Baseball's black holes: The worst team at every position
Even the best clubs -- yes, even the world champs -- have an Achilles' heel. Here are MLB's most glaring weaknesses, and what's being done, if anything, to address them.
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Orioles agree to contracts with Bundy, Givens, Villar
The Baltimore Orioles have avoided arbitration with three players, agreeing to one-year contracts with right-handers Dylan Bundy and Mychal Givens, and infielder Jonathan Villar.
Rankings and predictions for every top remaining free agent
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado aren't the only big names still searching for the right fit. We examine who is available and their most likely landing spots.
Giants acquire utility player Valera from Orioles
The Giants have acquired switch-hitting infielder and outfielder Breyvic Valera from the Baltimore Orioles for cash, adding another former Dodgers player Saturday who new San Francisco president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi had in Los Angeles.
O's claim RHP Brice off waivers from Angels
The Orioles claimed right-handed reliever Austin Brice off waivers from the Angels. He went 2-3 with a 5.79 ERA in 33 appearances for the Reds last season.
MLB stock watch: Midwinter winners and losers
Halfway through the offseason, we look at which teams have gained ground, which have fallen back and what moves could be made to shift things further.
FiveThirtyEight: The Best Players And Biggest Upsets Of 2018 In (Almost) Any Sport
As 2018 draws to its conclusion, we wanted to look back at the year in sports -- the best (and worst) teams, the results that surprised us most and...
FiveThirtyEight: The Best And Worst Teams Of 2018 In (Almost) Any Sport
The 2018 calendar year has been pretty incredible for sports fans.
The year that ... : What we'd bet baseball in 2018 will be remembered for forever
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani became an MLB sensation this season. But a century from now, will his debut be the most profound and lasting legacy of 2018?
MLB Roundtable: The best, worst and what's to come this holiday week
Which team could put Manny Machado or Bryce Harper under its tree? Who has gotten the most done, and who bears watching?
Orioles introduce 'up-and-coming star' Hyde
Orioles general manager Mike Elias introduced the club's new manager, Brandon Hyde, on Monday, calling the former Cubs bench coach an "up-and-coming star."
O's Elias believes Hyde 'ideal leader' for rebuild
Brandon Hyde, a veteran coach and former director of player development, officially was named manager of the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
What each team should do next after the winter meetings
Every team left Las Vegas with unfinished business. We have some suggestions on where they should go from here.
Law: Bullpen overpays and the Rule 5 draft
The Dodgers may have needed bullpen help, but did they and the Mets go too far for Joe Kelly and Jeurys Familia?
Orioles select SS Martin No. 1 in Rule 5 draft
Shortstop Richie Martin was selected No. 1 overall by the Orioles in the Rule 5 draft and 14 players overall, including 10 pitchers, were picked in the major league portion.
Source: O's pick Cubs coach Hyde as manager
Brandon Hyde, who has been Joe Maddon's bench coach with the Cubs, will be named the Orioles' new manager, ESPN has confirmed. The Athletic first reported that Hyde was the team's choice to replace Buck Showalter.
Braves INF Ruiz claimed off waivers by Orioles
Atlanta Braves infielder Rio Ruiz has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.
Winter meetings moves for all 30 teams
With every team looking to make moves in Las Vegas, here's a forecast of big trades and signings for each.
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The Today's Game committee got the Las Vegas edition of the winter meetings off to a festive start by electing both Harold Baines and Lee Smith to the Hall of Fame. The pair will join whomever makes it next month in Cooperstown next summer.
Schoop set free as Brewers GM cops to 'bad deal'
After hitting .202 with four homers and 21 RBIs in 46 games after the Brewers traded for him, the team made Jonathan Schoop a free agent by failing to offer a contract for 2019.
Elias On Path To Baltimore, Plans For Organization
New Orioles Exec. VP/GM Mike Elias talks to Buster Olney about his path to Baltimore, his plans for the organization, a funny conversation about getting into baseball & more.
Way-too-early 2019-20 MLB free-agent rankings
While this winter's crop searches for new homes, we look ahead to the big decisions that loom for some of the game's top stars -- Nolan Arenado, Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt and Gerrit Cole among them.
Ex-NASA engineer Mejdal joins O's front office
New Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias called upon a familiar face to help rebuild the club, hiring former NASA engineer Sig Mejdal from the Houston Astros to be assistant general manager for analytics.
The top offseason priority for all 30 MLB teams
Your favorite team probably isn't going to get Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. But another move -- maybe for a top pitcher -- could make all the difference this winter.
Orioles GM Elias to rebuild 'as quickly as we can'
New Orioles general manager Mike Elias spoke excitedly Monday about rebuilding the worst team in the majors by drafting wisely, stocking the farm system and delving deep into the International market.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.1830th
Quality Starts5929th
WHIP1.5030th
BAA.27630th
Runs62227th
Batting Average.23924th
On Base Percentage.29829th
Slugging Percentage.39125th