It’s possible that the Orioles might not make any major additions before spring training begins in mid-February. They could add another experienced bullpen arm, but with the additions of 35-year-old Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and 41-year-old Charlie Morton, another veteran righty, they have 10 candidates for the starting rotation. If this is basically the team the … [Read more...] about Keys to a better 2025 for the Orioles
Report: Orioles sign right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge
The Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract with free-agent reliever Andrew Kittredge, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The deal, which has not yet been finalized, calls for a $1 million buyout on a 2026 option. The Orioles signed Kittredge after a reported deal for right-hander Jeff Hoffman fell through. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the … [Read more...] about Report: Orioles sign right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge
Why was Orioles’ Corbin Burnes such a sought-after free agent? | MAILBAG
Question: I don’t understand why Corbin Burnes was such a hot commodity. His record with the Orioles was 15-9. So that was only a net gain of six games. Maybe you can explain why he is worth signing for so much money. Thank you. From: Richard Poffel Answer: Richard, Burnes’ ERA of 2.92 was the seventh best of major league starters, and the lowest of any free-agent starter. … [Read more...] about Why was Orioles’ Corbin Burnes such a sought-after free agent? | MAILBAG
Orioles claim right-handed reliever Roansy Contreras
The Orioles added another bullpen arm on Friday when they claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from Cincinnati. The 25-year-old has a 10-16 record with a 4.72 ERA in 90 career games, 33 starts with Pittsburgh and the Los Angeles Angels. He’s also saved three games. Contreras was 2-4 with a 4.35 ERA in 49 games with the Pirates and Angels last season with two saves. … [Read more...] about Orioles claim right-handed reliever Roansy Contreras
Charlie Morton on free-agent decision: ‘The Orioles started to make more and more sense’
The Orioles signed right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million contract on Friday. On Wednesday, the 41-year-old talked with the media about his decision to sign with the team, and his hopes for the 2025 Orioles. These answers have been edited for clarity and brevity. Why did you choose to continue pitching, and why with the Orioles? “I think I’ve been … [Read more...] about Charlie Morton on free-agent decision: ‘The Orioles started to make more and more sense’