Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Mid-tier pitchers are signing, the Orioles name their Triple-A manager, and how to add a right-handed veteran. Good Morning, Birdland! Team executives, agents, and players will be descending on Dallas this weekend ahead of the Winter Meetings, which begin on Monday. The expectation is that Juan Soto, the jewel of the free agent market, will … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: ‘Twas the weekend before the Winter Meetings
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Orioles signing outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year contract
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images O’Neill, who hit 31 home runs with Boston this season, can opt out after one year of the contract. The Orioles have got their right-handed batter to add to the outfield mix. On Saturday night, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman was first to report on the pending-physical signing of outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year contract that has a value … [Read more...] about Orioles signing outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year contract
Orioles signing catcher Gary Sánchez to a one-year contract
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Mike Elias is keeping busy before the winter meetings, adding two players in one day. The Orioles have scratched off two of their bigger offseason needs in one night on Saturday night. Following on the heels of the reported signing of outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a contract, the O’s also moved on and reached a deal with catcher Gary … [Read more...] about Orioles signing catcher Gary Sánchez to a one-year contract
Former mayor says Baltimore’s youth fund lost its way: ‘Not what I envisioned’
Former Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young is speaking out after a Spotlight on Maryland report about spending by the taxpayer-supported Baltimore Children and Youth Fund. The report published Friday morning detailed an all-expense-paid trip the fund provided for 100 local activists in February 2024. The trip, dubbed the “Opening Plenary” by BCYF, brought the activists … [Read more...] about Former mayor says Baltimore’s youth fund lost its way: ‘Not what I envisioned’
Dunbar football denied 4th straight state title in 8-6 loss to Patuxent
While racking up 50 straight wins and capturing the past three Class 2A/1A state championships, Dunbar football was always able to confidently overcome any mistakes. Friday night against Patuxent, one win away from a fourth straight perfect season and yet another title, the No. 4 Poets couldn’t find the answer. Despite a fine defensive performance and 176-yard rushing … [Read more...] about Dunbar football denied 4th straight state title in 8-6 loss to Patuxent