Alonso’s arrival makes Orioles look and feel different after years of waiting
Friday’s press conference was fun and exciting, which aren’t adjectives we’ve used to describe the Orioles at this point in the offseason in a very long time.
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Pete Alonso and Orioles brass meet with media after signing five-year, $155 million contract
Pete Alonso and Orioles brass meet with media after signing five-year, $155 million contract
Pete Alonso on joining Orioles: “I feel like I’m going to help this team achieve greatness”
The five-time All-Star first baseman was introduced to the Baltimore media on Friday afternoon.
Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor what Orioles need to do this offseason to find relavancy in AL East
It’s a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB and a pending working stoppage might be affecting much more than just the payroll of the Baltimore Orioles heading into 2026.
Where is the Rubenstein and Arougheti commitment to winning for Orioles fans?
It’s a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB and a pending working stoppage might be affecting much more than just the payroll of the Baltimore Orioles heading into 2026.
Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Samuel Basallo contract extension and Orioles future signings
Is the “risk” real in the case of Samuel Basallo signing an 8-year contract less than eight days into his MLB career? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ first long-term deal of the David Rubenstein era and the philosophy on both sides for future signings.
Orioles find a good deal for both sides with Basallo
Is the “risk” real in the case of Samuel Basallo signing an 8-year contract less than eight days into his MLB career? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles’ first long-term deal of the David Rubenstein era and the philosophy on both sides for future signings.
Barry Bloom of Sportico discusses money of Major League Baseball and future revenue for teams like Orioles to improve
Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.
As Rubenstein hands out more money, where is MLB getting it from in Baltimore?
Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore.
As big MLB deals emerge, Orioles fans are still puzzled by the process
So, just what are the Orioles real plans for a payroll under the new stewardship and deep pockets of the Rubenstein group? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strategy and budget of general manager Mike Elias as the hot stove starts to boil for offseason activities as the MLB Winter Meetings spark a baseball conversation in Baltimore about the future.
Orioles shifting the left field wall and lowering expectations of a free agency splash
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles strategy for offseason and MLB Winter Meetings as deals emerge
So, just what are the Orioles real plans for a payroll under the new stewardship and deep pockets of the Rubenstein group? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strategy and budget of general manager Mike Elias as the hot stove starts to boil for offseason activities as the MLB Winter Meetings spark a baseball conversation in Baltimore about the future.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss moving left field wall and low expectations of Baltimore Orioles fans
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
How will Team Rubenstein move the economic needle to boost Orioles payroll and potential?
With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realities of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
Sports business insider Eric Fisher gives Nestor economic realties of MLB and Orioles hurdles moving forward
The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…
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Orioles thoughts on Wieters decision, Britton snub, Showalter as finalist
Baltimore elected not to gamble by extending another qualifying offer to the veteran catcher.
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Orioles haven’t found pitching they like for prices they like
After handing out the biggest contract in franchise history to Chris Davis, the Orioles still need to address a gaping hole in their starting rotation.
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Davis, Orioles agree to seven-year, $161 million
The 29-year-old first baseman agreed to the richest contract in the history of Baltimore sports.
MASN Money For Dummies (Part 2): Understanding MASN, Orioles history and big money for Chris Davis
If you’re wondering whether Orioles can “afford” Chris Davis, our in-depth series breaking down MASN profit is required reading…
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Orioles should only close door on Davis with real alternative in place
Walking away from the first baseman only makes sense if they have a real alternative ready to agree to a contract.
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Chen not pleased with temporary demotion to Single-A Frederick
The Taiwanese lefty said he was “disappointed” to have his normal routine disrupted.
