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Orioles Signed Free Agent OF On Monday
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The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball over the past couple of seasons as they won 101 games in 2023 and 91 games in 2024.
Although the Orioles have excelled in the regular season, they lost both playoff appearances in their first series.
This offseason, the Orioles lost a couple of key players from their roster, including ace starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and outfielder Anthony Santander, who signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
After losing Santander, the Orioles have announced the acquisition of a new outfielder.
Carlson joins other notable acquisitions by the Orioles including outfielder Tyler O’Neill, catcher Gary Sanchez and starting pitcher Charlie Morton.
They appear to have a couple of options to replace Santander in the outfield.
Carlson came into the league in 2020 with the St. Louis Cardinals and went to the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2024 season.
In 2024 with the Cardinals and Rays, Carlson played 96 games and batted .209 with three home runs, 25 RBIs and a .563 OPS.
While Carlson’s numbers don’t compare to those lost by Santander, he could play a role as a utility outfielder in the 2025 season.
The Orioles will look to make their third straight postseason appearance and get their first series win since 2014, when they made it to the American League Championship Series.
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Former Orioles Player Adam Jones Is Taking On A New Role With Team
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The Baltimore Orioles made the postseason for a second consecutive season after finishing with a record of 91-71 and second in the American League East.
Although the Orioles have made the playoffs the past two seasons, they were swept in their first series each time.
In a tough AL East division that includes the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, the Orioles hope for better outcomes in their future postseason appearances.
Heading into 2025, the Orioles announced that former player Adam Jones is taking on a new role with the team.
Jones played for the Orioles from 2008 to 2018 and now will have a position with the team as they try to win another division title in 2025.
With his 11 seasons as an Orioles player, Jones should have knowledge of team operations and be able to assist management.
The Orioles have been one of the better teams in MLB the past couple of seasons but failed to perform in the postseason.
While the team does have three World Series titles in franchise history, they haven’t won it all since 1983, which was also their last World Series appearance.
The Orioles will likely be a contender again in 2025 as their roster has a ton of talent.
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Analyst Believes Orioles Should Trade For Mariners Pitcher
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The Baltimore Orioles have had a puzzling offseason following back-to-back disappointing postseason appearances.
The front office has once again been conservative despite having a roster ready to win a World Series right away if given a little help.
After watching ace Corbin Burnes leave to sign a 6-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason, one analyst believes the O’s should trade for another ace from the Seattle Mariners.
Chris Gimenez said on MLB Network radio, “The guy I feel like they really should go for, though, because I think it would be less of a package to go back to the other team is Luis Castillo.”
Could the @Orioles make another move to bolster their pitching staff?@ChrisGimenez5 says they should explore a trade for Seattle's Luis Castillo.
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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 11, 2025
He said Castillo would cost less than someone like Dylan Cease because his contract still has three years left.
The big money remaining on his contract would require much less prospect capital in return.
The Mariners have been rumored to be a prime candidate to deal from their rotation all offseason given how strong their rotation is compared to their anemic offense, and Castillo would be the obvious candidate to be dealt given the youth and affordability of their other four starters, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, and Bryce Miller.
Castillo isn’t quite the ace he was a few years ago, but he is still a strong No. 2, as Gimenez said.
He’d immediately slot into the top of Baltimore’s rotation and wouldn’t make a huge dent in its coveted pool of high-level prospects.
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Analyst Questions Orioles’ Offseason Moves So Far
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The Baltimore Orioles made the postseason for a second consecutive season after finishing second in the American League East with a record of 91-71.
After winning the division in 2023 with a record of 101-61, the Orioles had high hopes for the playoffs but fell short, getting swept in their first series.
In 2024, the Orioles were swept in their first series again, ending another disappointing postseason.
This offseason, the Orioles have added Tyler O’Neill, Gary Sanchez and Charlie Morton while losing ace starting pitcher Corbin Burnes.
One MLB analyst recently revealed his thoughts on the Orioles’ offseason so far.
A "mid" move for the @Orioles? @ErikKratz31 on if the O's are doing enough this winterpic.twitter.com/WK4KDvmnen
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 6, 2025
Kratz reacted to the Morton signing by questioning if that was really the move that they needed to make.
The 41-year-old has played 17 MLB seasons in his career for five teams.
In 2024 with the Atlanta Braves, Morton started 30 games and was 8-10 with a 4.19 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 165.1 innings pitched.
Many people are waiting for the Orioles to make a splash move and sign a big-name player this offseason, but it hasn’t happened yet.
With the AL East containing the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the Orioles will need to make some bigger moves if they want to remain competitive for a division title in 2025.
The Orioles haven’t won a World Series since 1983, and they hope to change their recent struggles in the postseason.
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3 Teams Are Reportedly Interested In Anthony Santander
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The Major League Baseball offseason has been full of excitement with a free agent class loaded with talent from starting pitchers to offensive players.
Some of the big-name players who have already signed include Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Max Fried, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames.
With plenty of talent still available, some names that stand out are Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros and Anthony Santander of the Baltimore Orioles.
Plenty of rumors have been circulating involving these players, and three teams reportedly are interested in Santander.
Morosi does note that the market could change if Bregman or Alonso signs before Santander does.
The 30-year-old outfielder has played all eight seasons of his MLB career with Baltimore.
In 2024, Santander played in 155 games and batted .235 with 44 home runs, 102 RBIs and a .814 OPS.
He had career highs in home runs, RBIs, runs scored and walks in 2024, and has proven to be a legit power threat from both sides of the plate.
Things could heat up for Santander in the coming weeks as teams try to make some last-minute signings before spring training.
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Jack Flaherty Is Reportedly Not Interested In Signing With 1 MLB Team
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The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the more interesting teams in Major League Baseball over the past two seasons.
After very good regular seasons in 2023 and 2024, the Orioles flamed out in the postseason and lost their first playoff series each year.
The Orioles have not added much talent this offseason, but they did lose a key piece of their starting rotation as Corbin Burnes signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
After losing an ace, the Orioles aren’t likely to be able to replace him with one of the best free-agent starting pitchers remaining.
MLB analyst Rich Dubroff recently revealed that free agent Jack Flaherty is not interested in signing with Baltimore.
Flaherty pitched for the Orioles at the end of the 2023 season and did not fare well.
He appeared in nine games and was 1-3 with a 6.75 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 34.2 innings pitched.
In 2024 with the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, Flaherty started 28 games and was 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 162.0 innings pitched.
The Orioles will have to look elsewhere if they want to find a fitting replacement for Burnes.
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Orioles Are Reportedly Eyeing Free Agent Pitcher
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The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball during the regular season over the last two years.
With 101 wins in 2023 and 91 wins in 2024, the Orioles appeared to be legitimate World Series contenders.
The postseason did not go as planned for the Orioles over the last two years however as they were swept in their first series of the playoffs in both 2023 and 2024.
After losing their ace starting pitcher Corbin Burnes to free agency this offseason, the Orioles are reportedly interested in adding another free-agent starting pitcher.
According to MLB Analysts Will Sammon and Katie Woo via B/R Walk-Off on ‘X,’ the Orioles are eyeing Jack Flaherty after losing Burnes.
Losing Burnes is a big hit to this Orioles team who has dominated the regular season in both of the last two years.
Flaherty is an eight-year MLB veteran starting pitcher who came into the league in 2017 with the St. Louis Cardinals where he played until 2022 before bouncing around from team to team since.
In 2024 between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, Flaherty started 28 games where he held a record of 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 162.0 innings pitched.
Flaherty had one of his more impressive seasons in his career in 2024, and the Orioles could look to him to lead their rotation in 2025.
The Orioles will look to get back into the postseason in 2025 and prove themselves as a World Series contender.
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Analyst Believes Orioles Should Pursue Mariners Pitcher In Trade
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The Baltimore Orioles had another disappointing showing in the postseason this season after finishing with a record of 91-71 and finishing second in the American League East.
After winning the division in 2023 and getting swept in their first series, the Orioles were swept again in their first series in 2024 after losing to the Kansas City Royals in the wild-card series.
The Orioles haven’t made any spectacular moves this offseason as their notable acquisitions include Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez.
After losing Corbin Burnes to free agency, the Orioles need another ace starting pitcher, and MLB Analyst Mike Ferrin believes he has the answer.
With Corbin Burnes headed to the desert, the #Orioles have a chance to bring a new ace into the fold.
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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) December 30, 2024
Castillo came into the league in 2017 with the Cincinnati Reds where he played until going to the Seattle Mariners in 2022.
In 2024 with the Mariners, Castillo started 30 games where he held a record of 11-12 with a 3.64 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 175.1 innings pitched.
Ferrin believes that Castillo could be a trade candidate for the Orioles to pursue after losing Burnes to the Diamondbacks in free agency.
The Orioles still have plenty of talent in their farm system that they could use as trade bait if they wanted to pursue a pitcher like Castillo.
While the Orioles have had impressive regular seasons the last two years, their playoff performances have left a lot to be desired in 2025.
Ferrin believes the Orioles have a lot of opportunities to improve before the start of next season, and they will be a team to keep an eye on moving forward.
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Insider Reveals What Corbin Burnes Is Looking For In New Deal
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The Major League Baseball offseason has been packed with drama and excitement as the free agent class was loaded with top-end talent.
Juan Soto provided plenty of anticipation before signing a deal with the New York Mets worth $765 million over 15 years.
The outfielder was the top offensive player in the free agent class, but top starting pitcher Corbin Burnes of the Baltimore Orioles has not yet signed with a team for 2025.
MLB insider Mark Feinsand recently revealed what Burnes is seeking in a new contract.
Burnes debuted with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 and played six years for them before going to the Orioles in 2024.
The 30-year-old’s reported demands could be a steep price to pay for some teams.
In 2024, Burnes started 32 games and was 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA and 181 strikeouts in 194.1 innings pitched.
Burnes proved he can be an ace of a rotation and wants a contract that reflects that.
One team reportedly interested in Burnes is the San Francisco Giants, which is significant due to him growing up in the California area.
All eyes will remain on Burnes as he is the top starting pitcher available, and it appears that multiple teams could still be in play for him.
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Former Player Names 2 Free Agents The Orioles Should Go After
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The Baltimore Orioles are beginning to gain a reputation for having a very good regular season only to flame out in the first round of the playoffs.
In the past two seasons, the Orioles won 101 games in 2023 and 91 games in 2024, but both ended by being swept in their first playoff series.
The Orioles will look to add some pieces this offseason to get over the hump of that first playoff series and make a longer postseason run in 2025.
Former MLB player A.J. Pierzynski named two players the Orioles should target this offseason.
Pierzynski mentions that the Orioles have a solid lineup of position players, but their starting rotation could benefit from some help.
Fried made his major league debut in 2017 and has played all eight seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves.
He started 29 games in 2024 with an 11-10 record and a 3.25 ERA with 166 strikeouts in 174.1 innings pitched.
Chicago White Sox ace Crotchet is the other player mentioned, and the Orioles would have to trade some of their prospects to acquire him.
In 2024 with an awful White Sox team, Crotchet started 32 games and posted a record of 6-12 with a 3.58 ERA and 209 strikeouts in 146.0 innings pitched.
The Orioles could lose starting pitcher Corbin Burnes as a free agent this offseason, and even if he re-signs, they still need some help in their rotation if they want to make a postseason run in 2025.
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