As he nears the end of his first Major League season, Tomoyuki Sugano is looking to make it an encore, as he tells the Baltimore Banner’s Andy Kostka that he is hoping to return to the bigs in 2026. Sugano will be a free agent this winter after the expiration of the one-year, $13MM contract he signed with the Orioles last offseason. The right-hander chose to come to North … [Read more...] about Tomoyuki Sugano Plans To Play In MLB In 2026
Orioles Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment
The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve reinstated right-hander Scott Blewett from the 60-day injured list and, rather than adding him back to the roster, designated him for assignment. Baltimore also recalled righty José Espada from Triple-A Norfolk and placed right-hander Chayce McDermott on the bereavement list. The O’s added that infielder Emmanuel Rivera, who was … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment
Nationals Have Interviewed Red Sox’ AGM Eddie Romero
The Nationals are continuing to their attempts to get a front office in place before the offseason. Per a report from Ken Rosenthal and Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic, the Nats recently interviewed Eddie Romero, assistant general manager of the Red Sox. In a tweet, Ghiroli also mentions Royals assistant general manager Scott Sharp, though it’s unclear if Sharp has interviewed … [Read more...] about Nationals Have Interviewed Red Sox’ AGM Eddie Romero
Braves Claim Carson Ragsdale
The Braves have claimed righty Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Orioles, per an announcement from the O’s. Atlanta has not yet announced the move, but David O’Brien of The Athletic reports that outfielder Jake Fraley is being transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot. Baltimore designated Ragsdale for assignment on Monday. Baltimore originally claimed … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Carson Ragsdale
Cubs’ GM Carter Hawkins No Longer In Consideration For Nationals’ Front Office Job
Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins is no longer in the mix for the Nationals’ top baseball operations position, reports Grant Paulsen of 106.7 FM The Fan. Hawkins is expected to remain in Chicago, where he’ll continue to work as the team’s #2 executive under baseball operations president Jed Hoyer. Hawkins reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple weeks ago. He was viewed … [Read more...] about Cubs’ GM Carter Hawkins No Longer In Consideration For Nationals’ Front Office Job