Random take Tuesday
Steve Melewski
Orioles
And now on with the real offseason. The offseason for the Orioles began in a sense Oct. 6, the day after the last game, but now that the World Series is complete, the hot stove business of baseball is about to heat up. And for the Orioles, it could be a time where small moves are not their biggest activity of the offseason. The obvious questions ar
What can we expect from the Nats' offseason?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
They held another parade in Houston on Monday, while some 1,400 miles away in Las Vegas the annual General Managers Meetings commenced. Both events signified the same truth: The offseason has begun. For most organizations, the season ended a month ago. The Nationals certainly fall into that category, having come nowhere close to competing for one o
Because You Asked - State of the Union
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The first post-World Series mailbag has been emptied. Much like my hopes for a Game 7. There’s nothing better in sports. And it delays the actual offseason for one more day. I’ve grown to love the period of calm. A few small-scale transactions and some announcements on awards, but that’s about it. (I picked the Astros in six games, but I digress …)
Hyde and Rutschman finalists in BBWAA voting
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have two finalists for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards, with manager Brandon Hyde a candidate for American League Manager of the Year and catcher Adley Rutschman a candidate for American League Rookie of the Year. Two names that have been anticipated for months. No surprise omissions or entries. Hyde joins the Guardi
Nats must learn from Astros how to replace lost stars
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As they watched the final inning of the World Series late Saturday night, Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez and anyone else with a connection to the Nationals surely were focused on Dusty Baker, thrilled to see their friend and former colleague finally win a championship as a manager, some 41 years after he won his lone title as a player. Like so many
A look at how an elite talent pipeline was built
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today's blog entry has spent a few weeks in my laptop. This was written in early September and no, I don't work that far in advance. Hardly. But that was when the Orioles asked me to write an article that would appear in the Major League Baseball playoffs program if they made the postseason. They didn't but hey, someone should get to read this
Awards, free agency and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Finalists for the four Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards will be announced tonight beginning at 6 p.m. on MLB Network. Plan your meals around it. The top three finishers will be revealed in alphabetical order, so don’t panic if it takes a while for Adley Rutschman’s name to appear among American League rookies. Seattle’s Julio Rodrigu
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Nats bringing back Doolittle on minor league deal
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals are bringing back Sean Doolittle in 2023, re-signing the popular, rehabbing reliever only hours after he officially became a free agent. Doolittle, who appeared in only five games last season before suffering a major elbow injury, agreed to terms on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to big league camp next spring. He
Long gone, but never forgotten: Baltimore's Memorial Stadium
Steve Melewski
Orioles
From 1954 to 1991, it was home for the Orioles. It was also home to the Baltimore Colts, the Canadian Football League’s Baltimore Stallions and for their first two seasons, the Baltimore Ravens. In 1993, it was even home for a season to the Bowie Baysox before Prince George’s Stadium was built. For some of us of a certain age, it just felt like ...
Does Abbott merit more opportunities next year?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PLAYER REVIEW: CORY ABBOTT Age on opening day 2023: 27 How acquired: Claimed off waivers from Giants, May 2022 MLB service time: 83 days 2022 salary: $700,000 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2026, free agent in 2029 2022 stats: 0-5, 5.25 ERA, 16 G, 9 GS, 0 CG, 48 IP, 44 H, 30 R, 28 ER, 12 HR, 25 BB, 45 SO, 5 HBP, 1.438