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5 days ago
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Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals' front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft
The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to baseball relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft that begins on Sunday night in Atlanta. There are multiple intriguing prospects they can choose from, including prep shorstop Ethan Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of Jackson Holliday, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2022 and is now in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles. In a related note, Washington earlier this week fired longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Bold choice. The Nats' head-scratching move — more for the timing than the actual decision — injects another layer of uncertainty to a draft that might be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. The first three rounds of the 20-round draft will take place on Sunday with the rest of the selections on Monday. Washington promoted Mike DeBartolo to interim GM and he'll handle the draft. He was previously the team's assistant general manager and has been with the franchise since 2012. DeBartolo said he'll lean on the evaluations of the team's scouting department, but also has his own opinions about the process and will be the decision maker. Money will also be a factor, as teams have to work within their bonus pool, which is calculated by multiple factors. The Orioles are at the high end this year with more than $19 million to spend. The Yankees — who don't pick until No. 39 — are at the bottom with roughly $5.3 million. 'They've been working hard for this moment, almost even before the last draft ended,' DeBartolo said. "So, I'll bring my own voice to that process, and I'll work collaboratively with them, and take what they have to say and ultimately be responsible for making the picks.' There is little consensus about who the Nats might select at No. 1 on Sunday, though some of the top prospects are a pair of college left-handed pitchers — LSU's Kade Anderson and Tennessee's Liam Doyle — along with Oregon State shortstop Aiva Arquette and prep shortstops Holliday and Eli Willits. 'There are several really talented players that are going to be in the mix for us,' DeBartolo said. 'We have to decide how to strategize with our bonus pool money and what the player bonus pool demands are and run through all those scenarios over the coming days." After the Nationals, the Los Angeles Angels have the No. 2 selection. The Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals round out the top five. Several of the top prospects in this year's draft are left-handed college pitchers, including Anderson, Doyle and Florida State's Jamie Arnold. Anderson helped LSU win the College World Series title last month, throwing a complete-game shutout in Game 1 of the championship series to cement his status as one of the draft's top prospects. He finished with a 12-1 record and a 3.18 ERA with 180 strikeouts in 119 innings. Anderson had Tommy John elbow surgery in high school, but has obviously come back strong. Doyle rocketed up MLB mock drafts with a terrific season for the Vols, finishing with a 10-4 record, 3.20 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 95 2/3 innings. Arnold was a breakout star for Florida State in 2024 before regressing a bit last season, but he still finished with an 8-2 record, 2.98 ERA and 119 strikeouts. 'Obviously, college left-handers are kind of a premium right now," Mariners vice president of amateur scouting Scott Hunter said. 'There's a few of those at the high end of the draft.' Corona High School — about 45 miles from Los Angeles — could have three players drafted in the first round. The prep powerhouse is led by right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez, who is regarded as a potential top five pick. Shortstop Billy Carlson is also expected to be selected early in the first round. Third baseman Brady Ebel isn't quite as highly-regarded — he's the No. 64 prospect according to — but there's potential that he could still sneak into the opening round. A fourth Corona player, Ethin Bingaman, is a two-way player committed to Auburn but could be drafted in the top five rounds.
Fox Sports
5 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals' front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft
Associated Press The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to baseball relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft that begins on Sunday night in Atlanta. There are multiple intriguing prospects they can choose from, including prep shorstop Ethan Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of Jackson Holliday, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2022 and is now in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles. In a related note, Washington earlier this week fired longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Bold choice. The Nats' head-scratching move — more for the timing than the actual decision — injects another layer of uncertainty to a draft that might be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. The first three rounds of the 20-round draft will take place on Sunday with the rest of the selections on Monday. Washington promoted Mike DeBartolo to interim GM and he'll handle the draft. He was previously the team's assistant general manager and has been with the franchise since 2012. DeBartolo said he'll lean on the evaluations of the team's scouting department, but also has his own opinions about the process and will be the decision maker. Money will also be a factor, as teams have to work within their bonus pool, which is calculated by multiple factors. The Orioles are at the high end this year with more than $19 million to spend. The Yankees — who don't pick until No. 39 — are at the bottom with roughly $5.3 million. 'They've been working hard for this moment, almost even before the last draft ended,' DeBartolo said. "So, I'll bring my own voice to that process, and I'll work collaboratively with them, and take what they have to say and ultimately be responsible for making the picks.' There is little consensus about who the Nats might select at No. 1 on Sunday, though some of the top prospects are a pair of college left-handed pitchers — LSU's Kade Anderson and Tennessee's Liam Doyle — along with Oregon State shortstop Aiva Arquette and prep shortstops Holliday and Eli Willits. 'There are several really talented players that are going to be in the mix for us,' DeBartolo said. 'We have to decide how to strategize with our bonus pool money and what the player bonus pool demands are and run through all those scenarios over the coming days." After the Nationals, the Los Angeles Angels have the No. 2 selection. The Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals round out the top five. Left-handed college pitchers lead the pack Several of the top prospects in this year's draft are left-handed college pitchers, including Anderson, Doyle and Florida State's Jamie Arnold. Anderson helped LSU win the College World Series title last month, throwing a complete-game shutout in Game 1 of the championship series to cement his status as one of the draft's top prospects. He finished with a 12-1 record and a 3.18 ERA with 180 strikeouts in 119 innings. Anderson had Tommy John elbow surgery in high school, but has obviously come back strong. Doyle rocketed up MLB mock drafts with a terrific season for the Vols, finishing with a 10-4 record, 3.20 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 95 2/3 innings. Arnold was a breakout star for Florida State in 2024 before regressing a bit last season, but he still finished with an 8-2 record, 2.98 ERA and 119 strikeouts. 'Obviously, college left-handers are kind of a premium right now," Mariners vice president of amateur scouting Scott Hunter said. 'There's a few of those at the high end of the draft.' Corona stars Corona High School — about 45 miles from Los Angeles — could have three players drafted in the first round. The prep powerhouse is led by right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez, who is regarded as a potential top five pick. Shortstop Billy Carlson is also expected to be selected early in the first round. Third baseman Brady Ebel isn't quite as highly-regarded — he's the No. 64 prospect according to — but there's potential that he could still sneak into the opening round. A fourth Corona player, Ethin Bingaman, is a two-way player committed to Auburn but could be drafted in the top five rounds. ___ AP Sports Writer Andrew Destin, along with AP freelancer David Solomon, contributed to this story. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals' front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft
The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to baseball relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft that begins on Sunday night in Atlanta. There are multiple intriguing prospects they can choose from, including prep shorstop Ethan Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of Jackson Holliday, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2022 and is now in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles. In a related note, Washington earlier this week fired longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Bold choice. The Nats' head-scratching move — more for the timing than the actual decision — injects another layer of uncertainty to a draft that might be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. The first three rounds of the 20-round draft will take place on Sunday with the rest of the selections on Monday. Washington promoted Mike DeBartolo to interim GM and he'll handle the draft. He was previously the team's assistant general manager and has been with the franchise since 2012. DeBartolo said he'll lean on the evaluations of the team's scouting department, but also has his own opinions about the process and will be the decision maker. Money will also be a factor, as teams have to work within their bonus pool, which is calculated by multiple factors. The Orioles are at the high end this year with more than $19 million to spend. The Yankees — who don't pick until No. 39 — are at the bottom with roughly $5.3 million. 'They've been working hard for this moment, almost even before the last draft ended,' DeBartolo said. 'So, I'll bring my own voice to that process, and I'll work collaboratively with them, and take what they have to say and ultimately be responsible for making the picks.' There is little consensus about who the Nats might select at No. 1 on Sunday, though some of the top prospects are a pair of college left-handed pitchers — LSU's Kade Anderson and Tennessee's Liam Doyle — along with Oregon State shortstop Aiva Arquette and prep shortstops Holliday and Eli Willits. 'There are several really talented players that are going to be in the mix for us,' DeBartolo said. 'We have to decide how to strategize with our bonus pool money and what the player bonus pool demands are and run through all those scenarios over the coming days.' After the Nationals, the Los Angeles Angels have the No. 2 selection. The Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals round out the top five. Left-handed college pitchers lead the pack Several of the top prospects in this year's draft are left-handed college pitchers, including Anderson, Doyle and Florida State's Jamie Arnold. Anderson helped LSU win the College World Series title last month, throwing a complete-game shutout in Game 1 of the championship series to cement his status as one of the draft's top prospects. He finished with a 12-1 record and a 3.18 ERA with 180 strikeouts in 119 innings. Anderson had Tommy John elbow surgery in high school, but has obviously come back strong. Doyle rocketed up MLB mock drafts with a terrific season for the Vols, finishing with a 10-4 record, 3.20 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 95 2/3 innings. Arnold was a breakout star for Florida State in 2024 before regressing a bit last season, but he still finished with an 8-2 record, 2.98 ERA and 119 strikeouts. 'Obviously, college left-handers are kind of a premium right now,' Mariners vice president of amateur scouting Scott Hunter said. 'There's a few of those at the high end of the draft.' Corona stars Corona High School — about 45 miles from Los Angeles — could have three players drafted in the first round. The prep powerhouse is led by right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez, who is regarded as a potential top five pick. Shortstop Billy Carlson is also expected to be selected early in the first round. Third baseman Brady Ebel isn't quite as highly-regarded — he's the No. 64 prospect according to — but there's potential that he could still sneak into the opening round. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. A fourth Corona player, Ethin Bingaman, is a two-way player committed to Auburn but could be drafted in the top five rounds. ___ AP Sports Writer Andrew Destin, along with AP freelancer David Solomon, contributed to this story. ___ AP MLB:
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Interim Nationals GM pledges a 'fresh voice' and manager Cairo says 'it's hard' to replace Martinez
ST. LOUIS — Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo are ready to try to turn around an organization that's had the second-worst record in the majors since 2020. Interim Nationals GM pledges a 'fresh voice' and manager Cairo says 'it's hard' to replace Martinez The Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and longtime president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo after Sunday's 6-4 loss to Boston, which dropped Washington to 37-53 on the season and 9-23 since June 1. 'We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to build on,' DeBartolo said. 'We have a lot more we need to build. Simply stepping up our game is not enough. We need real change. I'm excited to bring a fresh approach, a fresh voice to this role, and integrate more data, more technology, more innovation to our decision-making across the organization at all levels and hopefully improve the performance of our players as well.' The Nationals have gone 325-473 and have not had a winning season since winning the 2019 World Series in Martinez's second year. The 51-year-old Cairo had been the Nationals' bench coach since last year. After learning about Martinez's firing on Sunday, he needed his close friend and mentor's blessing before taking the interim position. 'I wouldn't get the job without talking to him,' Cairo said before Tuesday's game at St. Louis. 'He was here for a lot of years, and he didn't do anything wrong. He worked. He let us work. He worked hard. He made sure he put every player in the right position to succeed, and it is what it is. Right now, he's let go, and it's hard for me to be doing this interview.' Cairo was Tony La Russa's bench coach with the Chicago White Sox from 2021-22 and went 18-16 as interim manager when La Russa went on medical leave. 'He's a true professional,' DeBartolo said. 'His work ethic is off the charts of his experience. You know, both playing, playing so many different positions, playing so many years, different teams, in so many different roles, front office, coaching. So, he's going to bring a wealth of experience and energy to the to the team, and I'm excited to see that.' The Nationals also announced Tuesday that catching and strategy coach Henry Blanco has been promoted to bench coach, and Bob Henley has joined Cairo's staff as major league field coordinator. DeBartolo has been entrusted with leading the Nationals as the team enters Sunday's 2025 amateur draft with the No. 1 overall pick. DeBartolo joined the organization as an intern in 2012 and was named assistant general manager in 2019. He hopes to incorporate his own vision into the baseball operations department. 'Coming from an analytics background and building up that department, I'm excited to try to leverage some of those, both analytics and, also, new technology, throughout the organization,' DeBartolo said. 'We have a lot of great information, and I think there are ways it could be integrated more into all of our processes. So, I think I'd like to lead that sort of transition and integrate that even further.' DeBartolo figures to be busy after the draft as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. Closer Kyle Finnegan is set to become a free agent after the season and All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore is due for a raise in arbitration with two years of club control remaining after this season. Cairo had a couple of new faces in the dugout Tuesday. The Nationals signed right-hander Luis García and recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester. Catcher Keibert Ruiz was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list and right-hander Eduardo Salazar was optioned to Rochester. Ruiz was first placed on the concussion list on June 27 after a foul ball off the bat of teammate struck him in the head while he was sitting in the dugout on June 23 against Pittsburgh. He was activated Friday and went 1 for 4 while starting two straight games at catcher, but he continued to experience symptoms and will remain on the injured list through the All-Star break. The 26-year-old is hitting .247 with two homers and 25 RBIs in 68 games this season, his fourth as the Nationals' starting catcher. Millas went 1 for 7 in three games during Ruiz's earlier IL stint and is expected to back up Riley Adams. García went 2-0 with a 5.27 ERA in 28 appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who released him on July 4. The 38-year-old reliever has also pitched Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Angels, Texas, St. Louis, San Diego and Boston. Salazar went 0-1 with an 8.38 ERA in 30 appearances. Washington also transferred right-hander Trevor Williams to the 60-day injured list. MLB: /hub/MLB This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
San Francisco Chronicle
09-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Interim Nationals GM pledges a 'fresh voice' and manager Cairo says 'it's hard' to replace Martinez
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo are ready to try to turn around an organization that's had the second-worst record in the majors since 2020. The Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and longtime president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo after Sunday's 6-4 loss to Boston, which dropped Washington to 37-53 on the season and 9-23 since June 1. 'We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to build on,' DeBartolo said. 'We have a lot more we need to build. Simply stepping up our game is not enough. We need real change. I'm excited to bring a fresh approach, a fresh voice to this role, and integrate more data, more technology, more innovation to our decision-making across the organization at all levels and hopefully improve the performance of our players as well.' The Nationals have gone 325-473 and have not had a winning season since winning the 2019 World Series in Martinez's second year. The 51-year-old Cairo had been the Nationals' bench coach since last year. After learning about Martinez's firing on Sunday, he needed his close friend and mentor's blessing before taking the interim position. 'I wouldn't get the job without talking to him,' Cairo said before Tuesday's game at St. Louis. 'He was here for a lot of years, and he didn't do anything wrong. He worked. He let us work. He worked hard. He made sure he put every player in the right position to succeed, and it is what it is. Right now, he's let go, and it's hard for me to be doing this interview.' Cairo was Tony La Russa's bench coach with the Chicago White Sox from 2021-22 and went 18-16 as interim manager when La Russa went on medical leave. 'He's a true professional,' DeBartolo said. 'His work ethic is off the charts of his experience. You know, both playing, playing so many different positions, playing so many years, different teams, in so many different roles, front office, coaching. So, he's going to bring a wealth of experience and energy to the to the team, and I'm excited to see that.' The Nationals also announced Tuesday that catching and strategy coach Henry Blanco has been promoted to bench coach, and Bob Henley has joined Cairo's staff as major league field coordinator. DeBartolo has been entrusted with leading the Nationals as the team enters Sunday's 2025 amateur draft with the No. 1 overall pick. DeBartolo joined the organization as an intern in 2012 and was named assistant general manager in 2019. He hopes to incorporate his own vision into the baseball operations department. 'Coming from an analytics background and building up that department, I'm excited to try to leverage some of those, both analytics and, also, new technology, throughout the organization,' DeBartolo said. 'We have a lot of great information, and I think there are ways it could be integrated more into all of our processes. So, I think I'd like to lead that sort of transition and integrate that even further.' DeBartolo figures to be busy after the draft as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. Closer Kyle Finnegan is set to become a free agent after the season and All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore is due for a raise in arbitration with two years of club control remaining after this season. Nationals make roster moves Cairo had a couple of new faces in the dugout Tuesday. The Nationals signed right-hander Luis García and recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester. Catcher Keibert Ruiz was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list and right-hander Eduardo Salazar was optioned to Rochester. Ruiz was first placed on the concussion list on June 27 after a foul ball off the bat of teammate struck him in the head while he was sitting in the dugout on June 23 against Pittsburgh. He was activated Friday and went 1 for 4 while starting two straight games at catcher, but he continued to experience symptoms and will remain on the injured list through the All-Star break. The 26-year-old is hitting .247 with two homers and 25 RBIs in 68 games this season, his fourth as the Nationals' starting catcher. Millas went 1 for 7 in three games during Ruiz's earlier IL stint and is expected to back up Riley Adams. García went 2-0 with a 5.27 ERA in 28 appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who released him on July 4. The 38-year-old reliever has also pitched Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Angels, Texas, St. Louis, San Diego and Boston. Salazar went 0-1 with an 8.38 ERA in 30 appearances. ___
