After big 2022 season on farm, the majors await Jordan Westburg
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When we talk about some of the Orioles' best prospects, it seems we often mention a few players before we get to him. But it was infielder Jordan Westburg who last season took home the biggest honor for the O’s on the farm. He was named the Brooks Robinson Award winner as the club’s Minor League Player of the Year. Gunnar Henderson might be Basebal
How does Hall fit on Orioles' pitching staff
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles will break camp in March with five starting pitchers. They haven’t talked about the possibility of a six-man rotation, though the depth they’ve built allows for it. They have the numbers, but who are the names? Kyle Gibson is the one lock after signing for $10 million, with his placement being the only uncertainty. A second veteran is e
Nationals bring back slugger Adams on minors deal
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
In their quest to add more left-handed power to a lineup that sorely lacks it, the Nationals have harkened back to their glory days and found an old friend who wants to return. The Nats have signed Matt Adams to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp, the club announced this morning, bringing the big slugger back three years afte
The free agent pitcher market continues to dwindle
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It’s not even Christmas and the shelves are not nearly as stocked as they were not long ago. And no, we are not talking about a run on a popular kid’s toy, but free agent starting pitchers. They went fast. Of the top nine pitchers, as ranked among the top 50 free agents by MLBTradeRumors.com, just one remains. And that is one of the biggest fish in
Candelario hoping Nats provide him "fresh start"
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
During the course of six seasons with the Tigers, Jeimer Candelario established himself as an everyday player, then established himself as a proven hitter, then fell back to earth with a disappointing 2022 campaign. That one down year prompted Detroit to cut ties with him last month, making him a free agent for the first time. It was something of a
Urías could become latest Gold Glove winner to change positions
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles won’t open the 2023 season until March 30 in Boston. The first exhibition game is Feb. 25 in Sarasota. The date for pitchers and catchers reporting to camp hasn’t been announced, but the middle of the month usually is a safe projection. Plenty of time remains before the Orioles are required to set their 26-man roster. Accuracy isn’t a p
Nats claim Alexy from Texas, drop Fox from roster
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals claimed right-hander A.J. Alexy off waivers from the Rangers, dropping infielder Lucius Fox from their 40-man roster in the process. Alexy, 24, was designated for assignment last week by the Rangers. He pitched in nine big league games for them (four of those starts) over the last two seasons, producing a 6.30 ERA and 1.633 WHIP. Alex
When is the right time to trade prospects?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
There is a segment of Birdland that seems to get uncomfortable when the conversation turns to the possibility of the Orioles trading some of their prospects. No doubt there are good reasons for those feelings some fans may have on this topic. For one they get attached to players, even players on the farm they have heard about even if they have yet
Williams grateful for chance to start full-time for Nats
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
On the heels of what he termed a “unique year” with the Mets, Trevor Williams knew different teams would look at him in different ways this winter. Having had success as a swingman in New York, bouncing back and forth from the rotation to the bullpen for a club that made the postseason, the 30-year-old right-hander might appeal to other organizatio
Latest on pitching market and wondering where Orioles can find their starter
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Exactly one week ago, the Winter Meetings reached their busiest scheduled day with a Baseball Writers’ Association of America meeting, followed by Commissioner Rob Manfred’s media session, agent Scott Boras’ traditional lobby scrum, manager Brandon Hyde’s media gathering, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ daily session in his sui