Orioles reach minor league deal with SS Escobar
The Orioles have agreed to terms with shortstop Alcides Escobar on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.
The Orioles have agreed to terms with shortstop Alcides Escobar on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.
These under-the-radar players could open some eyes during spring training and make some noise in the majors before the year is out.
Feb. 14 holiday trivia - MLB players since 1900 with last name "Valentine" (Baseball-Reference.com): Bobby (LAD/CAL/SD/NYM/SEA IF/OF 1969-79), Corky (CIN P 1954-55), Ellis (MON/NYM/CAL/TEX 1975-83 & ‘85) Fred (BAL/WAS/BAL OF 1959 & ‘63-68) & Joe (CIN P 2003-05). Ellis was the only A-S & Bobby the only Mgr.
Coming off a franchise-worst 115 losses in 2018, first-year Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that there are several spots in the starting rotation and the lineup available as the team began workouts.
You don't have to be a betting man to wonder whether teams like the Rays might make some noise in the standings again.
Outfielder Eric Young Jr. has agreed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles and will report to major league spring training.
The Blue Jays have the big-name splash, but Tampa Bay's quality depth is unmatched, with the Red Sox and Yankees (and Orioles) playing catch-up.
Even Zack Britton gets confused about the proper spelling of his first name.
From big names with something to prove to young stars to get to know, here's what you'll want to keep an eye on during spring training.
Remembering the career of the Hall of Famer and MLB's first black manager
They were baseball integration pioneers with the same last name. Frank died Thu. at 83, a week after the centennial of Jackie Robinson's birth. JR's widow, Rachel, and daughter, Sharon, said in a statement: "Frank Robinson was a dear friend and realized one of Jack's great hopes, becoming baseball's first African American manager. He was remarkable and made us all feel proud for his many contributions to baseball and to society. Our hearts go out to Barbara, Nichelle and the family."
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $800,000, one-year deal with right-hander Nate Karns, who hasn't pitched since 2017.
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who became MLB's first black manager and is the only player to win the MVP in both leagues, has died at age 83.
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who died Thu. at 83, was one of several future MLB stars who played on Oakland, CA youth teams sponsored by Sam Bercovich & his furniture business. Curt Flood, Vada Pinson & Tommy Harper were others. Robinson once said of Bercovich, "He took the knife out of my hand and put a baseball bat in it instead."
The late Hall of Famer's talent and competitive fire drove him both as a player and as MLB's first African-American manager.
We're still waiting for this winter's big free agents to sign, but that didn't stop us from predicting which uniforms they'll be wearing in the Midsummer Classic. Who else makes our star-studded squads?
The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?
Vlad Jr. is the headlining act, but he's far from the only rising star to watch in the majors this season.
From washed-up stars to guys who've never lived up to their paychecks and one slugger who is out of baseball, we examine MLB's biggest money mistakes.
Spring training is almost here. Check out reporting dates for teams in Florida and Arizona, including the defending champion Red Sox.
With baseball enjoying a surge in young talent, we look at which up-and-comers should be part of the next wave.
New Orioles GM Mike Elias and rookie manager Brandon Hyde said there will be no quick fix in 2019 after an overhaul during and after the worst season in team history.
Mike Mussina, who played for the Orioles and Yankees during his 18-year career, will enter Cooperstown without the logo of either team on his plaque, he said.
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
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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 | - | - |