On what was supposed to be a quiet off-day from this year’s very entertaining World Series, the Nationals made headlines Thursday by reportedly hiring Blake Butera to be their new manager. At just 33 years old, Butera will become the youngest major league manager since the Twins hired Frank Quilici in 1972, an odd connection to the former edition o

Once the initial shock of Thursday’s news – They hired who? He’s how old? He’s never played or coached above what level? – wore off, the case for the Nationals’ hiring of Blake Butera as their new manager crystalized. Yeah, he’s only 33 years old, but he’s already got an impressive background as a highly successful minor league manager and senior d

Focus on the Orioles has shifted from the managerial search to the coaching staff, but there’s also pending roster business that heats up after the World Series. Decisions on options and non-tender candidates, setting the 40-man, crafting a plan to ditch last place and jump back into the playoffs. It’s always interesting to get an outsider’s perspe

The Orioles have decisions to make with their 40-man roster as players on the 60-day injured list are reinstated after the World Series. Rico Garcia is holding onto his spot. The right-hander signed a one-year major league contract earlier today to thrust himself into the bullpen picture for 2026, though he’s got to hold onto the job in camp. Garci

The Nationals are working to finalize a deal to name 33-year-old Blake Butera as their next manager, an out-of-the-box hiring of someone who never played or coached above Single-A but was highly regarded for his work leading the Rays’ much-touted player development system. The expected hiring of Butera, which was confirmed by a source familiar with

The Orioles have made the following roster move: Agreed to terms with RHP Rico Garcia on a one-year major league contract for the 2026 season.

PLAYER REVIEW: CLAYTON BEETER Age on Opening Day 2026: 27 How acquired: Traded with Browm Martinez from Yankees for Amed Rosario, July 2025 MLB service time: 129 days 2025 salary: $763,325 Contract status: Under club control, arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2032 2025 stats: 0-2, 2.49 ERA, 24 G, 1 SV, 21 2/3 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 HR, 14

New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz delivered his first message to the fan base yesterday via the team’s social media accounts. Light in length but with a thick Boston accent. “Can’t wait to see all you guys out at Camden Yards this year to watch our boys go out there to compete,” Albernaz said in the nine-second video. The Orioles hope that they ma

The Nationals began the process of trimming down their 40-man roster for the start of the offseason this evening, announcing four players cleared outright waivers in Paul Toboni’s first official transactions since being named president of baseball operations. Right-handers Eduardo Salazar and Mason Thompson, left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara and cat

PLAYER REVIEW: JACKSON RUTLEDGE Age on Opening Day 2026: 26 How acquired: First round pick, 2019 MLB Draft MLB service time: 1 year, 25 days 2025 salary: $760,000 Contract status: Under club control, arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2031 2025 stats: 4-2, 5.77 ERA, 63 G, 0 SV, 73 1/3 IP, 87 H, 49 R, 47 ER, 16 HR, 24 BB, 65 SO, 7 HBP, 1.51