When free agency began after the 2024 World Series, the Orioles had hopes to retain ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, slugging outfielder Anthony Santander, or both. Now that both are gone, they did leave the team with one thing: a draft pick. The O’s got two compensation picks for losing those players. So, they have selections No. 19, which is their own first-round pick, and No. 30 … [Read more...] about Orioles’ 2025 draft could benefit the team in several ways
O’Hearn on ’25 Orioles: ‘Félix Bautista is back … a massive thing’
One of the best acquisitions made by executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias during his tenure was purchasing the contract of Ryan O’Hearn from Kansas City in early 2023. Though O’Hearn was soon dropped from the 40-man roster, fortunately for Elias, he wasn’t claimed, and despite starting the 2023 season at Triple-A Norfolk, quickly made his way to the Orioles and … [Read more...] about O’Hearn on ’25 Orioles: ‘Félix Bautista is back … a massive thing’
Can the Orioles beat the Yankees in the AL East? This projection system says yes
Here is something interesting. At a time when Birdland has been debating whether the Orioles added enough talent this winter to contend for an American League East championship and 2025 playoff berth, one projection system sees the Birds as rather formidable. The fact that it is the PECOTA projection system is a bit of a surprise. Over many years PECOTA’s algorithm has not been … [Read more...] about Can the Orioles beat the Yankees in the AL East? This projection system says yes
What’s Elias’ record in acquiring players for the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: We all know that Mike Elias has a reputation for building great teams. But as we’ve also witnessed in his time with the O’s, he’s a “dumpster diver,” usually waiting until late in the offseason to pick up other teams’ castoffs at bargain basement prices. Since you have access to all the stats, while I know some have made nice contributions occasionally (Yennier Cano … [Read more...] about What’s Elias’ record in acquiring players for the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Orioles claim reliever Roansy Contreras off waivers for 2nd time, designate Cameron for assignment
For the second time in less than a month, the Orioles have claimed right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers. This time, it was from the New York Yankees. On January 10th, the Orioles claimed the 25-year-old from Cincinnati, and on January 23rd, the Yankees claimed him from the Orioles. During the offseason, Contreras also has been on the roster of the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Orioles claim reliever Roansy Contreras off waivers for 2nd time, designate Cameron for assignment