Pinckney adds another experienced college bat and outfield depth to Nats system
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PROSPECT REVIEW: ANDREW PINCKNEY Age on opening day 2024: 23 How acquired: Drafted in fourth round in 2023 from University of Alabama Ranking: No. 19 per MLB Pipeline, NR per Baseball America MLB ETA: 2026* Projected by MLB Pipeline Signing bonus: $500,000 2023 levels: Rookie-level Florida Complex League, Single-A Fredericksburg, High-A Wilmington
Christian Walker became a top talent in Arizona and now plays in World Series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
In most World Series we can probably find an ex-Oriole or two or three to watch play on baseball’s biggest stage. Among the former Birds in this World Series is one of the real good guys, Arizona first baseman Christian Walker. He has found a home in Arizona since they acquired him in March of 2017 and the last two years he has hit 69 homers. While
Thoughts and quotes on Orioles minor league development and positive environment
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made some significant adjustments to their minor league structure last week by promoting Anthony Villa to director of player development and Matt Blood to vice president of player development and domestic scouting. Moves put into motion with Brad Ciolek vacating his position as director of draft operations. The ensuing months will revea
Towering D.C. baseball legend Frank Howard dies at 87
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Frank Howard, the hulking slugger who won over a generation of Washington baseball fans with his towering home runs and genteel personality, has died at 87, the Nationals announced this afternoon. Affectionately known to fans as “Hondo,” “The Capitol Punisher” and “The Washington Monument,” Howard played 16 seasons in four major league cites and sp
Nationals mourn the loss of Frank Howard
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals join the Howard family in mourning the loss of Washington Senators great Frank Howard. Howard’s decades-long career as a player, coach and manager leaves an indelible legacy on the sport of baseball, and he will long be remembered as one of the best players to ever wear the Curly W. “Growing up a baseball fan in Washington
The '24 Birds are no doubt counting on another big year from Yennier Cano
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With the Orioles set to play the entire 2024 season without closer Félix Bautista, which pitchers replace him in the ninth inning and how well they do next year will have a lot to say about the O’s team performance for the year. Obviously, we don’t know yet the makeup of the 2024 bullpen and if the team will look to acquire via trade or free agency
Through ups and downs, Nats have stuck with Finnegan
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PLAYER REVIEW: KYLE FINNEGAN Age on Opening Day 2024: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2019 MLB service time: 4 years 2023 salary: $2.325 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible, free agent in 2026 2023 stats: 7-5, 3.76 ERA, 67 G, 28 SV, 69 1/3 IP, 66 H, 33 R, 29 ER, 11 HR, 24 BB, 63 SO, 1 HBP, 1.298 WHIP, 115 ERA+, 4.58 FIP, 1
Made brings elite defense, but needs to develop bat to make trade a win for Nats
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PROSPECT REVIEW: KEVIN MADE Age on opening day 2024: 21 How acquired: Traded with DJ Herz from Cubs for Jeimer Candelario and cash in July 2023; originally signed as international free agent by Cubs from Dominican Republic, July 2019 Ranking: No. 15 per MLB Pipeline, NR per Baseball America MLB ETA: 2025* Projected by MLB Pipeline Signing bonus: $1
Three more Orioles surprises in 2023
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I rolled out three unexpected developments a few weeks ago relating to the Orioles’ 2023 season. Looking beyond the posting of the best record in the American League. Austin Voth wasn’t impactful. Dillon Tate wasn’t able to pitch. Mike Baumann wasn’t big only in size. Here are three more that come to mind. Yennier Cano was an All-Star. Cano staying
Nats still hope selection of Ward will pay off long-term
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PLAYER REVIEW: THADDEUS WARD Age on Opening Day 2024: 27 How acquired: Selected in Rule 5 draft, December 2022 MLB service time: 1 year 2023 salary: $720,000 Contract status: Under club control, arbitration-eligible in 2026, free agent in 2029 2023 stats: 0-0, 6.37 ERA, 26 G, 0 GS, 35 1/3 IP, 29 H, 26 R, 25 ER, 7 HR, 28 BB, 30 SO, 2 HBP, 1.613 WHIP