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What will Mike Elias and the Orioles do this offseason? Even to insiders, it’s a mystery.
Agents representing a wide array of major leaguers, including some players already on the Orioles and some of their reported targets, are still trying to figure out the team now that there’s new ownership with deep pockets.
With a refined delivery and workout routine, Trevor Rogers hopes to regain old form for Orioles
While Rogers’ first four starts in Baltimore left something to be desired, the Orioles believe in him. And that helps Rogers believe in himself.
Orioles bring back ex-catcher Robinson Chirinos to serve as bench coach, promote Buck Britton to staff
Chirinos replaces a very experienced former manager in Fredi González as bench coach. González was seen as second in command to Brandon Hyde, providing insight to a first-time manager.
Orioles non-tender right-handed reliever Jacob Webb at MLB deadline
It’s the second bullpen move of the winter, following the choice to decline an option for left-hander Danny Coulombe.
Corbin Burnes, Anthony Santander reject Orioles’ qualifying offers
By declining the qualifying offer, Burnes and Santander don’t close the door on a return to Baltimore.
Colton Cowser is thoroughly ‘goofy.’ And that explains his rise.
The Orioles’ outfielder is a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year, which will be awarded Monday night.
After moving it back, the Orioles plan to bring left-field wall in
The move comes after the baseball operations department realized the wall had become something of a “distraction” for hitters, particularly right-handed batters.
Cal Ripken Jr. says a player can find ‘intangible values’ in staying with one franchise
Although he did not say the names Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, it felt as though it was a thinly veiled speech directed at two of Baltimore’s young, homegrown stars.
Orioles promote Sherman Johnson to major league hitting staff
Johnson worked with several of the Orioles' top prospects, such as infielder Coby Mayo. He also spent time in Baltimore occasionally as a guest coach.
Orioles tap Cody Asche to serve as hitting coach, add Tommy Joseph to staff
Cody Asche, who was Baltimore’s offensive strategy coach last year, worked closely with outgoing hitting coaches Matt Borgschulte and Ryan Fuller.
Corbin Burnes said his poor August would cost him the Cy Young. Was he right?
In August, Burnes produced the single worst month of his major league career when he allowed 28 runs (21 earned) in five starts. Let’s consider what his resume would look like if those five starts had gone differently.
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser named AL Rookie of the Year finalist
Cowser finished third in the American League among qualified rookies with a .768 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, and his 24 home runs were tied with San Diego’s Jackson Merrill for the most among all rookies.
Teen bicyclist in Orioles’ City Connect video dies in hit-and-run crash
When the Orioles unveiled their special edition City Connect uniforms, Davis appeared in a video where he spread word around the city.
Danny Coulombe has been reliable for the Orioles. So why did they decline his option?
Since his arrival ahead of the 2023 season, Coulombe went from an afterthought to a stalwart in high-leverage situations. But the Orioles, it appears, made the decision on Coulombe by projecting how the 35-year-old may pitch in the future.
Orioles decline option of Danny Coulombe, pick up those of O’Hearn, Pérez and Domínguez
Before the 5 p.m. deadline, the Orioles must decide on options for left-hander Danny Coulombe (worth $4 million) and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez (worth $8 million).
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