Orioles

The Orioles signed right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million contract on Friday. On Wednesday, the 41-year-old talked with the media about his decision to sign with the team, and his hopes for the 2025 Orioles. These answers have been edited for clarity and brevity. Why did you choose to continue pitching, and why with the Orioles?  “I think I’ve been … [Read more...] about Charlie Morton on free-agent decision: ‘The Orioles started to make more and more sense’

Question:  I believe the expectation by fans is that under David Rubinstein’s ownership the Orioles would spend and get the team in the top third of MLB’s payroll, which would put the team in a better position to have a top ace and that top impact player. Now we realize that permission to spend didn’t retain our ace. Hopes now of retaining Gunnar Henderson, when the time … [Read more...] about Could Orioles re-sign Gunnar Henderson? | MAILBAG

The Orioles reached agreements on 2025 contracts with 10 of their 11 players eligible for arbitration, including all of their biggest names. Catcher Adley Rutschman, centerfielder Cedric Mullins, first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and starting pitchers Kyle Bradish and Dean Kremer were among those to reach agreements. Starters Trevor Rogers and Tyler Wells, left-handed relievers … [Read more...] about Orioles reach agreements on 2025 contracts with Rutschman, Mullins, Mountcastle, Kremer, Bradish

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