SARASOTA—Chris Bassitt, the 36-year-old right-handed starter who was signed last week, is an executive subcommittee member of the Major League Baseball Players Association. On Tuesday, Tony Clark, the longtime union head, resigned less than 10 months before the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Bassitt spoke on Wednesday about Clark’s resignation, the future of … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bassitt on Clark’s resignation, contract negotiations, salary cap
Peter Schmuck: Tony Clark fiasco has put the players union in a vulnerable position
I don’t have the time or inclination to fret about the tawdry scandal that led to Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) head Tony Clark’s stunning resignation and – I suspect – neither does the union. Both his personal issues and a troublesome investigation into the union’s finances could not have surfaced at a more inconvenient time with the clock ticking on the … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Tony Clark fiasco has put the players union in a vulnerable position
Westburg’s status remains unclear, Orioles’ Albernaz says
SARASOTA—Jordan Westburg isn’t going to play in Friday’s Grapefruit League opener against the New York Yankees, and it isn’t clear when he’s going to play. Westburg was ruled out of early spring games by president of baseball operations Mike Elias on February 11th because of a right oblique injury. On February 13th, the 27-year-old infielder said he was satisfied with his … [Read more...] about Westburg’s status remains unclear, Orioles’ Albernaz says
Rogers will start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener
SARASOTA-What’s happening? Trevor Rogers will start Friday’s Grapefruit League opener against the New York Yankees at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. The Yankees will start Elmer Rodríguez. It will be Rogers’ first start as an Oriole in Sarasota. He was injured last spring. Jordan Westburg’s status remains unclear. At the beginning of spring training on February 11th, president … [Read more...] about Rogers will start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener
More Bold Predictions for the 2026 MLB Season That Could Reshape Baseball
The 2026 MLB season feels like a tipping point. The league’s young superstars are entering their prime. Speed is back. Power is evolving. And frontline pitching might finally reclaim the spotlight in an era dominated by offense. If even two of these predictions hit, 2026 won’t just be memorable — it will be historic. Paul Skenes Throws a No-Hitter — and Finishes Top 3 in NL MVP … [Read more...] about More Bold Predictions for the 2026 MLB Season That Could Reshape Baseball