As soon as the 2024 World Series ended, odds were set on the favorites to win next year’s Series. Despite winning 10 fewer games and failing to advance past the Wild Card Series round, the Orioles were assigned 12-to-1 odds to win next year’s World Series. That’s tied with the Houston Astros for the fourth-best odds, and is an improvement from a year ago, when they were … [Read more...] about Orioles assigned 12-to-1 odds to win 2025 World Series; Free agency begins
Which free-agent starters might interest Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles seem to have been enamored with Blake Snell but with him being a client of Scott Boras, should they look elsewhere? We saw what happened last year with Boras. He likes to wait until spring training and break the bank. Anyway, who do you think the Orioles will be seriously in on? From: Michael Answer: Michael, I don’t think the Orioles would be shy about … [Read more...] about Which free-agent starters might interest Orioles? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Henderson needs postseason series win for greater acclaim
When the American League Most Valuable Player Award results are announced on November 21st, Gunnar Henderson should finish among the leaders. By Baseball Reference’s WAR (Wins Above Replacement), the Orioles’ shortstop was the fourth-best player in the major leagues. His 9.1 WAR trails only New York’s Aaron Judge, Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. and the Dodgers’ Shohei … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson needs postseason series win for greater acclaim
Could Westburg sign an extension with Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: I’ve learned there are certain players you must keep in your core if you are to succeed at a high level. Jordan Westburg is clearly one of these. So, as an owner, I would value Jordan like the Royals value Bobby Witt Jr., and he would be my No. 1 target over the other young stars, if he has the persona and respect to be the clubhouse leader. Is Scott Boras taking … [Read more...] about Could Westburg sign an extension with Orioles? | MAILBAG
Burnes, Santander, McCann, Means, 4 others file for free agency; Orioles director of pitching Chris Holt leaves
Free agency began on Thursday, and the Orioles’ top starting pitcher, Corbin Burnes, and leading home run hitter, outfielder Anthony Santander, declared for free agency. They were joined by left-hander John Means, catcher James McCann and outfielder Austin Slater. Right-hander Brooks Kriske, who was selected off waivers from Cincinnati on August 25th but was never recalled from … [Read more...] about Burnes, Santander, McCann, Means, 4 others file for free agency; Orioles director of pitching Chris Holt leaves