BALTIMORE—There are four days left until Thursday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. This weekend, the Orioles have made one deal. On Friday, they sent left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to the New York Mets for minor league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster. On July 10th, they dealt another bullpen arm, Bryan Baker, to the Tampa Bay Rays for a Competitive Balance Round A … [Read more...] about What comes after the trade deadline for the Orioles?
Would Orioles consider qualifying offers for Eflin, Mullins and O’Hearn? | MAILBAG
Question: Would the Orioles be likely to tender any of the players eligible for free agency if they are not traded? Cedric Mullins, Zach Eflin and Ryan O’Hearn? From: William R. Bonnington Answer: William, I’m guessing that Eflin, Mullins and O’Hearn will all be traded this week. There’s still a third of the season left after the trade deadline passes on Thursday, so lots of … [Read more...] about Would Orioles consider qualifying offers for Eflin, Mullins and O’Hearn? | MAILBAG
Calling the Pen: The clock is ticking for Orioles’ Mike Elias
Brandon Hyde took the fall for the Orioles’ miserable start this season, but executive vice-president/general manager Mike Elias has taken the heat. His critics, and Oriole fans, will be watching every move he makes between now and Thursday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. In a season described as the most disappointing in franchise history, faith in Elias has been as shaky as the … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: The clock is ticking for Orioles’ Mike Elias
Mansolino says Orioles have ‘a plan in place’ for Basallo; Hiraldo recalled, Jackson optioned; Mullins mystery
BALTIMORE—On Friday night, Samuel Basallo returned to the Triple-A Norfolk lineup after not playing for 12 days and was 5-for-5 and hit his 20th home run. Basallo missed time after the All-Star break because oblique discomfort. In 63 games, the 20-year-old Basallo is hitting .282 with a 1.020 OPS. He’s the top prospect in the Orioles’ organization and the ninth overall prospect … [Read more...] about Mansolino says Orioles have ‘a plan in place’ for Basallo; Hiraldo recalled, Jackson optioned; Mullins mystery
Mullins’ catch, milestone and Rogers’ excellence key Orioles’ 18-0 rout of Rockies
BALTIMORE–What happened? Cedric Mullins has been an Oriole longer than anyone else on the current roster, and it’s possible he’s entering his final days with the team. As a free agent after this season, several teams could be interested in the 30-year-old centerfielder ahead of Thursday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. The 20,188 fans who attended Saturday night’s 18-0 Orioles pounding … [Read more...] about Mullins’ catch, milestone and Rogers’ excellence key Orioles’ 18-0 rout of Rockies