The Orioles win the weirdest one, the Astros roll, the Yankees and Rays go deep, and the best defensive play of the day.
Is the recent trade of a draft pick from Baltimore to Los Angeles what they’ve been warning us about?
The Dodgers trade for Ryan Webb, the Rangers trade for Stolmy Pimentel, Mikie Mahtook gets a call-up, and a knuckleballer gets the call in Baltimore.
How the Orioles excel at picking up players from the discard pile who immediately produce.
The Orioles catcher is back behind the dish, Kris Bryant will be back at third soon, and Alex Rodriguez might stay at third.
Phil Coke, Mike Adams, etc.
The quiet Orioles make a little noise, while elsewhere relievers and zombies are signing.
PECOTA seems to always underestimate the Orioles. Another last-place finish is projected, but is it justified?
The Rockies get a couple big-league pitchers, Steve Lombardozzi’s brings back ever-smaller returns, and some backup catchers are employed again.
Chris Davis’ 2014 was obviously worse than his 2013, but were there mechanical changes that led to the poor results?
The Blue Jays might be interested in an infielder with legal troubles, while the Orioles might demand a substantial return if they let Dan Duquette go.
What losing the All-Star game means for Baltimore.
An agent reflects on his takes.
The Rays have excess infielders, and do the Orioles have a Colby Rasmus deficiency?