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Longtime Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report by The Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin. The deal is pending a physical. Mullins, who was traded to the New York Mets on July 31st. became the only Oriole to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season in 2021. H was voted Most Valuable Oriole that … [Read more...] about Report: Mullins in agreement on 1-year contract with Rays

Question: My question is more of a long-term one: The Orioles 2025 draft has the potential to be a game changer, so is it a realistic expectation for Caden Bodine, Ike Irish, Wehiwa Aloy and Slater de Brun to contribute in the next two-to-three years? From: William R. Bonnington Answer: Bill, I think it’s realistic to think that the top four draft choices could be playing for … [Read more...] about When will 2025 top draft picks contribute to the Orioles? | MAILBAG

Next week’s Winter Meetings in Orlando conclude on December 10th with the Rule 5 draft. After a two-year absence, the Orioles could again participate. The Orioles took at least one player in every draft from 2006-2022. (There wasn’t a Rule 5 draft in 2021 because of a lockout.) They passed the last two seasons. While many of the players they’ve taken never played for the team, … [Read more...] about Orioles face decision on whether to participate in Rule 5 draft

Next week’s Winter Meetings in Orlando conclude on December 10th with the Rule 5 draft. After a two-year absence, the Orioles could again participate. The Orioles took at least one player in every draft from 2006-2022. (There wasn’t a Rule 5 draft in 2021 because of a lockout.) They passed the last two seasons. While many of the players they’ve taken never played for the team, … [Read more...] about Orioles face decision on whether to participate in Rule 5 draft