One-time O's signee and trade chip cashes in via free agency

One-time O's signee and trade chip cashes in via free agency
It all made sense at the time of the trade on July 31, 2014. The Orioles had a chance to win the American League East for the first time since 1997. At the time of that deal, the Orioles had not reached as far as the AL Championship Series since 1997. But after the deal, they would both win the AL East and advance to the ALCS. The price was steep, though, to get lefty reliever Andrew Miller. The Orioles had to part with their No. 3 prospect and a top 100 pitcher who was then at Double-A Bowie,...

Mancini again chosen AL Comeback Player of the Year

Mancini again chosen AL Comeback Player of the Year
The offseason has left enough room for Trey Mancini to receive another honor. Mancini is the recipient of the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award, with Major League Baseball making the announcement tonight. The award has been presented annually since 2005, with the 30 club beat reporters from MLB.com choosing the winners in each league from an original list of 30 candidates. Mancini, 27, is the first Orioles player to be honored and he was the obvious selection. Again. Coming...

Anthony Rendon named NL Comeback Player of the Year

Anthony Rendon named NL Comeback Player of the Year
Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year today, according to a Major League Baseball announcement. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello won the American League Comeback Player of the Year honor. The award is given each season to the player who "has re-emerged on the field during the season." The 30 MLB.com beat reporters selected the winners from an original list of 30...