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Colton Cowser’s second-place finish to New York Yankees’ starter Luis Gil in the American League Rookie of the Year voting was disappointing for the Orioles’ outfielder. It was even more disappointing for executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias. Had Cowser followed Gunnar Henderson, who was the unanimous pick for Rookie of the Year last season, the Orioles would … [Read more...] about Cowser’s loss in Rookie of Year voting a disappointment for Orioles

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

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

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