The Orioles didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2014 draft or a second-round choice. They surrendered those picks to sign slugger Nelson Cruz, who led the majors in home runs with 40 that season and starting pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez, who had a disappointing four-season stint with the team. In his only season with the Orioles, Cruz was an important part of the team’s offense … [Read more...] about Orioles hope onetime high pick Nick Gordon can be a contributor in 2025
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Should Orioles be concerned about Jackson Holliday? | MAILBAG
Question: It seems that Jackson Holliday has had enough at-bats to make me concerned! Do you think the Orioles might have a short leash on him in 2025? From: Chris Knez Answer: Chris, I don’t think you should be concerned about Jackson Holliday. At 20, he was extremely young for a major leaguer last season, and he’ll still be extremely young at 21. Colton Cowser had a rough … [Read more...] about Should Orioles be concerned about Jackson Holliday? | MAILBAG
Orioles sign 41-year-old right-handed starter Charlie Morton to 1-year contract
The Orioles signed right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to a one-year contract on Friday. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the 41-year-old’s contract is for $15 million. Morton, who has played 17 seasons in the majors, was 8-10 with a 4.19 ERA in 30 starts for the Atlanta Braves last season. He made his debut with the Braves in 2008, played seven seasons with … [Read more...] about Orioles sign 41-year-old right-handed starter Charlie Morton to 1-year contract
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Friday Bird Droppings: Pondering a John Means reunion
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Should the Orioles re-sign their popular but oft-injured former ace? Good morning, Camden Chatters. This is your daily update: the Orioles have not signed another starting pitcher. I repeat, the Orioles have not signed another starting pitcher. Stay tuned as nothing continues to happen. In the meantime, O’s fans continue to sift through the … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Pondering a John Means reunion