The Orioles aren’t tip-toeing into the upcoming Winter Meetings. Mike Elias got his power-hitting right-handed bat when he traded for outfielder Taylor Ward. He got his closer yesterday by reaching agreement with Ryan Helsley on a two-year, $28 million contract, which a source confirmed last night. Executives won’t convene in Orlando until Dec. 7.

The Orioles remained hopeful that they could get back Félix Bautista sometime after the break, but they had to find a closer to assist in their push to go from last place to first in 2026. They didn’t wait for the Winter Meetings. Multiple reports have the Orioles agreeing to terms with closer Ryan Helsley on a two-year, $28 million deal pending th

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions yesterday for our Nats Q&A with a twist. Instead of answering live yesterday morning, I waited to compile all of the questions and answer them in whole this morning. Here’s my best attempt at responding to almost all of your submissions. Apologies to those I couldn’t answer … Good morning, Mark. How lo

Sammy Stewart’s life story is filled with chapters documenting his athletic successes, including a World Series championship with the Orioles in 1983, and tragedies that left him incarcerated, homeless and broken. A childhood friend wants to pen the final one. David Cody grew up with Stewart in the small town of Swannanoa in western North Carolina.

Happy Black Friday, everyone! It's time to put together your holiday shopping lists, and that includes what you'd like to receive from the Nationals this winter. What are you wishing for? A slugger? An ace? A fundamentally sound ballclub? Beyond that, what questions do you have about the franchise as the Hot Stove League begins to heat up? Let's ta

The Orioles didn’t make any roster moves or hires yesterday. News didn’t break or leak. The next important date is Dec. 7, the start of baseball’s Winter Meetings at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. That’s a switch from the Swan and Dolphin hotel that’s hosted in past years. Mike Elias will bring a shopping list that’s reminiscent of the one he car

For most, Thanksgiving is a time for the familiar. For traditions, whether that comes in the form of the food we eat, the family members and friends we gather with, the football games and parades we watch. It’s the ultimate comfort holiday. For the Nationals, this Thanksgiving is all about the unfamiliar. Think about it. For the first time in 17 ye

The Orioles have two openings on their 40-man roster and incentive to improve the depth in their farm system. They aren’t obligated to shut down over the holiday. Business as usual isn't banned. They made three moves on Thanksgiving 2024, none of which garnered much attention except to briefly interrupt dinners or the cleanup afterward. Infielder J

In the latest unexpected development in the offseason, former Padres manager Mike Shildt is joining the Orioles to work in player development. According to a source, Shildt has been hired as upper-level minor league coordinator of instruction. Samuel Vega is going from Latin American coordinator of instruction to lower-level coordinator of instruct

Three young Nationals players have been financially rewarded for their performances this season, qualifying for Major League Baseball’s “pre-arbitration bonus pool” payments. James Wood, CJ Abrams and Daylen Lile all earned bonus checks, according to the Associated Press, which reported the dollar figures for 101 players who have fewer than three y