The Washington Nationals face a dilemma at the catcher position. The Nationals thought they locked down their backstop of the future when they signed Keibert Ruiz to an eight-year extension. However, Ruiz has not developed as anticipated, and is looking more like a weak link going forward as the rest of the young core emerges. The Nationals have also quietly made moves that … [Read more...] about Nationals Highly Touted Backstop Struggles to Find His Groove
Orioles Option Highly Touted Prospect to Triple-A
Coby Mayo has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, the Baltimore Orioles recalled versatile infielder Liván Soto. Mayo, 22, had just collected his first hit yesterday against the Washington Nationals. Before yesterday’s game, Mayo had struggled to get a grasp at major league level pitching. With Mayo will go down and hit the reset button, and hopefully, … [Read more...] about Orioles Option Highly Touted Prospect to Triple-A
The Orioles Have Found Their Closer for the Postseason
Domínguez At the trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles acquired Seranthony Domínguez, who was struggling. However, he has now become a reliable piece for them. Prior to the trade deadline, the Orioles had multiple holes to fill in their bullpen. Offseason acquisition Craig Kimbrel had been underwhelming, and injuries ravished the Orioles. The Orioles addressed these issues in … [Read more...] about The Orioles Have Found Their Closer for the Postseason
Entire Nationals Coaching Staff to Return in 2025
On Wednesday, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced that the entire coaching staff will return in 2025. Martinez has been the Nationals’ skipper since 2018 and will be returning for his eighth season with the ballclub. Dave Martinez just announced that the whole major league staff will return next season. — Andrew Golden (@andrewcgolden) August 14, … [Read more...] about Entire Nationals Coaching Staff to Return in 2025
Yankees Can Take the AL East in Spite of Pitching Woes
The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles have been two of the best teams in the American League East this season. Resultingly, the race for the division title has been in a dead heat. While both teams have revealed some weaknesses, particularly in the last month, the Yankees may have the bigger issue on their hands. In the first few months of the season, the Yankees arguably … [Read more...] about Yankees Can Take the AL East in Spite of Pitching Woes