"This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias to discuss... Elias's promotion from general manager to president of baseball operations (1:45) Why the Orioles underperformed in 2025 (3:30) The club's lack of investment in free agent pitching (5:25) The decision making about playing time for prospects when they don't find immediate big league success (9:20)"
"The club's lack of investment in free agent pitching (5:25) The decision making about playing time for prospects when they don't find immediate big league success (9:20) How Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo can co-exist on the roster (12:35) Getting six prospects from the Padres in the Ryan O'Hearn and Ramón Laureano trade (14:50) Trading Bryan Baker to the Rays for a draft pick (16:55) Seeing the potential in O'Hearn before his breakout (18:45)"
Mike Elias was promoted from general manager to president of baseball operations. The Orioles underperformed in 2025, with on-field results and roster construction failing to meet expectations. The club made limited investments in free-agent pitching, contributing to rotation and depth concerns. Decision-making about playing time for prospects focused on development when immediate big-league success did not materialize. Plans include roster coexistence for Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo and evaluation of prospect depth acquired from the Padres in the Ryan O'Hearn and Ramón Laureano trade. Additional roster moves included trading Bryan Baker to the Rays for a draft pick and recognizing O'Hearn's pre-breakout potential.
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