Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images The A’s slugger would fill Baltimore’s massive need for a right-handed power bat, but could prove expensive to acquire via trade. Most of the talk surrounding the Orioles in the first several weeks of the offseason has centered on their attempts to add a starting pitcher. However, don’t let the buzz around the … [Read more...] about Orioles offseason wish list: Brent Rooker
ZiPS projections give another view of 2025 Orioles strengths, needs
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images There are a lot of good things going on, and a couple of key needs to be addressed. As the Orioles try to figure out what needs to be done over the course of this offseason, one important thing to get a handle on is what they’ve already got. They’ve probably already got their own projections about what to expect from their returning … [Read more...] about ZiPS projections give another view of 2025 Orioles strengths, needs
Thursday Bird Droppings: The big “Will the Orioles spend on pitching?” question remains
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images If the answer turns out to be no, a whole lot of speculation about the Orioles offseason will be wrecked. Hello, friends. We are now three months and 22 days away from Orioles Opening Day 2025, and roughly two months and ten days from the not officially announced pitchers and catchers report date that will mark the start of spring … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: The big “Will the Orioles spend on pitching?” question remains
Orioles offseason wish list: Carlos Santana
Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images First base is not the Orioles’ top priority this winter, but the veteran offers an intriguing combination of experience, performance, and affordability that should be considered. Do the Orioles need a first baseman? Not exactly. Ryan Mountcastle and Ryan O’Hearn have shared the position with relative success the last two seasons, and they are … [Read more...] about Orioles offseason wish list: Carlos Santana
Orioles reportedly “among main players” in trying to sign Corbin Burnes
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Jon Heyman listed five teams chasing Burnes, with the Orioles on the list. Not many things would show the difference between the current Orioles ownership and the previous group than the team opening up its bank vault to pay a top-end free agent starting pitcher. Corbin Burnes, acquired in February with the knowledge that he would test … [Read more...] about Orioles reportedly “among main players” in trying to sign Corbin Burnes