A few months ago, general manager Mike Elias said the Baltimore Orioles would keep their "foot on the gas pedal" after winning 101 games and the AL East title.
This is what that looks like.
When they acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes on Thursday night, the Orioles sent a message to their own fans -- not to mention the rest of baseball -- by making it clear they weren't resting on their laurels after such a successful 2023. Baltimore used its deep pool of prospects to trade for a 29-year-old ace who now joins promising young starters Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish atop the rotation.