SARASOTA—What’s happening? The Orioles play a Minnesota Twins split-squad in the Grapefruit League opener at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast on WBAL/98 Rock with Brett Hollander and Steve Melewski. Rookie left-hander Drew Rom will start for the Orioles. Louie Varland, who was 1-2 with a 3.81 ERA in five starts last year, will start for the … [Read more...] about Orioles open Grapefruit League play against Twins
Archives for February 2023
Orioles’ Mateo thinks new rules will lead to more stolen bases; Mazara wants to make most of opportunity
SARASOTA—Jorge Mateo won’t be at shortstop for the Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener against Minnesota on Saturday. Mateo, like a number of other Oriole regulars, will get to watch the first game with new rules. One of those rules is the ban of the shift. Mateo will no longer be positioned on the right side of second base. Two infielders must be on each side of the bag, and on … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mateo thinks new rules will lead to more stolen bases; Mazara wants to make most of opportunity
Alexei Protas (F) from Hershey Bears to Washington Capitals
Status: Recall/Reassignment Date: 02/25/2023 Player: Alexei Protas (F) From: Hershey Bears To: Washington Capitals Information: Recalled Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up … [Read more...] about Alexei Protas (F) from Hershey Bears to Washington Capitals
Washington Nationals’ Patrick Corbin is a different pitcher now
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez have talked early this spring about Patrick Corbin trying to turn things around... In the fourth year of his 6-year/$140M deal in D.C., Washington Nationals’ left-hander Patrick Corbin went (6-19) overall, with a 6.31 ERA, 4.84 FIP, 49 walks (2.89 BB/9), and 128 strikeouts (7.55 K/9) in … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ Patrick Corbin is a different pitcher now
No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball narrowly escapes No. 16 Ohio State, 76-74, in regular-season finale
Photo Courtesy of Maryland Athletics | Twitter @TerpsWBB Maryland finished the season 24-5 and 15-3 in the Big Ten. With 4.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball leading 76-74, No. 16 Ohio State received the ball at mid court with a chance to tie the game or take the lead. Ohio State guard Taylor Thierry launched an off-balance … [Read more...] about No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball narrowly escapes No. 16 Ohio State, 76-74, in regular-season finale