It's been 18 days since news first broke the Nationals were hiring Blake Butera as manager. And at long last, today we will finally get to hear from him about his vision for the job and the path that brought him here. Butera will be formally introduced during a 1:30 p.m. press conference at Nationals Park – you can watch it live on MASN – with pres

A .652 OPS isn’t the most impressive on the back of a baseball card.  In 2025, major leaguers averaged a .719 OPS, aided by a slugging percentage over .400. Power numbers go a long way in putting runs on the board, but are only half of the equation for the most commonly used metric in hitting evaluation. A .341 on-base percentage, on the other hand

If the Orioles hold onto their offseason plan as if it’s covered in stickum, they’re going to emphasis starting pitching, late-inning relief and an impact bat while constructing their roster for Opening Day. I don’t believe there’s an actual order to it. The calls and meetings are taking place and any deal that can be completed, whether in free age

We will finally hear from new Nationals manager Blake Butera tomorrow afternoon, with his introductory press conference at Nats Park scheduled for 1:30 p.m. It will air in its entirety on MASN, and be sure to check back on the site and on the MASN Nationals social channels for more coverage. This has been the most highly anticipated day on the Nats

A new week brings the next set of meetings in baseball, with owners gathering in New York on Tuesday. Don’t expect David Rubenstein to swing any deals. The Orioles’ last trade brought them reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Cubs on Nov. 4 for cash considerations. What’s next? I’ve already published a batch of questions, including how the Orioles ar

Two more coaches are confirmed for manager Craig Albernaz’s staff. The Orioles have hired Miguel Cairo as major league infield coach and Joe Singley as major league field coordinator and catching coach, according to sources. Cairo, 51, most recently was Nationals' bench coach beginning in November 2023 and interim manager on July 7, 2025 after Dave

While the 2025 season ended long ago for most members of the Nationals organization, eight prospects did continue to take the field throughout October and into the first two weeks of November, participating in the Arizona Fall League. The AFL is held annually, with prospects from all 30 clubs coming together to face each other over a six-week seaso

The Orioles made another depth move yesterday, signing reliever Richard Guasch to a minor league contract. He’s expected to receive an invitation to spring training. Guasch, 27, posted a 2.74 ERA and 1.000 WHIP with 57 strikeouts in 46 innings this year in 28 appearances with Double-A Erie. He also pitched in 13 games with an independent team in Me

The Orioles have made the following roster move: Agreed to terms on a 2026 minor league contract with RHP Richard Guasch.

In an offseason loaded with major questions, the Nationals have already answered two of the biggest ones: Who will lead baseball operations, and who will manage the big league club? Among the high-ranking questions still to be answered: How much money will they spend compared to previous years? That’s the kind of question that comes up every year,