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Archives for July 2023

On this day in 2018: Orioles trade Manny Machado.

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The Orioles trade set the tone for the rebuild thanks to one player but at the same time, made major changes to the way the team drafted prospects as demonstrated in the last 5 seasons. On July 18, 2018, the Orioles traded Mnany Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers and received the following players: Zach Pop, Dean Kremer, Rylan Bannon, and what was supposed to be the … [Read more...] about On this day in 2018: Orioles trade Manny Machado.

No Gateway for Nats in St. Louis

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Nationals Go One Step Up and Two Steps Back Blame it on the rain?  Counting games before the All-Star break, the Washington Nationals dealt with seven rain delays in eleven 11 games. Still, it was a disappointing start to the second half of the season for the Nats who lost two of three to the St. Louis Cardinals. Washington has played well in series against other struggling … [Read more...] about No Gateway for Nats in St. Louis

Orioles sign their first two picks of the 2023 draft

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The Baltimore Orioles signed their first two picks from the 2023 MLB draft yesterday, the team announced. The Orioles drafted outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick in the draft he signed right after their second round pick outfielder Mac Horvath with the 53rd overall pick. The Orioles have been quick to sign their top picks since Mike Elias has taken … [Read more...] about Orioles sign their first two picks of the 2023 draft

AL East Notes: Rays, Mullins, Mountcastle, Romano

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While the Rays are typically known for making careful, calculated moves in order to maximize long-term success, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times discussed yesterday the possibility of Tampa making a splash in the trade market prior to the trade deadline on August 1 by pursuing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, on whom the Angels are expected to consider offers. Such a move … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Rays, Mullins, Mountcastle, Romano