House is the highest profile NRI this year. Photo via primetimesportstalk.com You know we’re getting close to Spring Training when the annual press release goes out announcing Non-Roster Spring Training Invitees (NRIs). The Nats announced the initial crop this week, immediately forgot at least a couple guys who have ST invites on their transactions page, and probably will … [Read more...] about ST 2025 NRI Analysis
Archives for January 2025
Charlie Lindgren’s return for the Capitals had a shutout and a sing-along
“Getting back in there with the guys and being in the room again, I can’t overstate how much I love this team and how much I love the guys,” Lindgren said after Thursday’s game. … [Read more...] about Charlie Lindgren’s return for the Capitals had a shutout and a sing-along
Nationals Sign Shinnosuke Ogasawara
The Nationals announced the signing of left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year deal on Friday. The WME Baseball client is reportedly guaranteed $3.5MM. He’ll make $1.5MM this year and $2MM in 2026. The Nationals will pay a $700K posting fee to his former team, the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. It’s a $4.2MM investment altogether. Fellow lefty … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Shinnosuke Ogasawara
Crews leads 3 Nats among MLB Top 100 Prospects
Stan Kasten, David Rubenstein Speak On MLB’s Economics
The Dodgers introduced their latest big-ticket free agent signee on Thursday. Team president Stan Kasten was among those in attendance at the press conference to celebrate Tanner Scott joining the club on a four-year free agent deal. Asked about the Dodgers’ second consecutive monster offseason, Kasten defended the organization’s spending. “This is really good for baseball. I … [Read more...] about Stan Kasten, David Rubenstein Speak On MLB’s Economics