Ryan Mountcastle
Two finalists, but no Orioles win a Gold Glove this year
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With just two Gold Glove winners since the 2015 season, the Orioles will not add to that total this year. The Orioles had two finalists with Ryan Mountcastle at first base and Colton Cowser in left field, but neither won the Rawlings Gold Glove when the winners were announced tonight during a live ESPN broadcast. Minnesota’s Carlos Santana won at f
Dylan Crews
Comparing Crews and Holliday as they start their big league careers
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
I want to thank reader and commenter Peter Wood for posing this question back in September that I thought was an interesting topic to address in the offseason: Who do we think will have a better career, Dylan Crews or Jackson Holliday? It is, of course, way too early to make any proclamation one way or the other. But with each playing a substantial
rutschman v CWS
First offseason edition: Several questions for O's fans
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It's about that time. A time when I ask the readers here a few Orioles questions and get your input. Answer one question or all of them. Provide short answers or long ones. Respond to what other readers have to say. It's not a quiz and won't be graded. There are no right or wrong answers. If you cannot participate today there will be other chances
Brandon Hyde
Mailbag leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Another mailbag left me with another batch of leftovers. Grab a plate. You ask and I answer. Everybody knows the rules. Everybody also knows that my mailbag signs long-term extensions and your mailbag gets cut by Rancho Cucamonga. Why the mass exodus?Too much Taco Bell. Oh, you mean changes on the coaching staff and in the front office. Some left o
Eloy Jimenez
Orioles decline Jiménez option for 2025
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made one decision today regarding club options for 2025 and it was the easiest to forecast. The team announced that it declined the $16.5 million option on Eloy Jiménez’s contract, which puts him on the free agent market. His deal with the White Sox included a $3 million buyout. Jiménez wasn’t staying with the Orioles after batting .232
Rutschman, McCann, Burnes
Can we read anything into how the 2024 postseason played out?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The 2024 baseball season ended Wednesday night, when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 7-6 to win the World Series four games to one. Last year the World Series was a matchup of wild card teams with No. 5 seed Texas beating No. 6 seed Arizona for the WS championship. In 2023, there were three teams that won 100 games or more. The At
Jacob Barnes
Barnes earned way onto Nats staff, then stayed there through season
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PLAYER REVIEW: JACOB BARNES Age on Opening Day 2025: 34 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, February 2024 MLB service time: 6 years, 91 days 2024 salary: $740,000 Contract status: Free agent 2024 stats: 8-3, 4.36 ERA, 63 G, 0 SV, 66 IP, 67 H, 36 R, 32 ER, 10 HR, 20 BB, 55 SO, 0 HBP, 1.318 WHIP, 93 ERA+, 4.38 FIP, 0.1 bWAR, 0.0 fWAR Quo
Anthony Santander
Because You Asked - Fire and Ash
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Let’s dive into the first post-World Series mailbag while the offseason heats up. You ask again, I answer again, and we have the latest sequel to the beloved 2008 original. This is a politics-free mailbag. Let’s consider it practice for next week. It’s also an editing-free mailbag. Let your clarity, length and style shine. An important reminder her
Orioles reach terms on three minor league contracts
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Agreed to terms on 2025 minor league contracts with C David Bañuelos, RHP Yaramil Hiraldo, and RHP Rodolfo Martinez.
Orioles announce three minor league signings
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Today’s Orioles activity centers on minor league depth. The team announced that its signed catcher David Bañuelos and right-handers Yaramil Hiraldo and Rodolfo Martinez to minor league contracts for the 2025 season. Bañuelos, 28, agreed to terms on Oct. 14, which I wrote about the following day. He could have become a free agent five days after the