More on the losing streak and Bundy trade
More on the losing streak and Bundy trade
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are waiting to exhale. A losing streak that's reached 18 games threatens to turn their cheeks blue. They're frustrated, embarrassed and pressing. Everything that you'd expect during one of the worst periods in club history. Would it be better if they had spent money and made moves aimed at a run at the postseason, or do the rebuild concept and its on-field sacrifices make their record more palatable? Does it really matter? The 2018 season began with the Orioles inserting new...
Orioles DFA Franco and option Martin among series of moves
Orioles DFA Franco and option Martin among series of moves
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are making changes to their infield before resuming their homestand Tuesday night. According to a source, the team is designating Maikel Franco for assignment and optioning Richie Martin to Triple-A Norfolk. In corresponding moves, Jahmai Jones and Kelvin Gutiérrez will be recalled from Norfolk. Jones can become the 54th player used by the Orioles this season. Franco signed a one-year deal on March 16 that guaranteed $800,000 and included incentives and a trade bonus. He appeared...
Orioles launch limited-edition NFT collection of Oriole Park as part of Candy Digital's "MLB Stadium Series"
Orioles launch limited-edition NFT collection of Oriole Park as part of Candy Digital's "MLB Stadium Series"
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles today launched a limited-edition NFT collection for an exclusive NFT of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, created by world-renowned artist S. Preston, as part of Candy Digital's "MLB Stadium Series." Fans have the opportunity to bid on a unique Oriole Park single-edition piece now through Thursday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, fans can purchase an Open Edition NFT for $100 apiece. As part of the exclusive NFT auction, the winner will also receive several extraordinary...
Monday morning Nats Q&A
Monday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Well, it was kind of an ugly weekend in Milwaukee for the Nationals, but these last two losses shouldn't completely overshadow the three wins that preceded them last week. Nor the continued positive developments involving several young players who are starting to make a name for themselves as long-term parts of the plan around here. We're nearly four weeks removed from the trade deadline now, and as painful as it's been at times, there does seem to be some legitimate optimism surrounding the...
A look at two talented, young shortstops on the farm
A look at two talented, young shortstops on the farm
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles certainly have some shortstops they like at higher minor league levels, including players like Jordan Westburg, Gunnar Henderson, Mason McCoy and a few others. But they are also pleased so far with what they have seen this season from some talented, young shortstops playing at the lower levels. In the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League, they believe that 17-year-old Venezuelan Maikol Hernandez is already showing his solid tools despite modest offensive stats so far. In January,...
Leftovers for breakfast
Leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The routine nature of a walk increases in visibility and importance when it involves the Orioles, who went through another stretch where a free pass seemed too costly. Their batters didn't walk in the first two games of the Braves series and totaled one over four nights. Ryan Mountcastle ran the count full in the first inning yesterday and laid off 94 mph sinker out of the strike zone - dropping his bat, trotting to first base and achieving something that shouldn't be celebrated. Austin Wynns...
With flurry of walks, Nats hand series finale to Brewers (updated)
With flurry of walks, Nats hand series finale to Brewers (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
An inexperienced pitching staff is going to make mistakes. Davey Martinez understands and accepts that. What the Nationals manager has a harder time accepting is a pitching staff that is killing itself not by getting hit by more accomplished hitters, but by handing them free bases over and over and over. It happened during Saturday's loss in Milwaukee, and it happened in even more mind-numbing fashion during today's 7-3 loss to the Brewers. Five Nationals pitchers combined to issue 11 walks...
Orioles threaten, but can't end losing streak (updated)
Orioles threaten, but can't end losing streak (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn't want starter John Means putting too much pressure on himself to end a 17-game streak. The majors are hard enough without creating ways for it to grow more challenging. "I felt like he did last time a little bit in his last start," Hyde said early this afternoon. "Just want him to go out and pitch his game and hopefully he gives us a chance to win." There's no chance if you don't score. The odds improve just a little if it's one run. Means coasted into...
Nationals reinstate Kyle McGowin and Austin Voth
Nationals reinstate Kyle McGowin and Austin Voth
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. · Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin from the 10-day Injured List · Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from the Injured List · Designated right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra for assignment · Optioned outfielder...
Voth, McGowin rejoin bullpen; Guerra, Stevenson off roster
Voth, McGowin rejoin bullpen; Guerra, Stevenson off roster
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
An ever-changing Nationals bullpen saw the return of two familiar right-handers today, with both Austin Voth and Kyle McGowin activated off the injured list. And an ever-changing Nats roster saw the departures of two familiar faces as a result, with Javy Guerra designated for assignment while Andrew Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The transactions, announced about 90 minutes before today's series finale in Milwaukee, give the Nationals a couple of moderately experienced arms, in...