Analysis: Taylor Ward trade impacts Colton Cowser and reinforces Orioles’ need to spend
The trickle-down effect of this trade is felt in the outfield and rotation heavily, and it could be a precursor for something much larger from president of baseball operations Mike Elias.
Orioles send Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward in surprising trade
Ward, a right-handed bat, hit 36 home runs last year for the Angels with a .792 on-base-plus-slugging percentage
Orioles protect Cameron Foster and Reed Trimble from Rule 5 draft
To make room on the 40-man roster, which is now full, Baltimore designated outfielder Pedro León and infielder Luis Vázquez for assignment.
As trade rumors swirl, Orioles still view Adley Rutschman as their ‘primary guy’
The Athletic reported that clubs from around Major League Baseball are still checking in on the potential availability of Rutschman in a trade.
Orioles add Joe Singley, Miguel Cairo to Craig Albernaz’s coaching staff
The latest hirings join a flurry of additions around first-time manager Craig Albernaz.
Orioles ‘unlikely’ to hire GM under Mike Elias this winter
Although Elias received a promotion ahead of last season, he said it’s not likely for a general manager to be hired this winter due to “the calendar” being tight.
Buck Britton, Drew French, Ryan Klimek to remain on Orioles coaching staff
The exact titles remain to be seen for Britton, French and Klimek. Britton served as the interim third base coach last year.
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“First and foremost, they need an anchor in that rotation,” one National League scout said. “They have forever. This is literally the biggest ‘duh’ in all of baseball, in my opinion.”
Orioles are prepared for aggressive winter as they outline 3 wish list items
Elias said the Orioles will target a front-line starting pitcher, a closer or late-inning reliever and an impact veteran who most likely can fit into the outfield picture.
Orioles hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach
Craig Albernaz continues adding former colleagues to the Baltimore Orioles staff.
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino finds new position as Braves bench coach
Mansolino served as Baltimore’s third base coach before he was elevated into the interim manager position following Brandon Hyde’s firing in May.
Orioles to hire Jason Bourgeois as first base coach, adding another Craig Albernaz connection
Jason Bourgeois, 43, played parts of eight seasons in the majors. He served as the first base and outfield coach for the Chicago White Sox in 2024 and 2025.
While welcoming Craig Albernaz, Orioles seek to replicate Blue Jays’ turnaround
The message from owner David Rubenstein, president of baseball operations Mike Elias and manager Craig Albernaz was clear: If the Blue Jays can do it, so can the Orioles.
Orioles hiring Dustin Lind as hitting coach as they begin to flesh out Craig Albernaz’s staff
Lind has history with Albernaz. They worked together with the San Francisco Giants, when Lind was their director of hitting and an assistant hitting coach.
Orioles to sign outfielder Leody Taveras, adding depth and a reclamation project
The 27-year-old is a former top prospect who signed with the Texas Rangers for a bonus of more than $2 million in 2015 out of the Dominican Republic.
Orioles announce 2026 giveaways, highlighted by 3-game series of Hawaiian shirts
Designs, quantities and eligibility for each promotional giveaway item will be announced in January, a team spokesperson said.
Orioles hitters regressed in 2025. Craig Albernaz envisions a more ‘diverse offense.’
The Orioles finished 2025 with a .234 average with runners in scoring position, which ranked 27th in baseball. They struck out 25% of the time in those situations, which ranked third-highest.
Orioles to turn over entire major league hitting staff as Cody Asche departs for Tigers
Baltimore finished with a .235 average, which ranked 24th in the majors, and a .699 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, which ranked 21st.
Craig Albernaz was himself at his first Orioles press conference. That’s exactly what the team needs.
Albernaz spoke honestly, made fun of himself for his smaller stature and cracked a “6-7” joke his sons, CJ and Norman, would understand, though it surely flew over the head of owner David Rubenstein.
Orioles bring back Andrew Kittredge in cash deal with the Cubs
The Orioles traded Kittredge to the Cubs in July. He posted a 3.45 ERA in 31 1/3 innings for Baltimore before the deal, then a 3.32 ERA in 21 2/3 innings for Chicago.
