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.

It’s the second bullpen move of the winter, following the choice to decline an option for left-hander Danny Coulombe.

By declining the qualifying offer, Burnes and Santander don’t close the door on a return to Baltimore.

The Orioles’ outfielder is a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year, which will be awarded Monday night.

The move comes after the baseball operations department realized the wall had become something of a “distraction” for hitters, particularly right-handed batters.

Although he did not say the names Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, it felt as though it was a thinly veiled speech directed at two of Baltimore’s young, homegrown stars.

Johnson worked with several of the Orioles' top prospects, such as infielder Coby Mayo. He also spent time in Baltimore occasionally as a guest coach.

Cody Asche, who was Baltimore’s offensive strategy coach last year, worked closely with outgoing hitting coaches Matt Borgschulte and Ryan Fuller.

In August, Burnes produced the single worst month of his major league career when he allowed 28 runs (21 earned) in five starts. Let’s consider what his resume would look like if those five starts had gone differently.

Cowser finished third in the American League among qualified rookies with a .768 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, and his 24 home runs were tied with San Diego’s Jackson Merrill for the most among all rookies.

When the Orioles unveiled their special edition City Connect uniforms, Davis appeared in a video where he spread word around the city.

Since his arrival ahead of the 2023 season, Coulombe went from an afterthought to a stalwart in high-leverage situations. But the Orioles, it appears, made the decision on Coulombe by projecting how the 35-year-old may pitch in the future.

Before the 5 p.m. deadline, the Orioles must decide on options for left-hander Danny Coulombe (worth $4 million) and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez (worth $8 million).

The Orioles are now set to get compensation should either player leave in free agency.

The Orioles could have a player win consecutive Silver Slugger Awards for the first time in two decades.

Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan and Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana won at their positions.

As the fifth anniversary of Mancini’s cancer diagnosis approaches in March, the first baseman feels ready — excited — to get back to baseball.

Forrest Herrmann, a minor league pitching coordinator, will take over as Baltimore’s director of pitching.

Throughout Mullins’ career, manager Brandon Hyde has lauded the center fielder for his Gold Glove-caliber defense. So why wasn't he a finalist this year? Let's look at the numbers.

If Burnes departs, there will be a massive hole in the rotation. The Orioles could fill it through free agency, a trade or an internal option.