The Competitive Balance Rounds are a pair of bonus rounds within the MLB draft, designed to give an extra pick to the game’s smaller-market teams. Teams that fall within either the bottom 10 in revenues and market size are eligible, and since 2017, the league determined the eligible teams based on a formula involving market score, revenues, and winning percentage. The first … [Read more...] about What Other Competitive Balance Round Draft Picks Could Be Traded This Winter?
The Orioles’ Underrated Trade Chip
Exactly one year ago today, the Orioles and Brewers agreed to the blockbuster trade that sent Corbin Burnes to Baltimore. Since Burnes has now moved on to sign with the Diamondbacks and the O’s didn’t win a playoff game in the star right-hander’s lone season at Camden Yards, debates may rage for years about who “won” the trade, even if an argument can certainly be made that … [Read more...] about The Orioles’ Underrated Trade Chip
Orioles Acquire Luis Vazquez, Designate Emmanuel Rivera
The Cubs have traded infielder Luis Vazquez, whom they designated for assignment earlier in the week, to the Orioles in exchange for cash, the teams announced. Baltimore has designated fellow infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment to create space on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old Vazquez made his big league debut with the Cubs in 2024, though he only appeared in 11 games … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Luis Vazquez, Designate Emmanuel Rivera
Nationals Place Joe La Sorsa On Release Waivers
The Nationals announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on left-hander Joe La Sorsa. The lefty was already off the 40-man roster, as he was designated for assignment when the Nats signed Shinnosuke Ogasawara last week. La Sorsa, 27 in April, has a previous career outright. The Nats passed him through waivers last offseason before eventually selecting him … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Joe La Sorsa On Release Waivers
Orioles Sign Jorge Mateo To Extension
The Orioles announced this evening that they’ve agreed to a deal with utilityman Jorge Mateo to avoid arbitration. It’s a one-year contract that comes with a club option for 2026. Mateo has five years of service time and would have qualified for free agency next winter, so the deal adds an extra season of team control. The Quality Control Sports client reportedly receives a … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Jorge Mateo To Extension