The Orioles have the right-handed hitting outfielder they’ve been seeking They’ve reached an agreement with Tyler O’Neill, who played for the Boston Red Sox, on a three-year contract worth $49.5 million, according to an industry source. O’Neill may opt out after the 2025 season. News of the deal, which is pending a physical, was first reported by The New York Post’s Jon … [Read more...] about Orioles reach agreement with free-agent outfielder Tyler O’Neill on 3-year, $49.5 million contract
How Orioles’ 26-man roster would look if 2025 season began today
The Winter Meetings begin on Sunday in Dallas, and it’s expected to be a busy time for the Orioles. So far this offseason, they’ve made some additions and subtractions to their 40-man roster, which is at 38. Opening Day is more than three months away, March 27th in Toronto. There will be moves made before then, but let’s look at what a 26-man roster would look like if the … [Read more...] about How Orioles’ 26-man roster would look if 2025 season began today
Who is the best Orioles’ reliever of all time? | MAILBAG
Question: Who is the best Orioles relief pitcher of all time? I can’t think of any that are in the Hall of Fame. From: Timothy Fowler Answer: Tim, this is a fascinating question. There are only seven pure relievers in the Hall of Fame, and two, Hoyt Wilhelm and Lee Smith, played for the Orioles. Wilhelm, the first reliever to be elected, began his Orioles career as a starter in … [Read more...] about Who is the best Orioles’ reliever of all time? | MAILBAG
Orioles name Tim Federowicz as Triple-A Norfolk manager
When Buck Britton was promoted from Triple-A Norfolk’s manager to the Orioles’ major league staff, the Orioles needed to replace him. On Friday, they hired 37-year-old Tim Federowicz to manage the Tides for the 2025 season. Federowicz managed Triple-A Toledo for the Detroit Tigers in 2024 and served as the Tigers’ catching coach in 2023. He began his post-playing career as … [Read more...] about Orioles name Tim Federowicz as Triple-A Norfolk manager
Keegan Akin made pitch for a stronger role in the Orioles’ bullpen
Very quietly, Keegan Akin has made himself a highly valued member of the Orioles’ bullpen. Last season, Akin led relievers with 78 2/3 innings and had a 3.32 ERA. Akin allowed just 6.3 hits per nine innings, the best in his career, and his walk/strikeout rate was also his best. He struck out more than five times the number of batters he walked — 97 strikeouts to just 19 … [Read more...] about Keegan Akin made pitch for a stronger role in the Orioles’ bullpen