Question: I see that the Orioles added two pitchers to the 40-man roster, ostensibly to protect them from Rule 5 exposure. Just wondering who of note we left unprotected and could be drafted? From: Mike Sherman Answer: Mike, there were two MLB Pipeline Top 30 prospects left unprotected — Juan Nuñez, a right-handed pitcher, ranked eighth; and Alex Pham, a right-hander ranked … [Read more...] about Will Orioles lose players in Rule 5 draft? | MAILBAG
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Justice Department targets Google’s search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains. … [Read more...] about Justice Department targets Google’s search engine monopoly
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats added catching in 2024 Draft…
Notes and quotes on two catchers added to the mix in the 2024 MLB Draft… With their second pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals selected 22-year-old Caleb Lomavita out of the University of California, Berkeley, taking the Honolulu, Hawaii-born catcher with the 39th overall pick. The top-ranked backstop in the draft class according to Baseball America, Nats’ Vice … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats added catching in 2024 Draft…
Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles announced home game start times for 2025
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Get ready for some more 7:05 games on Saturdays compared to this year. Hello, friends. There are four months and six days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2025. That’s still a long way away, and most of those days won’t have any baseball happenings that are relevant to us. Perhaps tonight you will find the announcement of the MVP … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles announced home game start times for 2025
Orioles offseason wish list: Tyler O’Neill
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Orioles could use a right-handed power hitter. Tyler O’Neill fits the bill. The Orioles hitters can be pretty imposing when they’re on their game. But one thing jumps out when you look up and down the lineup. It is riddled with lefties. Inserting a heavy-hitting righty into the mix could take the team to another … [Read more...] about Orioles offseason wish list: Tyler O’Neill