Eutaw Street may be remaining empty for most or all of April, based on the current trajectory of the MLB lockout. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images To no one’s surprise, the lockout is still ongoing. The next milestone is Orioles minor league position players reporting tomorrow. Hello, friends. It’s anybody’s guess how long it is between now and the next Orioles … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: Nothing to do but wait for minor league position players
Archives for March 2022
Know Your Orioles 40-man: Zac Lowther
Orioles starter Zac Lowther delivers a pitch against the Red Sox at Camden Yards on September 29, 2021. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The young lefty will have to improve a lot from last year in order to spend meaningful time in the bigs with the Orioles in 2022. This article is part of the Know Your Orioles 40-man series, which features an article about each of the … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Zac Lowther
Drew Rosenhaus: Dolphins not planning to tag Emmanuel Ogbah, he’ll keep all his options open
Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah is ready to hit free agency next week. Ogbah’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said they are anticipating that Ogbah will neither be tagged nor re-signed before the start of the league year on March 16, though that doesn’t mean Ogbah couldn’t stay with the Dolphins. “I’ve had discussions with the Dolphins [more] … [Read more...] about Drew Rosenhaus: Dolphins not planning to tag Emmanuel Ogbah, he’ll keep all his options open
Packers, Jaire Alexander negotiating contract extension
The Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander are having talks on a long-term contract extension. Alexander’s representatives and the Packers have been in discussions recently, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Packers’ first-round draft pick in 2018, Alexander is heading into the fifth year of his rookie contract. Alexander has a fully guaranteed salary [more] … [Read more...] about Packers, Jaire Alexander negotiating contract extension
Report: Maxx Crosby extension talks are going well
The Raiders haven’t kicked off extension talks with quarterback Derek Carr yet, but they have made progress toward a new deal with another member of the team. Vic Tafur of TheAthletic.com reports that conversations about a contract extension with defensive end Maxx Crosby have gotten underway. Tafur also reports that those talks are going well. [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Maxx Crosby extension talks are going well