Baltimore Orioles

By Peter Schmuck Sometime today, you're probably going to find out the fate of Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen, who has been meeting with Athletic Director Debbie Yow over the past 48 hours. I'm guessing Fridge stays, under some new conditions, but that's just... Sometime today, you're probably going to find...

By Peter Schmuck The Orioles claimed 26-year-old catcher Craig Tatum off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds today and designated left-handed pitcher Chris Waters for assignment. It's a minor transaction that gives the O's a good defensive guy to add minor league depth and... The Orioles claimed 26-year-ol...

By Peter Schmuck The free agent market has been open for almost 12 hours and the Orioles still haven't signed John Lackey. What's the deal? I'm just reinforcing the point that we wait breathlessly for the opening of the free agent market and... The free agent market has been open for almost 12 hours and the Oriol...

By Peter Schmuck Actually, I am a little worried about the direction the Orioles may take this offseason, because Andy MacPhail has painted himself into a corner with his stated desire not to trade any of the top prospects for offensive help. That... Actually, I am a little worried about the direction the Orio...

By Peter Schmuck The Orioles moved six players onto the 40-man roster today in anticipation of Friday's deadline for submitting their protected list to MLB. The O's added pitchers Brandon Erbe and Luis Lebron and infielders Josh Bell, Brandon Snyder, Rhyne Hughes and... The Orioles moved six players onto t...

By Peter Schmuck The opening of the free agent market on Friday won't generate nearly the same level of anticipation around here as last year, when fans could fantasize about big-ticket players Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett before the Yankees had time to... The opening of the free agent market on Friday won't...

By Peter Schmuck The American League Rookie of the Year is about to be announced by the Baseball Writers Association of America, but there's no sense anyone here getting their hopes up. The Orioles had a couple of legitimate candidates emerge during the... The American League Rookie of the Year is about to be a...

By Peter Schmuck Obviously, no one should be surprised that Andrew Bailey was just announced as the American League Rookie of the Year after the great season he had out of the Oakland A's bullpen, but I am a bit surprised that neither... Obviously, no one should be surprised that Andrew Bailey was just announc...

By Peter Schmuck The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards probably will be announced early next week, and there are rumblings that Adam Jones is about to become the first Orioles outfielder to win a Gold Glove since Paul Blair back in 1975. We've made... The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards probably will be announced early ne...

By Peter Schmuck I'm sure a lot of people would like to see the Orioles boldly go where they haven't gone before and pony up the big money it will take to sign Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman, but I wouldn't hold your breath.... I'm sure a lot of people would like to see the Orioles boldly go where they haven't gon...

By Peter Schmuck This is the lull before the storm. This is the time when major league front office people tie up loose ends, take a few days off and catch their breath before offseason begins in earnest following the World Series. That's... This is the lull before the storm. This is the time when major league front...

By Peter Schmuck Most of you probably know this already, but I thought I'd clarify the Chad Moeller situation for anyone who didn't get to the end of Jeff Zrebiec's story on the subject. The Orioles declined his $850,000 major league option yesterday,... Most of you probably know this already, but I thought I'...

By Peter Schmuck Jeff Zrebiec has already posted stories on the long-expected decision by the Orioles to decline Melvin Mora's option for 2010 and also the choice of former Indians coach Jeff Datz as the new O's bench coach. The club also declined... Jeff Zrebiec has already posted stories on the long-expect...

By Peter Schmuck will be over by Thanksgiving -- I promise -- but the Yankees and Phillies might cut it close if this fall continues to be as rain-soaked as it has been the past few weeks. I'm particularly sensitive to that because... ...will be over by Thanksgiving -- I promise -- but the Yankees and Phillies might c...

By Peter Schmuck Just want to say that the "Evening With Brooks" at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall last night was truly special and a lot of congratulations are due -- and not just to the guest of honor. The setting was terrific, all... Just want to say that the "Evening With Brooks" at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall la...

By Peter Schmuck President of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and his staff are getting their ducks in order for a very important offseason -- and the team needs to make some significant moves to be more competitive next year -- but the winter... President of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and his staf...

The Schmuck Stops Here: It's not a big deal if current Orioles didn't attend tribute and it's disrespectful to shift the focus to O's axe-grinding

By Peter Schmuck It's a petty little tempest in a teapot, but I still have to respond to the post-Brooks-bash "controversy" over how many current Orioles showed up at last night's event at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. There were 1,500 people there, including... It's a petty little tempest in a teapot, but I st...

By Peter Schmuck Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans, who are headed to the World Series for the second year in a row. It must be nice. The better team definitely will represent the National League in the World Series, though... Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies and their f...

By Peter Schmuck The O's announced earlier today that midwest crosschecker Deron Rombach has left the organization for a similar position working under former Orioles executive Tony DeMacio in the Atlanta Braves organization. DeMacio was just promoted to scouting director by current Braves... The O's a...

By Peter Schmuck I'm pretty impressed. We really haven't even started a real debate about who should be the next Orioles bench coach and I've already seen some outstanding possibilities discussed here. The one that really jumps out at me is former Orioles... I'm pretty impressed. We really haven't even starte...

By Peter Schmuck It wasn't the best-kept secret in the world, but the Orioles made it official today that Dave Jauss would not be returning to the coaching staff. Everybody else will return in their current incarnations, which means that Dave Trembley is... It wasn't the best-kept secret in the world, but the...

Kevin Cowherd and Peter Schmuck debate whether the Orioles should exercise manager Dave Trembley's option for 2010. Cowherd (above link) says the O's need to change managers and try to develop a winning attitude, even if Trembley isn't necessarily to blame for the second-half collapse....

By Peter Schmuck Orioles starter Adam Eaton has pitched seven times and registered only one solid outing. He has a 7.93 ERA and appears to be at the end of his rope as he prepares to take the mound tonight at Yankee Stadium.... Orioles starter Adam Eaton has pitched seven times and registered only one solid outing. H...

By Peter Schmuck For the most part, I'm on board with Dave Trembley's vision for the Orioles bullpen. It's great to have pitchers for specific roles -- horses for courses -- so they are always prepared for what they might be required to... For the most part, I'm on board with Dave Trembley's vision for the Oriole...

Once in playoff contention, owner says, team to make notable free-agent move Once in playoff contention, owner says, team to make notable free-agent move The Schmuck Stops Here: Spring training updates Photos: Peter Angelos

By Peter Schmuck Special thanks to Doug M. for forwarding me this story from Fort Myers, Fla., where the Orioles are working on yet another possible spring training site to replace the Fort Lauderdale facility they apparently will vacate after they break camp... Special thanks to Doug M. for forwarding me this...

By Peter Schmuck The Ravens just put together their most complete performance of the year, an all-around butt-whipping made all the more impressive because it was their third consecutive road victory and improved their record to 4-1 in this grueling span of six games that includes five road stops. Troub...

By Peter Schmuck The rain stopped for the Orioles salute to the Ravens tonight, but there weren't very many fans there to take part in the pregame festivities. It was a nice gesture by the Orioles -- having Ravens president Dick Cass throw out the first pitch and the Ravens cheerleaders perform on the infiel...

By Peter Schmuck There has been a post or two asking what the Orioles are going to do if Hurricane Hanna pushes a day-long rainstorm into Baltimore and washes out the split doubleheader on Saturday against the Oakland A's. Trust me, there are some people sweating over this in the warehouse because it's enti...