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January 15, 2021 at 11:27 am

Orioles sign 17 international players, two to seven-figure bonuses

The Orioles announced on Friday that they have signed 17 international players. According to the Orioles, they’ve given out bonuses of more...

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Orioles eager to make international splash on Friday

In all the areas the Orioles were behind when Mike Elias took over the baseball operations department in November 2018, perhaps none has advanced more than the team’s international scouting. That is expected to be on display Friday when the team announces its 2020 class, which was delayed from last July 2nd...

January 14, 2021 at 7:00 am

Branden Kline was one of 28 Marylanders to play for Orioles

Branden Kline’s surprising retirement from baseball drew much more attention than many more celebrated players. Kline announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he was ending his career at 29. Kline pitched in just 37 games with a 1-4 record and a 5.48 ERA in the 2019 and 2020 season. The reason that...

January 13, 2021 at 7:00 am

Free-agent starters who make the most sense for the Orioles; Kline calls it quits

The Orioles would like to add starting pitching candidates and, according to MLBTradeRumors.com, there are a number of free-agent starters out there. Here’s a list: Brett Anderson (33) Tyler Anderson (31) Chase Anderson (33) Chris Archer (32) Jake Arrieta (35) Homer Bailey (35) Trevor Bauer (30) Trevor Cahill (33) Tyler Chatwood (31)...

January 12, 2021 at 7:00 am

Answers to your Orioles questions

Spring training is scheduled to begin five weeks from now in Sarasota, Florida. With that in mind, let’s take our monthly round of questions from readers. Some questions have been edited for style and length. Question: Who joins Akin, Cobb, Means, and Kremer in the rotation? From: Dylan Streibig via Facebook Answer:...

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January 11, 2021 at 7:00 am

Tommy Lasorda remembered fondly by some with Oriole ties

Tommy Lasorda, the Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager who died last week at 93, had few direct experiences with the...

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January 8, 2021 at 7:00 am

Mickey Jannis thinks he can be the next Orioles’ knuckleballer

Mickey Jannis was drafted in the 44th round, a round that hasn’t existed in the major league draft for nine years. Now,...

January 7, 2021 at 7:00 am

Holt, Mansolino take different paths to Orioles’ coaching staff

The Orioles’ two new coaches for 2021 have vastly different backgrounds. Pitching coach Chris Holt has been a high-profile member of the organization for the past two seasons while newly hired third base coach and infield instructor Tony Mansolino has no past connection to the team at all. Holt, who maintains his...

January 6, 2021 at 7:00 am

Possible replacements for José Iglesias at shortstop for Orioles

The Orioles are searching for a replacement for shortstop José Iglesias, whom they traded to the Los Angeles Angels on December 2nd. Here’s the list of major league free-agent shortstops, according to MLBTradeRumors.com: Ehire Adrianza (31) Freddy Galvis (31) Didi Gregorius (31) Joe Panik (30) JT Riddle (29) Daniel Robertson (27) Addison...