Baltimore Orioles

The New York Mets fell just short of a World Series appearance. The Mets already lost Luis Severino to the Athletics. The Athletic's Jim Bowden noted that the team could also lose Sean Manaea to a three-year, $68 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. "The Orioles are playing at the top of the starting pitching market — Corbin Burnes, Fried, Roki Sasaki and others — but if that fails, Manaea would be a solid backup plan after his breakout season with the Mets," wrote Bowden.

A few former members of the Milwaukee Brewers surely will have great winters. Two former Brewers stars are available on the open market right now in Willy Adames and Corbin Burnes. Burnes is the more interesting of the two to watch out for.

The New York Yankees have been quiet in free agency thus far. Of course, there's a clear reason for this: They're waiting to see whether Juan Soto decides to sign with them. Once this decision is made, the Yankees' next steps in terms of free agency acquisitions will become much clearer. While Soto is the Yankees' clear No. 1 priority, that doesn't mean they won't pursue some of the other top free agents — which two reporters from the New York Post have made clear in recent days.

Ben McDonald, a former MLB No. 1 pick, made a touching tribute to his late father in a social media post on Sunday. McDonald wrote on X he was out hunting when he began to think about his dad. Suddenly, a giant buck approached him, and he was able to bag him.

Frank put in a 21-year Big League career that saw him win Rookie of the Year in 1956 when he smashed a then record-tying 38 home runs as a rookie, win the NL MVP in 1961 when he helped the Cincinnati Reds make it to the World Series, then become the first player to win the award in both leagues when he helped the Baltimore Orioles shock the world by sweeping the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966. Oh yeah, he also won the Triple Crown that year, leading the American League in runs, homers, RBIs, batting, on-base-percentage, slugging percentage and total bases.

The Baltimore Orioles are viewed by many people as one of the best teams in the MLB given how young and talented their core is. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson is already an MVP-caliber player. Adley Rutschman, when healthy, is in the conversation as the best catcher in baseball. Jackson Holliday was the No. 1 prospect in the game and got his feet wet, albeit with underwhelming results, in 2024.

Much of the talk last offseason surrounded mega-agent Scott Boras and his top clients. The hype was high for Matt Chapman, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery — the “Boras Four,” they were dubbed by national media figures — among the free agents on the market. The late starts seemed to hurt the pitchers, as Snell faltered to begin the season and Montgomery struggled throughout the campaign.

The vibes emanating from the Toronto Blue Jays this winter are ones of desperation. After a last-place finish in the American League East, the Blue Jays are entering their final season with All-Stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette under team control. Last winter, the Jays went all-in on Shohei Ohtani, and when they lost him to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they had no Plan B. They can't afford to get caught in the same position when they likely lose out on Juan Soto, the generational superstar.

Juan Soto might not be the only star outfielder the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to poach from an AL East foe this offseason. MLB.com's Manny Randhawa wrote an article Tuesday listing the seven most notable free agents who could go from one division rival to another this winter. As for the Blue Jays, Randawa had them linked to Anthony Santander, who has spent the last eight year patrolling right field for the Baltimore Orioles.

The challenge for Cody Asche in his first season as Orioles hitting coach is a complicated one. Asche occupied a front-row seat to the offense last season and, in his role of offensive strategy coach, had a hand in helping the ballclub score the fourth-most runs in the majors (4.85 per game). At the same time, however, their lineup struggled to string together long rallies and leaned heavily on home runs to put runs on the board. It was a flaw that ultimately proved to be their downfall in the playoffs, where the Kansas City Royals held them to one run — plated on a homer by Cedric Mullins — in two games to sweep them out of the wild-card round.

Michael Peter Epstein Washington Senators First Base Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 6'3" Weight: 230 Born: April 4, 1943, Bronx, NY Signed: Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent before 1964 season Major League Teams: Baltimore Orioles 1966-67; Washington Senators 1967-71; Oakland Athletics 1971-1972; Texas Rangers 1973; California Angels 1973-74 World Series Appearances: Oakland Athletics 1972 First baseman Mike Epstein originally came up with the Orioles in 1966, but after only 15 appearances with the club he requested a trade following a demotion to the minors in 1967. With Boog Powell (#15) at first base, the Orioles accommodated Epstein and dealt him to the Senators. Epstein

Hall of Fame players Paul Molitor, Eddie Murray, Tony Pérez, Lee Smith and Ozzie Smith are among 16 members of the classic era committee that will consider an eight-man Hall ballot that includes Dick Allen, Dave Parker and Luis Tiant. Murray, who played from the Orioles from 1977-1988, finished his MLB career with 504 home runs and 3,255 hits.

Robinson Chirinos was a big league catcher in 11 seasons through 2022, finishing with the Orioles.

Colorado announced the agreement after failing to offer a 2025 contract to Brendan Rodgers, making the former first-round pick a free agent.

Austin Slater tried to go into free agency with no expectations, which the outfielder admitted “is a little hard.” Would the veteran of parts of eight big-league seasons with the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles find a home relatively quickly? Or would he come to an agreement closer to spring training? “I’m glad this is the way that it went and excited about the spot ...

A Boston auctioneer is taking bidders out to the ballpark with an auction of a team executive’s Red Sox memorabilia — including four World Series trophies.

The Orioles also have questions to address in the outfield and at catcher.

Baltimore is trying to "seek a happier medium" by adjusting the dimensions that were changed in 2022.

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are "in the mix" for left-handed pitcher Max Fried in MLB free agency.

Young Detroit Tigers hitters Colt Keith and Riley Greene were beaten out for the Silver Slugger Award in the outfield and at second base.

Some people incorrectly say the Moon landings didn’t happen. But the evidence – and logic – isn’t on their side.

MLB's free agent class is led by Juan Soto, with Cy Young winners and history-making sluggers also available.