Question: Rich, let’s be realistic. Mike Elias has constructed a 2025 team that’s not as good as 2024. Other than Zach Eflin, he blew it at the trade deadline. This offseason was supposed to be a big splash. Your thoughts? From: Mark Steinhorn, Columbia Answer: Mark, we don’t know if the 2025 team will be better or worse than last year’s. I don’t know anyone who predicted … [Read more...] about Will Orioles be better or worse in 2025? | MAILBAG
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ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said. … [Read more...] about ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office
Mackenzie Gore needs to show consistency to reach his ace ceiling
Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Mackenzie Gore has shown a ton of flashes, but he needs to put it together for a full season Like a lot of the Nationals team, Mackenzie Gore has shown flashes, but hasn’t put it all together yet. However, he is further along in his maturation process than a lot of the teams youngsters. In 2024, Gore posted a 3.90 ERA and 3.53 FIP in 166.1 … [Read more...] about Mackenzie Gore needs to show consistency to reach his ace ceiling
Nationals add catching depth
Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images Nats sign long time Cardinals backup Andrew Knizner While the Dodgers were out adding more generational Japanese talents, the Nationals made a move. They signed Andrew Knizner to a minor league deal with a spring training invite. Knizner was Yadier Molina’s understudy for many years in St. Louis, and has a lot of big league experience. He is … [Read more...] about Nationals add catching depth
Friday Bird Droppings: Will the Orioles make a surprise free agent signing?
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images No, probably not. But we can dream. Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’re now less than a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, although the weather lately makes it feel like spring is approximately 100 years away. (The forecast for next Tuesday calls for a high of 21 and a low of four. Four! As in, degrees!) I … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Will the Orioles make a surprise free agent signing?