For generations, the division between a franchise’s front office and the manager’s office was clear-cut. The general manager’s job was to assemble the team’s roster. And the manager’s job was to use that roster as he saw fit. That’s the way the Nationals operated under Mike Rizzo, who always insisted he let his managers make out their own lineup ca

When the clock strikes 5 p.m., free agency will officially be underway in Major League Baseball.  The 2026 class doesn’t feature a headliner like Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto, but there is plenty of talent to be had. Spotrac estimates a dozen players to earn at least $20 million annually, a list that includes six starting pitchers.  Thro

Craig Albernaz brought his three children on the honeymoon phase of his hiring as Orioles manager. The family posed for photos this week on the Camden Yards field, with sons CJ and Norman and 2-year-old daughter Gigi wearing their nicest clothes and batting helmets. “I’ve got an eagle right here,” Gigi said, pointing at the bird. Albernaz gently co

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed RHP George Soriano off waivers from the Miami Marlins.Designated OF Daniel Johnson for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles made another move with a potential impact on their bullpen. Right-hander George Soriano was claimed on waivers today from the Marlins. The Orioles designated outfielder Daniel Johnson for assignment to create room on the 40-man roster. Soriano, 26, has registered a 5.95 ERA and 1.475 WHIP in 72 games (one start) over the past three seas

While the Nationals continue to make plans for new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni to formally introduce new manager Blake Butera, we now know how the two young heads will begin their journey together in the spring. The Nats, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced their 2026 spring training schedule, during which we’ll ge

The Orioles today announced their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, which is slated to begin Friday, February 20, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the New York Yankees. The club’s 2026 spring schedule features 17 home games, including nine home games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Orioles will host the Washington Nationals at Orio

While the Orioles work to build a coaching staff for new manager Craig Albernaz and give him a roster equipped to make a playoff run, they also know the official dates for players to gather at the spring training complex in Sarasota. Pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic must report by Feb. 9, with position players due t

Blake Butera has officially been the Nationals’ new manager for five days. But we won’t hear from the 33-year-old skipper for a couple of weeks while he and his wife, Caroline Margolis, get settled after welcoming their first child, Blair Margaux Butera, literally hours after he signed his new contract. Thankfully, new president of baseball operati

Perhaps this was the plan all along. Trade four relievers at the deadline and then try to bring them back one at a time. Andrew Kittredge is walking through that door again, after the Orioles reacquired him yesterday from the Cubs for cash considerations. Kittredge was dealt on July 31 for teenage Dominican shortstop Wilfri De La Cruz, though the $