The Orioles were eliminated from the postseason by the Royals yesterday, sending them into offseason mode. General manager Mike Elias spoke to the members of the media today to address various topics related to the club. Most notably, he said that manager Brandon Hyde would return in 2025, though he was noncommittal about the rest of the coaching staff. Additionally, he said … [Read more...] about Orioles General Manager Expects To Have Greater Payroll Capacity
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
After more than three years of rebuilding, the Nationals enter the offseason with a very clean long-term payroll outlook, young core players emerging at multiple spots on the roster, and a front office that sounds motivated to get back into contention sooner than later. Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
Colton Cowser Diagnosed With Hand Fracture
In the aftermath of their elimination at the hands of the Royals, the Orioles announced that rookie outfielder Colton Cowser broke his left hand. There’s no indication the injury will require surgery, but it could have some level of impact on Cowser’s offseason. The injury occurred on one of the most consequential plays of tonight’s loss. The lefty-hitting outfielder came up … [Read more...] about Colton Cowser Diagnosed With Hand Fracture
34 Players Elect Free Agency
As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster … [Read more...] about 34 Players Elect Free Agency
Orioles Select Tucker Davidson
The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Tucker Davidson from Triple-A Norfolk. Righty Bryan Baker was optioned to the team’s Spring Training complex in the corresponding move. Davidson has a 5.98 ERA over 125 career MLB innings with the Braves, Angels, and Royals from 2020-23, and he came to Baltimore via a waiver claim off Kansas City’s … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Tucker Davidson