Mike Elias can be full of surprises. Some are bigger — the trade of promising right-hander Grayson Rodriguez for outfielder Taylor Ward, and the tendering of a 2026 contract to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. Others are smaller, but still noteworthy. On Friday, the Orioles non-tendered right-hander Albert Suárez and traded catcher Alex Jackson to Minnesota for minor league … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Elias makes a number of surprising moves early in the offseason
Why didn’t Orioles retain Jorge Mateo? | MAILBAG
Question: Why didn’t the Orioles keep Jorge Mateo when he is obviously the best defensive infielder they had along with being probably the fastest and smartest baserunner they had? The two middle infielders they have are comparatively defensive liabilities. How and why would you expect Mateo to have a higher batting average when he got so few consecutive at-bats? Seems he … [Read more...] about Why didn’t Orioles retain Jorge Mateo? | MAILBAG
Orioles moving on from broadcaster Geoff Arnold; Longtime assistant trainer Mark Shires departing as well
Geoff Arnold, the Orioles’ principal radio broadcaster for the last six seasons, won’t be returning to the team in 2026, according to multiple sources. Arnold, who was the director of public relations and broadcasting for the Frederick Keys from 2014-2020, also called games on MASN. The Orioles’ other regular radio broadcasters — Brett Hollander and Ben Wagner — are expected to … [Read more...] about Orioles moving on from broadcaster Geoff Arnold; Longtime assistant trainer Mark Shires departing as well
Orioles’ Elias is banking on being right in trading for Ward and keeping Mountcastle
Perhaps the most telling remark in Mike Elias’ Friday night news conference centered on the difference in club control between starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and outfielder Taylor Ward. The Los Angeles Angels could have four years of control over the 26-year-old Rodriguez while the 31-year-old Ward will be a free agent after the 2026 season. “Look, I think we’re certainly … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Elias is banking on being right in trading for Ward and keeping Mountcastle
Orioles offer ’26 contracts to Mountcastle, Cano, 8 others; Suárez non-tendered; Bautista agrees to contract
The Orioles offered 2026 contracts to 11 of their 12 arbitration-eligible players on Friday. Despite speculation that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and right-handed reliever Yennier Cano would not be offered contracts, they were. Mountcastle missed more than two months with a hamstring injury. “I think so much of what happened in 2025, it was frustrating and disappointing and … [Read more...] about Orioles offer ’26 contracts to Mountcastle, Cano, 8 others; Suárez non-tendered; Bautista agrees to contract