It figures that one of the biggest pieces of franchise news hits at the exact moment I get into my car for a day and a half long business trip (I was in Tysons yesterday meeting with a client, then playing some pickleball at the new club off of Tyco road). So, apologies for being a little late to this. Amazingly, in a news announcement that came out of complete left field, … [Read more...] about Our long MASN Nightmare is finally over
Two weeks into College season check-in on top 1-1 candidates
Jamie Arnold has a little Alex Wood look to him, a lefty slinger who comes in almost sidearm. Photo via FSU Did you know we’re already two weeks into the D1 college season? Let’s look at the first two weeks of the season for some of the top-ranked candidates to go 1-1, and draw some ridiculous and wildly speculative short-sample-size driven conclusions. Actually, … [Read more...] about Two weeks into College season check-in on top 1-1 candidates
Qualifying Offer recap and 2025 Draft Order finalized
With the final two qualifying-offer attached FAs signing yesterday (Bregman and Pivetta), we’re doing a double duty post today; recapping the Qualifying Offer (QO hereafter) crop for this offseason, then publishing the now-finalized draft order for 2025. First; QOs. We’ve come a long way since the first QO season, and we’ve come a long ways since the awful 2015 season when … [Read more...] about Qualifying Offer recap and 2025 Draft Order finalized
Keith Law’s Nats top 20 for 2025 has some surprises
Seaver King will be top of Law’s list for our system once Crews graduates. Photo via opendorse Law just released his top 20 for the Nats system. Keith Law has always been somewhat of a contrarian in these prospect rankings, and for good reason. His methodology for each year basically throws out last year’s results and starts over, which allows him to break free of a … [Read more...] about Keith Law’s Nats top 20 for 2025 has some surprises
ESPN and McDaniel top 10 for 2025 Reaction
Clemmey climbing up the prospect ranks. Photo via WP Honestly, just giving a top 10 for a system is almost like taking a remedial course in college just so you can get an A on your transcript. In year’s past McDaniel has gone much deeper (22 prospects in 2024, 28 in 2023, 32 or more in 2022), so maybe we’ll get a more comprehensive list eventually, but for now, here’s his … [Read more...] about ESPN and McDaniel top 10 for 2025 Reaction