The Orioles on Friday reduced their number of arbitration-eligible players to 12 by trading catcher Alex Jackson to Minnesota for minor league infielder Payton Eeles. Jackson, who had an estimated $1.8 million price tag for 2026, according to MLBTradeRumors.com, helped the Orioles when they were decimated by injuries to their catchers this past season. Hurriedly acquired from … [Read more...] about Orioles trade catcher Alex Jackson to Twins for minor league infielder Payton Eeles
Will Orioles try to trade Tyler O’Neill? | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles cannot have three outfielders on their team that strike out over 150 times. Do you think the signals that they will try to trade Tyler O’Neill? From: Ricky Templeton Answer: Ricky, I think the Orioles would like to see Tyler O’Neill play enough to strike out over 150 times. In 2024, O’Neill struck out 159 times but hit 31 homers and had an .847 OPS, and he … [Read more...] about Will Orioles try to trade Tyler O’Neill? | MAILBAG
Will Orioles try to trade Tyler O’Neill? | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles cannot have three outfielders on their team that strike out over 150 times. Do you think the signals that they will try to trade Tyler O’Neill? From: Ricky Templeton Answer: Ricky, I think the Orioles would like to see Tyler O’Neill play enough to strike out over 150 times. In 2024, O’Neill struck out 159 times but hit 31 homers and had an .847 OPS, and he … [Read more...] about Will Orioles try to trade Tyler O’Neill? | MAILBAG
What they’re saying about the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward
The Orioles’ trade of starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is drawing a lot of reaction from those inside baseball and those who cover it. Here is a sample: Angels GM Perry Minasian on acquiring Grayson Rodriguez: “Is there risk? Yes, there’s risk. It’s eyes wide open on the risk. That being said, it’s four years of control. It’s … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward
Peter Schmuck: The deal for slugger Taylor Ward is proof the Orioles want to put the past behind them
No doubt, there is a lot of head-scratching going on in Birdland after the Orioles – who badly need more high-quality starting pitching – decided to part ways with highly regarded prospect Grayson Rodriguez. It isn’t often that a team deals a seemingly valuable guy who has multiple years under club control for a veteran player who will only be obligated to stay around for one … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: The deal for slugger Taylor Ward is proof the Orioles want to put the past behind them