Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images A fan favorite is facing increased competition for playing time, and it could be time to package him for other needs on the roster. Contending teams don’t usually send away solid major league talent. But it can make sense in the right circumstances. Ryan Mountcastle is a steady first baseman that could produce more in a different … [Read more...] about Orioles offseason wish list: Trade Ryan Mountcastle
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Orioles sign RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, reigning MVP from Japan
Sugano, 35, has won the Central League’s MVP award three times in a 12-year career. The Orioles signed a Japanese starting pitcher on Monday night. No, not that one. Mike Elias went out and got a 12-year veteran of Japanese baseball and the reigning MVP of NPB’s Central League in signing righty Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year contract worth a reported $13 million. Sugano, 35, is … [Read more...] about Orioles sign RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, reigning MVP from Japan
Ravens vs. Steelers battle for AFC North could come down to tiebreakers
It’s all on the line Saturday. The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) come to Baltimore to face the Ravens (9-5) at 4:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium with first place in the AFC North up for grabs. A win by the Steelers would clinch the division title since Pittsburgh could not finish worse than 11-6 and would own the head-to-head tiebreaker with a season sweep of its archrival. … [Read more...] about Ravens vs. Steelers battle for AFC North could come down to tiebreakers
Mets, Orioles Among Teams To Inquire After Luis Castillo
Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo has received plenty of interest from various clubs amid a hot market for starting pitching this winter, with the Red Sox and Cubs among the teams who have been connected to the right-hander so far. A report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal this evening name-checks two more clubs who have “at least inquired” after the veteran: the Mets and … [Read more...] about Mets, Orioles Among Teams To Inquire After Luis Castillo
Sunday Bird Droppings: Waiting to see if the next big pitching move is made by the Orioles
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images After a flurry around the winter meetings, things have gotten quieter for a few days. Hello, friends. There are now three months and 12 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2025. We’re talking probably just shy of two months until pitchers and catchers report to spring training - though that exact date has still not been officially … [Read more...] about Sunday Bird Droppings: Waiting to see if the next big pitching move is made by the Orioles