BaltimoreBaseball.com 8 hours ago
Elias talks about replacing Iglesias and the rebuilding plan
Wednesday’s surprising trade of shortstop José Iglesias and the decision not to tender a contract to second baseman Hanser Alberto leaves the Orioles with questions about who will replace Iglesias and Alberto. Iglesias, who hit .373 with three home runs and 17 RBIs in 39 games with the Orioles in 2020, was traded to the […]
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Baltimore Sun 10 hours ago
José Iglesias and Hanser Alberto moves show Orioles’ ‘ultimate goal’ isn’t close as rebuild continues
All that’s certain for the Orioles' rebuild as it enters its third year is that that time to win is not now — and every move they make reinforces that.
Baltimore Sun Dec 2, 2020
Orioles continue pre-arbitration agreements with $1 million deal with infielder Yolmer Sánchez
Infielder Yolmer Sánchez agreed to a deal worth $1 million with the Orioles ahead of Wednesday’s arbistration deadline, according to an industry source.
BaltimoreBaseball.com Dec 2, 2020
Alexander Wells fulfills a dream with addition to Orioles’ 40-man roster
It was 9 on Wednesday morning in Australia when Alexander Wells got on a video conference call to speak about his place on the Orioles’ 40-man roster. The Orioles added him on November 20th, a move many didn’t see coming. The 23-year-old left-hander hasn’t been in the United States since the early days of the […]
Baltimore Sun Dec 2, 2020
After spending 2020 in native Australia, Orioles prospect Alexander Wells ready for major league shot
Left-handed pitcher Alexander Wells was one of six prospects the Orioles recently added to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. Unlike the other five, he didn't participate in the Bowie alternate site or fall instructional camp.
Baltimore Sun Dec 1, 2020
Orioles, catcher Pedro Severino agree to $1.825 million deal to avoid salary arbitration ahead of deadline
A day ahead of the deadline to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players, the Orioles avoided that process with catcher Pedro Severino, who agreed to a $1.825 million salary for 2021.
BaltimoreBaseball.com Dec 1, 2020
Orioles shouldn’t rush Adley Rutschman to the majors
One of the most frequent comments on BaltimoreBaseball.com is that Adley Rutschman should begin 2021 with the Orioles. He won’t, and he shouldn’t. Rutschman, the No. 1 draft pick in June 2019, has played in just 37 professional games, catching only 17. He hasn’t played above High-A Delmarva. It wasn’t Rutschman’s fault that there was […]
Baltimore Sun Nov 30, 2020
Orioles to provide free coronavirus testing to Elev8 Baltimore staff as part of MLB initiative
As part of Major League Baseball’s community testing program, the Orioles have partnered with the league and the Baltimore Community Foundation to provide free coronavirus testing to Elev8 Baltimore educators and staff through January, the team announced Monday.
BaltimoreBaseball.com Nov 30, 2020
Orioles prepare for a pivotal week
Seven Orioles are eligible for arbitration, and learning their fates this week will go a long way toward determining the makeup of the 2021 team. Infielders Hanser Alberto, Yolmer Sánchez and Pat Valaika, catcher Pedro Severino, right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong, first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini outfielder Anthony Santander are eligible for arbitration. Mancini and Santander will […]
Baltimore Sun Nov 30, 2020
Here are the Orioles eligible for arbitration, and how the team might decide their futures
Here’s a look at each of the Orioles’ players who are eligible for arbitration and who Baltimore might replace them with if they’re let go.
Baltimore Sun Nov 28, 2020
Orioles’ 40-man roster full of youth, flexibility and Mike Elias’ additions
In the aftermath of last week’s moves to protect six prospects from potential selection in the Rule 5 draft, the Orioles possess something they haven’t often during this time of year: a full 40-man roster.
BaltimoreBaseball.com Nov 27, 2020
Ballpark journey takes us to Fenway Park for Orioles’ Opening Day
Oriole fans weren’t able to see their team play in Baltimore—or anywhere else in 2020. That should change in 2021, and fans hope to see the Orioles play at home, and perhaps on the road. Over the offseason, I’ll offer tips on how to see the Orioles at visitors’ parks in which they’re scheduled to […]
Baltimore Sun Nov 26, 2020
The Orioles are reportedly interested in Yasiel Puig again. Would signing him make sense?
The Orioles are among the clubs interested in signing outfielder Yasiel Puig, according to a report. Puig, who turns 30 in December, reportedly received a contract offer from the Orioles in July before eventually coming to an agreement with the Atlanta Braves, only to test positive for COVID-19 and miss the 2020 season.
BaltimoreBaseball.com Nov 26, 2020
Still finding Orioles to be thankful for in 2020
Many of us may have trouble remembering things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. It’s been a year in which so many of us have been touched personally by illness and death. Look hard enough, and you’ll still find things to be grateful for in 2020. Babies were born, people got married, and vital workers […]
BaltimoreBaseball.com Nov 25, 2020
Orioles release Renato Núñez, claim Chris Shaw on waivers, designate Thomas Eshelman
As expected, the Orioles weren’t able to work out a deal for Renato Núñez, who they designated for assignment on Friday, and he was released by the team Wednesday. Núñez, who hit 50 homers for the Orioles from 2018-2020, was designated for assignment when the team added six rookies to the 40-man roster, filling it. […]
