Orioles select Politi in Rule 5 draft (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – The Orioles maintained their streak of being active in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft, selecting right-hander Andrew Politi from the Red Sox organization. Politi, 26, was a 15th-round draft pick in 2018 out of Seton Hall. He made 50 appearances this year between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, including two start
Orioles select Andrew Politi in 2022 Rule 5 Draft
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have selected RHP Andrew Politi from the Boston Red Sox with the No. 17 overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft. 
Nationals select Thad Ward in 2022 Rule 5 Draft
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals selected right-handed pitcher Thad Ward in the Major League phase of the 2022 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ward, 25, went 0–2 with a 2.28 ERA in 13 starts across four levels of Boston’s Minor League system in 2022. He struck out 6
Can Orioles find Rule 5 success again later in first round?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – The Rule 5 draft begins in less than two hours, and the Orioles aren’t committed to making a selection. Having the 17th pick creates a rare air of uncertainty. They chose pitcher Tyler Wells from the Twins organization at No. 17 in 2020, the last year that the Rule 5 draft was held, but after they selected pitcher Mac Sceroler from the
Winter Meetings Day 3: Rule 5 draft, Judge returns to Yankees (Nats select Ward)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It’s hard to believe, but we’re already at the last full day of the Winter Meetings. The Rule 5 draft is the last event of the week and marks the end of baseball’s biggest offseason gathering. In years past, the Rule 5 draft has been held on the Thursday morning of the Winter Meetings. But they bumped it up to Wednesday afternoon this year, meaning
Draft notes, plus a look at the bullpen and Boras' comments on Baltimore
Steve Melewski
Orioles
They had the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1989, 2019 and 2022 but the Orioles will not have that pick next summer in the MLB Draft. The first six picks were determined for next year's draft in last night's draft lottery at the Winter Meetings. The Orioles had a very small chance at the No. 1 pick or to be among the top six, but they didn't land ther
Nats poised to make first Rule 5 draft pick in 12 years
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN DIEGO – It’s been 12 long years since the Nationals last selected a player in the Rule 5 draft. Such was life for a franchise that spent the better part of a decade contending for a division title and October glory. These days, though, the Nats aren’t talking about contention anytime soon. They finished with the majors’ worst record this season
Rule 5 draft next up at Winter Meetings
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – The Winter Meetings have reached their fourth day of activity if you include Sunday. Some do, some don’t. Depends on your flight schedule. Let’s say third full day and get on with our lives. The work rhythm seems a bit off, which I blame on a more condensed version with the Rule 5 draft happening this afternoon instead of Thursday morni
Orioles agree to terms on minor league contract with Josh Lester
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Agreed to terms on a 2023 Minor League contract with INF Josh Lester.
Orioles pick 17th in draft, Elias trying to strike another deal before leaving San Diego
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – The new draft lottery couldn’t budge the Orioles from the 17th spot. Their 0.4 percent odds of receiving the first-overall pick proved to be accurate, with no amount of ping pong balls able to influence it. The Brewers remained 18th, also where they started the day. The Orioles haven’t drafted outside the top five since taking high scho