While the Baltimore Orioles have already made multiple massive improvements to their roster over this current MLB offseason, the one aspect of their roster they

Pete Alonso was taken aback, nearly speechless at first. His new boss, the person who will sign his very large paychecks for the next five years, had just compared him to one of the greatest hitters of all time — and one of the best players to ever don an Orioles uniform.

The Baltimore Orioles offseason has officially begun, and the organization wasted no time making its first major splash. On Friday, the club announced the signing of first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal, immediately slotting him into the middle of the lineup.

The Orioles still want to bolster their rotation after signing Pete Alonso. But Framber Valdez may not be the pitcher Baltimore adds.

Pete Alonso’s five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles instantly turns Baltimore’s lineup back into a legitimate powerhouse and raises the ceiling of the entire AL East race. It signals an organizational shift in Baltimore to an “all‑in” contender for the next few seasons.

Boston Red Sox are eyeing a reunion with veteran reliever Chris Martin for the 2026 season, as the team aims to bolster its bullpen. Martin, who plans to pitch next year, previously played for Boston in 2023-24.

Orioles pursue Kyle Schwarber as Buster Olney links him to early Winter Meetings movement amid Phillies chase to re-sign him.

The Orioles had a 9.24% chance of hitting the jackpot Tuesday, but they instead landed right where they deserved to be.

Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets, as he agreed to a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles on Wednesday. The MLB world was shocked by the deal.

Another big MLB free agency piece has fallen, as the Orioles have signed Pete Alonso to a five-year deal worth $155 million.

So far this offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays are sending a message to the rest of the American League East and baseball: we’re ready to spend. Coming up one win short of winning the World Series has clearly driven the front office to spend more money to get over the hump in 2026.