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MLB's next labor contract could address the schedule, roster size and more

November 26, 2015, 5:19pm

Steve Melewski

Orioles

MLB's next labor contract could address the schedule, roster size and more

There is labor peace in Major League Baseball. There was a time when that was not close to true, but now it is. Since April, 1995 there has been one work stoppage in the National Football League, two in the National Hockey League and three in the National Basketball Association. During that time span, there were none in MLB. The players and owners obviously don't always see eye-to-eye on everything, but they both realize that the sport overall is incredibly healthy and it is now a business...

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With three weeks left in regular season, exciting storylines developing around MLB

September 14, 2015, 11:19am

Mel Antonen

Nationals Orioles

With three weeks left in regular season, exciting storylines developing around MLB

With three weeks left in the season, the Mets, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Royals have wrapped up division championships even though official the clinch is yet to come. Still, there are good storylines: - The Yankees beat the Blue Jays 5-0 to avoid a sweep Sunday, but they are still in a free-fall in the American League East, considering they had a seven-game lead on July 28. A title looks remote, and it could be that the wild card lead they have is shaky as well. Texas and Houston, leaders in the...

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Handicapping the major awards at the midpoint of the season

July 10, 2015, 6:33pm

Mel Antonen

Nationals Orioles

Handicapping the major awards at the midpoint of the season

As the All-Star Game approaches, here are candidates for baseball's major awards based on the the first half of play: * AL Manager of the Year: A.J. Hinch, Houston; Joe Girardi, New York, Paul Molitor, Minnesota. ... Any of these could win the award, but Hinch is leading Houston's turnaround with two starters, Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh, and a lineup that doesn't have a .300 hitter. Jose Altuve was hitting .298 going into Friday. ... Girardi has a dominating bullpen, but there are...

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Hot-hitting Paredes had long journey to Orioles (with other MLB notes)

May 27, 2015, 4:35pm

Mel Antonen

Orioles

Jimmy Paredes' eight-year journey to the Orioles, as well as a spot among the American League's batting leaders, has a Houston Astros connection to it. The New York Yankees signed Paredes in 2004, and when the Yankees needed an experienced bat for their 2010 stretch run to the American League East title, they traded Paredes to the Astros in a deal that brought then designated hitter/first baseman Lance Berkman. The Astros figured Paredes would be their second baseman, but when Jose Altuve...

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Quicker pace: Speed-up rules working with minor adjustments

May 13, 2015, 4:06pm

Josh Land

Nationals Orioles

Quicker pace: Speed-up rules working with minor adjustments

For six weeks, baseball's new pick-up-the-pace rules have been in place, and while the average time of game has been cut by nine minutes, the real question is this: Has anyone really noticed the quicker pace? "We don't want our players thinking about it,'' Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "But, there haven't been any issues.'' Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista agreed: "There's been no adjustments.'' And Orioles manager Buck Showalter wondered if a family of four who attends a...

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Williams: Accelerated pace of games has not affected quality of play

April 23, 2015, 1:29pm

Byron Kerr

Nationals

Williams: Accelerated pace of games has not affected quality of play

Major League Baseball's enhanced pace-of-play initiatives have been in place since spring training, first in the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues and now at ballparks around the American and National leagues. A timer can be seen counting down at the end of each half inning. It is located below the giant video board in right-center field at Nationals Park and is used under these MLB guidelines: "Immediately following the third out of each half-inning, the timer will count down from 2:25 for...

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A breakdown of the non-waiver trade deadline

August 01, 2014, 8:31am

Mel Antonen

Nationals Orioles

A breakdown of the non-waiver trade deadline

Teams across baseball loaded up on pitching and the final day before the non-waiver deadline didn't disappoint with big-name players going everywhere. Here's a breakdown: * Oakland: The Athletics added lefty John Lester to a rotation that already has Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel, Scott Kazmir and Sonny Gray and this should help them correct a trend: Since 2000, they've been to the postseason seven times, but have advanced past the first round just once. A platoon of Jonny Gomes and Sam...

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MLB announces change to transfer rule

April 25, 2014, 8:47am

Roch Kubatko

Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Boston over the weekend that Major League Baseball would make a significant adjustment to the controversial transfer rule within the next few weeks. That was the word on the street. It happened today. MLB announced that the Playing Rules Committee has provided its official view of how umpires should apply the rules when a fielder loses possession of a ball when attempting to transfer it to his throwing hand. The change will be implemented...

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Guillen's latest remarks have him in hottest water yet

April 10, 2012, 1:11pm

Mel Antonen

Nationals Orioles

Guillen's latest remarks have him in hottest water yet

Ozzie Guillen's steady stream of inappropriate comments has generally been forgotten, but watching his press conference from Miami on Tuesday, you get the idea that the Cuban community that hates Fidel Castro is not going to be as forgiving. Guillen, the 48-year-old and Miami Marlins manager, spent 50 minutes apologizing in English and Spanish for his remarks in Time magazine about how he loves and respects Castro, the dictator that destroyed thousands of lives after he took over...

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Expanded playoffs in 2012? No way!

April 22, 2011, 6:22am

Mel Antonen

Nationals Orioles

During a meeting with reporters in New York this week, Commissioner Bud Selig said that baseball is considering expanded playoffs for 2012, meaning 10 teams, instead of eight, will be vying for the World Series. The format is undetermined, but the two wild card teams in each league will likely play a one-game playoff or a three-game series to advance. Can't baseball learn from the NHL or NBA, where the playoffs never end, that more is not better, especially trying to play a summer game in...

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Examining key questions in the American League East

April 01, 2011, 1:30pm

Mel Antonen

Orioles

Examining key questions in the American League East

Over the winter, the Rays, defending American League East champions, saw their roster dismantled. The Yankees were rejected by Cliff Lee and struggled for pitching. The Red Sox reloaded with speed and defense. The Orioles have legitimate buzz and the Blue Jays keep getting better. The Orioles open this evening in Tampa Bay, so let's take a look at some of the questions surrounding the AL East: The best way to watch the Birds this season: Enjoy the offense and hope the young pitchers...

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Looking at key questions in the National League East

March 31, 2011, 8:38am

Mel Antonen

Nationals

Looking at key questions in the National League East

For the first time in their seven-year history, the Nationals have a chance to finish better than fourth. The Braves will win the National League East and the Mets will debate trading David Wright. Baseball begins today, so that means a steady stream of questions: The Braves are my pick to beat the Phillies, but there are concerns: Will Chipper Jones' knee hold up and how productive can he be at 38? Outfielder Nate McLouth had a strong spring, but will that give him enough confidence to...