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Pete Alonso reveals reasons for joining Orioles: ‘This partnership to me it was just head and shoulders above everybody else’ #Orioles
Pete Alonso reveals reasons for joining Orioles: ‘This partnership to me it was just head and shoulders above everybody else’
On Friday, Pete Alonso spoke at length about what attracted him to the Orioles and what he hopes to accomplish after the free agent first baseman signed a five year, $155 million contract. Here are excerpts: On whether he could help the Orioles succeed in the postseason: “The playoffs for me is such an addicting […]
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December 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Pete Alonso reveals reasons for joining Orioles: ‘This partnership to me it was just head and shoulders above everybody else’ #Orioles
Is Pete Alonso the most important Orioles’ acquisition since Frank Robinson? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Is Pete Alonso the most important Orioles’ acquisition since Frank Robinson? | MAILBAG
Question: Is it possible that the signing of Pete Alonso may be the most important acquisition since Frank Robinson? From: Al Spoler Answer: Al, according to David Rubenstein, it may be. At Friday’s news conference, he inferred that Alonso may be as important as Robinson, but I’d say hang on and let’s see what happens […]
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December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Is Pete Alonso the most important Orioles’ acquisition since Frank Robinson? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Showalter thinks Alonso is the perfect fit for Orioles: ‘If you’re going to give a guy a five-year contract, that’s the guy’ #Orioles
Showalter thinks Alonso is the perfect fit for Orioles: ‘If you’re going to give a guy a five-year contract, that’s the guy’
Buck Showalter had the second-longest tenure of any manager in Orioles history and grew fond of Baltimore. His son, Nathan, a onetime scout for the Orioles, still lives in the area, and Buck and his wife, Angela, own a farm in Anne Arundel County and visit often. When Pete Alonso was considering signing with the […]
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December 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Showalter thinks Alonso is the perfect fit for Orioles: ‘If you’re going to give a guy a five-year contract, that’s the guy’ #Orioles
Elias on Alonso joining Orioles: ‘We have arguably the best batting lineup in Major League Baseball right now’ #Orioles
Elias on Alonso joining Orioles: ‘We have arguably the best batting lineup in Major League Baseball right now’
BALTIMORE—The Orioles rarely hold press conferences to celebrate their new acquisitions. Pete Alonso is different, and that called for something special. Just before Alonso, president of baseball operations Mike Elias, owner David Rubenstein and agent Scott Boras arrived on Friday, Elias’ executive assistant, Tina Mazor, rushed into the room with a huge stuffed polar bear […]
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December 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Elias on Alonso joining Orioles: ‘We have arguably the best batting lineup in Major League Baseball right now’ #Orioles
Alonso, Elias, Rubenstein, Boras, Albernaz on a big day in Orioles history #Orioles
Alonso, Elias, Rubenstein, Boras, Albernaz on a big day in Orioles history
BALTIMORE—Pete Alonso donned his new Orioles jersey on Friday, and said he couldn’t wait to get started in his new baseball home. Alonso, who’ll wear No. 25 in Baltimore, signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday. Speaking at a podium with Orioles control owner David Rubenstein, president of baseball operations Mike […]
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December 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Alonso, Elias, Rubenstein, Boras, Albernaz on a big day in Orioles history #Orioles
Alonso adds muscle to a more powerful Orioles lineup #Orioles
Alonso adds muscle to a more powerful Orioles lineup
It’s still two months until spring training and more than three months until Opening Day. But with the welcome addition of Pete Alonso and his 264 home runs since 2019, it’s never too early to speculate on the Orioles’ roster and batting order. Now that Alonso’s here, the Orioles will try to clarify the situations […]
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December 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Alonso adds muscle to a more powerful Orioles lineup #Orioles
Will Orioles trade both Mayo and Mountcastle for a starter? #Orioles
Will Orioles trade both Mayo and Mountcastle for a starter?
Question: Are both Ryan Mountcastle and Coby Mayo trade chips for a starter? I heard that the two might be packaged together in a deal for a starter. If only one would be moved, is Mayo the likely one to trade since Mountcastle commands a higher salary after a subpar performance in 2025? From: Robert […]
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December 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Will Orioles trade both Mayo and Mountcastle for a starter? #Orioles
Orioles signing of Pete Alonso is official; Maverick Handley designated for assignment #Orioles
Orioles signing of Pete Alonso is official; Maverick Handley designated for assignment
The Orioles made Pete Alonso’s signing official on Thursday. Alonso, the five-time All-Star, who signed a five-year, $155 million deal, will be introduced on Friday afternoon. Alonso’s addition has been greeted with glee by Orioles fans, who had been skeptical of the team’s willingness to offer large deals. To make room for Alonso on the […]
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December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Orioles signing of Pete Alonso is official; Maverick Handley designated for assignment #Orioles
Addition of Alonso produces memorable Winter Meetings for Orioles #Orioles
Addition of Alonso produces memorable Winter Meetings for Orioles
ORLANDO–Now, it’s on to the pitching. The Orioles’ pursuit of a big bat and big news from the Winter Meetings was successful with their agreement on a five-year, $155 million contract with slugger Pete Alonso. The move gives the Orioles one of the top sluggers in baseball and an everyday first baseman. With Alonso joining […]
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December 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Addition of Alonso produces memorable Winter Meetings for Orioles #Orioles
Calling the Pen: 60 years after landing Frank Robinson, Orioles show they’re still willing to swing for the fences #Orioles
Calling the Pen: 60 years after landing Frank Robinson, Orioles show they’re still willing to swing for the fences
Sixty years and one day after the Orioles traded for Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, they reached an agreement with slugger Pete Alonso. The comparison is not Robinson to Alonso — because that wouldn’t be fair to Alonso — but the Orioles’ willingness to make a bold move at a time when they needed to. […]
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December 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Calling the Pen: 60 years after landing Frank Robinson, Orioles show they’re still willing to swing for the fences #Orioles
What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Alonso #Orioles
What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Alonso - BaltimoreBaseball.com
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December 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Alonso #Orioles
60 years after landing Frank Robinson, O’s show they’re still willing to swing for the fences #Orioles
60 years after landing Frank Robinson, O’s show they’re still willing to swing for the fences
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December 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
60 years after landing Frank Robinson, O’s show they’re still willing to swing for the fences #Orioles
What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Pete Alonso #Orioles
What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Pete Alonso
The Orioles’ $155 million signing of first baseman Pete Alonso is drawing a lot of reaction from those inside baseball and those who cover it. Here is a sample: Tim Britton and Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic: “Alonso, who will play 2026 at 31 years old, has hit at least 34 home runs in each 162-game […]
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December 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
What they’re saying about the Orioles signing Pete Alonso #Orioles
Peter Schmuck: Orioles signing slugger Pete Alonso answers a huge question and creates some others #Orioles
Peter Schmuck: Orioles signing slugger Pete Alonso answers a huge question and creates some others
To all those cynical fans who thought the new Orioles ownership would never step up to sign an elite free agent, this one’s for you and everybody else who suffered through the hugely disappointing 2025 season. President of baseball operations Mike Elias set out to recharge the Orioles’ offense and create better left-right balance in […]
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December 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Peter Schmuck: Orioles signing slugger Pete Alonso answers a huge question and creates some others #Orioles
Orioles lose former prospect Carter Baumler in Rule 5 draft; Walker claimed off waivers, Romo designated for assignment #Orioles
Orioles lose former prospect Carter Baumler in Rule 5 draft; Walker claimed off waivers, Romo designated for assignment
ORLANDO—For the third consecutive year, the Orioles didn’t take a player in the Rule 5 draft. This year, they had a full 40-man roster so they weren’t eligible to participate. They lost one player, 23-year-old right-handed pitcher Carter Baumler, who was once a rising prospect in the organization before his career was derailed by injuries. […]
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December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Orioles lose former prospect Carter Baumler in Rule 5 draft; Walker claimed off waivers, Romo designated for assignment #Orioles
Source: Pete Alonso’s power bat coming to Orioles; Reported deal is 5 years, $155 million #Orioles
Source: Pete Alonso’s power bat coming to Orioles; Reported deal is 5 years, $155 million
ORLANDO—The Orioles will leave the Winter Meetings with a big bat. According to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, which was confirmed by an industry source, slugging first baseman Pete Alonso has a five-year deal worth $155 million with the team. Alonso is leaving the New York Mets, where he averaged more than 40 home […]
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December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Source: Pete Alonso’s power bat coming to Orioles; Reported deal is 5 years, $155 million #Orioles
Orioles need to win some free-agent contests #Orioles
Orioles need to win some free-agent contests
ORLANDO—The Orioles may or may not reach an agreement with a top-shelf hitter or pitcher before the Winter Meetings end on Wednesday. That doesn’t mean the Orioles aren’t serious players in this year’s free-agent marketplace. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles were serious about slugger Kyle Schwarber, who hit 56 home runs and […]
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December 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Orioles need to win some free-agent contests #Orioles
What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale) #Orioles
What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale)
The year 2025 wasn’t good for the Baltimore Orioles, to say the least. But it’s been a great year for the Bird Tapes, my Orioles history project on Substack. I’ve published almost two dozen new interviews with former Oriole players, executives and connected journalists. I’ve posted dozens of new written pieces about various aspects of […]
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December 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale) #Orioles
Orioles to pick 7th in July’s draft #Orioles
Orioles to pick 7th in July’s draft
ORLANDO—The Orioles had the seventh worst record in baseball last season, and the fourth best chance of winning the draft lottery. They ended up with the seventh pick in next July’s draft. The Chicago White Sox, who had the best odds of winning Tuesday’s lottery with a 27.73 percent chance, get the number one pick. […]
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December 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Orioles to pick 7th in July’s draft #Orioles
Orioles’ Henderson to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic; Notes on Basallo, Kremer #Orioles
Orioles’ Henderson to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic; Notes on Basallo, Kremer
ORLANDO–Gunnar Henderson will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Henderson was one of several major league stars to be named to the team on Tuesday. Team USA begins play against Brazil on March 6th at Houston’s Leakin Park. They’ll continue pool play against Great Britain on March 7th, Mexico on March 9th […]
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December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Orioles’ Henderson to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic; Notes on Basallo, Kremer #Orioles
Boras, Orioles in ‘regular communication’ on free agents #Orioles
Boras, Orioles in ‘regular communication’ on free agents
ORLANDO—The Orioles have been linked with several clients of baseball’s most powerful agent, Scott Boras. First baseman Pete Alonso, who lives in Tampa, about two hours away, is reported to have scheduled a meeting with the Orioles. The team is also reported to have interest in starting pitchers Zac Gallen, who last pitched for Arizona, […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Boras, Orioles in ‘regular communication’ on free agents #Orioles
Orioles’ Albernaz puts focus on Rutschman: ‘It’s us as a coaching staff with him to figure out what’s the areas that he needs to really focus in on’ #Orioles
Orioles’ Albernaz puts focus on Rutschman: ‘It’s us as a coaching staff with him to figure out what’s the areas that he needs to really focus in on’
ORLANDO—One of the biggest challenges for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz will be to help Adley Rutschman recapture the skills that made him one of the best catchers in baseball. From the time he debuted as an Oriole in May 2022 to July 2024, Rutschman looked as if he’d be a star catcher. He finished second […]
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December 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Orioles’ Albernaz puts focus on Rutschman: ‘It’s us as a coaching staff with him to figure out what’s the areas that he needs to really focus in on’ #Orioles
Elias says Orioles are making substantial offers to starters: ‘Absolutely willing to do that’ #Orioles
Elias says Orioles are making substantial offers to starters: ‘Absolutely willing to do that’
ORLANDO–What happened? The first day of the Winter Meetings concluded without the Orioles making news or any moves. The New York Post reported that slugging first baseman Pete Alonso is attending the meetings and will meet with the Orioles. Heyman is also reporting that the Orioles are among teams interested in left-handed starter Ranger Suárez. […]
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December 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Elias says Orioles are making substantial offers to starters: ‘Absolutely willing to do that’ #Orioles
Albernaz settling into Orioles’ manager’s job: ‘I love our players that we have now’ #Orioles
Albernaz settling into Orioles’ manager’s job: ‘I love our players that we have now’
ORLANDO—Spring training is still two months away, and Craig Albernaz is settling into his new job as Orioles manager. “I feel great about it. We have a great young core and some really good veteran pieces around it,” he said at the Winter Meetings on Monday. “I love our players that we have now. My […]
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December 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Albernaz settling into Orioles’ manager’s job: ‘I love our players that we have now’ #Orioles
Orioles’ 40-man roster has 10 new names #Orioles
Orioles’ 40-man roster has 10 new names
ORLANDO—The Winter Meetings are roughly the halfway point between the end of the regular season and the start of spring training, and the Orioles have already turned over 25 percent of their 40-man roster with more moves to come. Some of the additions are of interest only to the hardcore — right-handed pitcher George Soriano, […]
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December 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Orioles’ 40-man roster has 10 new names #Orioles