2025-26 Free Agency

Athletics reliever Mark Leiter Jr. covering first base in pitcher fielding drills during spring training
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Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Why He Joined the Athletics

Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Joining the Athletics MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12) —  It would be easy to tell the story of Mark Leiter Jr. story through the name on the back of his jersey. His father spent 11 seasons in the majors. His Uncle Al became a two‑time All‑Star and two-time World […]

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Chris Bassitt Joins Orioles on One–Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Chris Bassitt are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $18.5 million. Bassitt, who will turn 37 later this month, joins the Orioles for his eleventh season in the majors and his fourth consecutive in the AL East after spending the last three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. Bassitt […]

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Zach Eflin Returns to Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin are in agreement on a one-year deal. The contract is worth $10 million and includes a mutual option for 2027. Eflin rejoins the Orioles after his first full season with the team. Eflin was traded to the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays at the 2024 trade deadline […]

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Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers, Pending Physical: Reports

Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers: Reports Free agent closer and likely future Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen, has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers pending a physical, according to reports. According to multiple reports, Jansen will sign a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The club has not confirmed the […]

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Ripple Effect: What The Orioles Should Do After The Alonso Deal

With the blockbuster signing of first baseman Pete Alonso the Baltimore Orioles have proven themselves to be big movers this offseason. Other notable moves the team has made include the signing of reliever Ryan Helsley and trading for outfielder Taylor Ward. Here are a few moves the Orioles should look to make to put the […]

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Orioles and Pete Alonso Agree to Five-Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles and free agent first baseman Pete Alonso are in agreement on a five-year deal worth $155 million. The five-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year will head to Baltimore after seven illustrious seasons with the New York Mets. Alonso heads to Camden Yards to become a cornerstone veteran presence in a […]

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Ryan Helsley Inks Deal to Be New Orioles Closer

The Baltimore Orioles have come to an agreement to sign two-time All-star closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract. The deal is worth $28 million and contains a player opt-out at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Helsley started the 2025 season with St. Louis Cardinals before being traded at the deadline to the New […]

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Alex Bregman Opts Out of Contract With the Boston Red Sox

Alex Bregman has decided to opt out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox, as first reported by the New York Post. Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract last offseason with the Red Sox. Bregman’s 2025 The former Houston Astros standout had a .938 OPS on the year through May 23, before a […]

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