The Orioles won’t have any players going to arbitration hearings after settling on a 2025 contract with an option for 2026 with infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo. Mateo, who missed nearly the entire second half of the season with a left elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery in August, settled for $3.55 million, according to Francys Romero. He filed for $4 million and the … [Read more...] about Orioles settle arbitration case with Mateo, who gets 2025 contract with option for ’26
Questions to be answered as Orioles approach spring training
Oriole pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota on February 12th. Between now and then, there are still questions to be answered. Some might be addressed at this week’s Birdland Caravan on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Others might wait until Sarasota. Are the Orioles finished making offseason moves? Last year, ace pitcher Corbin Burnes wasn’t … [Read more...] about Questions to be answered as Orioles approach spring training
Adam Jones returns to Orioles as Special Advisor, Community Ambassador
Longtime Orioles centerfielder Adam Jones is rejoining the organization as special adviser to executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias and community ambassador, the team announced on Monday. The Orioles say that Jones, who was a five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, will advise Elias “on various matters and serve as a resource for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Adam Jones returns to Orioles as Special Advisor, Community Ambassador
How can any fan be happy with Orioles’ offseason moves? | MAILBAG
Question: How can any fan be happy with the Orioles’ offseason? Didn’t sign anyone that will put more fans in the seats. Comment about that. From: Tim Lee Answer: Tim, the object isn’t to “win” the offseason. It’s to win in the regular season and, yes, while the Orioles have signed free-agent starters Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano, reliever Andrew Kittredge. catcher Gary … [Read more...] about How can any fan be happy with Orioles’ offseason moves? | MAILBAG
Orioles sign switch-hitting outfielder Dylan Carlson to 1-year contract
The Orioles signed switch-hitting outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year contract on Monday. The 28-year-old, who was the 33rd overall choice by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2016 draft, hit a combined .209 last season with St. Louis and the Tampa Bay Rays. Carlson hit three home runs and 25 RBIs with a .593 OPS in 96 games. He played with the Cardinals from 2020-2024, and was … [Read more...] about Orioles sign switch-hitting outfielder Dylan Carlson to 1-year contract