Question: Ryan Mountcastle has missed 30 to 40 games each of the last two years with various injuries. Managing matchups both at first and DH is limited and complicated. Mounty is also vocal about his disdain for the left-field wall. Should the Orioles trade him this winter? From: Bob Webster Answer: Bob, it’s a possibility that Mountcastle gets traded this winter, but I’m not … [Read more...] about Should Orioles trade Mountcastle? | MAILBAG
Orioles don’t pick up Coulombe’s 2025 option while retaining Domínguez, O’Hearn, Pérez
In a surprising move, the Orioles declined the 2025 option on left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe on Monday while picking up the 2025 options on right-hander Seranthony Domínguez, first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and left-hander Cionel Pérez. Coulombe, who missed more than three months after surgery to remove bone chips from his left elbow, was set to make $4 … [Read more...] about Orioles don’t pick up Coulombe’s 2025 option while retaining Domínguez, O’Hearn, Pérez
Another look at Orioles’ starting candidates for spring training
Thirteen pitchers started games for the Orioles in 2024, and while six of the 13 spent time on the injured list, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias has to count on needed at least that many in 2025. One of the starters was Matt Bowman, who was used as an opener in the penultimate game of the regular season when manager Brandon Hyde didn’t want to use any of his … [Read more...] about Another look at Orioles’ starting candidates for spring training
Contemplating trades for Orioles’ starting pitchers
Before the Orioles traded for right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins, there was talk about them being in the hunt for Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Crochet ended up staying put with the White Sox, who finished the season with 121 losses, most in modern baseball history. The main reason was reports … [Read more...] about Contemplating trades for Orioles’ starting pitchers
Orioles decline $16.5 million option on Eloy Jiménez
As expected, the Orioles declined the $16.5 million option on designated hitter Eloy Jiménez on Saturday. Jiménez, who was acquired on July 30th from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league reliever Trey McGough, was concluding a six-year, $43 million contract. The Orioles must pay the 27-year-old Jiménez a $3 million buyout. In 33 games with the Orioles, Jiménez hit … [Read more...] about Orioles decline $16.5 million option on Eloy Jiménez