SAN FRANCISCO—It’s possible that right-hander Albert Suárez could return to the Orioles on Monday, interim manager Tony Mansolino said. Suárez threw a scoreless 1 1/3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday night. He’s been on the 60-day injured list with a rotator cuff injury. “He’ll need a couple of days,” Mansolino said. “Monday kind of lines up.” Suárez has pitched just once … [Read more...] about Suárez could return to Orioles on Monday
Many players auditioning for a few spots on 2026 Orioles
BALTIMORE—In the aftermath of last month’s trade deadline, there are plenty of new and newish Orioles whose place on the 2026 team is uncertain. The Orioles will have openings for a utility infielder or two, some outfielders, in the starting rotation and especially in the bullpen. In the three weeks before the July 31st deadline, the Orioles traded away four relievers — Bryan … [Read more...] about Many players auditioning for a few spots on 2026 Orioles
Should Orioles extend Eflin, Sugano? | MAILBAG
Question: Should the O’s offer to extend Zach Eflin and Tomoyuki Sugano before the end of this season? This would not be in lieu of signing a free-agent pitcher like Framber Valdez and trading for a proven starter. From: Phil Cooke Answer: Phil, I would be surprised if the Orioles attempted to extend Eflin and Sugano before the end of the season. Because Eflin spent so much … [Read more...] about Should Orioles extend Eflin, Sugano? | MAILBAG
Akin escapes jam then coughs up lead in 9th as Orioles lose for 6th time in 7 games, 3-2 to Red Sox; Contreras impresses
BALTIMORE–What happened? Roansy Contreras was one of the final cuts of spring training, and for five months, he waited at Triple-A Norfolk for the call to Baltimore. This week that call finally came, and Contreras put himself into contention for a roster spot on the 2026 Orioles with an outstanding performance. After Keegan Akin relieved Contreras with a 2-1 lead in the eighth … [Read more...] about Akin escapes jam then coughs up lead in 9th as Orioles lose for 6th time in 7 games, 3-2 to Red Sox; Contreras impresses
Were the Orioles too early in extending Basallo? | MAILBAG
Question: Rich, you have probably gotten this question a lot: Isn’t Samuel Basallo’s contract extension more than a bit long in duration, unjustifiably expensive, and premature for a player who has not had time to prove himself a well above average MLB starter? It is even more puzzling to me that he was awarded this generous contract before the proven and closer-to-free-agent … [Read more...] about Were the Orioles too early in extending Basallo? | MAILBAG