The offseason isn’t over. Many free agents remain unsigned, including some starting pitchers the Orioles covet. However, it’s clear the Orioles have been a winner, perhaps the biggest winner so far this winter. Fans were skeptical that the Orioles would be major participants in free agency. Not only have they been, but they’ve pulled off two major trades, and they’re not done … [Read more...] about Orioles are winning the offseason, but can they win the season?
Should Orioles bring back Danny Coulombe? | MAILBAG
Question: Since Danny Coulombe is a free agent, why wouldn’t the O’s be interested in him to add depth to the relief corps? Most fans were surprised when we didn’t pursue him last year. He apparently did very well with Minnesota, and he’s a lefty. From: Larry Bickford, Stewartstown PA Answer: Larry, Don Fazio is also curious about Coulombe. As I’ve written several times, I was … [Read more...] about Should Orioles bring back Danny Coulombe? | MAILBAG
Some early Orioles’ spring training questions
It’s a new year, and spring training is just six weeks away. Let’s take a look at some questions facing the Orioles’ roster and lineup as the 2026 season nears. If we assume the Orioles will add another starter, who are the team’s five starting pitchers when the season begins? I think it’s a reasonable assumption that the Orioles will add another starter to the rotation to go … [Read more...] about Some early Orioles’ spring training questions
Orioles’ additions should also help clubhouse chemistry
After a feverish two months, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias hopes that the 87-loss team of 2025 is quickly forgotten once the 2026 season gets underway. As the old year ends, we’re roughly at the halfway point between the end of the 2025 season, which concluded on September 28th, and the beginning of next season, scheduled to begin March 26th. Elias surely … [Read more...] about Orioles’ additions should also help clubhouse chemistry
When will Orioles make a decision on Mountcastle’s role in 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: Any idea of when a decision will be made as to the future of Ryan Mountcastle with the Orioles’ organization? From: Nancy Giomo Answer: Nancy, I don’t know when the Orioles will make a decision on Mountcastle’s future. It still seems unlikely that both Mountcastle and Coby Mayo can co-exist on the 2026 Orioles, but Mike Elias has a way of surprising. I was pretty … [Read more...] about When will Orioles make a decision on Mountcastle’s role in 2026? | MAILBAG