The Baltimore Orioles traded infielder Ramón Urías to the Houston Astros late Wednesday night, less than 24 hours before the trade deadline. In return, the Orioles will receive Single-A Right Hand Pitcher Twine Palmer. Urías debuted in 2020 with the Orioles. So far this season, he is batting .248, with eight home runs and 34 RBIs. In 2022, Urías won a Gold Glove award and … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire Ramón Urías from Orioles
Nats draft a shortstop first; will likely be sellers after All Star break
One excellent inning from MacKenzie Gore and one James Wood at-bat, resulting in a fielder’s choice ground-out – the Washington Nationals’ representatives in the mid-season classic didn’t get many opportunities to contribute to the National League’s victory, but Gore certainly made the most of his. And though Wood hit a respectable 16 bombs leading off the home run derby, he … [Read more...] about Nats draft a shortstop first; will likely be sellers after All Star break
Opinion: The Mystics should not trade Aaliyah Edwards.
Since 2022, the Mystics’ recent offseason has finally come to reality. It is a new era, and the rebuild has begun. Where does the team go from here? It began on October 24, 2024, with new management and a new coach. The Mystics had three first-round picks this past draft, and most would agree those were steals. Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Mystics should not trade Aaliyah Edwards.
Orioles complete the 2025 MLB draft
The Baltimore Orioles have completed the 2025 MLB draft. A draft in which the Orioles selected 24 players, 13 pitchers and 11 position players. The Orioles started the draft by selecting Ike Irish 19th overall, a catcher and outfielder that has some position flexibility. The top of the draft the Orioles went heavy on college position players. Another catcher was … [Read more...] about Orioles complete the 2025 MLB draft
Nationals Stun with Eli Willits as No. 1 Pick
The Washington Nationals have taken shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma as the first overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft. 17-year-old Willits was initially committed to the University of Oklahoma, and played with Team USA in 2024, recording a .345 on-base percentage with four RBIs in eight games. Willits is marketed as a switch-hitter with … [Read more...] about Nationals Stun with Eli Willits as No. 1 Pick