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    Orioles hope O’Neill and Sánchez signings bolster offense, but don’t expect a new hitting philosophy
    "We still believe in creating runs with our speed and contact, but also we have the ability to hit a home run,” manager Brandon Hyde said.
    Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde responds to questions during a news conference at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
    Nationals win draft lottery, potentially bringing a battle of Hollidays to the ‘Beltway Series’
    “The Battle of the Beltways” could become a whole lot more interesting in a few years.
    The Baltimore Orioles’ Jackson Holliday (7) takes practice swings before his at-bat during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sept. 8, 2024.
    Inside the Dugout: The window for a Gunnar Henderson extension may be closed
    Gunnar Henderson sits at a table in front of the media before the Orioles' Wild Card Workout.
    How far will Mike Elias go in the Orioles’ quest for pitching? | Banner Baseball Show
    Live from Dallas, Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck react to a wild start to winter meetings.
    Kyle Goon: It makes sense if the Orioles move on from Anthony Santander. But it still hurts.
    We will miss the switch-handed slugger more because he represented resilience through the rebuild. But the Orioles’ track record with beloved players from that time suggests fans should trust the decision.
    ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 16: Anthony Santander #25 of the Baltimore Orioles poses during the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas Agua Fresca at Globe Life Field North Plaza on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
    What the Gary Sánchez signing means for future Orioles ‘superstar’ Samuel Basallo
    Gary Sánchez is poised to be Adley Rutschman’s backup in 2025, but Baltimore’s “superstar” prospect is not far off.
    Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
    Orioles turn focus at winter meetings to pitching: ‘We’re in on everybody’
    ”There is no player that we are not interested in or pursuing in some shape or fashion if we feel like the talent is additive to the current roster we have,” general manager Mike Elias said.
    Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters following the team’s elimination from the playoffs.
    Merv Rettenmund, outfielder who won World Series with Orioles in 1970, dies at 81
    Rettenmund played his first six seasons for the Orioles before spending two each with the Reds and Padres and three with the California Angels.
    Baltimore Orioles outfielder Merv Rettenmund in Miami in 1968. (AP Photo/TM)
    Reunion with Tanner Scott? 8 free agent relievers for the Orioles to consider
    Hard-throwing righties, soft-tossing lefties, this class of free agent relievers has something for everyone.
    Tanner Scott had 22 saves and a 1.75 ERA with Miami and San Diego in 2024.
    The left-field wall at Camden Yards is being moved — again. How many more homers could batters hit?
    Over three seasons, the 2022 changes to the left-field wall took away 137 home runs, according to Statcast. The Orioles are adjusting after they "overcorrected," hoping for a more balanced ballpark.
    Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins and left fielder Austin Hays chase a double by the Seattle Mariners’ Jesse Winker in 2022, the first season of the deeper left-field wall at Camden Yards.
    Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
    O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
    Tyler O’Neill had a 1.026 OPS against lefties with a .425 weighted on-base average in 2021, his breakout season.
    Orioles find backup catcher in Gary Sánchez, according to reports
    Sánchez was a two-time All-Star with the New York Yankees, in 2017 and 2019.
    Gary Sánchez hit .220 with a .699 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 89 games for the Brewers in 2024.
    Reacting to Orioles’ signing of outfielder Tyler O’Neill | Banner Baseball Show
    Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck break down the O’s free agent addition.
    Orioles make first major offseason move by agreeing to 3-year deal with Tyler O’Neill
    The three-year deal is worth $49.5 million over three years, according to a source, although there’s an opt-out after the 2025 season.
    Tyler O’Neil hit .241 with 31 home runs and an .847 on-base-plus-slugging percentage for the Red Sox in 2024.
    Jon Meoli: What if the Orioles have to get creative to add the right-handed bat they covet?
    The Orioles have a number of routes to choose from if they don’t land one of the top free agents.
    If the Orioles don’t sign a free agent outfielder, they could add Alex Bregman to the infield mix and figure out the best fit later.
    What you need to know as the Orioles head to the MLB winter meetings
    There’s a lot riding on this winter for the Orioles. They have made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1997 but have failed to win a game in either series.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias talks to reporters at the 2023 winter meetings. What will he do in 2024?
    Max Fried, anyone? 4 left-handed starters the Orioles could sign.
    Cade Povich and Trevor Rogers are the only left-handed starters on Baltimore's 40-man roster at the moment.
    Max Fried is one of the top left-handed starting pitchers available in free agency.
    Mike Elias’ road map for an important Orioles offseason | Banner Baseball Show
    Acquiring rotational depth and a right-handed bat should be at the top of Baltimore’s list of priorities.
    Q&A: Colton Cowser discusses his rookie year and what he wants to improve
    The Baltimore Banner asked Cowser to reflect on his first full season, from his 24 home runs to his elevated strikeout numbers.
    Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser finished a close second in voting for American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for a Gold Glove.
    Inside the Dugout: Defining value in the pitching market
    We’re still learning about how the Orioles are going to operate in this new, cash-flush existence of theirs.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez (49) delivers a pitch during game three of a series against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards on April 17, 2024. The Orioles won Wednesday, 4-2, to sweep the series against the Twins.
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