Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images A fan favorite is facing increased competition for playing time, and it could be time to package him for other needs on the roster. Contending teams don’t usually send away solid major league talent. But it can make sense in the right circumstances. Ryan Mountcastle is a steady first baseman that could produce more in a different … [Read more...] about Orioles offseason wish list: Trade Ryan Mountcastle
Orioles sign RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, reigning MVP from Japan
Sugano, 35, has won the Central League’s MVP award three times in a 12-year career. The Orioles signed a Japanese starting pitcher on Monday night. No, not that one. Mike Elias went out and got a 12-year veteran of Japanese baseball and the reigning MVP of NPB’s Central League in signing righty Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year contract worth a reported $13 million. Sugano, 35, is … [Read more...] about Orioles sign RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, reigning MVP from Japan
Sunday Bird Droppings: Waiting to see if the next big pitching move is made by the Orioles
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images After a flurry around the winter meetings, things have gotten quieter for a few days. Hello, friends. There are now three months and 12 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2025. We’re talking probably just shy of two months until pitchers and catchers report to spring training - though that exact date has still not been officially … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: Waiting to see if the next big pitching move is made by the Orioles
Saturday Bird Droppings: The AL East just keeps getting tougher
Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images The Yankees and Astros made trades, the Orioles are still mulling options, and Cowser speaks. Good Morning, Birdland! A couple of big trades that will impact the Orioles went down on Friday. First, reliever Devin Williams was traded from the Brewers to the Yankees in exchange for left-handed starter Nestor Cortes, infield prospect Caleb Durbin, … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: The AL East just keeps getting tougher
Friday Bird Droppings: Mike Elias is facing some scrutiny
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Pitcher List cites an anonymous source claiming that the Orioles general manager is purposely refusing to spend significant money on free agents. Good morning, Camden Chatters. With every day that passes without the Orioles making a significant pitching acquisition, the fan base gets increasingly grumpier. The Yankees have landed their … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Mike Elias is facing some scrutiny