NASHVILLE—The Orioles have made a pick in the Rule 5 draft since 2006, the longest streak in major league baseball. That may be coming to an end, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said on Tuesday. The Rule 5 draft, which essentially concludes the Winter Meetings on Wednesday afternoon was often the highlight of the event for the Orioles in the past. Outfielder … [Read more...] about Orioles uncertain on Rule 5 pick; Elias on Dominican facility, Kjerstad, outfield depth
Orioles sign Craig Kimbrel as closer
NASHVILLE—The Orioles have signed relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel to a one-year, $12 million contract with a $13 million option or a $1 million buyout for 2025, according to the New York Post. The Orioles have been in the market for an experienced closer since losing Félix Bautista for 2024 after he had Tommy John surgery in October. The 35-year-old right-hander is eighth on the … [Read more...] about Orioles sign Craig Kimbrel as closer
Boras on possible Orioles extension for Henderson: ‘I listen’
NASHVILLE—The most powerful agent in baseball, Scott Boras, has a couple of well-known Oriole clients. Gunnar Henderson, who was the unanimous winner of the American League Rookie of the Year award, is one of them, as is top prospect Jackson Holliday. As always, Boras holds court in an overcrowded scrum during the latter part of the Winter Meetings, and when Boras was asked on … [Read more...] about Boras on possible Orioles extension for Henderson: ‘I listen’
Orioles looking beyond Winter Meetings
NASHVILLE—This was a much different Winter Meetings for the Orioles. They came away with a free agent, reliever Craig Kimbrel, and for the first time in 18 years didn’t make a pick in the Rule 5 draft. The deal with Kimbrel provides the Orioles with an experienced closer to replace Félix Bautista for 2024, and it was one void they absolutely had to fill. Kimbrel will join … [Read more...] about Orioles looking beyond Winter Meetings
Orioles new closer Craig Kimbrel: ‘The 9th inning’s for me’
Craig Kimbrel is one of the best closers in baseball history, and when the Orioles needed a closer for next season with Félix Bautista recovering from Tommy John surgery, it seemed like a natural fit. Kimbrel has won best reliever awards in both leagues, is a nine-time All-Star and has 417 saves, eighth most in baseball history and second most among active players. “First, I’m … [Read more...] about Orioles new closer Craig Kimbrel: ‘The 9th inning’s for me’