The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation. … [Read more...] about What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
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What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale)
The year 2025 wasn’t good for the Baltimore Orioles, to say the least. But it’s been a great year for the Bird Tapes, my Orioles history project on Substack. I’ve published almost two dozen new interviews with former Oriole players, executives and connected journalists. I’ve posted dozens of new written pieces about various aspects of the club’s history. I’ve watched my … [Read more...] about What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale)
Orioles need to win some free-agent contests
ORLANDO—The Orioles may or may not reach an agreement with a top-shelf hitter or pitcher before the Winter Meetings end on Wednesday. That doesn’t mean the Orioles aren’t serious players in this year’s free-agent marketplace. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles were serious about slugger Kyle Schwarber, who hit 56 home runs and 132 RBIs. They made an offer … [Read more...] about Orioles need to win some free-agent contests
Orioles lose former prospect Carter Baumler in Rule 5 draft; Walker claimed off waivers, Romo designated for assignment
ORLANDO—For the third consecutive year, the Orioles didn’t take a player in the Rule 5 draft. This year, they had a full 40-man roster so they weren’t eligible to participate. They lost one player, 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Carter Baumler, who was once a rising prospect in the organization before his career was derailed by injuries. Baumler, who was an overslot … [Read more...] about Orioles lose former prospect Carter Baumler in Rule 5 draft; Walker claimed off waivers, Romo designated for assignment
Source: Pete Alonso’s power bat coming to Orioles for a reported 5 years, $155 million
ORLANDO—The Orioles will leave the Winter Meetings with a big bat after a big move. The Orioles have signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year deal worth $155 million, according to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan that was confirmed by an industry source. Alonso is leaving the New York Mets, where he averaged more than 40 home runs a season in seven seasons. The … [Read more...] about Source: Pete Alonso’s power bat coming to Orioles for a reported 5 years, $155 million