free agency

Orioles sign Dylan Carlson to one-year deal

Orioles sign Dylan Carlson to one-year deal

The Orioles weren’t finished with the position player side of their roster. The club announced today that it signed outfielder...

Roch Kubatko January 27, 2025 8:56 pm
Santander reaches agreement on five-year deal with Blue Jays

Santander reaches agreement on five-year deal with Blue Jays

The Orioles got their last look at Anthony Santander in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series as he stood...

Roch Kubatko January 20, 2025 6:16 pm
Roki Sasaki will likely make a big impact for some MLB team, but at a small initial price

Roki Sasaki will likely make a big impact for some MLB team, but at a small initial price

Over the weekend, an announcement that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted by his current team, the Chiba Lotte...

Steve Melewski November 12, 2024 1:00 pm
Because You Asked – Fire and Ash

Because You Asked – Fire and Ash

Let’s dive into the first post-World Series mailbag while the offseason heats up. You ask again, I answer again, and...

Roch Kubatko November 02, 2024 8:00 am
Free agent predictions begin with whopper deals projected for Burnes and Santander

Free agent predictions begin with whopper deals projected for Burnes and Santander

Five days after the end of the World Series, which began last night, teams can sign free agents. It could...

Steve Melewski October 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Holiday week won’t weaken efforts to find pitching

Holiday week won’t weaken efforts to find pitching

Baseball can experience an unofficial shutdown during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. However, there are some notable exceptions....

Roch Kubatko December 24, 2023 9:00 am
Elias: “In terms of intangibles, I think we have a lot going for us”

Elias: “In terms of intangibles, I think we have a lot going for us”

Money remains a determining factor in free agency, with the most lucrative offers usually winning out. The game’s evolution still...

Roch Kubatko December 16, 2023 9:00 am
The free agent market has been slow so far, but the pursuit of pitching is there

The free agent market has been slow so far, but the pursuit of pitching is there

It has been rather quiet thus far in baseball free agency. Unless you are the St. Louis Cardinals, who have...

Steve Melewski November 29, 2023 1:00 pm
More chatter on Orioles’ pitching plans in free agency

More chatter on Orioles’ pitching plans in free agency

If the month of November seems slow or stalled for Orioles business, consider that the only player acquisition a year...

Roch Kubatko November 29, 2023 9:00 am
Quick take on Gibson’s agreement with Cardinals (updated)

Quick take on Gibson’s agreement with Cardinals (updated)

The Orioles were expected to find a new Opening Day starter in 2024, whether from outside the organization or by...

Roch Kubatko November 21, 2023 7:40 pm