The Lerner family is no longer pursuing a sale of the Nationals, Mark Lerner tells Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. “We have determined, our family has determined, that we are not going to sell the team,” Lerner said, adding that the decision was made “a while ago.” It was almost two years ago, in April of 2022, that Lerner first revealed that the club would be exploring … [Read more...] about Lerner Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Nationals
Orioles Acquire Kaleb Ort, Designate Peyton Burdick
The Orioles announced they’ve acquired reliever Kaleb Ort from the Phillies for cash considerations. Outfielder Peyton Burdick was designated for assignment to open space on the 40-man roster. Philadelphia had DFA Ort this morning as the corresponding move for the Whit Merrifield signing. It’s another back-of-the-roster move for Baltimore. The O’s have been the sport’s most … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Kaleb Ort, Designate Peyton Burdick
Orioles Acquire Matt Krook From Yankees
The Orioles acquired left-hander Matt Krook from the Yankees today in exchange for cash considerations, according to an announcement from both clubs. Baltimore designated infielder Diego Castillo for assignment in order to make room for Krook on the club’s 40-man roster. Krook, 29, had been designated for assignment by the Yankees earlier this week in order to make room for … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Matt Krook From Yankees
NL East Notes: Garrett, Wheeler, Robles, Matzek
The Marlins kicked off Spring Training with a potential injury scare in the rotation, as Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald relays that, per manager Skip Schumaker, southpaw Braxton Garrett is dealing with “general soreness” in his left shoulder. While shoulder injuries are among the more concerning ailments for pitchers, Schumaker made clear that Garrett hasn’t been shut … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Garrett, Wheeler, Robles, Matzek
Dylan Cease Discusses Trade Candidacy
White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease has been among the most widely-discussed potential trade chips of the offseason. At the start of the winter, it was widely expected that the 28-year-old would find himself in a new uniform by the time Opening Day rolled around. After all, newly-installed GM Chris Getz has not been shy about the club’s willingness to move Cease ever since … [Read more...] about Dylan Cease Discusses Trade Candidacy