GM Mike Rizzo has finally decided to bolster a weakened bullpen by signing veteran Jorge Lopez to a one-year deal. The deal is worth $3 million. After non-tendering Kyle Finnegan, and trading Robert Garcia, the bullpen was an obvious area the Nats needed to attack. Lopez has been an effective reliever, posting sub-3 ERA’s in … Read more
The Washington Nationals have announced they are signing Amed Rosario to a one year deal. The deal will be worth $2 million. The 29 year old will serve as a versatile bench bat, who is a good option against left handed pitching. Rosario has bounced around the last couple years, playing for four teams since … Read more
Craig Keilitz, ABCA (ABCA photo) Stories Joe Healy – January 2, 2025 OXON HILL, Md. — As is customary on the first night of the American Baseball Coaches Association annual convention, Division I coaches met Thursday for a discussion led by ABCA Executive Director Craig Keilitz about current legislation affecting Division I baseball and the … Read more
The Nationals are bringing back Trevor Williams on a two-year deal worth $14 million. After originally signing with the Nats on a two-year $13 million deal prior to the 2023 season, the veteran right hander gets a one million dollar bump. After a disastrous 2023 season, where he posted a 5.55 ERA, Williams had a … Read more
In a reunion, Josh Bell returns to the nations capitol on a one-year six million dollar deal. The 32 year old will be the Nationals DH this season. After a slow start last season in Miami, Bell was much better after he was traded to the Diamondbacks. While he is not the big money signing … Read more
Ryan Leonard celebrates a goal last season against Harvard (photo: Brody Hannon). USA Hockey has named the 25 players for its 2025 U.S. National Junior Team that will represent the United States in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ottawa, Ont. Among the roster are 10 players … Read more
Last season things did not go the Rays way, and the team triggered a rebuild at the trade deadline by dealing star players Randy Arozarena, Isaac Paredes, and Zach Eflin — dramatically overhauling the farm system and setting up 2025 to be a transition year. Indeed, the organization is stocked with left-handed hitting talent that’s … Read more