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Sugano's resume is impressive, and the Orioles hope the 35-year-old RHP has plenty in the tank
When Tomoyuki Sugano took the mound in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, pitching for Japan against the United States, it was a pretty good preview of what the major leagues might feel like. “Having the opportunity to pitch at Dodger Stadium in the 2017 WBC against the...
With Roki Sasaki looming, Orioles left $2.1 million unspent from allotment and Dodgers $1.9 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles left about $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool allotment and the Los Angeles Dodgers around $1.9 million in a year there was speculation Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki would be available. Major League Baseball's...
Orioles sign veteran RHP Tomoyuki Sugano to a $13M, 1-year contract after his MVP season in Japan
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tomoyuki Sugano is headed to the major leagues at last. The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract with the star Japanese right-hander Monday night. Sugano is coming off an MVP season — his third — in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central...
Baltimore Orioles finalize deals with Tyler O'Neill and Gary Sánchez
DALLAS (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles finalized a three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O'Neill that includes a player opt-out after the 2025 season, and also completed a one-year deal with catcher Gary Sánchez on Tuesday. “Pretty clearly two profiles we had been seeking going...
Thomas Boswell of The Washington Post wins BBWAA Career Excellence Award
DALLAS (AP) — Thomas Boswell, a reporter and columnist for The Washington Post for 52 years until his retirement in 2021, won the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. The honor was announced Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association...
Merv Rettenmund, outfielder who won World Series titles with the Orioles and Reds, dies at 81
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Merv Rettenmund, an outfielder whose 13-year major league playing career included World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds, has died. He was 81. The San Diego Padres announced Rettenmund's death Sunday. No cause of death was given. ...
Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $49.5 million, three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O'Neill, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a...
Robinson Chirinos replaces Fredi González as Baltimore Orioles bench coach
BALTIMORE (AP) — Robinson Chirinos replaced Fredi González on Monday as the Baltimore Orioles' bench coach under manager Brandon Hyde. Chirinos, 40, was a big league catcher in 11 seasons through 2022, finishing with the Orioles. He hit .226 with 95 homers and 306 RBIs in 714...
Fans can step up to the plate for Red Sox CEO's memorabilia at auction
A Boston auction house is going to take bidders out to the ballpark with an online auction of a team executive's Red Sox memorabilia — including four World Series trophies. Items belonging to former Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino, who died in April at the age of 78, will...
Seeking a 'happier medium,' the Orioles are set to move their left field wall at Camden Yards again
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are ready to adjust their wall in left field again. The team moved the wall at Camden Yards back and made it significantly taller before the 2022 season. General manager Mike Elias said Friday the team “overcorrected" and will try to find a...
