I like the Bassitt signing. I also don't think Mike Elias should be given any sort of pass for not bringing in a top-level starter (regardless of what you think of Baz). See? That wasn't so difficult

When Kyle Goon tells you to spend money, you sign Chris Bassitt. That's how it works

Of course

join in! all the best baseball players are doing it!

Kyle Goon: The Orioles keep telling us they have money to spend in free agency. Then spend it already.

I liked the Shane Baz trade. But the Orioles don't need a could-be ace. They need an established one, and they once again aren't getting one. I don't see how anyone can give Elias's offseason anything better than a C, and I wouldn't argue if you gave him an F

Winston Smith was an Orioles fan

"The Orioles look like they’ve improved the roster this offseason, but not enough to cover all of their weaknesses." blogs.fangraphs.com/fangraphs-po...

Lol Duke

Mike Elias putting the finishing touches on the Orioles' offseason

Mike Elias is playing 4D chess against himself (and losing)

Look, Mike Elias is trying really hard to find the guy who once again couldn't sign an ace

Send your Mike Elias hit pieces this way, please

The only surprising thing is that the Orioles ever signed Pete Alonso

not enough people are talking about how Mike Elias hasn't signed or acquired an ace yet

Have the Rams considered trying to win the game?

What I'm hearing about the Orioles' interest in running back the Charlie Morton signing

Count me among the "spend more money on your baseball team" squad, but I also understand not wanting to pay Tucker 4/240. Make something else happen, then

i can't wait to see how Orioles games still end up on MASN2 now

Nick Markakis being informed that he received a single Hall of Fame vote for some reason

I can't believe Keegan Akin won't accept my arbitration offer of $0

yes www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHvZ...

Sometimes the obvious take is the right one. This is fine, but it shouldn't mean the Orioles avoid making another big rotation move

I'm not even a Ravens fan and I'd love to hear the explanation about why Henry didn't get another carry in the 4th quarter after his TD run

Kyle Goon: At long last, Mike Elias and the Orioles are taking big swings this offseason

It's interesting to read some of the breakdowns of the Baz trade. Law thinks the O's added a potential No. 1. Longenhagen says Baz is more like a 3 or 4

love the Orioles' trade for Shane Baz, who's a good starter now and I think a breakout candidate for 2026. breaking down the trade for subscribers to @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...

The O’s are crushing this offseason. After years of playing things too cautious, it’s nice to see Baltimore finally pushing some of their chips in for the short term. Give that team an ace and a few bullpen arms and they’re going to look awfully dangerous.

love to see the O's being aggressive, though that's a lot for Baz. but Baz is very good. adding him along with another top starter would be very strong

King never seemed like a great fit for the Orioles. They're prioritizing players who post, and he's thrown over 105 innings once in his major-league career so far. That doesn't mean he isn't good or couldn't help them, of course, but they (primarily) need a talented workhorse

I can't wait for the ones welcoming Tatsuya Imai

Mike, blink twice if ownership is forcing you to spend money

Guess not

"The Orioles aren't messing around"

Rule 5 draft? Oh, sure, whatever

the Orioles lineup, when healthy, always LOOKS great. we'll see if a handful of players actually step up. there's the potential for a lot of fun and a lot of dingers

i will not make a bunch of Chris Davis jokes i will not make a bunch of Chris Davis jokes i will not make a bunch of Chris Davis jokes

Orioles' first basemen hit the fewest home runs (14) of any team last season and boasted the seventh-worst OPS (.679). Pete Alonso has bopped at least 34 home runs in every full MLB season and owns a career .857 OPS. That is a huge addition at a position of need for the Orioles.

folks... they did it

"One executive I talked to last night predicted that Alonso will 'fall into their laps.'" www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/d...

This article confirms that it was the Phillies who matched the Orioles' offer, not the other way around. There has been some confusing wording about the O's matching the offer. Either way, the O's appear serious about making a splash or two. Finally www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

The Orioles are in the middle of a legendary "interested in" offseason run

Trade talks for Marlins’ Edward Cabrera heating up, with Orioles in the mix. Story with Will Sammon. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Jon Meoli: The Orioles stars keep telling Craig Albernaz the same thing. What does it mean?

The Orioles driving up the price on Schwarber for the Phillies? Well, that's something

when you get your hopes up for the Orioles in free agency

A few more 1B/DH types and this roster is READY

huge winter meetings news: the Orioles have expressed interest in expressing interest in free agents