Question: The Orioles seem to have been enamored with Blake Snell but with him being a client of Scott Boras, should they look elsewhere? We saw what happened last year with Boras. He likes to wait until spring training and break the bank. Anyway, who do you think the Orioles will be seriously in on? From: Michael Answer: Michael, I don’t think the Orioles would be shy about … [Read more...] about Which free-agent starters might interest Orioles? | MAILBAG
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In Elon Musk’s “election integrity” community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false. … [Read more...] about In Elon Musk’s “election integrity” community on X, false claims proliferate
Friday Bird Droppings: The hot stove season has begun
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Orioles announced a slew of front office promotions and swung a minor trade on the first day of the MLB offseason. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The 2024 baseball season has been over for all of one day, and the Orioles have wasted no time kicking off the hot stove action. OK, maybe “action” is a bit strong. They didn’t land a … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The hot stove season has begun
Samuel Basallo managed to live up to the hype this season
Samuel Basallo, probably about to launch an extra-base hit for Bowie earlier this season. | Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The 20-year-old crushed the ball in Bowie, was named Eastern League Player of the Year, and finished with twenty strong games in Triple-A Norfolk. So far, so good for the Orioles’ recent crop of draftees. There was Adley … [Read more...] about Samuel Basallo managed to live up to the hype this season
Ramón Urías casually emerged as one of Baltimore’s best hitters in the second half
Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Ramón Urías carried Baltimore’s offense through the dog days of summer while several hitters struggled at the dish. Ramòn Urías reported to spring training last March without a guaranteed roster spot. Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg were both locks after successful rookie debuts. Top prospect Jackson Holliday was knocking on the door … [Read more...] about Ramón Urías casually emerged as one of Baltimore’s best hitters in the second half