Yankees Sign Josh VanMeter To Minor League Deal
2024/01/yankees-sign-josh-vanmeter-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Yankees are set to have Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu at the infield corners, but each of them are now in their mid-3os and they both dealt battled injuries last year.
Nationals Hire Sean Doolittle As Pitching Strategist
2024/01/nationals-hire-sean-doolittle-pitching-strategist.html"Sean Doolittle was always an extremely talented pitcher, but he is also one of the most intelligent baseball minds you can find," president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo said within today's press release announcing the hire.
Possible Left-Handed Power Targets For Nationals
2024/01/possible-left-handed-power-targets-for-nationals.htmlIt's not all that surprising that a still-rebuilding Washington team coming off a 71-91 showing hasn't been aggressive, but GM Mike Rizzo had suggested at the Winter Meetings the team was open to a multi-year free agent pickup "in the right situation" (link via Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com).
Three Yankees Eligible For Fourth Option Year In 2024
2024/01/three-yankees-eligible-for-fourth-option-year-in-2024.htmlPeraza, in particular, appeared headed into the 2024 season confined to a bench role backing up the club's current infield mix of Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo.
Mets, Yankees Among Teams With Interest In Gio Urshela
2023/12/mets-yankees-among-teams-with-interest-in-gio-urshela.htmlWith Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, and Anthony Volpe all entrenched at first base, second base, and shortstop respectively, that leaves third base as the only uncertain infield position in the Bronx as things stand.
Nationals Reportedly Searching For Left-Handed Power Bat
2023/12/nationals-reportedly-searching-for-left-handed-power-bat.htmlWhile Nationals ownership has found success in negotiating with Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, in the past when landing players such as Max Scherzer, it would be something of a surprise to see GM Mike Rizzo's front office commit to a pricey, long-term contract for Bellinger even as the club is still in the midst of what has turned into a lengthy rebuild.
Yankees Claim Jeter Downs From Nationals
2023/12/yankees-claim-jeter-downs-from-nationals.htmlThe Yanks are currently slated to have an infield of DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo with Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera in the mix for bench/utility roles.
Yankees Re-Sign Billy McKinney, Anthony Misiewicz To Minor League Deals
2023/12/yankees-re-sign-billy-mckinney-anthony-misiewicz-to-minor-league-deals.htmlMcKinney has some experience at first base as well, but that's spoken for by Anthony Rizzo.
Boone: LeMahieu Will Be Yankees’ Third Baseman In 2024
2023/12/yankees-rumors-dj-lemahieu-starting-third-baseman.htmlAnthony Rizzo will return to man first base, while Gleyber Torres is entering his final arbitration season and lined up as the primary second baseman.
Yankees Notes: Third Base, Kiner-Falefa, Peralta
2023/12/yankees-notes-third-base-kiner-falefa-peralta.htmlWhile the Yankees figure to return Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, and Anthony Volpe as established regulars at first base, second base, and shortstop respectively, the hot corner features a little more uncertainty next season.
AL East Notes: Red Sox, Holliday, Yankees
2023/12/al-east-notes-red-sox-holliday-yankees.htmlAnthony Rizzo is expected to have a normal offseason program after being cleared of post-concussion syndrome, hopefully concluding a bizarre sequence of events that saw Rizzo keep playing for more than two months after suffering an apparent concussion in late May.
East Notes: Rays, Phillies, Nationals
2023/12/east-notes-rays-phillies-nationals.htmlWhile the Nationals aren't likely to contend in 2024, president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo is still planning to improve the on-field product.
Roberts: Betts Expected To Be Dodgers’ Primary Second Baseman
2023/12/dodgers-rumors-mookie-betts-everyday-second-baseman.html50, Mookie Betts, is going to be our everyday second baseman," Roberts told MLB Network's Alanna Rizzo in an appearance on High Heat today (video link).
Nationals Showing Renewed Interest In Jeimer Candelario
2023/11/nationals-showing-renewed-interest-in-jeimer-candelario.htmlGeneral manager Mike Rizzo said last week the team was looking to add a middle-of-the-order lineup presence.
Nationals Hope To Add Pitching This Offseason
2023/11/nationals-hope-to-add-pitching-this-offseason.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo spoke this week about the upcoming offseason, with Andrew Golden of The Washington Post relaying some the details.
Gold Glove Winners Announced
2023/11/gold-glove-winners-announced.htmlAL first base: Nathaniel Lowe (1st)....finalists: Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Rizzo…
Qualifying Offer To Be $20.325MM For 2023-24 Offseason
2023/11/qualifying-offer-to-be-20-325mm-for-2023-24-offseason.htmlThe other 12 players declined, though Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and Brandon Nimmo subsequently ended up re-signing with their previous team.
Nationals Hire Gerardo Parra, Ricky Gutierrez As Coaches
2023/10/nationals-hire-gerardo-parra-ricky-gutierrez-as-coaches.htmlThis is the first coaching job for the 36-year-old Parra, who has spent the better part of the last two seasons as a special assistant to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo.
East Notes: Nationals, Ciolek, Orioles, Phillies, Rays
2023/10/east-notes-nationals-ciolek-orioles-phillies-rays.htmlPresident of baseball operations Mike Rizzo has been looking to upgrade how the Nationals identify and develop young talent, as the latest step in the team's rebuilding process.
Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees
2023/10/offseason-outlook-new-york-yankees-12.htmlIn the most optimistic of views, getting healthy seasons from Judge and Anthony Rizzo, some level of bounce-back from LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton, and that aforementioned breakout from one or two of the rookies could greatly improve the lineup without even any outside upgrades.
Nationals Part Ways With Four Coaches
2023/10/nationals-part-ways-with-four-coaches.htmlDespite the many changes in personnel, both manager Dave Martinez and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo will return in 2024 after receiving multi-year extensions midseason.
The Yankees’ Offseason Middle Infield Question
2023/10/the-yankees-offseason-middle-infield-question.htmlAnthony Rizzo is expected back at first base, where LeMahieu saw most of his reps in the season's final month.
Managerial Notes: Ross, Showalter, Venable, Jay
2023/10/managerial-notes-ross-showalter-venable-jay.htmlThe club then began rebuilding in 2021 and 2022 with consecutive deadline sell-offs that saw the departure of established regulars like Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant.
Mets Have No Timeline To Replace Billy Eppler
2023/10/mets-have-no-timeline-to-replace-billy-eppler.htmlSeveral teams have one executive working both roles, including Alex Anthopoulos of the Braves, Mike Rizzo of the Nationals, and A.J.
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2023/09/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-12.htmlWith manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo in the final years of their respective contracts, the possibility existed for large-scale organizational changes.
