SAN DIEGO—Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said on Tuesday that even though the lawsuit among the Angelos family is troubling, it won’t affect the Orioles’ future in Baltimore. Manfred spoke at a meeting of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America at the Winter Meetings. “As long as I have this job, I think you can count on the fact that the Orioles are going … [Read more...] about Manfred: ‘Orioles are going to be in Baltimore’; Boras says he’s been in ‘constant contact’ with Elias
Orioles will zero in on starting pitching as Winter Meetings begin
SAN DIEGO–In Mike Elias’ four years as the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager, the team has yet to sign a free agent to a multiyear contract. If the Orioles are serious about signing some of the names they’ve been linked with, that will change. Elias’ biggest deal came a year ago when he signed starter Jordan Lyles to a one-year contract with an $11 million … [Read more...] about Orioles will zero in on starting pitching as Winter Meetings begin
Orioles sign Kyle Gibson to 1-year, $10 million contract; Elias says he’s looking for another starter
SAN DIEGO—The Orioles signed right-handed starter Kyle Gibson to a one-year, $10 million contract on Monday. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias announced the signing as he began his briefing with reporters on the first day of the Winter Meetings. “This is a guy who’s thrown 1,500-some innings in his 10-year major league career,” Elias said. “Tremendous … [Read more...] about Orioles sign Kyle Gibson to 1-year, $10 million contract; Elias says he’s looking for another starter
Orioles add a starter as Winter Meetings are set to begin
After some quiet time around the Thanksgiving holiday week, the Orioles prepared for the start of this week’s Winter Meetings in San Diego with a flurry of moves over the past two days. Saturday’s reported deal on a one-year contract with right-hander Kyle Gibson takes care of one need, but the Orioles will search for another experienced starter as well. Gibson’s deal might … [Read more...] about Orioles add a starter as Winter Meetings are set to begin
Peter Schmuck: Albert Belle deserves a second chance at Hall of Fame
If no one on the 2023 ballot wins induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during this month’s Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) election – and that is a real possibility – it doesn’t necessarily mean there will be no new plaques hung at Cooperstown come July. The Hall’s 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era committee will meet today and vote on an … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Albert Belle deserves a second chance at Hall of Fame