What we made too big a deal about, and what we glossed over
Over the last six weeks, we’ve written a lot of words here about the Nationals. A lot more about some of them than others. It’s just the nature of spring training, where a handful of seemingly important storylines get most of the attention while others get ignored. But that’s why we write this final piece at the end of camp every year. It’s an oppo
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles didn’t mean to become a spring training cliché. It just happened. Nothing they could do about it. Their roster appeared to be mostly set, with few decisions pending. They were proceeding without new injuries. But a team can’t get too comfortable because something always seems to happen. Or multiple things happen, which
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman.Placed RHP Tyler Wells (right elbow UCL surgery) on the 60-day Injured List. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Nationals broke camp this afternoon and left for Palm Beach International Airport. They’ll arrive in Washington this evening having spent the last six weeks evaluating a roster they believe is much improved from a year ago, but one that’s still not 100 percent settled. Manager Davey Martinez said the team won’t make its
NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Orioles aren’t required to set their Opening Day roster until noon Thursday, and a few decisions could bump against the deadline. Most of mystery has dissolved. Cade Povich is the No. 5 starter, which puts Albert Suárez in a relief role. Félix Bautista had avoided the injured list. Only one spot remains in the bullpen and it
New season. New roster. And now, a new look. The Nationals unveiled their new City Connect uniforms this morning with a special ceremony outside the remodeled team store in center field plaza at Nationals Park. Season plan holders got an exclusive first look at the new look the team will be wearing this season. The event included guest speakers D.C
SARASOTA, Fla. – The hesitation and hedging are over. Gunnar Henderson has missed too many exhibition games and won’t be ready for Opening Day. The Orioles won’t carry him on the roster and play shorthanded. The All-Star shortstop and best player on the team is beginning the season on the injured list. Henderson will miss a minimum of seven games.
O.A.R. Original Song “Our Diamond, Our District” Pays Homageto the Nationals’ Place in the Fabric of Our City Washington, D.C., is a city made by the people, for the people. Our city’s historic monuments are for everyone. But these streets are our streets. This is our District. The new Washington Nationals City Connect uniforms, unveiled today with
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles will play their last Florida exhibition game with Gunnar Henderson absent again. He hasn’t played since Feb. 27, and his uniforms remained in his locker this morning while teammates' gear was packed. Colton Cowser is leading off and playing left field against the Braves in North Port. Other regulars on the trip include
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Optioned OF Dylan Carlson to minor league camp. The Orioles’ Spring Training roster currently has 41 players (34+6 NRI+1 IL).
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The day has arrived at last. It’s the Grapefruit League finale. (Er, actually, finales, because there’s a split-squad game as well, though hardly any major leaguers will be there for that one.) The Nationals and Astros square off one more time at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, a final tune-up before heading north. There’s s