The O’s have until five days after the World Series to decide on options and talk exclusively with their free agents before other teams are allowed to sign them.
What president of baseball operations Mike Elias and interim manager Tony Mansolino said about veteran leadership, offseason plans, Adley Rutschman’s role and a healthy return for Heston Kjerstad.
Mike Elias described Mansolino as a “real candidate” and complimented many of the traits Mansolino exhibited during his four-and-a-half month tenure as interim manager.
In some ways, the issues that have plagued Colton Cowser this season are a microcosm of the teamwide problems that have left the Orioles to play out the string of a disappointing season.
Major League Baseball thrives off the star power in its ranks, but the backbone of the sport rests with the journeymen, who may shine for one night only — if they’re even that lucky.
Baltimore’s interim manager has guided the club through a turbulent season and even played about .500 baseball. But an organization known for being insular sorely needs to challenge itself with an outside voice.
Nate George reached High-A Aberdeen a year after the Orioles selected him in the late rounds of the 2024 draft, and Trey Gibson broke through to Triple-A Norfolk this season.