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Mailbag leftovers for breakfast
I had a little more mailbag left and didn’t want it to go to waste. I’ll be handing out participation...
Chirinos and Britton join Orioles’ coaching staff
Former catcher Robinson Chirinos is making his coaching debut in 2025. The Orioles are bringing him onto their staff, and...
Latest Elias interview reviews shopping list and preference to hold onto top prospects
We’ve entered a fresh week and the Orioles, like so many other teams, are waiting to make that huge strike...
Because You Asked – Another 48 Hours
The mailbag is stuffed again like a Thanksgiving turkey. I’ll do my best to provide answers but at times will...
Revisiting Orioles bullpen after Webb’s non-tender
Here we are again, blowing up roster projections in November. Stand back and cover your ears. I want to cover...
Orioles must offer contracts today to arbitration players (Webb non-tendered)
Major League Baseball has reached another important deadline today, with teams required to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players. It’s known...
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...
Tossing out a few more spring training story ideas
We’re in the middle of awards week with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The Orioles’ last transaction was signing...
Qualifying offers and Rule 5 protection highlight today’s activities (O’s select Young and Strowd contracts)
A week of key dates brings us later today to players accepting or declining the $21.05 million qualifying offer. Decisions...
Can Cowser make it two in a rookie row for Orioles? (Gil wins)
The Orioles don’t have much of a presence in this week’s Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards. Tonight is their...