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
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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
Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development
Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more. … [Read more...] about Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles signed a veteran reliever
Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images The O’s added Andrew Kittredge to their bullpen while also reaching agreements with most of their arbitration-eligible players. Good morning, Camden Chatters. There was some middle-of-the-night Orioles news as the O’s inked veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge to a one-year, $9 million deal, as reported by The Baltimore Banner’s Andy Kostka. … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles signed a veteran reliever
Orioles Shore Up Bullpen with Andrew Kittredge Signing
Veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge will sign a one-year, $10 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The right-handed reliever has spent eight seasons in the majors, most recently with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024 and seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before that. Kittredge is a valuable bullpen piece for the Orioles as they … [Read more...] about Orioles Shore Up Bullpen with Andrew Kittredge Signing