Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK Wilmington is a hard place to hit but Washington Nationals outfield prospect Sam Petersen is dominating there Anyone who follows Nationals Minor League baseball knows that High-A Wilmington is a tough place to hit. The dimensions are very pitcher friendly making it an environment where pitching dominates. A lot of … [Read more...] about Nationals Prospects: Sam Petersen is a sleeper prospect to watch
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Washington Nationals Eye Signature Series Win Against Powerhouse Houston Astros
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) and catcher Riley Adams (15) celebrate a victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. | Nick Wosika-Imagn Images Washington’s young core gets a chance to compete against one of baseball’s most complete and experienced rosters. Washington is coming off back-to-back series wins and is looking for another against … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Eye Signature Series Win Against Powerhouse Houston Astros
Sugano delivers strong performance ahead of trade deadline in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Rockies
BALTIMORE–What happened? Tomoyuki Sugano threw one of his better games of the season on Sunday. The question is: Will it be his last as an Oriole. With Thursday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline approaching, Sugano allowed Warming Bernabel’s first major league home run in the second inning, and that was it. In six innings, he gave up the single run on four hits, striking out eight, … [Read more...] about Sugano delivers strong performance ahead of trade deadline in Orioles’ 5-1 win over Rockies
What comes after the trade deadline for the Orioles?
BALTIMORE—There are four days left until Thursday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. This weekend, the Orioles have made one deal. On Friday, they sent left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to the New York Mets for minor league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster. On July 10th, they dealt another bullpen arm, Bryan Baker, to the Tampa Bay Rays for a Competitive Balance Round A … [Read more...] about What comes after the trade deadline for the Orioles?
Would Orioles consider qualifying offers for Eflin, Mullins and O’Hearn? | MAILBAG
Question: Would the Orioles be likely to tender any of the players eligible for free agency if they are not traded? Cedric Mullins, Zach Eflin and Ryan O’Hearn? From: William R. Bonnington Answer: William, I’m guessing that Eflin, Mullins and O’Hearn will all be traded this week. There’s still a third of the season left after the trade deadline passes on Thursday, so lots of … [Read more...] about Would Orioles consider qualifying offers for Eflin, Mullins and O’Hearn? | MAILBAG