Steve Melewski

When it comes to one oddsmaker, O's could land a pitcher or two via free agency Framber Valdez anyone?

Odds are O's may be in the hunt for these FA pitchers --

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Taking a look at three more free agent pitchers available this winter If O's did tap into the free agent pitcher pool, this group could interest them

Looking at a few more free agent pitchers ----

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A free agent wish list for the Orioles And one very, very outside the box thought as well

My wish list for the Orioles via free agency.

Plus an outside-the-box thought ----

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Big ratings for the 2025 World Series Plus the O's make a host of roster moves

World Series Game 7 averaged 51 million viewers combined across the US, Canada, and Japan making it the most-watched MLB game in 34 years.

Plus a busy day of O's transactions ---

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It's time: O's need to make a spending splash this offseason Presenting a few reasons why O's need to produce a big signing

Offseason O's splash anyone?

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Stephen Vogt on Craig Albernaz: "He’s going to absolutely crush it" He adds: "He's the hardest worker I've ever been around"

It says a lot about new O's skipper Craig Albernaz that Clev mgr Stephen Vogt attended his press conference yesterday. More from the mentor and close friend that sat in the front row Tuesday at Oriole Park.

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O's new skipper Craig Albernaz made a strong first impression today Albernaz, Mike Elias and David Rubenstein speak at introductory press conference

The new skipper - and his family - made a nice first impression.

On today's presser as the new guy discussed several topics, Stephen Vogt said "he just kept mentioning Baltimore" and David Rubenstein on potential winter spending.

Big day in Birdland -

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With O's runs down and strikeouts up in 2025, the time for tweaks and changes is here O's hitters night need to adjust what had worked well for several seasons

Pondering some tweaks to the O's offense for paid subs on my Substack today.

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The 2025 Orioles batters struck out more than any club in team history In season finale, O's set a new team record

Less swing and miss for the Orioles - clear mission for the 2026 team.

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Today's guest: Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz TB radio voice has known Craig Albernaz since his minors playing days

New podcast out today with Neil Solondz of TB Rays radio on O's skipper Craig Albernaz. Their association dates to 2009 when Neil was broadcasting for AAA Durham and Albernaz was a catcher for the Bulls.

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Now it's official: O's announce Craig Albernaz as their new manager He becomes the 21st manager in team history

The O's made the hiring of Craig Albernaz official earlier today. More here on the 21st mgr in O's history.

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ESPN report: O's close to hiring Craig Albernaz as their manager Albernaz was Cleveland's associate manager in 2025

Per various reports, with ESPN first tonight, the O's have settled on hiring Craig Albernaz as their next manager.

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Today's guest: Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner Andy has been an O's beat writer since the 2022 season

My lastest podcast covers a lot of ground on the Orioles and even their farm. The guest is Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

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Potential rotation boost for the 2026 Orioles: The return of Tyler Wells He pitched to a 2.91 ERA for the Orioles in September

Tyler Wells had an encouraging return to the Orioles this year and now is poised to play a much bigger role next yr.

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Finally, a couple names emerge in O's manager search Team is linked to Albert Pujols and Luis Rojas

A few names now known and linked to O's mgr job.

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After putting up big offense in college, O's 4th-rounder struggled at times with Delmarva Colin Yeaman hit .185 with the Shorebirds in 17 games

Colin Yeaman, the Big West Conf Player of the Yr at UC-Irvine in 2025, was the O's 4th round draft pick in July. More on his journey and pro ball debut this summer here for paid subs via my Substack.

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Today's guest: John W. Miller John discusses his bestselling book about O's Hall of Famer Earl Weaver

From Earl Weaver's youth to his minor lg playing days, to battles with players & the greatness that emerged out of all of it leading him to Cooperstown, we covered it today on my podcast. The guest is John W. Miller on his bestseller "The Last Manager"

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In the MLB playoffs, a few AL East young guns have been on display Schlittler and Yesavage combined for 13 1/3 scoreless postseason innings and fanned a combined 23 batters

The Orioles challenge in the AL East is facing big market teams with big payrolls. And some big stars. Now, in addition to that, teams with some young gun pitchers as we have seen this month.

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Note from Steve: Where this Substack goes from here after the 2025 season Plus a chance for three days to get a discount on a yearly subscription

What the offseason will be like on my O's Substack, plus a chance for a brief time to save big on a yearly subscription!

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Just added a Facebook page to promote and support by O's Substack page. Check it out ----

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Another right-handed Palmer is in the O's organization Twine Palmer was acquired at the trade deadline from Houston

Another Palmer is the Orioles org.

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Today's guest: The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich Matt and I talked about the season-ending press conferences and a lot more

New podcast is out today with Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun. We discussed numerous O's topics to include end-of-season pressers, mgr search and more.

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O's Samuel Basallo is proud to have come up through the O's farm system "I came up from zero with this organization," he said

From DSL to AL, Samuel Basallo on moving thru O's farm - “I came up from zero with this organization. They have given me this opportunity & given me everything. I am very proud and thankful for the organization."

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O's manager search begins and Mansolino remains a candidate Plus other topics from the season-ending press conferences

Some notes and quotes from O's season-ending press conferences ----

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In an O's top 30 loaded with pitchers, is Trey Gibson the best? Right-hander named yesterday as O's Minor League Pitcher of the Year

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Even with his own status uncertain, Mansolino tries to prep O's to win in 2026 "I feel like I owe it to the place to do it right”

Some recent stories, free & paid

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Steve Melewski | Substack Over two decades covering the Baltimore Orioles at the big league level and also their player development operation. Click to read Steve Melewski, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Long time, no sales pitch from me. Pls forgive my latest plug 4 subscribers --

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Sure readership can be down at the end of a bad yr. But it will pick up again during Hot Stove season. My Substack will be active all winter - more on minors & O's offseason.

Even with his own status uncertain, Mansolino tries to prep O's to win in 2026 "I feel like I owe it to the place to do it right”

Some props for Tony Mansolino - yep.

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A look at Aron Estrada's strong season and props from Baseball America The 20-year-old posted an .813 OPS this season

This young buck had a solid, solid yr on the O's farm and got some national mention recently.

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Is Dylan Beavers' early MLB success providing a road map for future O's prospects? Improved plate discipline in 2025 has been huge for O's rookie

Not all prospects struggle when they advance to the big leagues. Take Dylan Beavers, for instance.

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