The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have been in the market for high-leverage bullpen arms so far this offseason.

Stan "The Fan" Charles weighs in on the Orioles' signing of closer Ryan Helsley and what to make of his opt-out after Year 1.

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The free agent closer market has moved relatively quickly, all things considered. Raisel Iglesias went back to the Atlanta Braves. Ryan Helsley has now joined h

The Baltimore Orioles and free agent closer Ryan Helsley agreed on a two-year contract, $28 million contract. Helsley could be expected to take closing duties to start 2026 with Felix Bautista set to miss the entire season. MLB pitchers are continuing their video game pursuit of higher velocity and spin numbers at the cost of everything else.

Adley Rutschman, Phillies catcher in 2026 and beyond? Probably shouldn’t be counting on that. Ryan Helsley will be plying his trade with the Orioles next season, agreeing to a two-year deal with Baltimore. The chase for more and more velocity from more and more pitchers shows no signs of slowing down.

The Baltimore Orioles signed reliever Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract in an effort to bolster the back end of their bullpen.