The Orioles and Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued a joint statement on Wednesday night about the future of the team at Camden Yards. Wednesday was the deadline for a one-time, five-year extension on the lease for Camden Yards, and the Orioles declined the option. The current lease expires on December 31st. “When Camden Yards opened 30 years ago, the Baltimore Orioles … [Read more...] about Angelos, Governor Moore issue statement after Orioles decline stadium extension; Roster competition
Cowser, Kjerstad, Holliday head list of Orioles’ non-roster invitees to spring training
The Orioles have invited 30 players who aren’t on their 40-man roster to spring training, and it’s possible they could have more by the time pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota on February 15th. Many of the Orioles’ brightest prospects will be on hand later this month, including the past three No. 1 draft picks — outfielders Heston Kjerstad … [Read more...] about Cowser, Kjerstad, Holliday head list of Orioles’ non-roster invitees to spring training
Orioles’ failure to sign long-term lease fuels fan uncertainty
Two years ago, the Orioles’ lease on Camden Yards was set to expire at the end of 2021. On February 8th, 2021, the team signed a two-year extension, which expires at the end of this year. The Orioles also have a one-time option, which must be exercised by Wednesday to extend their lease for five years. That deadline has caused Oriole fans to worry, just as they did two years … [Read more...] about Orioles’ failure to sign long-term lease fuels fan uncertainty
Darren O’Day looks for relief in retirement; Orioles populate another top prospect list
Darren O’Day, who was an integral part of an exceptional Orioles bullpen, announced his retirement on Monday. When the Orioles claimed O’Day, who is 40, off waivers from the Texas Rangers in November 2011, the transaction hardly made news. The Orioles were between general managers after Andy MacPhail’s resignation and before Dan Duquette’s hiring. Manager Buck Showalter had … [Read more...] about Darren O’Day looks for relief in retirement; Orioles populate another top prospect list
Irvin expresses excitement about joining Orioles: ‘There’s so much good about this team’
Left-hander Cole Irvin doesn’t have much experience pitching in the American League East. He had one strong start at Oriole Park in 2021 before the left-field dimensions were expanded and hasn’t pitched at Fenway Park, where the Orioles open the 2023 season on March 30th. Irvin is aware that the Orioles have a number of talented young players. When the Oakland Athletics, who … [Read more...] about Irvin expresses excitement about joining Orioles: ‘There’s so much good about this team’