Orioles preparing for Winter Meetings
Baseball’s Winter Meetings are being held in Orlando, about 5 miles from Disney World. It’s the first time they’ll be held in Orlando since 2017. They were scheduled to return to Orlando in 2021 but were canceled because of the lockout. Sometimes, the unexpected happens at the meetings. In 2018, shortly after Mike Elias was […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Orioles have 4th-best chance to win draft lottery
When the Winter Meetings begin on Sunday, most of us will be obsessed with the chatter about trades and free agents. Who are the Orioles in on? Who have they been linked to? On Monday, we’ll get to meet new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz for the first time as he conducts his media session, and […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Taking a look at the Orioles’ coaches for 2026
The Orioles have yet to fill out their coaching staff under new manager Craig Albernaz and formally introduce them. For now, there are 11 confirmed coaches on their 2026 staff. Let’s take a look at them. President of baseball operations Mike Elias spoke about the search for coaches on November 29th. “I’m really impressed with […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Do Oriole coaches check in with players during the offseason? | MAILBAG
Question: Now that the team has its manager and coaches in place, what is the process for the new staff to begin meeting and working with the players? I suspect the manager makes calls to players, but do the coaches suggest what they would like to see a player work on before coming into camp? […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Getting to know new Orioles closer Ryan Helsley
On Wednesday, new Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley spoke with the media about why he chose the Orioles, his struggles with the New York Mets after a July trade from St. Louis, and playing with former teammates. The 31-year-old right-hander’s contract is reported as two years for $28 million, with an opt-out after the 2026 season. […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Does Helsley’s signing mean Tyler Wells is in Orioles’ starting rotation in ’26? | MAILBAG
Question: Does the recent signing of Ryan Helsley mean Tyler Wells will be a starter, or is it possible he becomes the “long man in the ‘pen”? From: Richard Thorpe Answer: Rich, for now, the Orioles need Tyler Wells in the rotation. I’m sure the team will add perhaps two new starters either by trade […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Report: Mullins in agreement on 1-year contract with Rays
Longtime Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report by The Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the value of the contract is $7 million. The deal is pending a physical. Mullins, who was traded to the New York […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
Questions for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz before Winter Meetings
At next week’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Orioles beat reporters will get an opportunity to get to know the team’s new manager, Craig Albernaz. Other than his introductory news conference on November 4th, when he made a favorable impression, Albernaz is an unknown quantity. He’s been busy assembling his coaching staff, which has 11 confirmed […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
The One Oriole Who Just Told Me No
While accumulating as many interviews as possible with current and former players and managers, front office executives, scouts and others for my book on Orioles history a quarter-century ago, I found that each source belonged in one of four categories. There were the sources I successfully tracked down, interviewed in person and recorded — the […] [ READ MORE HERE ]
