Question: With all the interest and hype surrounding signing either players already on the team or free agents with other clubs, do players take into account factors other than money? For example, if the Orioles are in the mix for signing Corbin Burnes or other valuable free agents, do players often consider team chemistry and where they would be living? If a player likes his … [Read more...] about What factors would Corbin Burnes consider in choosing a team? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Santander wins Silver Slugger Award
Anthony Santander’s 44 home runs won him a Silver Slugger Award. Santander, who’s a free agent, was one of three Oriole finalists, and he joins the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Juan Soto as outfield winners for the 2024 season. The award represents the best offensive players at each position in each league. Winners are voted on by major league managers and coaches, who … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Santander wins Silver Slugger Award
Orioles sign infielder Vimael Machin to minor league contract
The Orioles have signed infielder Vimael Machin to a minor league contract. Machin, a 31-year-old left-handed hitter, played 112 games for Oakland from 2020-2022. Machin, who has played second base, shortstop and third base, hit .208 with a home run and 14 RBIs in those three seasons with the Athletics. He played for Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and in 2024, … [Read more...] about Orioles sign infielder Vimael Machin to minor league contract
Inside the New Earl Weaver Biography
BaltimoreBaseball.com is delighted to be partnering with John Eisenberg, the author and longtime Baltimore sports columnist, whose latest venture is an Orioles history project called The Bird Tapes. Available via subscription at birdtapes.substack.com/subscribe, the Bird Tapes is built around a set of vintage interviews with Orioles legends that Eisenberg recorded a … [Read more...] about Inside the New Earl Weaver Biography
Orioles’ Cowser a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year. Cowser, who was already the American League’s Outstanding Rookie in the Players Choice Awards, will find out on November 18th if he’ll become the second consecutive Oriole to win Rookie of the Year. Last year, Gunnar Henderson was the unanimous winner. The other finalists are New York Yankees … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Cowser a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year