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Gary Sánchez hit .220 with a .699 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 89 games for the Brewers in 2024.
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.
Tyler O’Neil hit .241 with 31 home runs and an .847 on-base-plus-slugging percentage for the Red Sox in 2024.
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 coach Michael Locksley received a commitment from the highest-ranked recruit in program history.
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.
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser finished a close second in voting for American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for a Gold Glove.
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.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias takes questions following the team’s elimination from the playoffs. How much money will he get to spend this offseason?
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.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 13: Trevor Rogers #28 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Robinson Chirinos #23 of the Baltimore Orioles at bat during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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 reliever Jacob Webb had a 3.02 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 60 appearances in 2024.
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.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts after throwing a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Corbin Burnes, Anthony Santander reject Orioles’ qualifying offers
By declining the qualifying offer, Burnes and Santander don’t close the door on a return to Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) speaks with teammates in the dugout during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 3, 2024.
Colton Cowser is thoroughly ‘goofy.’ And that explains his rise.
The Orioles’ outfielder is a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year, which will be awarded Monday night.
Parts of the left-field wall at Oriole Park will be moved in nine to 20 feet.
After moving it back, the Orioles plan to bring left-field wall in
The move comes after the baseball operations department realized the wall had become something of a “distraction” for hitters, particularly right-handed batters.
Cal Ripken Jr. played his entire career, from 1981 to 2001, with the Orioles.
Cal Ripken Jr. says a player can find ‘intangible values’ in staying with one franchise
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.
The Orioles continue to make changes to their staff of hitting coaches.
Orioles promote Sherman Johnson to major league hitting staff
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.
Orioles coach Cody Asche joined the organization in 2022 as an upper-level hitting coordinator and made the jump to the major league staff in 2023.
Orioles tap Cody Asche to serve as hitting coach, add Tommy Joseph to staff
Cody Asche, who was Baltimore’s offensive strategy coach last year, worked closely with outgoing hitting coaches Matt Borgschulte and Ryan Fuller.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Corbin Burnes said his poor August would cost him the Cy Young. Was he right?
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.
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser hit 24 home runs, tied for the most among all rookies in baseball.
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser named AL Rookie of the Year finalist
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.
Akim Davis, a Baltimore teenager who starred in the Orioles’ City Connect uniform video, died in a hit-and-run.
Teen bicyclist in Orioles’ City Connect video dies in hit-and-run crash
When the Orioles unveiled their special edition City Connect uniforms, Davis appeared in a video where he spread word around the city.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Danny Coulombe (54) delivers a pitch in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards on March 30, 2024. The Baltimore Orioles beat the Angels, 13-4, to clinch a series win.
Danny Coulombe has been reliable for the Orioles. So why did they decline his option?
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.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Danny Coulombe (54) delivers a pitch in the third game of a series against the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Orioles decline option of Danny Coulombe, pick up those of O’Hearn, Pérez and Domínguez
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).
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers a pitch in the first game of the Wild Card playoff round against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Orioles extend qualifying offers to Corbin Burnes, Anthony Santander
The Orioles are now set to get compensation should either player leave in free agency.
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