The free-agent closer market has begun to move, and as expected, the Baltimore Orioles are right in the mix. According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, the Oriol

The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching, but they just gave up one of their best homegrown starting pitchers in a while.

MLB insider Steve Phillips says Kyle Schwarber is a perfect fit for the Orioles and suggests the team to spend big to upgrade its roster.

Ultimately, the Orioles are one of many teams that are interested in signing Tucker. But the fact that they're still seen as suitors for him should be viewed as a positive. This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles/onsi as Orioles could trade these 2 young stars as part of Kyle Tucker plan, per insider.

Just 12 days prior, on Nov. 6, the Orioles claimed the 27-year-old León off waivers from the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old did not appear in a major league game this season, but he's consistently hit for power in the minors and looked like an interesting corner outfield depth piece.

Even after acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward this week, Baltimore could make a run at the top hitter on the free-agent market.

North will work alongside hitting coach Dustin Lind, who was hired by the Orioles this offseason for that position. Lind spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies as an assistant hitting coach, and has also previously worked alongside Albernaz when the two were with the San Francisco Giants.

The Orioles made the first trade of the Albernaz era on Tuesday, via their social media.

"I had a wonderful time being in Anaheim, playing in Anaheim. … It's something I'll cherish for the rest of my life," Ward said.

On November 18, news broke that the Baltimore Orioles traded former top prospect pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for power-hitti