There was once a time when fans of most big market teams could fantasize about acquiring any big name player, and for the most part the idea wasn’t completely unrealistic. Around the turn of the 21st century, the Red Sox … Continued
The Chicago White Sox will have their third hitting coach in as many seasons after announcing Friday that José Castro would not return in 2024. It’s one of several changes to the coaching staff. Longtime first-base coach Daryl Boston will … Continued
We’ll be back. It’s the refrain every ballclub turns to in the moments after a season ends in abrupt, crushing disappointment. The Orioles followed the script Tuesday night. In the wake of a 7-1 postseason bludgeoning at the hands of … Continued
The 20th anniversary of the Alex Gonzalez Game is upon us, though few Chicago Cubs fans refer to it as that. Gonzalez, the former shortstop who booted a potential double-play ball that contributed to an epic Cubs collapse in Game … Continued
The Orioles’ recent drafts played a significant role in their turnaround. A key figure in those selections is leaving the organization. Brad Ciolek, Baltimore’s director of draft operations, is joining the Washington Nationals as their senior director of amateur scouting, … Continued
Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde both expected to hold their end-of-season news conferences under different circumstances, but, as Elias noted, “sometimes the ball just doesn’t bounce your way.” On the heels of the Orioles’ sweep at the hands of the … Continued