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In winter, scout focus shifts to important off-the-field aspects
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Even though they have become an organization that now has an up-to-date analytics department that has made extensive use of technology and data as they improved to become an 83-win club on the major league level, the Orioles insist the human element is very important to them as well. They believe that the scout with eyes on the players in the ballp
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A very different Nats club returns to San Diego for Winter Meetings
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
When last the baseball world gathered in San Diego for the Winter Meetings, the Nationals were the talk of the town. The defending World Series champions not only were basking in the glow of their recent title, they also found themselves right in the thick of two of the biggest free agent races of that offseason, ultimately re-signing Stephen Stras
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Looking at the Winter Meetings agenda in San Diego
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Winter Meetings are back to normal after going virtual in 2020 and disappearing in 2021. Media can storm the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, clog the lobby and wait in long lines for its morning coffee. I’d expect the largest wave of reporters to arrive later today. Some team executives will wait until Monday morning. And then, it’s on. Th
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Orioles agree to terms with Kyle Gibson on 2023 contract
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have made a flurry of moves leading into the Winter Meetings that begin Sunday, with today’s news pertaining to the signing of a veteran starting pitcher who's a year removed from his selection to the All-Star team. Right-hander Kyle Gibson has agreed to a one-year contract pending a physical, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Ros
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Bellinger to Baltimore: Just a dream or a more realistic possibility?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
How does a player with a combined OPS+ the last two years of just 64 (36 percent below league average) command strong attention in free agency? He does if he is a past National League Most Valuable Player, as outfielder Cody Bellinger is. And he does if his intention is to sign a one-year deal, which brings more teams into play in the bidding. Shou
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Carter Kieboom conundrum is now more complicated
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The first additions the Nationals made to the major league roster this offseason seem to be solid pickups. On Tuesday, they signed veteran third baseman Jeimer Candelario to a one-year, $5 million deal and added outfielder Stone Garrett on a league-minimum major league contract. With his price tag and veteran experience, Candelario presumably will
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Pérez provides example of hugely successful waiver claim
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Winter Meetings that begin Sunday in San Diego will maintain or create new dialogues between Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias and various executives and scouts. Talks aimed at producing a trade or free agent signing, or building momentum toward resolutions later in the offseason. The Orioles have been fairly predictab
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Orioles sign Franchy Cordero, claim Lewin Díaz, plus other roster moves
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:  Claimed INF Lewin Díaz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates OF Daz Cameron cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk OF Jake Cavae was claimed off outright waivers by the Philadelphia PhilliesAgreed to terms on a 2023 Minor League contract with 1B/OF Franchy Cordero  The 40-m
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Orioles claim Lewin Díaz from Pirates (and sign Franchy Cordero)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are prepared to arrive at the Winter Meetings next week with 37 players on their 40-man roster. Multiple moves were announced earlier today, with one player joining the organization and two others removed from the 40-man. The Orioles claimed first baseman Lewin Díaz off waivers from the Pirates. Outfielder Daz Cameron was assigned to Tr
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Waiting for a big free agent signing and remembering a Hall of Famer
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Considering he has had more than a few good days over the years at the Orioles expense, it’s pretty easy to guess where most O’s fans would like to see Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge playing next year. That is anywhere but the Bronx. San Francisco could be nice that time of year. With the Winter Meetings now just a few days away, Judge, the No. 1 r