The Wizards have opened up a two-way spot by waiving wing Jaylen Martin, the team’s PR department tweets. Martin signed a two-year, two-way deal with Washington in February. The 6’6” Martin saw action in 13 games off the bench for the Wizards, averaging 5.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18 minutes per night. Martin, 21, also made 31 regular season G League apperances … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Two-Way Player Jaylen Martin
Orioles’ Rodriguez scheduled for elbow surgery next week
PHILADELPHIA—Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez will have surgery on his right elbow next week, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. He mentioned next Monday as a possible date. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias mentioned the likelihood of surgery in his video conference call last Friday, saying he had some bone that needed to be removed from his right … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rodriguez scheduled for elbow surgery next week
Povich pitches well in 1st start back, but Martin allows 6 runs in 13-3 Orioles’ loss to Phillies
PHILADELPHIA-What happened? With four key bullpen pieces traded, and closer Félix Bautista’s 2025 in doubt, the Orioles have been searching for stoppers in the bullpen. Corbin Martin might not be one of them. Martin, who recorded his first major league save last Tuesday, came into a game that was tied at 3 after Cade Povich left in his first major league start since June 15th … [Read more...] about Povich pitches well in 1st start back, but Martin allows 6 runs in 13-3 Orioles’ loss to Phillies
Is Elias’ strategy a winning one for the Orioles? / MAILBAG
Question: Your thoughts on going all in to win in a given year or two, knowing a couple rebuild seasons would follow a win-now, all-or-nothing approach. It seems Elias is building a mid-level contender. Not too hot, not too cold. From: Jim Anderson Answer: Jim, I have been flooded with questions about Mike Elias and his performance, mostly critical ones, and I think you’re … [Read more...] about Is Elias’ strategy a winning one for the Orioles? / MAILBAG
Which player will take the biggest leap for the Ravens’ defense in 2025?
Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The second-year safety has a big opportunity this year The Baltimore Ravens are loaded from front to back on defense with star players at every level of the unit. With so much talent in the starting lineup, it will be harder for unproven players to have chances of becoming key contributors. There are a few positions where younger players can … [Read more...] about Which player will take the biggest leap for the Ravens’ defense in 2025?