Veteran infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp has announced his retirement via social media (X link, Instagram link). “After 12 years of professional baseball and nine seasons in the big leagues, I’ve decided to hang up the spikes,” Kemp wrote. In a lengthy farewell, he went on to thank his parents, his wife, his brother, Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin, all of the organizations for which … [Read more...] about Tony Kemp Announces Retirement
Orioles Notes: Kittredge, Cowser, Reilly
Back in January, the O’s signed reliever Andrew Kittredge to a one-year, $10MM deal. They haven’t yet received any return on that investment but that may soon change, since he’s currently on a rehab assignment. “All good news with how he’s throwing the baseball and how he feels,” said manager Brandon Hyde, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. “I think he throws again this … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Kittredge, Cowser, Reilly
The Orioles’ Pair Of Rental Bats
The Orioles dropped both games of a doubleheader against Minnesota yesterday, falling 11 games under .500. They kept the bad times rolling with another loss this afternoon, getting to 12 games under. It’s the nadir of their season so far, one from which they’ll have a difficult time coming back. As of last week, general manager Mike Elias wasn’t interested in contemplating the … [Read more...] about The Orioles’ Pair Of Rental Bats
MLBTR Podcast: Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Red Sox and Rafael … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar
Orioles To Sign Naykel Cruz
The Orioles have agreed to a deal with Cuban left-hander Naykel Cruz, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The contract is pending a physical. Cruz is expected to report to High-A or Double-A once the signing is official, Romero adds. The 25-year-old Cruz held a showcase for big league teams back in November. He pitched in parts of four seasons in the Cuban National Series — … [Read more...] about Orioles To Sign Naykel Cruz