The Orioles’ $155 million signing of first baseman Pete Alonso is drawing a lot of reaction from those inside baseball and those who cover it. Here is a sample: Tim Britton and Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic: “Alonso, who will play 2026 at 31 years old, has hit at least 34 home runs in each 162-game season of his career; he hit 16 but was on pace for 43 in the pandemic-shortened … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Pete Alonso
Orioles’ Albernaz puts focus on Rutschman: ‘It’s us as a coaching staff with him to figure out what’s the areas that he needs to really focus in on’
ORLANDO—One of the biggest challenges for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz will be to help Adley Rutschman recapture the skills that made him one of the best catchers in baseball. From the time he debuted as an Oriole in May 2022 to July 2024, Rutschman looked as if he’d be a star catcher. He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting as the Orioles engineered a 31-game … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Albernaz puts focus on Rutschman: ‘It’s us as a coaching staff with him to figure out what’s the areas that he needs to really focus in on’
Boras, Orioles in ‘regular communication’ on free agents
ORLANDO—The Orioles have been linked with several clients of baseball’s most powerful agent, Scott Boras. First baseman Pete Alonso, who lives in Tampa, about two hours away, is reported to have scheduled a meeting with the Orioles. The team is also reported to have interest in starting pitchers Zac Gallen, who last pitched for Arizona, Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, and … [Read more...] about Boras, Orioles in ‘regular communication’ on free agents
Orioles’ Henderson to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic; Notes on Basallo, Kremer
ORLANDO–Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Henderson was one of several major league stars to be named to the team on Tuesday. Team USA begins play against Brazil on March 6th at Houston’s Leakin Park. They’ll continue pool play against Great Britain on March 7th, Mexico on March 9th, and Italy on March 10th. Henderson joins … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic; Notes on Basallo, Kremer
Orioles to pick 7th in July’s draft
ORLANDO—The Orioles had the seventh worst record in baseball last season, and the fourth best chance of winning the draft lottery. They ended up with the seventh pick in next July’s draft. The Chicago White Sox, who had the best odds of winning Tuesday’s lottery with a 27.73 percent chance, get the number one pick. Tampa Bay, which had the seventh best chance of winning the top … [Read more...] about Orioles to pick 7th in July’s draft