1-There are six players whose entire major league careers of 10 or more seasons were spent with the Orioles. Three were Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken Jr. and Jim Palmer. Who were the other three? Which two men managed the Orioles for only one complete season? Who did Eddie Murray hit his 500thhome run against? Who allowed Cal Ripken Jr.’s 3,000thhit? Who gave up Rafael … [Read more...] about The great annual Orioles quiz
Givens grateful for another opportunity with Orioles
Mychal Givens is coming home. He made that clear in his re-introductory video conference call on Wednesday when his two daughters, Makaylah and Ahmya, preened for the camera during the call. Makalayh was born in 2016, the last year the Orioles qualified for the postseason. Givens calls her his wild-card baby. After being traded to the Colorado Rockies and playing for four … [Read more...] about Givens grateful for another opportunity with Orioles
Orioles’ measured approach to team building lacks excitement
When free agency season began last month, a popular name linked with the Orioles was New York Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt. The Orioles needed starting pitchers, and Bassitt was one of the better ones available. Bassitt signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He’ll be paid $19 million in 2023 and $22 million in 2024 and 2025. Instead of signing Bassitt, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ measured approach to team building lacks excitement
Orioles acquire catcher James McCann from Mets; Nevin designated for assignment
The Orioles on Wednesday acquired catcher James McCann from the New York Mets along with cash considerations for a player to be named later. McCann, 32, hit .195 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 61 games for the Mets last year and has $24.5 million left on a four-year, $40.6 million contract. According to MLB.com, the Orioles will be responsible for just $5 million of that … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire catcher James McCann from Mets; Nevin designated for assignment
Looking ahead to the rest of the Orioles’ offseason
December has been quite a month for free agents. Nearly all the top free agents have signed over the past three weeks. The Orioles weren’t bidders, but they did sign two free agents and have an agreement with a third. Starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, 35, signed a one-year, $10 million contract on December 2nd, effectively replacing Jordan Lyles, 32, who led the Orioles in wins and … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to the rest of the Orioles’ offseason