The first three months of this Washington Nationals season were very encouraging. It looked like the Nats were only a few moves away from putting together a team that could challenge for a Wild Card spot next season. However, the last six weeks have shown how far away they still are. The team has a long way to go before they are ready to challenge the National League’s … [Read more...] about Nationals Getting a Late-Season Reality Check
Orioles Sign Two-Time All-Star Infielder Ahead of Intense Division Race
Since the July 30 trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles dipped into a loaded farm system to use young infielders as trade pieces and injury replacements. With the impressive depth tested so quickly in the heat of a division race, the organization did not wait to add reinforcements. On Friday, the Orioles signed infielder Jean Segura to a minor league deal. The Orioles have … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Two-Time All-Star Infielder Ahead of Intense Division Race
Nationals Outfielder Has Been Raking Since His July Callup
After the Washington Nationals traded away outfielder Jesse Winker before the trade deadline, the ballclub called up (no pun intended) veteran Alex Call on July 29. The team then traded outfielder Lane Thomas the next day, giving Call an even bigger chance to shine in the Nats’ outfield again. Since his promotion, Call has looked stellar for Washington, with his stat line in … [Read more...] about Nationals Outfielder Has Been Raking Since His July Callup
Newly Acquired All-Star Has Struggled With Orioles – What’s Next
Gregory Soto, acquired by the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, has had a rough start to his tenure. What should the Orioles do next? Soto, 24, had some very successful years with the Detroit Tigers, including two All-Star games, before he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. However, Soto struggled during his time there, prompting a trade to the Orioles. But nothing … [Read more...] about Newly Acquired All-Star Has Struggled With Orioles – What’s Next
Orioles Rookie Sensation Breaking Records After Rocky Debut
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday may have had a quiet debut, but since returning to the big leagues he has been on a historic tear. After dominating the minors and putting up ridiculous numbers in spring training, baseball’s top prospect struggled in his first stint in the majors – recording just two hits in 34 at-bats and striking out 18 times. Holliday was … [Read more...] about Orioles Rookie Sensation Breaking Records After Rocky Debut