BRADENTON, Florida—Seven Orioles pitchers combined on the team’s first no-hitter in spring training history. Zach Eflin, Gregory Soto, Yennier Cano, Cionel Pérez, Bryan Baker, Roansy Contreras and minor leaguer Riley Cooper shut down the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 before 7,568 at LECOM Park on Saturday. Eflin, getting ready for his Opening Day assignment on Thursday, threw three … [Read more...] about 7 Orioles combine on 1st spring training no-hitter in team history in 4-0 win over Pirates
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The Orioles signed Kyle Gibson again for some reason
Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Mike Elias loves a late spring training surprise. With less than a week to go until the season starts, the Orioles made another free agent signing. Kyle Gibson, a familiar face from the 2023 team, has been signed to a one-year contract, the team announced out of nowhere on Friday night. Gibson, 37, will presumably be delayed in … [Read more...] about The Orioles signed Kyle Gibson again for some reason
Saturday Bird Droppings: The final weekend of spring training
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Gibson signs, the O’s DH situation, and the Baysox alternate identity goes viral. Good Morning Birdland! There are just two games left on the Orioles’ Grapefruit League schedule, and then one add-on exhibition before the regular season gets underway. In Florida, they play the Pirates at 1 p.m. today, and then the Braves at 1 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: The final weekend of spring training
Veteran Righty Kyle Gibson Signs with the Orioles
Veteran right-handed starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced on Friday. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the deal is for $5.25 million, with up to $1.525 million in performance bonuses. The 37-year-old is entering his 13th MLB season and his second stint with the Orioles. He is coming off a strong 2024 … [Read more...] about Veteran Righty Kyle Gibson Signs with the Orioles
A one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card sells for $1.11 million after a 2-week auction
A one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card was purchased by Dick’s Sporting Goods for $1.11 million after a two-week auction. Skenes’ debut patch card, which is autographed and contains a patch that was on the pitcher’s jersey for his heralded major-league debut in May, drew a total of 64 bids. The final price announced by Fanatics Collect late Thursday night included a 20% … [Read more...] about A one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card sells for $1.11 million after a 2-week auction