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
With Orioles down to 2 and 3 prospects on top 100 lists, should that be a concern?
In 2022, the Orioles had five players on the initial Baseball America and MLBPipeline.com top 100 lists when they were released before the season. That number was a whopping eight by each outlet in 2023 and last year, in advance of Opening Day, MLBPipeline.com ranked six Orioles in the top 100 and so did BA with Jackson Holliday at No. 1. Before the 2022 season, Adley … [Read more...] about With Orioles down to 2 and 3 prospects on top 100 lists, should that be a concern?
Why did Orioles add Vásquez and cut Rivera? | MAILBAG
Question: I assume the reason the Orioles were willing to designate Emmanuel Rivera, who had a much more productive year, is that he has fewer or no options remaining compared to the two remaining for Luis Vásquez? From: Jim Vitak Answer: Jim, you’re not he only fan wondering about the Orioles swapping out Rivera for Vásquez. Gary Filmore wonders about it, and Mark Eisner wants … [Read more...] about Why did Orioles add Vásquez and cut Rivera? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Hall of Famer Rich Dauer dies at 72
Rich Dauer, who played his entire 10-season major league career with the Orioles and was the second baseman on the 1983 World Series champions, has died, the team announced on Monday. He was 72. He was elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2012. Dauer, who was the Orioles’ first-round draft pick in 1974 from USC, made his debut in 1976 with 11 games, and began playing … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hall of Famer Rich Dauer dies at 72