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MASN announces spring training broadcast schedule
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Nationals pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in five days for the start of spring training. Two weeks later, as the Grapefruit League gets rolling, MASN will be in town for the first of seven exhibition broadcasts. MASN’s spring broadcast schedule, revealed this morning, includes six games in Florida, plus the new-look exhibition final
Jackson Holliday futures game
A bit about the process of developing Jackson Holliday's bat
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Even when you are the No. 1 overall MLB Draft pick and rise to become the No. 1 prospect in baseball, the process to improve is still important, even with a driven player with massive talent. And so, this is true for the Orioles’ Jackson Holliday, who begins a bid next week to make the club’s Opening Day roster. On July 17, 2022, the Orioles made H
Livan Soto Angels jersey
A recap and review of recent Orioles activity
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Five more days. Orioles pitchers and catchers must report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex by Wednesday, a deadline that doesn’t create a frantic race to the finish line. The complex already has activity. Early arrivals are the norm. But that’s when it must happen, followed the next morning by the first workout and farmer's tan. Perhaps the Orioles
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O's claim Livan Soto, 40-man roster now full
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With spring training starting next week and the club’s first pitchers and catchers workout set for a week from today in Sarasota, the Orioles added another infielder to fill their 40-man roster. Venezuelan-born Livan Soto, recently designated for assignment by the Angels, was claimed on waivers today by the Orioles to fill their 40-man. Soto, 23, h
Orioles claim Livan Soto from Angels
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have claimed INF Livan Soto off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
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Nationals, Astros announce new naming rights agreement with CACTI for spring training ballpark
MASN Staff
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals announced that they are in agreement with CACTI on a naming rights deal for their Spring Training ballpark in West Palm Beach, FL. The agreement is a collaboration with internationally acclaimed multi-platinum, diamond-certified, GRAMMY® nominated artist Travis Scott, who is the owne
Davey Martinez
Thursday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The countdown is on, at last. Pitchers and catchers are set to report to West Palm Beach in six days, at which point the longest, slowest offseason ever will come to an end and we can all turn our sights upon the 2024 season for real. There will be much to preview about spring training in the coming days, so be sure to check each day for those arti
Grayson Rodriguez
After Burnes addition, how does O's rotation stack up?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Now that they have added the 2021 National League Cy Young award winner, right-hander Corbin Burnes, just how good is the Orioles rotation? Does it stack up among the top groups in the American League? A discussion of this on MLB Network this week led the analysts to ponder that question and believe the answer is likely yes. They listed a grap
Orioles acquire Nick Maton from Tigers
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired infielder/outfielder NICK MATON from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Maton (pronounced MAY-tahn), 26, slashed .173/.288/.305 (43-for-249) with nine doubles, eight home runs, 29 runs scored, 32 RBI, 38 walks, and one stolen base in 93 games for the Tigers last season. He mad
Orioles announce 2024 minor league and player development staffs (updated)
Orioles announce 2024 minor league and player development staffs (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles today announced their minor league coaching and player development staff assignments for the 2024 season. Three full-season managers return, but two move to different affiliates. Buck Britton will return for his third season as manager of the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. In 2023, he led the Tides to a record of 90-59 as they won the Internat