This morning, it was revealed that Manny Machado’s 2014 contract for the Orioles was renewed. Well, Machado was disappointed and let the Baltimore press know about it. He did get more than the minimum — $19,000 – and a bonus ($100,000 for winning the Gold Glove). From the Baltimore Sun: “It is disappointing, but at […]

From the Baltimore Orioles… *** The Orioles today announced their 2014 promotions and special events schedule for the 60th Anniversary season. The schedule is one of the most robust promotional calendars in club history and is filled with many new items, as well as several returning fan favorites. Three bobblehead giveaways will take place on […]

Guys are notoriously challenging to buy gifts for and several men just seem to have everything, everything that they really want anyhow. There are actually only numerous bottles of aftershave and pairs of socks you can buy before you start to get just too predictable. So how do you find the inspiration for the interesting […]

The Orioles today announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Johan Santana to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Here’s the press release from the Orioles:          Orioles Sign Free Agent Lhp Johan Santana To A Minor League Contract With An Invitation To Spring Training The Orioles today announced that they have […]

On Friday, the Orioles lost a valued member of their organization. Monica Barlow, the public relations director of the team, passed away after a four-year battle with lung cancer. My sincerest condolences go out to her family, colleagues and the Baltimore Orioles organization. Tributes have flowed from all corners of the local and national media […]

We all know that the newest Oriole designated hitter Nelson Cruz has had a checkered history as of late due to his involvement and suspension in the sordid Biogenesis saga. Yesterday, he met the media and had the full support of his teammates. In the past, Nick Markakis and Chris Davis have made it a […]

The Orioles earlier this morning added slugger Nelson Cruz to the roster, as expected. He signed a one, year $8 million contract with the team. From ESPN: The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with free agent slugger Nelson Cruz, ESPN and multiple media outlets are reporting. A source told ESPNdeportes.com […]

Well, after acquiring right-handed hurler Ubaldo Jimenez to a four-year fact this week, the Orioles are once again shopping around. They may be closing in on another big-time purchase and one sorely needed. The Orioles probably need another bat – mainly, a designated hitter – to contend and fortify their lineup. Jon Heyman of CBS […]

This afternoon, Ubaldo JImemez met the media. He said all the right things, wants to do his best with the Orioles and bring a world championship to Baltimore. They sound like lofty goals from Jimenez. I’ll be intrigued to see how Jimenez pitches for the Orioles. I’m still conflicted about his deal, as he has […]

Well, on Monday, the Orioles search for a frontline pitcher ended as they scooped right-handed pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez off the market. Jimenez would not have been my first choice of a pitcher with this franchise; however, considering how the Orioles are as constructed and their needed for an arm, they could have done worse. It […]

It looks like Orioles don't have any more arbitration cases open as they agreed to terms with Matt Wieters. The Orioles tonight announced that they have agreed to terms with CA MATT WIETERS on a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration. Wieters, 27, batted .235/.287/.417 with 22 home runs and 79 RBI in 148 games for […]

With only a week or less left before Spring Training in Sarasota, one of the free agents that the Baltimore Orioles were looking at decided to go elsewhere. Bronson Arroyo has decided to stay in the National League and signed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. From ESPN: Free-agent pitcher Bronson Arroyo and the Arizona […]

Based on the so-called inactivity by many, including the media about the Orioles and their lack of spending, it has been concluded that their offseason has been a failure. However, listening to the State of the Orioles on Saturday, most Oriole fans listened to Dan Duquette and gave the team the benefit of the doubt. […]