Question: Will the Orioles be shopping once again in the bargain basement during free agency, or pick up whatever they can via Rule 5 draft? From: David Gilbert Answer: David, I think the Orioles will spend aggressively during the offseason. I’m not sure how much they’ll spend, but I’m confident they’ll spend much more than they have over the last five years. As for the Rule 5 … [Read more...] about Will Orioles spend aggressively this offseason? | MAILBAG
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Burnes, Santander reject $21.05 million qualifying offers from Orioles
Corbin Burnes, the top pitcher on the free-agent market, and Anthony Santander, who hit 44 home runs in 2024, rejected $21.05 million qualifying offers from the Orioles on Tuesday. Burnes and Santander were among 12 players who rejected the offers. Only Cincinnati right-hander Nick Martinez accepted the offer, according to MLB’s Mark Feinsand. If Burnes and Santander sign with … [Read more...] about Burnes, Santander reject $21.05 million qualifying offers from Orioles
Orioles add Strowd, Young to 40-man roster
The Orioles added right-handed pitchers Kade Strowd and Brandon Young to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, ensuring that they wouldn’t be taken in next month’s Rule 5 draft. Young’s addition was widely predicted. Strowd’s was not. Young was named the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year. In August, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that he was on … [Read more...] about Orioles add Strowd, Young to 40-man roster
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice. … [Read more...] about As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
Colton Cowser finishes second in AL Rookie of the Year voting
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Orioles outfielder, who was the actual best AL rookie this season, came up just shy to Yankee Luis Gil. The Orioles were five points away from having back-to-back Rookie of the Year award winners. When results were announced on Monday night, Colton Cowser came up five points short of the winner, Yankees pitcher Luis Gil. Gil’s … [Read more...] about Colton Cowser finishes second in AL Rookie of the Year voting