international signings

More of this, that and the other

More of this, that and the other

The international signing period starts today, one of the most significant dates on baseball’s offseason calendar. It didn’t used to...

Roch Kubatko January 15, 2026 9:00 am
With Mullins set in center, what do the corner OF spots look like for O’s?

With Mullins set in center, what do the corner OF spots look like for O’s?

With Cedric Mullins set as the O’s center fielder, what do the outfield corners look like? Tyler O’Neill, who signed...

Steve Melewski January 16, 2025 1:00 pm
Orioles secure 22 players on first day of international signings (updated)

Orioles secure 22 players on first day of international signings (updated)

The Orioles made another big splash in the international signing pool by securing 22 agreements on the first day. The...

Roch Kubatko January 15, 2025 7:33 pm
The upcoming Roki Sasaki posting could have big reverberations throughout MLB

The upcoming Roki Sasaki posting could have big reverberations throughout MLB

The pending move from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball by right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki could create some chaos...

Steve Melewski November 20, 2024 1:00 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
Hearing from two players in the O’s new international signing class

Hearing from two players in the O’s new international signing class

If you add up the top two bonuses the Orioles handed out on the first day of the international signing...

Steve Melewski January 16, 2024 1:00 pm
Sánchez, Martínez, García, Nuel head up O’s latest class of international signings (updated)

Sánchez, Martínez, García, Nuel head up O’s latest class of international signings (updated)

With catcher Samuel Basallo now ranked as the club’s No. 2 prospect by Baseball America and with MLBPipeline.com ranking seven...

Steve Melewski January 15, 2024 10:00 pm
How more first-pitch swinging could help at least one Oriole

How more first-pitch swinging could help at least one Oriole

The Orioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman had such a good season in 2023 that MLB Network recently ranked him as...

Steve Melewski January 15, 2024 1:00 pm
A look at the players expected to head up the next O’s international signing class

A look at the players expected to head up the next O’s international signing class

The Orioles’ continued strong pursuit of international amateur talent will culminate on Jan. 15 with the announcement of the club’s...

Steve Melewski January 06, 2024 1:00 pm
He’s No. 2: Shortstop Frederick Bencosme heads up next group of international prospects

He’s No. 2: Shortstop Frederick Bencosme heads up next group of international prospects

Sometimes on the international amateur market, because players sign at such a young age, teams can get a big talent...

Steve Melewski March 04, 2023 1:02 pm