Latest content by Jon Meoli
Orioles cultivating ‘fresh feel’ for minor league coaching staffs in 2025
For 2025, the Orioles’ director of player development said around half of the staff members in his department are in new spots.
Jon Meoli: What the Orioles’ payroll increase says about the 2025 team — and beyond.
The question that will define the Orioles’ season isn’t going to be whether they spent enough, but did they spend it well?
Inside the Dugout: It has been a busy offseason in the AL East
The Orioles’ moves stack up well against their American League East rivals.
Inside the Dugout: Orioles must avoid a desperation deal
If we’re talking about true regret, and past free agency playbooks that the Orioles should avoid, it’s one that’s potentially weeks away from playing out.
Jon Meoli: Andrew Kittredge is another smart short-term Orioles signing. Are they leaving room for more?
Even allowing for the year-over-year payroll increase the Orioles are expected to make from 2024 to 2025, the way the team is operating has an air of keeping one’s powder dry for something else.
Inside the Dugout: Rethinking the trade deadline for 2025
The Orioles have done a lot to improve the 2025 roster compared to where it would have been.
Inside the Dugout: The Orioles must get good at being good
As the Orioles look to unseat some teams and win in October, they’ll need operate more like the teams that shine in October do.
Jon Meoli: How well will Tomoyuki Sugano transition to the majors? Here are some comps.
Looking at other pitchers who have gone from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball, and how they fared.
Inside the Dugout: What Tomoyuki Sugano brings to the Orioles
Rōki Sasaki is still out there for someone to sign, but the Orioles’ first actual rotation acquisition ended up being 35-year-old Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles are again playing a dangerous game as they pursue rotation upgrades
Just because the most prominent national baseball voices think they should do more doesn’t mean they have to.
Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
Jon Meoli: What if the Orioles have to get creative to add the right-handed bat they covet?
The Orioles have a number of routes to choose from if they don’t land one of the top free agents.
Inside the Dugout: Defining value in the pitching market
We’re still learning about how the Orioles are going to operate in this new, cash-flush existence of theirs.
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