Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Anyone is allowed to be salty if a medical exam costs them millions of dollars. Hello, friends. There are now two months and 11 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. That game against the Blue Jays has one more baked-in storyline as of yesterday, with reliever Jeff Hoffman - who reportedly had a contract scuttled by the O’s due to an issue … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Almost-Oriole Jeff Hoffman is a little salty about the non-signing
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Budget, energy are top priorities for Maryland’s Republican lawmakers
For Republican lawmakers in Maryland, finding compromises with Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed solutions to the state’s $3 billion budget deficit — while maintaining firm opposition to tax increases — is a top priority. Though Moore, a Democrat, has pointed to increased spending under former Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration as a key factor in the state’s fiscal crisis, Republicans … [Read more...] about Budget, energy are top priorities for Maryland’s Republican lawmakers
Mariners Acquire Blake Hunt, Designate Samad Taylor For Assignment
The Orioles have traded catcher Blake Hunt to the Mariners in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. The O’s had designated Hunt for assignment earlier this week. The M’s designated infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor for assignment as a corresponding move. Hunt, 26, was with the Mariners at this time last year. Seattle acquired him from the … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Blake Hunt, Designate Samad Taylor For Assignment
Wednesday Bird Droppings: International signings incoming?
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Orioles will be adding talent to the organization today, the Caravan is coming, and don’t get desperate. Good morning Birdland, We know that the Orioles will not be signing Roki Sasaki. While he is the highest-regarded international free agent available right now, he is far from the only talent that teams are … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: International signings incoming?
Trevor Rogers looks to replicate Jack Flaherty’s return to glory
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Orioles struck out on a pair of trade acquisitions over the last two seasons. Jack Flaherty bounced back in a big way last season. Can Trevor Rogers do the same? The Orioles made a front-page trade by acquiring Corbin Burnes last offseason. Mike Elias failed to replicate the move at the following trade deadline, but Baltimore acquired … [Read more...] about Trevor Rogers looks to replicate Jack Flaherty’s return to glory