Colton Cowser’s second-place finish to New York Yankees’ starter Luis Gil in the American League Rookie of the Year voting was disappointing for the Orioles’ outfielder. It was even more disappointing for executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias. Had Cowser followed Gunnar Henderson, who was the unanimous pick for Rookie of the Year last season, the Orioles would … [Read more...] about Cowser’s loss in Rookie of Year voting a disappointment for Orioles
Will Orioles spend aggressively this offseason? | MAILBAG
Question: Will the Orioles be shopping once again in the bargain basement during free agency, or pick up whatever they can via Rule 5 draft? From: David Gilbert Answer: David, I think the Orioles will spend aggressively during the offseason. I’m not sure how much they’ll spend, but I’m confident they’ll spend much more than they have over the last five years. As for the Rule 5 … [Read more...] about Will Orioles spend aggressively this offseason? | MAILBAG
Burnes, Santander reject $21.05 million qualifying offers from Orioles
Corbin Burnes, the top pitcher on the free-agent market, and Anthony Santander, who hit 44 home runs in 2024, rejected $21.05 million qualifying offers from the Orioles on Tuesday. Burnes and Santander were among 12 players who rejected the offers. Only Cincinnati right-hander Nick Martinez accepted the offer, according to MLB’s Mark Feinsand. If Burnes and Santander sign with … [Read more...] about Burnes, Santander reject $21.05 million qualifying offers from Orioles
Orioles add Strowd, Young to 40-man roster
The Orioles added right-handed pitchers Kade Strowd and Brandon Young to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, ensuring that they wouldn’t be taken in next month’s Rule 5 draft. Young’s addition was widely predicted. Strowd’s was not. Young was named the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year. In August, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that he was on … [Read more...] about Orioles add Strowd, Young to 40-man roster
Orioles’ week ahead should provide lots of news
After a second week of free agency that was quiet until Mike Elias’ surprising Friday announcement that the left-field wall at Camden Yards would be brought in, this week promises plenty of news. Let’s look at what might be ahead: Cowser could be Rookie of the Year On Monday night, Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser could be named the American League Rookie of the Year. Cowser … [Read more...] about Orioles’ week ahead should provide lots of news