BALTIMORE—Pete Alonso donned his new Orioles jersey on Friday and said he couldn’t wait to get started in his new baseball home. Alonso, who signed a five-year, $155 million contract on Thursday, chose jersey number 25 because his son was born in 2025. He wore number 20 with the Mets but that number was worn by Hall of Famer Frank Robinson and is retired. Speaking at a podium … [Read more...] about Pete Alonso on joining the Orioles: ‘I feel like I can help this team achieve greatness’
Calling the Pen: 60 years after landing Frank Robinson, Orioles show they’re still willing to swing for the fences
Sixty years and one day after the Orioles traded for Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, they reached an agreement with slugger Pete Alonso. The comparison is not Robinson to Alonso — because that wouldn’t be fair to Alonso — but the Orioles’ willingness to make a bold move at a time when they needed to. Robinson was the missing piece for an Orioles team that won two World Series and … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: 60 years after landing Frank Robinson, Orioles show they’re still willing to swing for the fences
Addition of Alonso produces memorable Winter Meetings for Orioles
ORLANDO–Now, it’s on to the pitching. The Orioles’ pursuit of a big bat and big news from the Winter Meetings was successful with their agreement on a five-year, $155 million contract with slugger Pete Alonso. The move gives the Orioles one of the top sluggers in baseball and an everyday first baseman. With Alonso joining the newly acquired Taylor Ward, Gunnar Henderson, … [Read more...] about Addition of Alonso produces memorable Winter Meetings for Orioles
Orioles’ signing of Pete Alonso is official; Maverick Handley designated for assignment
The Orioles made Pete Alonso’s signing official on Thursday. Alonso, the five-time All-Star who signed a five-year, $155 million deal, will be introduced on Friday afternoon. Alonso’s addition has been greeted with glee by Oriole fans, who had been skeptical of the team’s willingness to offer large deals. To make room for Alonso on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated … [Read more...] about Orioles’ signing of Pete Alonso is official; Maverick Handley designated for assignment
What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale)
The year 2025 wasn’t good for the Baltimore Orioles, to say the least. But it’s been a great year for the Bird Tapes, my Orioles history project on Substack. I’ve published almost two dozen new interviews with former Oriole players, executives and connected journalists. I’ve posted dozens of new written pieces about various aspects of the club’s history. I’ve watched my … [Read more...] about What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale)