Baseball America Some names to watch for the Nats in the 2nd round as they play with their extra bonus money Winning the draft lottery is great for an organization not only because you get your choice of any prospect in the draft first overall, but also the bonus pool of money that comes with it. The Nationals have roughly 16.6 million dollars to work with in this … [Read more...] about Prospects To Watch For The Washington Nationals In The 2nd Round As Draft Nears
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Peter Schmuck: Orioles continue to defy the odds … and not in a good way
If you’re a career pessimist like me you probably knew that when the Orioles hit three straight home runs Tuesday night in one of the most uplifting innings of this season, it was just another cruel tease. I just couldn’t help but think that the O’s were going to find a way to lose. I even said out loud that Gregory Soto was going to walk the leadoff batter in the eighth and … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles continue to defy the odds … and not in a good way
Orioles recall Brandon Young to start Wednesday against Rangers
BALTIMORE-The Orioles have recalled 26-year-old right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers. Interim manager Tony Mansolino announced that Young would start after Tuesday night’s 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Rangers. Young, who won the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year award last season, was 0-2 with a … [Read more...] about Orioles recall Brandon Young to start Wednesday against Rangers
Westburg back in Orioles’ lineup; Mateo begins rehab assignment at Norfolk
BALTIMORE—Jordan Westburg is back in the Orioles’ lineup, batting second and playing third base for Wednesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers. Westburg sprained his left index finger on a headfirst slide during a steal of second in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. He missed three games but avoided a trip to the injured list. “I hope it goes better than … [Read more...] about Westburg back in Orioles’ lineup; Mateo begins rehab assignment at Norfolk
Orioles again held to 1 hit as deGrom dominates in 7-0 loss to Rangers
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles have fallen into an unfortunate habit of being held without a hit until late in games. For the third time in five games, the Orioles were held hitless for at least six innings. On Wednesday night, it wasn’t until Colton Cowser led off the eighth with a single against Jacob deGrom that the Orioles managed a hit. It was also the second time in … [Read more...] about Orioles again held to 1 hit as deGrom dominates in 7-0 loss to Rangers