Right-hand Pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
Yacabonis pitched eight times in the Grapefruit League, allowing three runs on eight hits with five walks and seven strikeouts in eight innings (a 3.38…
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Perched on MSB’s Dan and Matt cover Cobb, and Orioles spring training
The Orioles have signed Cobb to a four year deal, but what are the exact figures, and where will he stand with the Orioles? How…
Dan and Matt discuss The Orioles with Sam, and then transition to football with Jon
Dan and Matt discuss The Orioles signings and Spring training with Sam, and then transition to football talks with Jon. This awesome segment is action…
The Future Is Now For Orioles As Castillo Turns Down $7 Million Player Option
BALTIMORE – The now free agent, Welington Castillo, has declined his player option of $7 million. Last season Castillo signed his $6 million one year…
Orioles select Verrett in Rule 5 draft
The Baltimore Orioles selected Logan Verrett in the Rule 5 draft today. Verrett is a right handed pitcher who had a 4.33 era in Triple-A last season. The Orioles like to keep their Rule 5 players so the Orioles may try to squeeze Verrett on the 25-man roster as a long reliever.
Here is the Orioles press release.
Orioles claim Hassan
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Alex Hassan off waivers Thursday from the Oakland Athletics. Hassan will be added to the Orioles 40-man roster and add depth for the Orioles. Hassan is an outfielder who played a lot of baseball in the Boston Red Sox organization.
Here is the Orioles press release.
Orioles sign Drake
The Baltimore Orioles have signed pitcher Oliver Drake to a Major League contract, the club announced today. Drake a former Navy Midshipman has pitched in the Minor Leagues for the Orioles. Drake has most recently pitched for the Bowie Baysox.
Drake is a potential bullpen pitcher who can provide depth for the Orioles but I find his chances of making the Orioles out of spring training is unlikely. Read more about Orioles sign Drake …
Orioles extend Hardy
The Baltimore Orioles have reached a contract extension with JJ Hardy, according to multiple reports. Details of Hardy’s extension are not yet known but it is surely a great move for the Orioles.
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Orioles make first round of callups
The Baltimore Orioles have started making their first round of September callups. Unlike past seasons the Orioles have only recalled veteran players that will add depth to the Orioles. The Orioles have recalled Kevin Gausman, who is starting today and Evan Meek. The Orioles have selected the contract of Joe Saunders and Kelly Johnson has reported to the club.
Meek and Saunders have both struggled this season but they will add depth to the bullpen. Saunders might get a start during the doubleheader with the New York Yankees. I would be very careful if I was the Orioles about starting Saunders, he has been hit around this season. Read more about Orioles make first round of callups …
More Orioles roster moves 8/31/2014
The Baltimore Orioles traded for Alenjadro De Aza last night and he has reported to the Orioles. The Orioles have optioned T.J. McFarland. The Orioles have also activated Wei-Yin Chen and optioned Steve Clevenger. The Orioles will have their roster expand tomorrow and can recall both Clevenger and McFarland in the upcoming days.
The Orioles have made a lot of roster moves the past day in preparation of the September roster expansion.
Here is the Orioles press release.