October brings postseason play for a handful of teams and their fanbases. Just over two-thirds of the league is now in offseason mode after being eliminated, however. As the season comes to a close, a number of veterans will hit minor league free agency. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the … [Read more...] about 29 Players Elect Free Agency
Jorge Lopez Elects Free Agency
The Orioles announced this morning that right-hander Jorge Lopez has cleared waivers and elected free agency. He’ll test the open market this offseason alongside a bevy of right-handed relief options who figure to be available this offseason. Lopez, 30, made his MLB debut back in 2015 with the Brewers and bounced around the league as a swing option for several years, struggling … [Read more...] about Jorge Lopez Elects Free Agency
Roric Harrison Passes Away
Former big leaguer Roric Harrison passed away last week at age 76. Harrison was a right-handed pitcher who posted a 4.24 ERA in 140 games with the Orioles, Braves, Indians, and Twins over parts of five MLB seasons from 1972-78, and also pitched for four other organizations at the minor league level during his 14-year career in pro baseball. Harrison’s minor league career … [Read more...] about Roric Harrison Passes Away
Orioles Agree To 30-Year Lease At Camden Yards
The Orioles are staying at Camden Yards for the foreseeable future, as Orioles chairman John Angelos and Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced this evening. The organization, the state of Maryland, and the Maryland Stadium Authority have agreed upon a new lease that will keep the Orioles in Baltimore for another 30 years. Per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, the deal … [Read more...] about Orioles Agree To 30-Year Lease At Camden Yards
Poll: Who’s Going To Win The World Series?
Both the playoff field and the first-round matchups now have been set, so we can get on with deciding who’s going to be holding the Commissioner’s Trophy by the end of the World Series. After 162 games (well, give or take a Marlins/Mets game that will now be scrapped entirely), the list of contenders has been narrowed to a dozen teams. The Braves led all of baseball with 104 … [Read more...] about Poll: Who’s Going To Win The World Series?