Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias announced on Saturday that closer Félix Bautista is set to throw off a full mound next week, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Bautista underwent the surgery 11 months ago and has had a smooth recovery, aside from a debridement and ulnar nerve transposition…
Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that the Orioles are signing infielder J.D. Davis to a minor league deal, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Davis, who was released by the Yankees last week, is joining the Orioles on a non-major league contract. At 31, Davis had enjoyed a strong five-year…
The Orioles announced this afternoon that left-hander Cole Irvin has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A. This follows his designation for assignment on the trade deadline day last week. The 30-year-old lefty, a fifth-round pick by the Phillies in the 2016 draft, spent his first two seasons pitching out of the bullpen…
The Guardians announced several roster changes this morning, notably promoting right-hander Connor Gillispie and recalling righty Eli Morgan. To make room, rookie left-hander Joey Cantillo and right-hander Xzavion Curry were sent to Triple-A. Gillispie, 26, was initially drafted by the Orioles in 2019 and joined the Guardians via the minor league phase of the Rule…
With the MLB trade season now over, the Baltimore Orioles were active before the 6 p.m. deadline on Tuesday evening. They made several moves, but it remains unclear if these actions are sufficient to secure a World Series title. Some of these decisions might even be regrettable in hindsight. For more news and rumors, check…
The Cleveland Guardians, leading the MLB with the best record and topping the latest power rankings, have faced recent struggles with their starting pitchers due to injuries. Despite winning six of their last eight games, the team is dealing with a mix of setbacks and hopeful returns. The most significant update is that ace Tanner…
Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann displayed remarkable resilience on Monday afternoon. In the bottom of the first inning, McCann was struck in the face by a 94.6 mph fastball from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodríguez, causing him to bleed heavily. Despite the injury, McCann stayed in the game and caught all nine innings. Orioles…
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also mentioned that the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Seattle Mariners are in the running for Scott. With the Marlins at 38-66 and looking to sell ahead…
Former San Diego Padres pitcher Jordan Lyles has been released by the Kansas City Royals, three months after being placed on the team’s restricted list for personal reasons. Lyles was added to the restricted list on April 22. Despite returning to the Royals in June, he did not rejoin the 26-man roster and was ultimately…
Despite many believing that Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher Tarik Skubal is unlikely to be traded before the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the possibility cannot be entirely dismissed. Several hints suggest that Detroit might be open to the idea, including a recent update from Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Regarding Tarik Skubal, consider this: I’m told…