Josiah Gray and CJ Abrams turned their breakthrough seasons into some extra cash. Gray and Abrams were among the 101 major leaguers who qualified for the league’s pre-arbitration bonus pool this year, which was designed to reward the sport’s best young players for their performances. Gray was awarded a $311,171 bonus, with Abrams getting $297,023,

In late October, coming off a 101-win season and an AL East championship and after the departure of Brad Ciolek, the club’s director of draft operations. for a job with the Nationals, the Orioles announced several promotions in their front office. It was a bit of tweaking of and promotions within their scouting and player development operation. Two

Questions and curiosities about the Orioles aren’t limited to a new stadium lease and whether it’s finally OK to report it as done rather than circling back again and risking motion sickness. I’ve wondered whether Kyle Bradish could build on his breakout season, Jordan Westburg would play more regularly, Cole Irvin would keep bouncing between the r

At a time when the Orioles organization has gotten a lot of props for their farm system, a lot of those props came due to position players/hitters that have already arrived like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, plus a few on the way like Jackson Holliday, Samuel Basallo and Coby Mayo. On the O’s farm, the hitters are higher ranked than the pit

What was the most astounding stat about the 2023 Nationals? How about the fact they only used eight starting pitchers the entire season? That represented the second-lowest total in the majors (only the Blue Jays were better) and matched the club record for fewest starters used in a single season (previously set in 2012 and 2014). Fewer starters, un

As we approach the Christmas holiday, I’ve decided to serve another batch of leftovers this morning. Not from Thanksgiving. I’m brave but I also have my limits. My mailbag is thinner but still could stand to lose a few pounds. Here are some extras from last week, with the usual reminders that I’d rather eat them than edit them. Also, my mailbag is

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher JONATHAN HEASLEY from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league right-hander CESAR ESPINAL. Heasley, 26, did not factor in a decision while posting a 7.20 ERA (12 ER/15.0 IP) with 17 hits (5 HR), 13 total runs, one hit batter, two walks, and nine strikeouts in 12 MLB

Two weeks after signing their closer for the 2024 season, the Orioles made another pitching move via a trade. The Orioles have acquired right-hander Jonathan Heasley from the Royals in exchange for Dominican Summer League right-hander Cesar Espinal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal, and the team just announced it. Heasley, who turns 27 ne

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a partnership with the State of Maryland, Governor Wes Moore, and the Maryland Stadium Authority that will keep the Orioles at Camden Yards for thirty years. The deal, which follows the broad, shared goals of the memorandum of understanding agreed to this fall, represents the commitment by the Orioles organizati

The Orioles beat the deadline on the expiration of their stadium lease. No more false starts, pauses or U-turns. It’s finally done. The club and state of Maryland reached agreement on a long-term deal that will keep the Orioles at Camden Yards. The commitment runs for a minimum of 15 years, with expansion to 30 if the Orioles and the state agree to