The Orioles’ pitching staff is incomplete, with additions sought for the rotation and bullpen. Mike Elias traded for an outfielder but might want another option in center. He also has indicated that he could target a big bat. Nothing much is said about the infield besides the decision to tender Ryan Mountcastle a contract. Ramón Urías was used in a

Throughout this offseason’s hiring process, we’ve been able to connect some dots to people who we wouldn’t have otherwise believed to be connected. Despite operating in varying roles in the same division for a long time, the Nationals’ new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni (who spent the last 10 years with the Red Sox) and new manager Bl

The 17-minute video call with president of baseball operations/general manager Mike Elias confirmed that he isn’t necessarily done with the outfield. He’s got the numbers but also a willingness to work them. Seven outfielders are stashed on the 40-man roster, including Reed Trimble, who was added to protect him in the Rule 5 draft. He’s expected to

With more than two decades of their own history to call back upon now, more and more players from Nationals history are beginning to show up on the Hall of Fame ballot. This year’s ballot, as a matter of fact, includes three ex-Nats players for the first time: Gio Gonzalez, Howie Kendrick and Daniel Murphy. OK, so none of those three is likely to g

Because it’s never too early to wonder about lineup construction, even before Thanksgiving, there’s an instant curiosity over the most ideal spot to bat Taylor Ward. Ward has hit everywhere during his eight-year career, and before the Orioles acquired him from the Angels this week for starter Grayson Rodriguez in a shocking one-for-one deal. The br

The decision to non-tender pitcher Albert Suárez didn’t necessarily close the door on his return next year. The decision to tender first baseman Ryan Mountcastle showed that the Orioles are open to making room for him on the roster. President of baseball operations/general manager Mike Elias explained today’s moves in a video call, as well as the m

The first major decision made by Paul Toboni and his new Nationals front office: To retain all of the players currently under club control for now. The Nats tendered contracts to all of their unsigned 40-man roster players before this evening’s deadline, opting to keep all seven of their arbitration-eligible players. Infielders Luis García Jr. and

The Nationals have avoided salary arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract for 2026 with Riley Adams. The Nationals have also tendered contracts to all of our other unsigned 40-Man Roster players. The 40-Man Roster remains at 37.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Tendered 2026 contracts to LHP Keegan Akin, RHP Kyle Bradish, RHP Yennier Cano, INF Gunnar Henderson, RHP Dean Kremer, INF Ryan Mountcastle, LHP Trevor Rogers, C Adley Rutschman, OF Taylor Ward, and RHP Tyler Wells, as well as all pre-arbitration 40-man players.Agreed to terms with RHP Félix Bautist

The Orioles tendered first baseman Ryan Mountcastle a contract for the 2026 season earlier today but chose to let pitcher Albert Suárez enter free agency. Suárez was the only non-tender at today’s arbitration deadline. Closer Félix Bautista, who underwent shoulder surgery to repair his labrum and rotator cuff, agreed to terms on a contract for 2026