Starting pitcher Zach Eflin signed a 2026 contract for $10 million with a mutual option for 2027 on Sunday night. The 31-year-old right-hander, who had back surgery in August, talked about his rehab, his decision to return to the Orioles and more in a video conference call with reporters on Monday. Here are excerpts: On his progress after surgery: “I’ve been doing some mound … [Read more...] about Zach Eflin on returning to Orioles in 2026: ‘We want to win the World Series’
What’s the latest on the Orioles interest in Valdez, Suárez? | MAILBAG
Question: What’s going on with Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez? From: Kent Sanders Answer: Kent, yours is a very popular question. Many readers, including John Kazlo, Stan Carter, Phil Cooke, Keith Offredo and Robert Whitmore, are eager to know about the Orioles’ interest in Valdez and Suárez, which appears to be continuing. Valdez, Suárez, Tatsuya Imai and Zac Gallen seem to … [Read more...] about What’s the latest on the Orioles interest in Valdez, Suárez? | MAILBAG
Looking back at some happy Orioles moments in 2025
While the 2025 season was an unfortunate one for the Orioles, there were still some happy and unexpected times. Let’s take a look at some of them. Trevor Rogers makes the trade look better After the Orioles traded Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby to the Miami Marlins for left-hander Trevor Rogers on July 30th, 2024, the hope was that Rogers could help stabilize a rotation that had … [Read more...] about Looking back at some happy Orioles moments in 2025
Recapping a disappointing 2025 for the Orioles
As 2025 ends, let’s take a few days to look back on one of the most disappointing season in Orioles history. There were some high points, but many more low points. Here are some of the lowest: Hyde gets fired After two consecutive postseason appearances, which both ended without a win, the Orioles were expected to qualify for a third. They didn’t come close. Manager Brandon … [Read more...] about Recapping a disappointing 2025 for the Orioles
Zach Eflin returning to Orioles as team continues to add starters
The Orioles are continuing to add starting pitchers, reaching agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal with a mutual option for 2027 with right-hander Zach Eflin. Eflin, who was originally obtained from the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2024, had back surgery in August 2025. His recovery time was estimated at four-to-eight months. In 2025, Eflin went on the injured list three times … [Read more...] about Zach Eflin returning to Orioles as team continues to add starters