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An Early Split-Squad Win

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Saturday afternoon’s split-squad game in Port Charlotte, FL was won by the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Baltimore’s lineup seemed to be comprised of players who are either on the bubble to make the MLB roster or are certain to play in the minors in 2024. Kolten Wong (1 for 3, HR, 2 R, RBI), who exercised his opt-out on Friday, led off the game with a … [Read more...] about An Early Split-Squad Win

Orioles make decision on Holliday, but they’re not finished with roster moves

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SARASOTA, Florida—With Friday’s surprising demotion of top prospect Jackson Holliday along with those of Heston Kjerstad, Coby Mayo, Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers, odds are the Orioles’ Opening Day roster will be older than many thought heading into spring training. As executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias pointed out in his 25-minute news briefing after the … [Read more...] about Orioles make decision on Holliday, but they’re not finished with roster moves

Peter Schmuck: Holding back Holliday is the right move even if it doesn’t feel that way

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No doubt, there are a lot of Oriole fans who were very disappointed to hear rookie phenom Jackson Holliday will not be opening the regular season on the Orioles’ major league roster. I feel their pain. Who doesn’t want to see if the kid is ready to rock at this level … and who isn’t fairly sure that he’s already on the cusp of major league stardom? If this were 2022 instead of … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Holding back Holliday is the right move even if it doesn’t feel that way

Peter Angelos, who owned Orioles for over 30 years, dies at 94

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Peter Angelos, one of the most polarizing figures in the history of Baltimore sports, and the longtime managing partner of the Orioles, died Saturday. He was 94. Angelos, who led a group of investors who purchased the Orioles from Eli Jacobs in October 1993 for $173 million, was a self-made man who had accumulated his wealth as an attorney specializing in cases from plaintiffs … [Read more...] about Peter Angelos, who owned Orioles for over 30 years, dies at 94