Corbin Burnes is the top free agent starter available this offseason, and the Orioles should make every reasonable effort to sign him. If they don’t, they’ll look at other starters. Here are some other top starters who are available: Max Fried According to BaseballReference.com’s similarity scales, Burnes is the eighth most comparable pitcher to Fried. Both are 30, but Fried is … [Read more...] about Checking in on some Orioles’ free-agent starting pitching options
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What factors would Corbin Burnes consider in choosing a team? | MAILBAG
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
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year. … [Read more...] about After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
Thursday Bird Droppings: The next round of Orioles offseason choices is approaching
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Within a few more days, the Orioles will make their Rule 5 draft protection choices and any non-tender decisions. Hello, friends. Orioles Opening Day 2025 is four months and 13 days away from today. Pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training will be roughly three months from now, though that date is not officially announced yet so … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The next round of Orioles offseason choices is approaching
Red Sox To Name Chris Holt Bullpen Coach
Former Orioles pitching director Chris Holt has reached an agreement to become the Red Sox’ new bullpen coach, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. Holt has already received a formal offer, and the hiring could become official next week, per Kubatko. Holt departed Baltimore’s staff at the end of the season as the organization underwent a coaching overhaul in the wake of a … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Name Chris Holt Bullpen Coach