The Orioles have signed infielder Vimael Machin to a minor league contract. Machin, a 31-year-old left-handed hitter, played 112 games for Oakland from 2020-2022. Machin, who has played second base, shortstop and third base, hit .208 with a home run and 14 RBIs in those three seasons with the Athletics. He played for Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and in 2024, … [Read more...] about Orioles sign infielder Vimael Machin to minor league contract
Inside the New Earl Weaver Biography
BaltimoreBaseball.com is delighted to be partnering with John Eisenberg, the author and longtime Baltimore sports columnist, whose latest venture is an Orioles history project called The Bird Tapes. Available via subscription at birdtapes.substack.com/subscribe, the Bird Tapes is built around a set of vintage interviews with Orioles legends that Eisenberg recorded a … [Read more...] about Inside the New Earl Weaver Biography
Orioles’ Cowser a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year. Cowser, who was already the American League’s Outstanding Rookie in the Players Choice Awards, will find out on November 18th if he’ll become the second consecutive Oriole to win Rookie of the Year. Last year, Gunnar Henderson was the unanimous winner. The other finalists are New York Yankees … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Cowser a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year
Do Orioles have a chance to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki?
While some teams think they can afford to sign Corbin Burnes, Max Fried or Blake Snell to large free-agent contracts, there’s another star free-agent starting pitcher who every major league team, including the Orioles, has a chance to sign. Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old right-hander who pitched for Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines, will be posted by his club in the coming weeks, … [Read more...] about Do Orioles have a chance to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki?
Should Orioles consider Kershaw, Scherzer or Verlander? | MAILBAG
Question: Do you think an older veteran starter might be a realistic option to fill out the Orioles’ rotation? It feels like adding a Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander type would be a great way to bring some added leadership to the team without breaking the bank. From: Don Rau Answer: Don, that’s an interesting thought. In theory it’s a great idea, but Kershaw, … [Read more...] about Should Orioles consider Kershaw, Scherzer or Verlander? | MAILBAG