would love to add an experienced starter to a rotation that, while improved from a year ago, still was lacking in many ways. Saying you’re interested in adding a veteran starter, however, is very different from actually add
Henderson set to start week with latest rookie award (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Gunnar Henderson needs to build a wing onto his trophy case. The kind that also can't be clipped. Henderson will be named American League Rookie of the Year tonight in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The first Oriole since closer Gregg Olson in 1989 and the seventh overall. I believe in miracles, but there isn’t one that can
Looking for a theme in Nats coaching staff changes
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
It’s not uncommon for a veteran manager to make changes to his coaching staff. It is somewhat uncommon, though, for a veteran manager to make changes to his coaching staff after he was just given his own contract extension near the end of a season most consider to have been more successful than the previous one. When word got out last month the Nat