Question: Since Ramón Urías was non-tendered, any interest in bringing him back to the Orioles? He is certainly well known and liked in the clubhouse. His veteran presence would be a big plus. From: Tom Burke Answer: Tom, I’m not sure that a utility infielder is high on the Orioles’ list of priorities. I am a big fan of Urías, but if Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday and … [Read more...] about Should Orioles bring back Ramón Urías? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Elias makes a number of surprising moves early in the offseason
Mike Elias can be full of surprises. Some are bigger — the trade of promising right-hander Grayson Rodriguez for outfielder Taylor Ward, and the tendering of a 2026 contract to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. Others are smaller, but still noteworthy. On Friday, the Orioles non-tendered right-hander Albert Suárez and traded catcher Alex Jackson to Minnesota for minor league … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Elias makes a number of surprising moves early in the offseason
Why didn’t Orioles retain Jorge Mateo? | MAILBAG
Question: Why didn’t the Orioles keep Jorge Mateo when he is obviously the best defensive infielder they had along with being probably the fastest and smartest baserunner they had? The two middle infielders they have are comparatively defensive liabilities. How and why would you expect Mateo to have a higher batting average when he got so few consecutive at-bats? Seems he … [Read more...] about Why didn’t Orioles retain Jorge Mateo? | MAILBAG
Orioles moving on from broadcaster Geoff Arnold; Longtime assistant trainer Mark Shires departing as well
Geoff Arnold, the Orioles’ principal radio broadcaster for the last six seasons, won’t be returning to the team in 2026, according to multiple sources. Arnold, who was the director of public relations and broadcasting for the Frederick Keys from 2014-2020, also called games on MASN. The Orioles’ other regular radio broadcasters — Brett Hollander and Ben Wagner — are expected to … [Read more...] about Orioles moving on from broadcaster Geoff Arnold; Longtime assistant trainer Mark Shires departing as well
Orioles’ Elias is banking on being right in trading for Ward and keeping Mountcastle
Perhaps the most telling remark in Mike Elias’ Friday night news conference centered on the difference in club control between starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and outfielder Taylor Ward. The Los Angeles Angels could have four years of control over the 26-year-old Rodriguez while the 31-year-old Ward will be a free agent after the 2026 season. “Look, I think we’re certainly … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Elias is banking on being right in trading for Ward and keeping Mountcastle