The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’re stepping away from their local broadcasting deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Major League Baseball will handle in-market distribution via streaming on the league’s MLB.tv platform and through yet to be announced cable/satellite partnerships. Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post and Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com were … [Read more...] about Nationals Depart MASN, Turn Broadcasts To MLB
Orioles Claim Marco Luciano
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Pirates, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The Bucs designated him for assignment last month. The O’s will need to make a corresponding move to open a 40-man spot. DFA limbo is normally capped at one week but the rules are clearly different around the holidays, even if the specifics of the exceptions … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Marco Luciano
Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Taylor Ward
The Orioles and outfielder Taylor Ward have agreed to a $12.175MM salary for the 2026 season, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. The two sides avoided arbitration with a figure that comes in lower than Ward’s $13.7MM projection from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz, but it’s still a big raise over the $7.825MM Ward earned in 2025. Ward is represented by Wasserman. In what ended … [Read more...] about Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Taylor Ward
Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Ryan Mountcastle
The Orioles and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a contract that gives the O’s control over Mountcastle’s first free agent year, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. Mountcastle will earn $6.787MM in 2026, and Baltimore holds a $7.5MM club option on the first baseman’s services for 2027. Mountcastle is represented by Apex Baseball. The … [Read more...] about Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Ryan Mountcastle
Nationals Release Sauryn Lao To Pursue Opportunity In Japan
The Nationals announced today that right-hander Sauryn Lao has been released to pursue an opportunity in Japan. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Mike Rodriguez reported last month that Lao had agreed to a deal with the Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. Per Rodriguez, that deal is for one guaranteed year with a club option for 2027 and could … [Read more...] about Nationals Release Sauryn Lao To Pursue Opportunity In Japan