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Archives for March 2023

Elias on Orioles’ playoff chances; Politi returns to Red Sox

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Opening Day is just over a day away, and while the Orioles have a few roster decisions to make before the noon Thursday deadline for setting the 26-man squad, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias is clear. He expects this to be a winning season for the Orioles. “We’re right in the thick of things,” Elias said on Monday in Sarasota. “We don’t have it easy, and … [Read more...] about Elias on Orioles’ playoff chances; Politi returns to Red Sox

Wizards, Kristaps Porzingis Discussing Contract Extension

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The Wizards and big man Kristaps Porzingis have engaged in “serious” discussions about a possible contract extension, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Porzingis, who holds a $36MM player option for the 2023/24 season, is currently eligible for a veteran extension as long as he turns down that option as part of any agreement. In that scenario, his first-year salary would … [Read more...] about Wizards, Kristaps Porzingis Discussing Contract Extension

Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats wrap up spring with 3-0 win in D.C.

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One more day till games count again... Rotation Set: “That’s exactly what we wanted to see, right?” Davey Martinez asked rhetorically after his club wrapped up their spring schedule with a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees in their exhibition game in Washington, D.C.’s Nationals Park on Tuesday. Martinez was talking about the combined 7 2⁄3 scoreless innings he got from his … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats wrap up spring with 3-0 win in D.C.