This evening’s deadline to exchange filing figures has come and gone. The majority of arbitration-eligible players agreed to contracts to avoid going to a hearing. There were 17 instances where the player and team did not come to terms. Technically, nothing prevents players and teams from continuing to negotiate. However, virtually every team takes a “file-and-trial” approach … [Read more...] about 17 Players Exchange Filing Figures
Archives for January 2025
Orioles To Sign Andrew Kittredge
The Orioles and free agent reliever Andrew Kittredge are in agreement on a one-year, $10MM guarantee, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Paragon Sports International client receives a $9MM salary for the upcoming season and is guaranteed a $1MM buyout on a $9MM club option for 2026. Baltimore has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a move when the contract is … [Read more...] about Orioles To Sign Andrew Kittredge
Thursday Bird Droppings: Camden Yards upgrades move closer to reality (in 2026)
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The bonds that will fund video/sound upgrades for 2026 were approved by the state authority yesterday. Hello, friends. There are now two months and 18 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training at a still not officially announced date that’s probably about a month … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Camden Yards upgrades move closer to reality (in 2026)
The veteran-mentor starting pitcher playbook might not be good enough anymore
Kyle Gibson, back in a solid 2023 season, one of several older veteran types this team seems to be enamored with. | Photo by Ron Jenkins/MLB Photos via Getty Images Is it stinginess or sentimentality that keeps drawing the Orioles to these guys? You know, for a team that describes itself as “youthful” and “data-driven,” the Orioles sure do count on the leadership … [Read more...] about The veteran-mentor starting pitcher playbook might not be good enough anymore
Ravens – Steelers: Ball security and starting fast among 5 keys to victory
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Mapping a out a blueprint to success in this AFC North playoff showdown. The Baltimore Ravens will open the postseason at home with a Wild Card round matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second double-header game on Saturday in primetime. They are favored to prevail by nearly double-digit points as they are going up against a … [Read more...] about Ravens – Steelers: Ball security and starting fast among 5 keys to victory