March 8: Kittredge underwent left knee debridement on Friday, the Orioles revealed to reporters, including Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. The team described the procedure as “successful.” March 7: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde provided members of the media with updates on various injured players today. Most notably, right-hander Grayson Rodriguez is going to start the season on … [Read more...] about Grayson Rodriguez To Start Season On IL; Andrew Kittredge To Miss Months
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
The Nationals made a few acquisitions, most notably with a trade for their new first baseman. They eschewed any investments longer than two years. They're probably still a season away from pulling out of the rebuild. If they take a step forward from last season's 71 wins, they should be positioned for a much more aggressive winter going into 2026. Major League … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
Orioles Notes: Baker, Rodriguez, Burnes
Orioles righty Bryan Baker stands as one of the more interesting out-of-options players in spring training this year. The 30-year-old righty is on the roster bubble in Baltimore after an ugly 5.01 ERA in 23 1/3 big league innings last season, but Baker averaged better than 96 mph on his heater and posted sharp strikeout and walk rates even amid that rocky showing. He’s thrown … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Baker, Rodriguez, Burnes
Nationals Outright Stone Garrett
The Nationals announced that outfielder Stone Garrett has cleared outright waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester. He had been designated for assignment last week. He’ll remain with the Nats but will no longer take up a spot on the 40-man roster. Garrett, 29, has shown some flashes of offensive potential in his career. That made him a somewhat surprising DFA … [Read more...] about Nationals Outright Stone Garrett
Gunnar Henderson Diagnosed With Intercostal Strain
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been diagnosed with a mild right intercostal strain. Manager Brandon Hyde relayed the information to reporters today, including Jake Rill of MLB.com. Hyde says the club is still “very, very hopeful” of Henderson being on the Opening Day roster, which is now just over three weeks away. Henderson was removed from a Grapefruit League game … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson Diagnosed With Intercostal Strain