The Washington Nationals announced their minor league managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2017 season on Tuesday. Nationals vice president and senior advisor to the general manager Bob Boone, assistant general manager and vice president, player personnel Doug Harris and director of player development Mark Scialabba made the joint announcement.
With strong continuity throughout the system, the Nationals' minor league managers and their respective coaching staffs remain intact from the...
Well, at least there was some form of actual baseball played this week. Some Orioles players participated in a minicamp at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this past week, with MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko bringing you behind-the-scenes looks and all the news from Sarasota, Fla.
On top of that, the countdown to O's pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training is now at 29 days.
So baseball fans have that going for them, which is nice ...
In the meantime, MASN continues our efforts to give...
We're inching closer and closer to the arrival of spring training! Can you believe that Nationals pitchers and catchers report to The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in 37 days, with position players arriving just three days later?
While you countdown the days to baseball's return, MASN continues along with our "Nationals Classics" series this week with some memorable NL East victories over the Phillies and Marlins. This would be the week to tune in if you hold special animosity to the Nats'...
Happy New Year, Birdland!
Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday and is enjoying today on their couches while resting from last night's festivities.
I bring you tidings of great joy: With the flip of the calendar, we are now officially less than two months away from pitchers and catchers reporting to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota, Fla.! After last night's countdown to the new year, we're now helping you countdown to baseball's return with more "Orioles Classics" on MASN...
Some people consider the week between Christmas and New Year's Day to be the best of the whole year. Some time off work surrounded by friends and family.
Well, if that's the case, then for Nationals fans, it will be even better because we're bringing out the best of the best from the past year for 2016's last slate of "Nationals Classics."
We're packing a whole lot of baseball in this year's final week. Grand slams? Check. Extra-inning walk-offs? Got 'em. Historic feats? Of...
It's the holiday season and we have some gifts for you.
Here's hoping you're not completely worn out of baseball at this time of year, what with the Winter Meetings a couple of weeks ago and the Orioles officially signing catcher Welington Castillo this past week. You're not? OK good, didn't think so.
While it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, I'm still here dreaming of a white holiday (yes, I like the snow). But MASN's "Orioles Classics" schedule this week will leave me (and...
The Orioles today announced that they have signed free agent catcher Welington Castillo to a one-year contract with an option for 2018. With this move, the Orioles' 40-man major league roster is now full.
Castillo, 29, batted .264/.322/.423 (110-for-416) with 24 doubles, 14 home runs, 41 runs scored and 68 RBIs in 113 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016, ranking third in RBIs and fourth in home runs among National League catchers. In 2016, Castillo caught 21-of-61 (34.4 percent)...
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and his wife, Jill, today announced a new partnership with the University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH). The Davis family will serve as ambassadors for UMCH, helping to raise awareness for childhood illnesses and UMCH's role as a leader in patient care, pediatric disease research and teaching future generations of health care providers.
Throughout the 2017 season, Chris and Jill Davis will visit with pediatric patients at UMCH, provide autographed...
This morning, the Orioles made the following roster move:
* Signed right-hander Logan Ondrusek to a major league contract.
The 40-man roster is currently at 39 players.
The Nationals acquired catcher Derek Norris from the San Diego Padres on Friday in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
The trade returns the 27-year-old catcher to his original organization. Norris was a fourth-round selection of the Nationals in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft and it was with Washington that he established himself as a strong receiver behind the plate....
This evening, the Orioles made the following roster moves:
* Tendered contracts to nine arbitration-eligible players: right-hander Brad Brach, left-hander Zach Britton, infielder Ryan Flaherty, right-hander Kevin Gausman, catcher Caleb Joseph, infielder Manny Machado, left-hander T.J. McFarland, infielder Jonathan Schoop and right-hander Chris Tillman.
Additionally, right-hander Vance Worley was not tendered a contract by the club, allowing him to become a free agent.
The 40-man roster is...
This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster move:
* Claimed outfielder Adam Walker off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 40-man roster is currently at 37 players.
The Orioles announced today that tickets are now on sale for the club's annual FanFest event on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Orioles FanFest, presented by Visit Sarasota County, will feature appearances by current and former Orioles players and coaches as part of a day-long celebration of baseball that will also include clinics, exhibits and interactive games. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles Season Plan Members...
This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster move:
* Acquired right-hander Logan Verrett from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
The 40-man roster is currently at 36 players.
The Winter Meetings are finally here, with here being just a short trip down the road from Baltimore to National Harbor! Make sure you're keeping up with the latest Orioles news and happenings right here on MASNsports.com.
Meanwhile, if you want to watch actual baseball games, MASN is airing a memorable Orioles playoff series throughout the week and topping it off with an walk-off win over the Red Sox. What more could O's fans ask for?
Here's the Winter Meetings week schedule of "Orioles...
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was named the 2016 National League Comeback Player of the Year on Tuesday in an announcement made by Major League Baseball on MLB Network. Rendon was joined by the American League honoree, Boston Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello.
The Comeback Player of the Year Awards are officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball and presented annually to one player in each league who has re-emerged on the field during the season. The 30 club beat...
How's everyone feeling post-Thanksgiving? Were you able to walk off some of those extra pounds gained on Thursday?
Well if you weren't able to, I've got some good news for you baseball fans: We are officially one week away from the Winter Meetings at National Harbor!
MASN is leading you up to baseball's big offseason event in our own backyard with a jam-packed week of Nationals walk-offs and pitching gems.
Take a look at this week's "Nationals Classics" schedule on MASN:
Monday, Nov. 28,...
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Orioles will hold the seventh annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. Registration is now open for golfers and corporate partners.
The event begins with registration at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start set for 1 p.m. Lunch will be served on the...
Bryce Harper is familiar with award shows. The Nationals all-star outfielder has been named National Leauge Rookie of the Year and MVP, among other awards he's won in his young career.
But Sunday night, Harper took on a different role at an award show: presenter. At the 44th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Harper joined recording artist Teyanna Taylor in presenting the New Artist of the Year award to Zayn Malik.
Apparently, Harper also put his baseball skills to work at the award...
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Chris Heisey on Saturday. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Heisey, 31, returns to Washington for his second season with the Nationals after serving as a key member of Dusty Baker's bench and a versatile defender during the 2016 season. He enters the 2017 season as Major League Baseball's all-time leader in slugging percentage as a pinch-hitter...