In support of their mission of finally breaking through in the postseason, the Baltimore Orioles have brought back a franchise great to fill a front office role.

The front office vision shared by the newcomers who marched into Camden Yards beginning in the winter of 2018 required them to gaze into the past. To look back while also trying to push a flailing franchise forward.

When Orioles players report to spring training, they'll have a new resource, sounding board and familiar face to help them through the season.

On Wednesday, former big leaguer Adam Jones talked about the Baltimore Orioles' new acquisition, Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano.

Former star outfielder Adam Jones is rejoining the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Adam Elias on top of being a community ambassador.  In an announcement Monday, the team revealed Jones will assist Elias in various areas as well as helping out the baseball operations department within the organization.

The Orioles hired franchise icon Adam Jones as an advisor to GM Mike Elias and community ambassador in Baltimore. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Retired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador.

Adam Jones shares his insights on the Baltimore Orioles' latest Japanese pitcher, Tomoyuki Sugano. Jones highlights Sugano's competitive spirit and thorough understanding of American-style pitches. He believes that Sugano's experience with elite Japanese pitchers like Masahiro Tanaka has prepared him well for MLB success.

According to MLB’s baserunning metrics from Statcast via baseballsavant.com, the Orioles went from being one of the best teams in terms of adding value on the bases in 2023 to league average in 2024.

Earlier this offseason, the Baltimore Orioles signed Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year deal. Sugano figures to pair with Grayson Rodriguez, Za

Born and raised in San Diego, Adam Jones naturally grew up as a fan of the Padres. His 14-year MLB career featured stints with Seattle, Baltimore and Arizona, and his pair of seasons played in Japan came for the Orix Buffaloes of Osaka.