Baltimore Baseball

Question: As the pitching dominos continue to fall, the Orioles seem to be treading water and holding their breath waiting for Framber Valdez to blink. I’m sure the issue is related more to the length of the deal than the average money. Since the Mets have traded for Freddy Peralta, do you think a deal will come together or will we enter 2026 without a true No. 1 starter? From: … [Read more...] about Are Orioles waiting on Framber Valdez? | MAILBAG

For the first time since 1996, the year the Ravens came to Baltimore, the Orioles and Ravens will have a new manager and head coach. John Harbaugh, who coached the Ravens for 18 years, even longer than Earl Weaver managed the Orioles, has moved on to the New York Giants. Jesse Minter, the defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, will replce him. Harbaugh, a baseball … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Albernaz getting used to media attention

Question:  I feel more optimistic than I did after last offseason, but one pair of transactions I’m still having a hard time understanding when you look at them together: Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward:  Yeah, Ward can hit a bit, but Rodriguez, if — and it’s a BIG if — he can stay healthy, still looks to be a very good pitcher and he’s under the coveted “team … [Read more...] about Will Orioles be better with Shane Baz instead of Grayson Rodriguez? | MAILBAG

No one knows how many games the Orioles will win in 2026. Betonline.ag has its early win totals for major league teams, and their guess is 84 ½. A year ago, they predicted the Orioles would win 89 ½. That was wildly off, and they won only 75. Looking at the American League East, they predict 93 ½ wins for the New York Yankees, 91 ½ for the Toronto Blue Jays, 87 ½ for the Boston … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Orioles’ win total in 2026, Hall of Fame results

The Orioles have canceled Saturday’s Birdland Caravan events because of the forecasted snowstorm. The Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash Meet & Greet at Weis Markets Bel Air, scheduled for Friday afternoon, also was canceled. Fans who secured access to Saturday’s paid ticketed events (breakfast with the O’s and duckpin bowling) will receive an email from the Orioles with … [Read more...] about Orioles cancel Saturday Birdland Caravan events due to impending storm