Offseason – The Baltimore Battery

O’s, Michael Wacha: Would possible deal make sense moving forward?

Should the Orioles make it a point to sign Michael Wacha, the last remaining quality starter left on the free agent market? Our Kyle April breaks down the variables of making a deal with the veteran, determining if a deal would benefit the club moving forward:

Orioles acquire Cole Irvin, Kyle Virbitsky from A’s

The Orioles have acquired left-hander Cole Irvin, as well as right-handed pitching prospect Kyle Virbitsky, from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for infield prospect Darell Hernaiz. Our Zack Bucklew has the details:

5 players O’s could pursue via trade in 2023

With the Orioles staying fairly quiet in free agency, could that make them more active in the trade market? Our Kyle April lists five players the O’s could pursue via trade in 2023:

Orioles announce 2023 international signing class

The Orioles have announced that they are in agreement with 27 international prospects, highlighted by 16-year-old shortstop Luis Almeyda. Our Zack Bucklew introduces us to the Domincan native, along with the rest of the 2023 international signing class:

Sitting down with O’s prospect Peter Van Loon

After being drafted in the 16th round of the MLB Draft out of UC Irvine in 2021, right-hander Peter Van Loon has become one of the most underrated pitching prospects in the Orioles organization. Our Zack Bucklew sits down with Van Loon to discuss his journey thus far:

O’s acquire Darwinzon Hernandez from Red Sox

The Orioles have acquired left-handed pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:

Around the Nest: Edition 7 – Birdland Caravan returns for 2023

The Birdland Caravan is back for 2023! Our Stephen Heckman provides you with all the details on each event coming to your community on this edition of Around the Nest:

Grading Orioles offseason moves thus far

The Orioles haven’t made a big splash in the market this offseason but have made upgrades in positions of need to fill out their club. Our Kyle April grades each addition to the 2023 club by position:

5 Orioles who could be traded by Opening Day

The Orioles haven’t been big spenders in free agency this offseason, but will they be active in the trade market? Our Stephen Heckman has five O’s players who could be traded prior to Opening Day:

O’s acquire Ryan O’Hearn from Royals

The Orioles have acquired first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:

Around the Nest: Edition 6 – O’s ownership group partners to distribute meals for community

The Orioles deepened their involvement with the community when they announced they were partnering with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to focus on The Food Project. Our Stephen Heckman shows us what work is being done on this edition of Around the Nest:

5 remaining free agents O’s could pursue

With the 2023 season fastly approaching, the Orioles still have time to add pieces via the free agent market. Our Kyle April has five free agents the O’s could pursue:

Around the Nest: Edition 5 – McCanns make local hospital brighter this Christmas

New Orioles catcher James McCann and his wife Jessica’s twins were born seven weeks premature just over five years ago. Our Stephen Heckman has the story on how the McCanns are now giving back to the hospital and staff that helped them in their time of need on this edition of Around the Nest:

Orioles Christmas wishlist for 2023

It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than making a 2023 Orioles wishlist. Our Stephen Heckman has six wishes for the O’s for the upcoming season:

O’s acquire James McCann from New York Mets

The Orioles made their first trade of the offseason late last night, as they have acquired catcher James McCann and cash considerations from the Mets in exchange for a player to be named later. Our Justin Sutphin has all the details:

Around the Nest: Edition 4 – David Hess won’t back down

Former O’s pitcher David Hess has gone through a lot over the last year after being diagnosed with cancer and having to go through chemotherapy. On this edition of Around the Nest, our Stephen Heckman covers Hess’ battle and how he’s using his situation to help others:

Mychal Givens returns to Orioles, signs 1-year deal

After being traded by the Orioles in 2020, right-hander Mychal Givens has returned to Baltimore on a one-year deal, with a mutual option for 2024. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:

Orioles sign Adam Frazier to 1-year deal

The Orioles have signed second baseman Adam Frazier to a one-year, $8 million deal. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:

(O’)pen letter to Orioles GM Mike Elias

With many Orioles fans scratching their heads due to the inactivity of the organization in the free agent market, our Stephen Heckman writes an open letter to GM Mike Elias, addressing his thoughts on the matter:

Around the Nest: Edition 3 – Gibson skrikes out more than just batters

Newly-signed Orioles pitcher Kyle Gibson held his annual Big League Blast event last month, which raised money for local food pantries. Our Stephen Heckman has the story on this week’s edition of Around the Nest:

The Heckman Opinion: Why all the upset?

The O’s have been quiet so far this offseason, and fans have a right to be upset and impatient after comments made by GM Mike Elias. Our Stephen Heckman gives a different perspective than the average fan might be having:

Orioles 2022 Rule 5 Draft: Analysis & Overview

The O’s were once again active in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, selecting four players. Our Zack Bucklew has on the details on those players and the three the O’s lost in the process:

O’s continue to add depth, sign Nomar Mazara to minors deal

The Orioles are staying active in the Winter Meetings, as they have signed outfielder Nomar Mazara to a minor league deal. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:

Around the Nest: Edition 2 – Mateo ready to open up

After a breakout season in Baltimore, Jorge Mateo is preparing an event to discuss his season, working with his brother in the Dominican Republic and being a parent with an autistic child. Our Stephen Heckman has all the info on this edition of Around the Nest:

Orioles sign RHP Kyle Gibson to 1-year deal

The Orioles have signed right-hander Kyle Gibson to a one-year deal, pending a physical. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:

Orioles sign Franchy Cordero, plus more roster moves

The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves this afternoon, including signing utility man Franchy Cordero. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details on each move:

Around the Nest: Edition 1 – Brnovich gives back in time of need

On this first edition of Around the Nest, our Stephen Heckman highlights O’s prospect Kyle Brnovich giving back to his Florida community in a critical time of need:

O’s 3 big questions for 2023 season

With the offseason in full effect, our Stephen Heckman discusses three main questions the Orioles and their fans have heading into the 2023 season:

Orioles add 5 prospects to 40-man roster

The O’s added five players to their 40-man roster, including MLB’s top pitching prospect, Grayson Rodriguez. Our Zack Bucklew has all the details on each player added and those who are now Rule 5 eligible:

Why declining Lyles’ option is right move for O’s

The Orioles declined Jordan Lyles’ $11 million club option for 2023 on Wednesday. Our Jared Watson explains why this was the smart and correct move for Baltimore:

O’s claim outfielder Daz Cameron off waivers

The Orioles have started the offseason by claiming outfielder Daz Cameron off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:

O’s claim veteran outfielder Jake Cave off waivers

The O’s have made their first move of the offseason, as they have claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:

O’s sign RHP Wes Robertson to minors deal

The Baltimore Orioles have stayed busy with their Minor League organizations this offseason, and that statement was true yet again earlier this afternoon.

Battery of… Kickers?

Most Orioles fans know Adley Rutschman as the top prospect in all of baseball and Grayson Rodriguez as the top pitching prospect. They are the battery of the future for the Orioles, who hold high expectations to go along with the massive fan fair that is following their rise to stardom.

O’s sign C Anthony Bemboom and RHP Matt Vogel to minor league deals

Major League Baseball might be halted from making moves, but it doesn’t stop the minors from locking up some players who might be in, if it happens, spring training.

O’s grab 2 pitchers in Triple-A phase of Rule 5 Draft, sign catcher Jacob Nottingham & more

Although MLB owners and players still can’t get along, things must move along.

Locked Out – “It’s just the fans…”

A father and son stand in a backyard, tossing a white with red stitching ball back and forth. The smack against the genuine leather glove makes for a sound that brings back memories and moments from when a game became a National Pastime.

O’s sign RHP Denyi Reyes to minor league deal

The Orioles have an interesting enigma going into the lockout that most teams don’t get to play with, an entire bullpen to build.

Orioles sign RHP Jordan Lyles to 1-year deal

In a last second move before the MLB work stoppage, the Orioles signed right-hander Jordan Lyles to a one-year deal, pending a physical.

O’s claim LHP Cionel Pérez off waivers

The Orioles now have a full 40-man roster, as they have claimed left-hander Cionel Pérez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

Are we there yet, O’s fans?

As a Baltimore Orioles fan, we have had a whirlwind of adventures over the past decade plus.

Orioles add 6 players to 40-man roster

With the deadline approaching on Friday to add players to the 40-man roster in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft, the Orioles added a group of top prospects, six to be exact.

RHP Marcos Diplán returns to O’s on minor league deal

A couple weeks ago, right-hander Marcos Diplán elected to forgo an assignment to the minor leagues and selected free agency. Here we are two weeks later, and Diplán has returned to the Orioles on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.