Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The 30 year old outfielder will fight for a roster spot in spring training The Nationals picked up veteran outfielder Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal with a spring training invite. The 30 year old has spent parts of seven seasons in the big leagues. Last year he was over in Japan, playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions. While Cordero is … [Read more...] about Nationals pick up Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal
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Wednesday Bird Droppings: International signings incoming?
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Orioles will be adding talent to the organization today, the Caravan is coming, and don’t get desperate. Good morning Birdland, We know that the Orioles will not be signing Roki Sasaki. While he is the highest-regarded international free agent available right now, he is far from the only talent that teams are … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: International signings incoming?
Trevor Rogers looks to replicate Jack Flaherty’s return to glory
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Orioles struck out on a pair of trade acquisitions over the last two seasons. Jack Flaherty bounced back in a big way last season. Can Trevor Rogers do the same? The Orioles made a front-page trade by acquiring Corbin Burnes last offseason. Mike Elias failed to replicate the move at the following trade deadline, but Baltimore acquired … [Read more...] about Trevor Rogers looks to replicate Jack Flaherty’s return to glory
Orioles announce 2025 international amateur signing class
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The team revealed 22 official signings as this year’s period opens up. January 15 marks the start of MLB’s international signing period. The stakes are high this year, with Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki being included as part of this process. The Orioles are not involved in the Sasaki sweepstakes, so it’s business as usual for them. They … [Read more...] about Orioles announce 2025 international amateur signing class
Top 30 Prospects for 2025 MLB Draft
As the high school and collegiate baseball season rapidly approaches, even as snow is falling throughout a lot of the South, let’s take an early look at the top 30 early-season prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft. The draft was recently changed to a two-day event starting July 13. That is still several months away, but over the course of the next two weeks, teams will be compiling … [Read more...] about Top 30 Prospects for 2025 MLB Draft