In January, the Nationals began processes to sell the naming rights to their stadium and find a sponsor for jersey patches, reports Brett Night of Forbes. Chief revenue officer Mike Carney told Night that the team is hopeful to announce those partnerships midseason. Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post wrote last August about the Nats’ desire to reach those agreements. She … [Read more...] about Nationals Pursuing Stadium Naming Rights Deal
Orioles, Nationals Announce Resolution Of MASN Dispute
The Orioles and Nationals announced Monday morning that their yearslong dispute regarding television rights fees from the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) has reached a final resolution. Per this morning’s press release, MASN and the Nationals have come to terms on a one-year agreement for the team’s 2025 television broadcasts. The Nats are free to explore alternative … [Read more...] about Orioles, Nationals Announce Resolution Of MASN Dispute
Nationals Notes: Soroka, Wood, Garcia
After moving to the bullpen with the White Sox down the stretch last year and finding great success with a 2.75 ERA and a 39% strikeout rate in 36 innings of work after converting to relief, right-hander Michael Soroka now figures to get another crack at starting in D.C. after signing a one-year deal worth $9MM. Soroka made his spring debut for his new club yesterday, posting … [Read more...] about Nationals Notes: Soroka, Wood, Garcia
AL East Notes: Varsho, Bello, Orioles
Daulton Varsho underwent rotator cuff surgery in late September, with the expectation that he would likely start the season on the 10-day injured list, even if his absence wouldn’t stretch too far into April. That timeline isn’t much clearer now that Spring Training is well underway, but Varsho logged his first Grapefruit League action yesterday, going 1-for-3 with a homer … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Varsho, Bello, Orioles
Orioles Building Up Roansy Contreras As Potential Starter
The Orioles intend to build Roansy Contreras back up as a starting pitcher this spring, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters (including Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun). The 25-year-old righty worked in a multi-inning relief role between the Pirates and Angels last year. It’s not clear how long this will last. Contreras is certainly not a lock to stick on Baltimore’s roster … [Read more...] about Orioles Building Up Roansy Contreras As Potential Starter