The Lewin Díaz saga might finally be over. The Orioles announced today that Díaz cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He stays in the organization. The outcome allows the Orioles to bring Díaz and Ryan O’Hearn to spring training as non-roster invites competing for the backup job at first base. O’Hearn passed through waiver
The Orioles have made the following roster move: INF Lewin Díaz has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
The automated balls and strikes system, known as ABS, is reportedly coming to all of Triple-A Baseball for the 2023 season. It is fair to assume this means the next stop could be the Major Leagues for the ABS system. This is not necessarily a “robo-ump” system as some have called it and there will still be an umpire behind the plate on every pitch.
The Nationals were bad last year, but you already know that. They want to be better this year, and you probably do, too. But will they be better? That’s what we’re going to attempt to predict the next two days. Though there’s still a month to go until spring training, and more additions or subtractions are possible, the Nats have already assembled
The importance of the Orioles to the city of Baltimore, how tightly the orange and black threads are woven into its fabric, shouldn’t need to be proven or reiterated. It’s as plain as the brick building behind the right field flag court at Camden Yards. Still, it’s nice to hear. It’s also vital for the folks who carry deep scars from the Colts burn
The long-term commitment to the city of Baltimore that Orioles ownership has preached and promised throughout rumors of a potential sale or relocation was reiterated this morning via a sizeable financial donation to a local nonprofit organization. The point was driven home in tones ranging from mostly celebratory to somewhat heated during a 25-minu
Orioles Chairman and CEO JOHN ANGELOS, alongside Baltimore Mayor BRANDON M. SCOTT, today announced a $5 million commitment to CollegeBound Foundation in support of the next Baltimore renaissance. The CollegeBound Foundation empowers Baltimore City Schools’ students to successfully pursue and complete a college degree or other post-secondary option.
One month from now, Nationals pitchers and catchers will be on the back fields in West Palm Beach, Fla., with position players soon to join them. Hard to believe, right? Though they haven't been making major news, the Nats have been making some news the last few weeks, from the signings of Dominic Smith and Corey Dickerson to the designating of And
The announcement of 27 international signees by the Orioles Sunday represents their fourth international class under executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias and the club’s senior director, international scouting Koby Perez. Each year their highest signing bonus has exceeded the previous year. On July 2, 2019, the club’s top signee,
The Orioles completed most of their arbitration business on Friday and made another sizeable splash two days later in the international market. There isn’t much left to do besides get the camp roster ready for spring training. Austin Voth is the only player among the six arbitration eligibles who didn’t agree to terms. He’s seeking $2 million and t