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Noda clears waivers
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: 1B/OF Ryan Noda cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
CJ Abrams
New regime's thoughts on Abrams, House and the DH position
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
With a new president of baseball operations and a new manager, there were no shortage of Nationals-related topics to bring up at the Winter Meetings this week. Paul Toboni and Blake Butera were peppered with all sorts of questions during their three days in Orlando, and while some of those garnered the immediate headlines, a few more didn’t make th
Pete Alonso Mets
Elias on Alonso: "I know that he is super excited to join all of us here in Baltimore"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
To make a big splash at the Winter Meetings, the Orioles shed their conservative ways and took the Polar Bear Plunge. The reception from the industry and fan base was anything but chilly. Pete Alonso passed his physical and signed his five year, $155 million contract, giving the Orioles an infield composed entirely of Scott Boras clients – Alonso a
Pete Alonso Mets
Orioles agree to terms with first baseman Pete Alonso
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with first baseman PETE ALONSO on a five-year major league contract for the 2026-30 seasons. Alonso, 31, is a five-time All-Star, 2025 Silver Slugger Award winner, and 2019 National League Rookie of the Year, all over a seven-year career with the New York Mets. He slashed .272/.347/.524 (17
Blake Butera and Paul Toboni
Remodeled Nats acknowledge there's still plenty of work to do
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Paul Toboni and Blake Butera each had attended several previous Winter Meetings in their roles with the Red Sox and Rays, respectively. Toboni had participated in high-level meetings in the organization’s suite, during which free agents were signed and trades were completed. Butera had met with fellow minor league managers and farm directors, and h
Pete Alonso Mets
More thoughts on Alonso agreement and unusual Winter Meetings for Orioles (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ORLANDO – The Orioles looked like they were going to complete the most eventful Winter Meetings without actually doing anything. They were rumored to be on just about every free agent, and certainly the most expensive. They offered designated hitter Kyle Schwarber $150 million over five years, but the Phillies matched it and got him. They remained
Griff McGarry Phillies
Nats take shot at erratic righty McGarry in Rule 5 Draft
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
ORLANDO, Fla. – The new Nationals front office’s first Rule 5 Draft pick is an experienced right-hander with elite stuff and high strikeout numbers, but a penchant for walking batters at an alarming rate. Paul Toboni and Co. decided to take a shot at Griff McGarry, a University of Virginia graduate who spent the last five seasons climbing the ladde
Pete Alonso Mets
There's a Polar Bear in Baltimore
Brendan Mortensen
Masn
As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and confirmed by Roch Kubatko and others, there’s a Polar Bear coming to Baltimore.  What exactly does Pete Alonso bring to the table? Most evidently, pop. Alonso is one of the best power bats that the game has to offer. Since entering the league in 2019, a season in which he led all of baseball with 53 longb
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Orioles claim LHP Josh Walker from Braves, DFA C Drew Romo
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed LHP Josh Walker off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.Designated C Drew Romo for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
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Nationals select right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals selected right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry in the first round of the 2025 Major League Rule 5 Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. McGarry, 26, ranked fourth in Minor League Baseball with 13.34 strikeouts per 9.0 innings (min. 80.0 IP) and fourth in the Philadelphia Phillies