As the offseason continues, questions will be answered this week while others may be raised. Will any players be added to the 40-man roster? The 40-man roster is full, and though there are several players who likely won’t be there in February when spring training opens, it’s possible the roster will be untouched on Tuesday at 6 p.m. That’s the deadline for adding players … [Read more...] about Questions for the Orioles this week
Why hasn’t former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde gotten another job? | MAILBAG
Question: What are you hearing about Brandon Hyde this offseason? He had a rough time in 2025 as we all know, but I would think a former Manager of the Year would find a job somewhere in MLB. From: Vic Laws Answer: Vic, I got a similar question from James Heck. I would have thought with nine openings this offseason that Brandon Hyde would have gotten one of them. Perhaps … [Read more...] about Why hasn’t former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde gotten another job? | MAILBAG
What are the odds the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG
Question: What do you think the odds are that the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? Do you think the only way would be for a No. 1 starter? From: Rob Jefferson Answer: Rob, I think the odds that the Orioles trade catcher Adley Rutschman are pretty low. Had he not been subpar offensively for the last 1 ½ seasons, I’d say there was no chance he’d be moved. If they traded him, the … [Read more...] about What are the odds the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG
Longtime Oriole Nick Markakis on Hall of Fame ballot
Nick Markakis is one of 12 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot that was released on Monday. The longtime Orioles rightfielder joins pitchers Gio González, Cole Hamels and Rick Porcello, infielders Howie, Kendrick, Daniel Murphy, and outfielders Ryan Braun, Shin-Soo Choo, Edwin Encarnacion, Matt Kemp and Hunter Pence for consideration. Markakis might not get many … [Read more...] about Longtime Oriole Nick Markakis on Hall of Fame ballot
Ten years later, Davis’ contract remains largest in Orioles’ history
It’s been nearly 10 years since the Orioles handed out their largest contract, a seven-year, $161 million deal to Chris Davis, who had just led the major leagues in home runs for the second time in three years. The extension was popular with fans, who’d been smarting over the departures of Nelson Cruz, Nick Markakis and Andrew Miller in the span of just a few days in December … [Read more...] about Ten years later, Davis’ contract remains largest in Orioles’ history