The announcement was delayed a bit, but the Nationals did agree to terms with all three of their arbitration-eligible players before today's 1 p.m. deadline, avoiding hearings with Anthony Rendon, Tanner Roark and Michael A. Taylor. All three players agreed to one-year contracts, the club announced more than an hour after Major League Baseball's deadline passed. Given the overload of similar deals being struck around the sport at the same time, it's not uncommon for the formal announcement...

The 1 p.m. deadline has passed for teams to sign their arbitration-eligible players before the sides exchange salary figures. The seven Orioles haven't reached agreements, but executive vice president Dan Duquette texted that the club is "still working on it." The sides can continue to negotiate while hearing dates are set for next month in Phoenix. It's a pretty flimsy deadline. Third baseman Manny Machado, closer Zach Britton, second baseman Jonathan Schoop, starter Kevin Gausman,...

Spring training is right around the corner! In a few short weeks, Orioles fans from all over will fly south to Sarasota to catch the first live baseball action of 2018. And what better way to cap off the winter than Birdland's most popular event of the offseason? That's right, Orioles FanFest is approaching, and sooner rather than later, Orioles players, coaches and fans will gather at the Baltimore Convention Center for a day of baseball fun. And we'll be there with plenty of chances for...

There has been precious little news this winter, but there was some news yesterday with Edwin Jackson's return on a minor league deal. And there will be news today. Not huge news, but at this point, who are we to complain? Today marks the deadline for all major league clubs and all arbitration-eligible players to either agree to terms on their 2018 contracts or else formally file competing offers to league headquarters, which then will set arbitration hearing dates to settle their cases. What...

The Diamondbacks have been mentioned as one of the teams that checked in on the availability of Orioles third baseman Manny Machado. While the D-backs have Jake Lamb, who hit 30 homers and drove in 105 at third base, perhaps they have shortstop in mind when thinking of Machado. Either way, they have been one of the teams reportedly showing significant interest. According to this report last night in The Athletic (subscription required), the Diamondbacks are the "most persistent of the teams...

We have more insight from Mesa Solar Sox pitching coach Michael Tejera on the battery of Nationals pitchers and catchers employed in the Arizona Fall League this season. Right-hander Dakota Bacus appeared in eight games and 10 1/3 innings for the Solar Sox. Although he logged a 5.23 ERA in Arizona, he had an amazing year through two levels for the Nationals. Bacus combined to go 2-2 with a 1.80 ERA with five saves between high Single-A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg over 23 games. He struck...

The Nationals are bringing back Edwin Jackson on a minor league contract, with a chance to compete for the final spot in their rotation this spring. Jackson and the Nats have agreed to terms on a deal that would pay the veteran right-hander $1.5 million if he makes the major league roster, with another $1.4 million possible in incentives, a source familiar with the contract confirmed. Though he'll get a chance to make the opening day rotation this spring, Jackson isn't guaranteed any money or...

Hints were dropped at the Winter Meetings that the Orioles could go with a three-man bench and carry 13 pitchers. Manager Buck Showalter never stated it as a certainty, but he implied that they could follow the trend in baseball. He also pointed out why it would be an extreme challenge. Why it seemed unlikely to transpire, circumstances stomping out the idea. "The problem is, if you look at our schedule and the way the game's going, most people are going with 13 pitchers, so now you're...

You already have Orioles FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27 circled on your calendar. Who doesn't? Well, there are two more dates you need to be aware of ahead of FanFest, especially if you want to get autographs from your favorite Orioles at the Baltimore Convention Center. (If you need a reminder, FanFest will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles season plan members beginning at 10 a.m. as part of the Orange Carpet Program.) Vouchers for autograph sessions at FanFest will go on...

Vouchers for autograph sessions at Orioles FanFest will go on sale Wednesday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The list of autograph session times and participants will be posted online for preview at www.orioles.com/fanfest by 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16. Orioles FanFest will be held on Saturday, January 27, at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with early entry for Orioles Season Plan Members beginning at 10:00 a.m. as part of the Orange Carpet Program. At this...