Infielder Luis Vázquez agreed to terms on a 2026 major league contract, the Orioles announced on Thursday night. It was the second contract the team agreed to on Thursday. Vázquez joined right-hander Rico Garcia, whose contract agreement was announced earlier in the day. Because of injuries to Jordan Westburg and Jorge Mateo and the trade of Ramón Urías, Vázquez played a bigger … [Read more...] about Orioles sign Luis Vázquez to 2026 contract
Peter Schmuck: This may sound crazy, but Bo Bichette is the answer to the Orioles’ offensive woes
I gave up a long time ago trying to tell the Orioles what to do with their money, but it seems to me that the club is very much at a philosophical crossroads. The previous ownership, which was among the biggest spenders in baseball during the 1990s, eventually recognized the folly of trying to outspend the Yankees and then turned the small-market excuse into a self-fulfilling … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: This may sound crazy, but Bo Bichette is the answer to the Orioles’ offensive woes
Do you think Orioles can make offensive adjustments in 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: While O’s fans hope that our core players will have a bounce-back year in 2026, do you think the drop-off in offensive performance might be mostly because other teams figured out the weaknesses of our young hitters in 2025? If that is the case, expecting a big rebound by all of them next year might be overly optimistic. What is your view? From: Glenn Fuller, … [Read more...] about Do you think Orioles can make offensive adjustments in 2026? | MAILBAG
Here’s a look at Orioles’ to-do list this offseason
A day before his 43rd birthday, Craig Albernaz, the Orioles’ new manager, addressed the fan base in a brief tweet issued by the team: “Hey Birdland, Craig Albernaz here, your new manager of the Baltimore Orioles. I can’t wait to see you guys out there at Camden Yards and see our boys compete,” he said in a distinct New England accent. Albernaz won’t be formally introduced until … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at Orioles’ to-do list this offseason
How aggressive will Orioles be for free-agent pitchers? | MAILBAG
Question: Do you think the O’s brass will spend the money for a quality front-line starter and a top-tier free-agent closer? My worry is being outbid and not offering enough. If the O’s truly want to bounce back, the closer position is as big a need as a starter in my opinion. What are your thoughts? From: Jeremy Cole Answer: Jeremy, I think the Orioles will be aggressive in … [Read more...] about How aggressive will Orioles be for free-agent pitchers? | MAILBAG