doug fister

Season previews of the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays.

As the Orioles continue to wait for prices to drop, other teams such as the Texas Rangers have filled out their rotations for fair prices already this offseason.

Several free-agent starters are still available and waiting to get their first offer.

The Orioles have made some of their most signficant free agent signings after January 1, but they won't be the only ones with business to be done once the calendar turns.

The Orioles arrive at the holidays in a familiar place - needing to adding starting pitching and fill most of their offseason needs - but the Manny Machado trade saga and Zach Britton's injury make it so they got to this point in tumultuous fashion.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the team "has some other priorities" as baseball's holiday solstice is set to arrive without a trade of star infielder Manny Machado.

Depending on whether the Orioles decide to crack open their coffers for big-name starting pitchers in free agency, shop in the middle of the market, or wait it out until January, there are plenty of ways they can rebuild their rotation this offseason.

Free agent pitchers Doug Fister and C.C. Sabathia are among the pending free agents the Orioles could target this offseason.

The Orioles blew a five-run lead in the fifth inning Monday night against the Red Sox and lost on Andrew Benintendi's two-out single in the 11th inning.

First pitch, broadcast info, pitching matchups and what to watch against the Red Sox.

First pitch, broadcast info, pitching matchups and what to watch against the Red Sox.

Schmuck: Five things for Orioles to consider amid difficult situation

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman made just 10 throws to warm up before shoulder discomfort scrapped his scheduled bullpen.

On the eve of pitchers and catcher report day Monday, we take a look at the five pressing topics entering spring training.

With the Mark Trumbo deal done, the Orioles have a few small needs and the list of candidates is shrinking.

Orioles can't just become resigned to it. They are going to strike out a lot, but that doesn't mean they get to leave their brains in the on-deck circle.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Astros.

In two weeks and two days, Orioles pitchers and catchers will report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota for the beginning of spring training.

Another Orioles starting rotation target came off the board today when free-agent right-hander Doug Fister agreed to terms with the Houston Astros on a one-year contract.

Orioles fans are glad to see that first baseman Chris Davis will remain in Baltimore long term after the 29-year-old slugger made his club-record seven-year, $161 million deal official Thursday, but there are mixed reactions regarding the events that led to his return.

With the player they called their priority, slugging first baseman Chris Davis, now officially locked up, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the team is still in the market to bolster a pitching staff that many blame for the step backwards in 2015.

Signing Chris Davis to the largest deal in club history won't complete the Orioles' offseason to-do list. They are still seeking to upgrade their rotation and solidify their corner-outfield situation, despite rapidly dissolving markets in both areas.

The Orioles had a few meetings with agents and clubs late Sunday after arriving at the Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, but their efforts to land players really begin today with the meeting¿s official first day.

Nationals fire Matt Williams, coaching staff

The Washington Nationals were eliminated from the playoffs when the New York Mets clinched the National League East title. Less than 24 hours after that the tension building in the Washington clubhouse was front and center for all to see. While the Orioles' possible struggles may be behind closed doors, it was hard to miss the action in the Nationals dugout on Sept. 27 when pitcher Jonathan Papelbon went for the throat of teammate and MVP candidate Bryce Harper.

Joseph "Nana" Gyau, who played for several teams in Baltimore and Washington during the dawning of U.S. pro soccer died Thursday in his native Ghana.

Seeking outfield depth and a left-handed bat, the Washington Nationals sign Mike Carp to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to his agent.

Guard Eric Laster made a jumper with one second left in regulation and Loyola Maryland ended a three-game losing streak in men's basketball with a 64-62 victory over host Columbia on Tuesday night.

On Wednesday, Bud Norris struggled through his shortest outing of the season. He failed to get an out in the fifth inning, and Orioles pitchers gave up three homers in a 6-2 loss in front of an announced 35,575 at Camden Yards.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado said he isn't trying to hit home runs, but the numbers show otherwise. After hitting just four homers in his first 50 games, Machado has five in his last eight games.

After a 2-hour, 30-minute rain delay, Tuesday's game between the Orioles and the Washington Nationals was postponed because of rain.

Chris Tillman's latest performance is the kind of outing you expect from an ace.

Bud Norris had to wait longer than last year to make his first of the regular season, but now that it is here, he couldn't be more psyched.

The Orioles added another player to their infield mix Monday, acquiring switch-hitting local product Steve Lombardozzi Jr. in a trade that sent veteran infielder Alex Gonzalez to the Detroit Tigers.

In multi-player deal, Steve Lombardozzi is headed to Detroit after three years in the major leagues with Washington Nationals.

The Orioles were well represented Friday when finalists for this season's AL Gold Glove awards were named.

The big news coming before Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Friday afternoon was that New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi had benched their most expensive player, third baseman Alex Rodriguez, due to Rodriguez's continued struggles at the plate. Orioles manager Buck Showalter, however, took the move in stride.

If the Orioles advance to the American League Championship Series, their starting pitching options against for the first two games in Detroit would hinge on how they use their staff tonight.

These Orioles wrote their most recent chapter of resiliency against the Tigers, coming back from a five-run deficit to win for the third time in their past 18 games, taking a pivotal road series in Detroit with a 7-5 victory.

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis went right from the disabled list into a slot in the batting order that he had never occupied in 996 previous major league games.

Even though right-hander Jason Hammel is -- at the age of 29 -- the oldest pitcher in the Orioles' starting rotation, manager Buck Showalter has been careful in not labeling him the sage of the quintet.

New Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel said after his near no-hitter that it was his new two-seam sinking fastball that really made the difference in his Orioles debut. Oddly enough, it is a pitch he added to his repertoire during the final half of spring training.