The Orioles are getting closer to acquiring outfielder Travis Snider from the Pirates, according to multiple sources. One source said the sides rekindled talks a few weeks ago. Another source indicated that the Orioles are trying to limit the return to one minor leaguer. The player going to the Pirates at this stage wouldn't be on the 40-man roster and most likely would be a lower-level pitcher. The Orioles discussed Snider with the Pirates at the Winter Meetings in San Diego and...

Many times the player to be named is just that - and few remember who that player was. But the Nationals pulled off a deal this offseason involving a PTBN that indeed hasn't been named yet, but is very likely to be a top prospect from the Padres organization. In the three-team trade that sent left-hander Travis Ott and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. to the Rays, first-round pitcher Joe Ross and a player to be named were sent to the Nationals. In June, it is expected that player will be...

If the Astros and Nationals are going to get their long-awaited shared spring training complex in West Palm Beach, they're going to have to overcome a late-in-the-process hurdle. The Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale reported Monday that drinking water protections on the parcel of land where the teams want to have a $135 million facility constructed could stand in the way of the project's completion. In order for the shared spring training home to move forward, the Florida legislature needs to...

The Orioles today announced that the club will produce a new official legacy book entitled "Baltimore Orioles: 60 Years of Orioles Magic" to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Orioles baseball in Baltimore. Fans can secure their copy online through a pre-order at www.orioles.com/book, with the book scheduled to arrive in April 2015. Season Plan Members who have been with the club for the past three seasons will receive a complimentary book in appreciation for their continued support of and...

Despite the delay in releasing price information, the Orioles won't increase the cost of their season and single-game tickets in 2015, according to a source. The Orioles notified their season ticket holders that they will receive plan information via email on Feb. 2. In previous years this information has been available in December, which led to speculation that the Orioles might raise prices. Last year's increase in season ticket prices, which averaged about five percent, was the first...

Do you find yourself craving the warmth of summer nights spent at Camden Yards? You're not alone. But since we can't time travel to opening day just yet, we have something equally as exciting lined up for you this weekend: Orioles FanFest 2015! You know the drill: MASN will be on-site all day at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, Jan 31, hooking you up with O's gear, autographed memorabilia and chances to rub elbows with your favorite players and on-air personalities. For all of...

Spring training is just three weeks away. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kiss this cold, snowy winter goodbye and say hello to the boys of summer. While I can't realistically do that, you and I can watch this week's "Nationals Classics" game on MASN HD, featuring a walk-off home run from Ryan Zimmerman. Here's what's on deck: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m.: Besides being the longest tenured player on the Nationals, Zimmerman has also earned the reputation of being one of...

Lucas Giolito's stock was high when the Nationals selected the Harvard-Westlake High School product with the 16th overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft. Giolito's stock has only risen since then, even with the 6-foot-6 right-hander needing Tommy John surgery just a couple of weeks after he was signed. The 20-year-old is the top pitching prospect in baseball, according to the prospect gurus at MLB.com. He sports a fastball that has reached triple digits in the past, a power...

Good news, Orioles fans. FanFest is just four days away! That's right. For one day, you can dream of warmer weather and baseball diamonds. While we wait for FanFest, stay inside, warm up and watch two "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD. Here's what's on deck this week: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: In 2012, "Manny Mania" was alive in Charm City. Playing just the second game of his career on Aug. 10, 2012, the rookie third baseman hit his first and second career home runs. Both Manny...

The Blue Jays' announcement yesterday that Paul Beeston would return in 2015 as president and CEO shouldn't be viewed as breaking news. We heard about it as far back as the Winter Meetings. The team simply was offering confirmation. I'm not ready to close the door on the Dan Duquette saga. The Jays will need a replacement for Beeston in 2016 and beyond. Orioles manager Buck Showalter was the first call-in guest last night on "The Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 Tjhe Fan. He wasn't going to...