Well, that was a fast offseason. Seriously, it did feel that way to me. It seemed like we had just gotten off the plane from Kansas City, had a few weeks to catch our breath and then it was off to San Diego for the Winter Meetings. Then it was Christmas, then FanFest was here and then spring training. Now, spring training did drag on. Seemed like it was the longest it has ever been. Glad that part is over. But finally today, the Orioles play a game that counts and begin the defense of their...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The Orioles aren't done tweaking their 25-man roster before opening day. According to multiple sources, the Orioles will purchase catcher Ryan Lavarnway's contract on Monday. He accompanied the team to St. Petersburg despite being reassigned earlier today. The corresponding roster move could involve reliever Ryan Webb, a surprise addition to what's become a 14-man pitching staff. Webb could go on the disabled list - he was sidelined this spring with a sore knee - but...

The Nationals have established their plan of attack for opening day 2015. General manager Mike Rizzo confirmed the only remaining question marks when he announced the 25-man roster. Left-hander Xavier Cedeno made the team as a second southpaw out of the bullpen alongside Matt Thornton. And 35-year-old Dan Uggla, considered a longshot at the start of spring training, has secured a spot and might be the team's starting second baseman on opening day. The breakdown of the roster consists of 12...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles submitted their 25-man roster this afternoon, which should be viewed the same as any day during the regular season. It's subject to change. They won't carry 14 pitchers for long. In fact, they could get down to 13 before the first batter steps into the box Monday at Tropicana Field. Trades and other moves still are possible despite today's 3 p.m. deadline. The Orioles held onto reliever Ryan Webb, who's earning $2.7 million this season and was put on...

The Washington Nationals announced their 2015 Opening Day 25-man roster on Sunday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals' Opening Day roster is comprised of 12 pitchers (nine right-handed pitchers, three left-handed pitchers), two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders. Three players who joined Nationals' Spring Training as non-roster invitees made the club: INF/OF Clint Robinson, 2B Dan Uggla and OF Reed Johnson. The...

When the Orioles' minor league break-camp rosters were published here yesterday, I counted 22 members of the organization's top 30 prospects from Baseball America on the four rosters. Here is the breakdown: * Single-A Frederick with seven: Chance Sisco (4), Jon Keller (13), Drew Dosch (15), David Hess (20), Adrian Marin (21), Josh Hart (25), Trey Mancini (30). * Triple-A Norfolk with six: Christian Walker (3), Dariel Alvarez (5), Zach Davies (6), Mike Wright (8), Tyler Wilson (12), Henry...

The Orioles today announced several roster moves to finalize their 25-man roster. Four players have been placed on the 15-day disabled list: infielder J.J. Hardy (retroactive to March 27 - left shoulder strain), outfielder David Lough (retroactive to March 27 - left hamstring strain), infielder Jimmy Paredes (retroactive to April 1 - lower back strain), and catcher Matt Wieters (retroactive to March 27 - rehabilitation from "Tommy John" surgery). Additionally, left-hander T.J. McFarland has...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles didn't announce any trades by the 3 p.m. deadline, but they did pull off a few surprises. Steve Clevenger is on the 25-man roster as the backup catcher. The Orioles reassigned Ryan Lavarnway to minor league camp. And reliever Ryan Webb remains on the team after clearing waivers. The Orioles are carrying 14 pitchers on opening day. One will come off after Chris Davis is removed from the restricted list. The Orioles also reassigned outfielder Nolan Reimold and...

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to announce Monday that Washington, D.C., will host the 2018 All-Star Game, according to multiple reports. Manfred will be at Nats Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Nationals' opening day contest with the Mets tomorrow. Tampa Bay's Tropicana Field, New York's Yankee Stadium, Philadelphia's Citizen Bank Park and Nats Park are the only MLB venues that haven't been awarded All-Star Games. It's been 46 years...

On this holiest of weekends, Monsignor Stephen Rossetti walked into the Nationals dugout before yesterday's game to offer blessings as the team prepares to embark on a season filled with expectations higher than the clouds. Several Nats players were just steps away, participating in pregame stretching when they began to switch their attention to Rossetti, who was dressed in long, white vestments. Rossetti began sprinkling holy water on the bench and then eventually the bat racks. Nats...