Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson won 16 Gold Glove Awards at third base. Manny Machado won his second tonight. Machado has some serious catching up to do, but he's on a nice pace with two awards in the last three seasons. And he just turned 23 in July. Robinson and Machado are the only Orioles third basemen to win multiple Gold Gloves. "Any time you're mentioned with Brooks in any conversation, it's an honor," Machado said. "He's one of the greatest third basemen of all time. He's an...

The list of minor league free agents from 2015 has been revealed by Baseball America, and the most notable names on the Nationals list include former 2011 third-round selection left-hander Matt Purke, as well as southpaw Richard Bleier. Purke was drafted with a lot of promise, but has been saddled with various injuries during his career. He returned to reach Double-A Harrisburg this year and finished the season allowing three runs in his final six appearances out of the bullpen. Bleier had a...

Bryce Harper and Wilson Ramos were shut out from winning Rawlings Gold Glove Awards in the National League after being named finalists for the first time this year. A pair of Cardinals - right fielder Jason Heyward and catcher Yadier Molina - won the honors over Harper and Ramos. Harper's historic season at the plate helped the slugger gain recognition earlier tonight by the Baseball Writers' Association of America as a finalist for NL Most Valuable Player. But Harper also impressed during...

Earlier tonight, Rawlings announced that Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been named the 2015 American League Gold Glove Award recipient for defensive excellence at third base. Machado led all American League third basemen in total chances (488), double plays (38), range factor per 9.0 innings (3.09), and range factor per game (3.01) in 2015. He also ranked second in assists (337) and putouts (132), as well as fourth in zone rating (.810). Machado was the only player in Major League...

For the second time in his career, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner. The results were announced tonight during a live broadcast on ESPN2. Machado won over the other two American League finalists - Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays and Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers. Machado also won a Gold Glove at third in 2013 when he also was awarded a Platinum Glove, which goes to the best fielder in each league. His Gold Glove two years ago made him the first...

Leading the majors in home runs has its privileges, but it doesn't guarantee hardware in the offseason. Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is not a finalist for the American League Most Valuable Player award, the announcement coming tonight from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Third baseman Manny Machado also is excluded. Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain, Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson and Angels center fielder Mike Trout are the finalists. The winner will be revealed on...

In no shock, the Baseball Writers' Association of America named Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper as a finalist for the National League Most Valuable Player award. Harper is the favorite to take home his first MVP when it's announced on Nov. 19, but the young slugger faces stiff competition with Reds first baseman Joey Votto and Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in contention. After battling injuries the past two seasons, Harper experienced a breakout campaign in 2015. He...

After losing his job as Nationals manager on Oct. 5, Matt Williams has landed on his feet, returning to Arizona as third base coach. Williams held the same position with the Diamondbacks from 2011-2013 prior to becoming skipper in Washington. The Nats went 96-66 in Williams' first year in the nation's capital, running away with the National League East before making an early exit in the playoffs. Still, Williams was named NL Manager of the Year in his rookie campaign as a major league...

The list of minor league free agents includes 33 players from the Orioles farm system. Former first-round pick Matt Hobgood is included in the group, which Baseball America published earlier today. Hobgood, whose career has been derailed by injuries, underwent surgery on July 6 to remove a bone spur from his right shoulder. He was 1-1 with a 6.52 ERA in six games at Double-A Bowie and didn't pitch after June 17. The Orioles made Hobgood, 25, the fifth overall pick in 2009 out of Norco (Calif.)...

With the Nationals playoff chances hanging by a thread and rumors swirling about Matt Williams' job security in mid-September, Bryce Harper was the lone player offering a vote of confidence for his now former skipper. Harper's award season continued Monday night when his peers recognized the young slugger as the National League's Outstanding Player of 2015. After receiving the honor during the MLB Players Choice Awards special on the MLB Network, Harper couldn't mask his emotions when...