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Sorting through more Orioles spring training storylines

Sorting through more Orioles spring training storylines

The countdown to spring training intensifies after the Winter Meetings and the start of a new year. The important dates...

Roch Kubatko December 15, 2024 9:00 am
Because You Asked – Here We Go Again

Because You Asked – Here We Go Again

The weekend always seems like an opportune time to dump the contents of the mailbag, and chances to do it...

Roch Kubatko December 14, 2024 9:00 am
More thoughts on the hunt for starting pitching

More thoughts on the hunt for starting pitching

Let’s be blunt here. Anyone shocked that the Orioles left the Winter Meetings without a No. 1 starter or upgrade...

Roch Kubatko December 13, 2024 9:00 am
Elias on Holliday, Mayo and Rogers

Elias on Holliday, Mayo and Rogers

The Orioles conducted their business yesterday in the Rule 5 draft, watching seven minor leaguers leave the organization, and headed...

Roch Kubatko December 12, 2024 9:00 am
Orioles don’t make selections in both phases of Rule 5 draft, six players lost in Triple-A portion

Orioles don’t make selections in both phases of Rule 5 draft, six players lost in Triple-A portion

The Orioles completed another Winter Meetings without selecting a player in the major league phase of the Rule 5 Draft....

Roch Kubatko December 11, 2024 7:40 pm
Another round of this, that and the other

Another round of this, that and the other

The shakeup of the major league coaching staff, particularly on the hitting side, isn’t leading to a massive change in...

Roch Kubatko December 11, 2024 9:00 am
O’Neill and Sánchez deals official (plus other notes)

O’Neill and Sánchez deals official (plus other notes)

The Orioles announced the signings in free agency of outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez earlier today. Physicals were...

Roch Kubatko December 11, 2024 1:17 am
Elias, Rosenbaum and Hyde talk about new coaching staff

Elias, Rosenbaum and Hyde talk about new coaching staff

The first Winter Meetings with Mike Elias in the Orioles’ front office wasn’t about improving the product on the field....

Roch Kubatko December 10, 2024 4:41 pm
More of this, that and the other

More of this, that and the other

The Orioles haven’t found their starting pitcher in Dallas and they aren’t done with the bullpen. The work continues today...

Roch Kubatko December 10, 2024 9:00 am
Elias on search for pitching, decisions on Coulombe and Webb, Mateo’s role and more

Elias on search for pitching, decisions on Coulombe and Webb, Mateo’s role and more

In executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ session earlier today with media at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, he provided...

Roch Kubatko December 10, 2024 1:50 am