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The Orioles today announced the return of the weekly "Orioles Hot Stove Show" on CBS RADIO's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network. Beginning on November 30, fans will be able to enjoy one hour of Orioles news, analysis, special guests, and more each week live on 105.7 The Fan from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Orioles Radio Network and MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter will join MASNsports.com beat writer Roch Kubatko to host the program live from the Orioles...
All big league teams strive to hit on players later in the First-Year Player Draft. There is always pressure on first-round picks, and they get the most bonus money and the most attention from media and fans.
But you need more than the highest drafted players to come through for long-term big league success. In that regard, 2017 wasn't bad for the Orioles as a 2016 third-round pick, outfielder Austin Hays, was a finalist for Baseball America's minor league Player of the Year. And a 2013...
It's easily forgotten now, because so much has transpired since, but Max Scherzer had a serious problem in spring training. He couldn't throw a fastball with his normal grip, the pressure of the side of the ball on the previously fractured knuckle on his right ring finger too painful.
Things got so bad that Scherzer, who had to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic due to the injury, wound up changing his grip altogether. Instead of throwing fastballs with the traditional two fingers...
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was named the 2017 National League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday night, in an announcement made by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on MLB Network. Scherzer has now taken home the game's top pitching honor in back-to-back seasons and for the third time in his career.
Scherzer is now one of just 10 pitchers in Major League history to take home the award three or more times, having claimed the 2013 American...
Max Scherzer just joined an awfully exclusive club featuring some of the greatest pitchers in baseball history: three-time Cy Young Award winner.
And he's not exactly sure how to process it all just yet.
"That's why I'm drinking a lot of champagne tonight," the right-hander said with a laugh, some 90 minutes after learning of his victory. "Look, anytime you win a Cy Young Award, it's a special feeling, a special moment. ... But this one is special."
It's special in part because...
With the GM meetings concluded and the Winter Meetings less than a month away, the industry buzz on pitcher Chris Tillman remains that he's seeking a one-year deal and the chance to re-enter the free agent market following the 2018 season.
The Orioles are in play as long as Tillman keeps his expectations at a modest level. They like him as a bounceback candidate on a pillow contract. The rotation certainly has room for him.
One of the lingering questions is whether Tillman would have to settle...
The race for Most Valuable Player in the American League - and it's just an expression since I'm not aware of footspeed factoring into the outcome - comes down to the Astros' Jose Altuve and the Yankees' Aaron Judge. The result will be announced tonight on MLB Network.
I can't reveal my ballot until the winner is confirmed, but it's safe to assume that I wasn't thinking outside the batter's box.
Indians infielder José RamÃrez is the other finalist. Orioles second baseman Jonathan...
The Washington Nationals finalized manager Dave Martinez's coaching staff on Wednesday, adding Henry Blanco as the bullpen coach. Blanco joins bench coach Chip Hale, pitching coach Derek Lilliquist, hitting coach Kevin Long, first base coach Tim Bogar, third base coach Bobby Henley, and assistant hitting coach Joe Dillon. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Blanco, 46, joins the Nationals staff after serving as the Chicago Cubs'...
The Nationals announced the hiring of Henry Blanco as bullpen coach this morning, officially filling the final position on new manager Dave Martinez's staff.
Blanco is no stranger to Martinez, having served as the Cubs quality assurance coach the last three seasons while the latter was bench coach. He previously was an assistant coach and bullpen catcher for the Diamondbacks.
The 46-year-old former catcher has crossed paths with almost everyone in baseball over nearly three decades in the...
It is time to begin our countdown of the top 10 Nationals prospects according to Baseball America. We bring in national writer Carlos Collazo to break down each prospect, beginning with No. 10.
No. 10: SS Yasel Antuna
Collazo likes what Antuna brings to the table. At 6-foot, 170 lbs., Antuna has the body to be able to generate power on offense. For the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nats in 2017, Antuna hit .301 in 48 games with eight doubles, three triples, one homer and 17 RBIs.
"Yasel...