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Connolly: Baltimore’s Mount Rushmore features two Orioles, a Colt and a Raven – The Athletic
There is a clear hierarchy of which Baltimore athletes sit atop the mountain. Anyone after that is up for debate. → Read More
Was the 2011 draft the best ever? It’s on full display in the World Series – The Athletic
It had star power and depth, starting with Cole at the top and featuring a guy named Mookie all the way down at the 172nd pick. → Read More
‘You can’t get mad at TrackMan’: A day under the watchful eye of the RoboUmp – The Athletic
The concept has fascinated for years: a robot umpire. Now it’s here. Players, an exec, a (human) ump and an ex-MLBer weigh in on its debut. → Read More
Orioles notes and observations on Chris Davis negotiations, Hyun-soo Kim
One of the unfortunate things about Chris Davis not signing with the Orioles yet, and not signing with anyone else either, is that the rumors will continue to persist until something officially happens. → Read More
A Korean baseball analyst breaks down Hyun-soo Kim's game
I had a chance to talk with Korean media member Daniel Kim on Thursday about the Orioles two-year, $7 million agreement with Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim (no relation) pending physical. → Read More
Orioles' $150-million offer for Chris Davis only
If the Orioles won't improve their offer to first baseman Chris Davis — and, at this point, they haven't — don't expect the club to offer a similar financial package to the remaining big fish free agents. → Read More
Orioles' agreement with Hyun-soo Kim does not mean they are finished
Shortly after I reported that the Orioles had agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with South Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim -- pending medical review -- the questions started pouring in on Twitter. → Read More
Orioles, Hyun-soo Kim agree to 2-year contract
Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim has agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with the Orioles, according to an industry source. → Read More
Darren O'Day talks about re-signing with the Orioles
Reliever Darren O’Day couldn’t pick just one reason for why he decided to sign a four-year, $31 million deal with the Orioles that became official Monday night. → Read More
Sources: Orioles make two-year offer to Hyun-Soo Kim
In an attempt to fill at least one of their outfield holes, the Orioles are negotiating with, and have made an offer to, 27-year-old Korean Hyun-Soo Kim, according to industry sources. The offer is believed to be two years in length and roughly in the $3 to $4 million range per season, one source said. A left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, Kim is considered one of the best contact… → Read More
Orioles make Darren O'Day deal official; Navarro designated
After more than a week awaiting official word, the Orioles have announced the signing of reliever Darren O’Day to a four-year deal. → Read More
Agent Scott Boras: Orioles still in on Chris Davis
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said during a meeting with reporters at FanFest on Saturday that the $150 million offer reportedly made by the team to free-agent first baseman Chris Davis is off the table. → Read More
Orioles FanFest to be held Saturday at Convention Center
With their roster still in flux and several weighty decisions looming, the Orioles will host their annual FanFest on Saturday at the Baltimore Convention Center in what often is both a celebration of Orioles baseball and a fairly accurate barometer of what fans expect from the club. → Read More
Darren O'Day's contract backloaded and includes deferred money, no-trade clause
Reliever Darren O’Day’s new backloaded, four-year, $31 million contract with the Orioles contains $4 million in deferred money and a no-trade clause that allows him to block deals to seven teams each year. → Read More
Orioles, reliever Darren O'Day agree to four-year deal
Free-agent reliever Darren O'Day has chosen to remain with the Orioles, agreeing to a four-year, $31 million contract pending a physical, an industry source confirmed Sunday morning. → Read More
Chris Davis and the 'hometown discount'
A hometown discount. → Read More
Orioles' Adam Jones named Marvin Miller Man of the Year
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones has garnered plenty of recognition over the past few years for his work off the field, but on Monday he picked up one of the most prestigious honors for community service afforded to a ballplayer. → Read More
Matt Wieters' free-agent prospects difficult to gauge entering offseason
With the World Series ending early Monday, six Orioles are now free agents. The club has until 11:59 p.m. Friday to exclusively talk extensions before the players can begin negotiating with other teams. → Read More
Examining how MASN decision could affect Orioles, plus Dan Duquette on free agency
There are two intriguing questions that have arisen this week in Birdland. → Read More
Of Orioles' free agents, versatile slugger Steve Pearce perhaps the most likely to re-sign
With the World Series ending early Monday, six Orioles are now free agents. The club has five days — until 11:59 p.m. Friday — to exclusively talk extensions before the players can begin negotiating with other teams. → Read More