The Washington Nationals have hit the fewest home runs of any team in baseball, six fewer than the historically bad Chicago White Sox. The Nationals are the only team in baseball to not reach the 90-home run mark and are one of three teams below 100 homers. With pitchers throwing nastier stuff than ever, offenses rely more on the home run. However, the Nationals have tried to … [Read more...] about Nationals Lack Power
Former Highly-Touted Prospect Designated for Assignment by Orioles
Less than a week after being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Baltimore Orioles, Cristian Pache was designated for assignment Thursday. Pache, 25, will now lose his roster spot with the Orioles to make room for new additions Eloy Jimenez, and Austin Slater along with Trevor Rogers and the club also recalled Livan Soto. One spot was open after Jordan Westburg landed … [Read more...] about Former Highly-Touted Prospect Designated for Assignment by Orioles
Orioles All-Star Continues To Prove Why He Must Be Resigned
Anthony Santander, once a Rule 5 pick, has become a star during the 2024 season, and the Orioles must resign him this winter. Santander was signed as an international free agent by the Cleveland Guardians in 2011. After the 2016 season, the Orioles selected Santander in the Rule 5 draft, and he has remained with the team since 2017. Despite not playing over 100 games until the … [Read more...] about Orioles All-Star Continues To Prove Why He Must Be Resigned
Nationals Trade Reliever to Diamondbacks for Minor League Third Baseman
On Tuesday evening, the Washington Nationals traded reliever Dylan Floro to the Arizona Diamondbacks for third baseman Andrés Chaparro, according to multiple sources. The reports came in shortly after the MLB trade deadline wrapped up at around 6:00 pm. This is the fourth trade that Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo made before the deadline. He sent away outfielder Lane … [Read more...] about Nationals Trade Reliever to Diamondbacks for Minor League Third Baseman
The Nationals are Finally Building a Deep Farm System
For years, Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has been unable to build a deep farm system. Over the years, the Nationals have had plenty of stars at the top of their system, from Bryce Harper to Juan Soto, and now James Wood. However, the system has long been top-heavy, with a massive drop-off after the first couple of names. Even after receiving all the assets from the Juan … [Read more...] about The Nationals are Finally Building a Deep Farm System