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Andy Kostka: The weight of the last gift my father ever gave me
A Banner reporter reflects on his father's legacy and decade-long cancer battle.
Orioles catcher Gary Sánchez is happy to be back in the AL East
“It’s a division where I started my professional career, so I feel like I know the stadiums very well,” Sánchez said. “Yankee Stadium, Oriole Park, even Toronto. I’m very excited.“
Orioles add possible rotation piece with signing of veteran Japanese righty Tomoyuki Sugano
The 35-year-old Sugano has spent his entire 12-year career with the Yomiuri Giants of the NPB’s Central League, and he’s the league’s reigning MVP after posting a 1.67 ERA in 156 2/3 innings.
Tyler O’Neill hopes joining the Orioles will lead to a more balanced approach at the plate
“I’m really excited to be able to exploit right-center more,” O’Neill said, “and use the whole field.”
Boras on Orioles’ pursuit of Corbin Burnes: It ‘boils down to ownership’
“When you have competitiveness in a market, ownership has to respond to compete with these fellow owners for elite talents,” Boras said.
Nationals win draft lottery, potentially bringing a battle of Hollidays to the ‘Beltway Series’
“The Battle of the Beltways” could become a whole lot more interesting in a few years.
The left-field wall at Camden Yards is being moved — again. How many more homers could batters hit?
Over three seasons, the 2022 changes to the left-field wall took away 137 home runs, according to Statcast. The Orioles are adjusting after they "overcorrected," hoping for a more balanced ballpark.
Orioles find backup catcher in Gary Sánchez, according to reports
Sánchez was a two-time All-Star with the New York Yankees, in 2017 and 2019.
Orioles make first major offseason move by agreeing to 3-year deal with Tyler O’Neill
The three-year deal is worth $49.5 million over three years, according to a source, although there’s an opt-out after the 2025 season.
Maryland lands commitment of 5-star edge rusher Zion Elee from St. Frances Academy
According to 247Sports, Elee is the top-ranked player in Maryland and the second-ranked player nationally.
Q&A: Colton Cowser discusses his rookie year and what he wants to improve
The Baltimore Banner asked Cowser to reflect on his first full season, from his 24 home runs to his elevated strikeout numbers.
What will Mike Elias and the Orioles do this offseason? Even to insiders, it’s a mystery.
Agents representing a wide array of major leaguers, including some players already on the Orioles and some of their reported targets, are still trying to figure out the team now that there’s new ownership with deep pockets.
With a refined delivery and workout routine, Trevor Rogers hopes to regain old form for Orioles
While Rogers’ first four starts in Baltimore left something to be desired, the Orioles believe in him. And that helps Rogers believe in himself.
Orioles bring back ex-catcher Robinson Chirinos to serve as bench coach, promote Buck Britton to staff
Chirinos replaces a very experienced former manager in Fredi González as bench coach. González was seen as second in command to Brandon Hyde, providing insight to a first-time manager.
Orioles non-tender right-handed reliever Jacob Webb at MLB deadline
It’s the second bullpen move of the winter, following the choice to decline an option for left-hander Danny Coulombe.
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