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Taking a much-too-early look at Orioles’ 26-man roster

Taking a much-too-early look at Orioles’ 26-man roster

The work required to build the 26-man roster for Opening Day is a long way from completion. The surface hasn’t...

Roch Kubatko December 07, 2024 9:00 am
Orioles’ offseason brings similarities and differences from last winter

Orioles’ offseason brings similarities and differences from last winter

The Orioles were focused a year ago on finding a new closer and they reached agreement with veteran Craig Kimbrel...

Roch Kubatko December 06, 2024 9:00 am
Seeking answers to four Orioles questions

Seeking answers to four Orioles questions

I’m about 2 ½ weeks past my open-heart surgery and progress is slow but steady. I just typed that sentence...

Roch Kubatko November 21, 2024 9:00 am
Leftovers from Elias video conference

Leftovers from Elias video conference

The big news yesterday wasn’t a free-agent signing or trade. It wasn’t impactful to the 40-man roster. Maybe later. Moving...

Roch Kubatko November 16, 2024 9:00 am
Taking the Orioles’ bullpen for another spin after Coulombe’s exit

Taking the Orioles’ bullpen for another spin after Coulombe’s exit

My energy level isn’t allowing for a deep dive into anything beyond my couch, but Danny Coulombe’s removal from the...

Roch Kubatko November 12, 2024 9:00 am
O’s pick up 2025 contract options on three players, but decline option for Danny Coulombe (updated twice)

O’s pick up 2025 contract options on three players, but decline option for Danny Coulombe (updated twice)

The Orioles have picked up 2025 contract options on first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn, lefty reliever Cionel Pérez and righty reliever...

Steve Melewski November 04, 2024 7:40 pm
In Baltimore, Mountain time returns in 2025

In Baltimore, Mountain time returns in 2025

The last two Octobers, the Orioles have gone 0-5 in playoff games and three of those were decided by one...

Steve Melewski October 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Three ways for the Orioles to regain their upward mobility

Three ways for the Orioles to regain their upward mobility

The Orioles will try next season to make the playoffs in three consecutive years for only the second time in...

Roch Kubatko October 29, 2024 8:00 am
Some early ideas about spring training storylines

Some early ideas about spring training storylines

It’s never too early to start thinking about spring training storylines. That’s a lie. It’s much too early. But there’s...

Roch Kubatko October 23, 2024 8:00 am
How many relievers will remain in Orioles bullpen in 2025?

How many relievers will remain in Orioles bullpen in 2025?

Reliever Burch Smith doesn’t rate as one of the bigger decisions awaiting the Orioles. However, he’s on their agenda. Smith...

Roch Kubatko October 20, 2024 8:00 am