While interviewing former players and team executives for my book on Orioles history a quarter-century ago, it became clear that Dave McNally had been an especially popular figure in the clubhouse. Many of his former teammates and superiors had good stories to tell about the left-handed pitcher from Billings, Montana. It wasn’t because he was that staple of baseball … [Read more...] about What Dave McNally’s Oriole Teammates Really Loved About Him
Numbers to think about for possible Orioles’ batting orders in 2025
Fans often have questions about batting orders. They’re sure they have a better batting order than the one by the manager. There will be even more questions going into spring training because one of the mainstays in last season’s Orioles lineup, Anthony Santander, signed a free-agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Santander started at least 20 games in the second, third, … [Read more...] about Numbers to think about for possible Orioles’ batting orders in 2025
Orioles add to outfield competition with signing of Dylan Carlson
The Orioles signed their sixth major league free agent of the offseason on Monday, switch-hitting outfielder Dylan Carlson, who spent last season with the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays. In 2016, Carlson was picked 33rd overall in the draft and in 2021 finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting, hitting .266 with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs and a .780 … [Read more...] about Orioles add to outfield competition with signing of Dylan Carlson
Why aren’t the Orioles interested in Jack Flaherty? | MAILBAG
Question: Why do you think the Orioles, and the rest of the league, haven’t shown interest in signing free-agent pitcher Jack Flaherty? Are there injury concerns? Is his asking price too high? Is there something about his previous stint with the Orioles that has the Birds disinterested? He has a solid winning record and low career ERA and performed well in the postseason last … [Read more...] about Why aren’t the Orioles interested in Jack Flaherty? | MAILBAG
Adam Jones on what he can bring to new Orioles’ role
On Monday, the Orioles announced that one of the greatest players in franchise history, Adam Jones, will rejoin the team as a special adviser to executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias and a community ambassador. Tuesday, Elias and Jones spoke on a video conference call about the new position. Here are excerpts from the call. Jones on his new role “I think my best … [Read more...] about Adam Jones on what he can bring to new Orioles’ role