The Orioles are continuing to add starting pitchers, reaching agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal with a mutual option for 2027 with right-hander Zach Eflin. Eflin, who was originally obtained from the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2024, had back surgery in August 2025. His recovery time was estimated at four-to-eight months. In 2025, Eflin went on the injured list three times … [Read more...] about Zach Eflin returning to Orioles as team continues to add starters
The Orioles’ two Will Robertsons
There have been only two players in baseball history named Will Robertson, and the Orioles have both of them. One Will Robertson was claimed off waivers by the Orioles from Pittsburgh on December 5th. He’s a left-handed hitting outfielder with 70 major league at-bats with Toronto and the Chicago White Sox who turned 27 on Friday. The other Will Robertson was a right-handed … [Read more...] about The Orioles’ two Will Robertsons
Does Alonso’s signing with Orioles make Henderson, Westburg extensions more possible? | MAILBAG
Question: I was wondering if the Alonso signing in addition to filling the need of a right-handed power bat also signaled to the Boras Corporation that the Orioles would like some serious consideration when it comes to extending Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg, arguably the two most important players represented by Boras that play for the Orioles? From: Edward … [Read more...] about Does Alonso’s signing with Orioles make Henderson, Westburg extensions more possible? | MAILBAG
The great Maryland sports lives they led
Davey Johnson had a short but memorable tenure as Orioles manager. Johnson led the Orioles to the postseason in 1996 and 1997. He was the last Orioles manager to win games in the American League Championship Series as the Orioles lost to Cleveland, 4-2, in ’97. On the same day he was named the American League Manager of the Year, Johnson left the Orioles when owner Peter … [Read more...] about The great Maryland sports lives they led
What will Santa Claus bring the Orioles for Christmas? | MAILBAG
Question: What should Santa bring the Orioles this Christmas? And might anyone receive coal in a stocking? Merry Christmas. From: Ed Helinski, Auburn N.Y. Answer: Ed, I would say Santa has been very good to the Orioles this offseason. Adding first baseman Pete Alonso as a free agent and starting pitcher Shane Baz in a trade in the past few weeks has met with approval from the … [Read more...] about What will Santa Claus bring the Orioles for Christmas? | MAILBAG


