Nationals settle for No. 2 pick after inaugural draft lottery
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN DIEGO – The worst record in baseball in 2022 wasn’t enough to get the Nationals the best pick in the draft in 2023. But it did at least get them the next-best pick. The Nats learned tonight they will hold the No. 2 selection next summer after losing out to the Pirates in Major League Baseball’s inaugural draft lottery. “I’m good. I’ll live with
Hyde tackles variety of topics during media session
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde took his turn in front of the media this afternoon at the Winter Meetings, talking about new starter Kyle Gibson, the desire for more pitching depth, the process of recruiting free agents to Baltimore, veteran leader replacements and Jorge Mateo’s snub in Gold Glove voting. He also fielded premature question
Boras on Orioles: "They've feathered up"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO - A grand tradition of the Winter Meetings is the enormous media scrum that sets up for agent Scott Boras in the lobby area. Occasionally informative and often entertaining. The Orioles’ unexpected rise to contender status in 2022 and executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ vow to seek ways to improve the major league roster
For Nats, winning at major league level is still important
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Offseasons are tough for clubs and fans alike during a rebuild like the one the Nationals are in right now. It’s the kind they haven’t endured in well over a decade. After the Nats decided to embark on this rebuild at the 2021 trade deadline, the following offseason was thrown off by last winter’s lockout. Now in their first regular offse
Orioles sign Nomar Mazara to minor league deal
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – The Orioles are deepening their pool of left-handed-hitting corner outfielders. Nomar Mazara signed a minor league contract this morning, providing more competition in camp for a role that’s been defined as a priority at the Winter Meetings. Mazara, 27, hit 79 home runs in four seasons with the Rangers beginning in 2016, when he finishe
Orioles agree to terms on minor league contract with Nomar Mazara
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Agreed to terms on a 2023 Minor League contract with OF Nomar Mazara.
Nationals announce select 2023 giveaways and promotions ahead of holiday season
MASN Staff
Masn
Just in time for the holidays, the Washington Nationals today unveiled highlights of the club’s 2023 promotional schedule featuring an exciting array of exclusive bobbleheads and other collectibles. Fans can guarantee access to the giveaways of their choice by customizing multi-game ticket packs, available now at nationals.com/TicketFinder. Single-
Winter Meetings Day 2: Nats have shot at No. 1 pick in Draft (lottery update)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
These Winter Meetings got off to a fast start yesterday with Trea Turner agreeing to an 11-year, $300 million deal with the Phillies and Justin Verlander agreeing to a two-year, $86 million deal with the Mets. The Nationals will definitely feel the ramifications of two division rivals signing two of the biggest free agents on the market. And althou
Notes on expensive pitching, Hyde honored, Taillon talk and Elias' comments
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Yes, free agent pitching is expensive. Very expensive. For Jacob deGrom, a pitcher that has made just 26 combined starts the last two years, a $185 million dollar deal with Texas that averages $37 million a year over the next five years. For Justin Verlander, a pitcher that will turn 40 in February, a contract that will average $43.3 million over t
Stephen Strasburg throw blue wide
On Strasburg's status and tonight's draft lottery
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN DIEGO – The Nationals, as they made abundantly clear Monday, are in the market for a starting pitcher. They would love to acquire a proven arm who can make 30-plus starts next season and take pressure off the organization’s three projected young starters. Those young starters – MacKenzie Gore, Cade Cavalli, Josiah Gray – all will open the seaso