Orioles

Question: I’m wondering if you think the Orioles have a big move or two left this offseason. With Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman still hanging out in free agency, would either make sense?  Alex Bregman’s connection to Mike Elias intrigues me. From: Doug Rau, Severn, Maryland Answer: Doug, another fan, Clark Saunders, is also intrigued by Pete Alonso. I think if the Orioles have … [Read more...] about Should Orioles sign Alonso or Bregman? | MAILBAG

The Orioles apparently will open spring training next week without adding a top-quality pitcher to their rotation, but time may prove the old baseball adage that some of the best moves are the ones that are never made. When it became apparent over the winter that the Orioles were not going to get a Blake Snell or get back Corbin Burnes, executive VP/general manager Mike Elias … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles right not to spend big money on Jack Flaherty

The Orioles signed outfielder Ramón Laureano to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026. The deal is for $4 million, according to The Athletic. Laureano was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round of the 2014 draft. Mike Elias, the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager, was running Houston’s drafts then. In a seven-season career with Oakland, … [Read more...] about Orioles sign outfielder Ramón Laureano to 1-year contract with 2026 option