Baltimore Sports Today

Baltimore Sports News Continuously Updated

Orioles

Keys to a better 2025 for the Orioles

by

It’s possible that the Orioles might not make any major additions before spring training begins in mid-February. They could add another experienced bullpen arm, but with the additions of 35-year-old Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and 41-year-old Charlie Morton, another veteran righty, they have 10 candidates for the starting rotation. If this is basically the team the … [Read more...] about Keys to a better 2025 for the Orioles

Report: Orioles sign right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge

by

The Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract with free-agent reliever Andrew Kittredge, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The deal, which has not yet been finalized, calls for a $1 million buyout on a 2026 option. The Orioles signed Kittredge after a reported deal for right-hander Jeff Hoffman fell through. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the … [Read more...] about Report: Orioles sign right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge

Why was Orioles’ Corbin Burnes such a sought-after free agent? | MAILBAG

by

Question: I don’t understand why Corbin Burnes was such a hot commodity.  His record with the Orioles was 15-9. So that was only a net gain of six games. Maybe you can explain why he is worth signing for so much money. Thank you. From:  Richard Poffel  Answer: Richard, Burnes’ ERA of 2.92 was the seventh best of major league starters, and the lowest of any free-agent starter. … [Read more...] about Why was Orioles’ Corbin Burnes such a sought-after free agent? | MAILBAG

Orioles claim right-handed reliever Roansy Contreras

by

The Orioles added another bullpen arm on Friday when they claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from Cincinnati. The 25-year-old has a 10-16 record with a 4.72 ERA in 90 career games, 33 starts with Pittsburgh and the Los Angeles Angels. He’s also saved three games. Contreras was 2-4 with a 4.35 ERA in 49 games with the Pirates and Angels last season with two saves. … [Read more...] about Orioles claim right-handed reliever Roansy Contreras