The Nationals are in agreement with veteran reliever Richard Bleier on a minor league contract, reports Andrew Golden of the Washington Post (X link). It seems likely the left-hander will get a look as a non-roster player in big league Spring Training. Bleier, 37 next month, is looking to get to the majors for a ninth straight year. Despite well below-average velocity, he has … [Read more...] about Nationals, Richard Bleier Agree To Minor League Deal
Latest Details On Sale Of Orioles
The baseball world got a shocking development this week when it was reported that the Angelos family would be selling the club to an investment group led by David Rubenstein. The next day, the club confirmed the agreement with an announcement of the $1.725 billion sale. Details continue to trickle out about the deal, with Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Banner looking backwards to … [Read more...] about Latest Details On Sale Of Orioles
Orioles Acquire Corbin Burnes
The Orioles got their ace. Baltimore announced the acquisition of 2021 NL Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes from the Brewers for rookie infielder Joey Ortiz, left-hander DL Hall, and their 2024 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick (#34 overall). Milwaukee designated lefty Ethan Small for assignment to clear the necessary 40-man roster spot. There’d been speculation as far back as … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Corbin Burnes
Nationals, Robert Gsellman Agree To Minor League Contract
The Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Robert Gsellman, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link). He’ll be paid at a $900K rate for any time spent on the MLB roster. Gsellman returns to affiliated ball after a year and a half in Japan. The right-hander initially signed with the Yokohama BayStars midway through the 2022 campaign. He turned in … [Read more...] about Nationals, Robert Gsellman Agree To Minor League Contract
Orioles Confirm Agreement To Sell Control Stake Of Franchise To Group Led By David Rubenstein
The Orioles have confirmed yesterday’s reports on a sale of the team, announcing Wednesday that a group of investors led by billionaire David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group private equity firm has purchased the control stake of the team from the Angelos family for $1.725 billion. Notably, former control person John Angelos will remain a “major investor” in the club and will … [Read more...] about Orioles Confirm Agreement To Sell Control Stake Of Franchise To Group Led By David Rubenstein