“I’m starting to feel like there’s a certain brand of baseball, a type of game we want to play,” Alonso said at the Birdland Caravan.

The All-Star shortstop said he injured his shoulder diving for a ball early last season.

At Eebee's in the Shaw neighborhood, the Orioles remain top dog over the hometown Nationals. When the season arrives this year, the Orioles will be on television.

Additionally, because players were scheduled to arrive in Baltimore from around the country, some originally scheduled participants aren’t able to make appearances Friday.

With the Nationals no longer a consideration, the Orioles are at the center of attention for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

The largest splash is shortstop Jose Luis Acevedo, a 17-year-old from the Dominican Republic who signed for a franchise-record bonus of $2.3 million, a source said.

Washington will join MLB’s production and distribution model, becoming the seventh team to do so.

After a very short hiatus, Bryce Harper is once again representing the Baltimore-based brand.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper said he no longer has an apparel deal with Under Armour after partnering with the company for about 15 years.

The events begin with a question-and-answer session hosted by play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown that features Alonso and manager Craig Albernaz.

Ahead of the filing deadline, Baltimore and shortstop Gunnar Henderson agreed to an $8.5 million contract for 2026, sources told The Banner.

David Rubenstein hosted a panel at The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., to ask the brain trust of the Orioles’ baseball and business operations about the roster, Camden Yards upgrades and more.

Baltimore remains engaged in the market for the top remaining free agent starters, sources familiar with the Orioles’ approach said.

Back surgery has brought relief to pitcher Zach Elfin, who recently rejoined the Orioles. And it brings excitement for his future on the mound. He said his first bullpen session post-surgery is Jan. 6 and he hopes to be ready for opening day.

The deal is for one year with a mutual option for the 2027 season.

Baz, 26, is under team control for three more seasons. He returned from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in 2024 and did well, but he regressed some in 2025.

Baltimore also signed infielder Willy Vasquez to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation, the club said.

Pete Alonso arrives at the right time, joining a young team that underperformed in 2025. With his presence, the atmosphere around the club is higher than it has been in some time.