District On Deck

Since 2019, The MLB has partnered with various independent baseball leagues, including the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The MLB partnered with the Atlantic League with the intention of doing rule testing, including a new shift rule, the runner on second in extra innings, larger bases, and of course the Automated Ball Strike system. In […] Robots in Baseball? The … [Read more...] about Robots in Baseball? The Possibility of an Automated Ball/Strike System in the MLB

The Washington Nationals continued what has been, thus far, a decently productive offseason as they have re-signed RHP Erasmo Ramirez to a one year deal that could reach up to $2M, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Ramirez was a bit of a revelation for the Nationals last season. A Minor League signee […] Washington Nationals Re-Sign RHP Erasmo Ramirez - District on Deck - … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Re-Sign RHP Erasmo Ramirez

The Washington Nationals have finally struck in the pitching department this free agency period, signing former New York Mets’ RHP Trevor Williams to a two year, $13 Million dollar deal, per Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. It is the first time the Nationals have given out a multi-year contract to a free agent since Will […] Washington Nationals Sign RHP Trevor Williams - … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Sign RHP Trevor Williams

Last night at the Winter Meetings in the first ever MLB Draft Lottery, the Washington Nationals were awarded the second overall pick, their highest overall selection since Bryce Harper in 2010. The first-year player draft has become much easier for the Nationals now obtaining the second overall selection, only behind the Pittsburgh Pirates, although there […] Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals find Success in First Draft Lottery

The first ever MLB Draft Lottery will be held tonight at the Winter Meetings in San Diego at 8:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network. This is part of Baseball’s attempt at preventing tanking and increasing the parity around the league. I personally think being able to trade draft picks would prove to be more valuable, […] Washington Nationals: What to Know for the MLB Draft Lottery - … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals: What to Know for the MLB Draft Lottery