Maryland Governor Wes Moore put a tentative agreement on a new lease between the state and the Orioles on hold after objections from a legislator who represents the area where Camden Yards is located. Earlier Friday, The Baltimore Sun reported an agreement on a long-term lease between the state and Maryland, but Bill Ferguson, the president of the State Senate, objected. “I’m … [Read more...] about Orioles lease agreement put on hold
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson: ‘Every week … a playoff game’
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed the final five regular-season games in each of the past two seasons because of injuries. Those setbacks essentially dashed any hopes for his team to make a run to the Super Bowl. This year, Jackson is healthy heading into that final stretch of the season, which could help the Ravens potentially earn the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage … [Read more...] about Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson: ‘Every week … a playoff game’
Report: Carlyle Group’s Rubenstein pursuing Orioles
The Carlyle Group’s co-founder, David Rubenstein, is in talks to acquire the Orioles, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report said that Rubenstein, 74, a Baltimore native who attended Baltimore City College, is one of those who is interested in buying the team. His net worth is 3.6 billion, according to Forbes. Orioles Chairman and CEO John Angelos hasn’t said that the … [Read more...] about Report: Carlyle Group’s Rubenstein pursuing Orioles
Elias delighted with signing of Kimbrel as closer for 2024; No Rule 5 pick for Orioles
NASHVILLE—All along, Mike Elias had targeted Craig Kimbrel as the Orioles’ closer for 2024. On the first day the General Managers’ meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager spoke with Kimbrel’s agent, David Meter, and decided he would be the guy to replace Félix Bautista for 2024. “I think it was that obvious that we’ve got this … [Read more...] about Elias delighted with signing of Kimbrel as closer for 2024; No Rule 5 pick for Orioles
Elias says ‘very strong possibility’ Holliday begins 2024 with Orioles
NASHVILLE—Shortstop Jackson Holliday, who turned 20 on Monday, will come to spring training for the second consecutive year in 2024. When he arrives at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in February, he’ll do it as the consensus top-rated minor leaguer in baseball. The Orioles believe that on March 28th, when they open the season at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels, … [Read more...] about Elias says ‘very strong possibility’ Holliday begins 2024 with Orioles