The Orioles’ acquisition of pitcher Mike Cuellar before the 1969 season is rightly considered among their shrewdest and most important moves. He immediately shot to the top of a rotation that gave the Orioles residence in baseball’s highest echelons for years. And the biggest piece they gave up for him was Curt Blefary, a former Rookie of the Year outfielder whose star was … [Read more...] about Mike Cuellar: The Orioles’ Ace Who Came Out of Nowhere
Laureano’s addition gives Orioles more depth and options
The Orioles’ surprising, but not unwelcome signing of outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday added another player with substantial major league experience to the 40-man roster. It also created intrigue. Some had assumed that the Orioles had completed signing position players to major league contracts and that any further additions would be pitchers. It could be that Laureano, who … [Read more...] about Laureano’s addition gives Orioles more depth and options
Should Orioles sign Alonso or Bregman? | MAILBAG
Question: I’m wondering if you think the Orioles have a big move or two left this offseason. With Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman still hanging out in free agency, would either make sense? Alex Bregman’s connection to Mike Elias intrigues me. From: Doug Rau, Severn, Maryland Answer: Doug, another fan, Clark Saunders, is also intrigued by Pete Alonso. I think if the Orioles have … [Read more...] about Should Orioles sign Alonso or Bregman? | MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: Orioles right not to spend big money on Jack Flaherty
The Orioles apparently will open spring training next week without adding a top-quality pitcher to their rotation, but time may prove the old baseball adage that some of the best moves are the ones that are never made. When it became apparent over the winter that the Orioles were not going to get a Blake Snell or get back Corbin Burnes, executive VP/general manager Mike Elias … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles right not to spend big money on Jack Flaherty
Orioles sign outfielder Ramón Laureano to 1-year contract with 2026 option
The Orioles signed outfielder Ramón Laureano to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026. The deal is for $4 million, according to The Athletic. Laureano was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round of the 2014 draft. Mike Elias, the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager, was running Houston’s drafts then. In a seven-season career with Oakland, … [Read more...] about Orioles sign outfielder Ramón Laureano to 1-year contract with 2026 option