After yesterday’s announcement by the Orioles and Maryland Governor Wes Moore indicated that Moore and Orioles chairman John Angelos had reached a deal to keep the Orioles at Camden Yards for another 30 years, the details of the agreement released today paint a less certain picture of the agreement. As noted by Jeff Barker of The Baltimore Sun, the agreement isn’t a new lease. … [Read more...] about Details From Orioles’ Stadium Agreement
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
The Nationals were a little more competitive than expected into late summer. They’ve improved on last year’s 107-loss showing but are likely headed for a fourth straight last-place finish in the NL East. The rebuild continues. Guaranteed Contracts Stephen Strasburg, RHP: $105MM through 2026 ($80MM in deferred payments between 2028-30) Keibert Ruiz, C: $48MM through 2030 (deal … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
AL East Notes: Yankees, Cora, Diaz, Mountcastle
The Yankees are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the first time in years, but that hasn’t stopped them from looking to get some of their injured players on the mound one last time before the offseason. Right-hander Keynan Middleton has been on the injured list the end of August due to a bout of shoulder inflammation, though MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch notes that … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Yankees, Cora, Diaz, Mountcastle
Nationals, Ildemaro Vargas Avoid Arbitration
The Nationals have agreed to a contract with Ildemaro Vargas for the 2024 season, the team announced this afternoon. Financial details of the contract have not yet been made available. The deal will offer Vargas, who was set to be arbitration eligible this offseason, some security regarding his place in the organization headed into next season. In exchange for guaranteeing … [Read more...] about Nationals, Ildemaro Vargas Avoid Arbitration
AL Injury Notes: Bautista, Mountcastle, Correa, McGuire, Sandoval
Félix Bautista is inching closer to his return, but his status for the postseason remains up in the air. Manager Brandon Hyde recently spoke to reporters (including Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun) about his star closer, suggesting that the right-hander is running out of time to get back on the mound. It’s not that Bautista has suffered a setback, but he just hasn’t progressed … [Read more...] about AL Injury Notes: Bautista, Mountcastle, Correa, McGuire, Sandoval