Baltimore Orioles

    Even if another pitcher walks through that door, these Orioles starters know the onus is on them
    The Orioles will go only as far as this group takes them.
    New Orioles starter Shane Baz pitches during a simulated game on the first day of spring training.
    How Jackson Holliday’s injury affects the Orioles’ plans | Banner Baseball Show
    Holliday will miss the start of the regular season with a hand injury.
    Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday suffers hand injury, likely to miss several weeks of regular season
    “Hopefully his return is measured in weeks after” opening day, president of baseball operations Mike Elias said.
    Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday watches from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 25, 2025.
    Kyle Goon: The Orioles keep telling us they have money to spend in free agency. Then spend it already.
    COLUMN | The Orioles are spending less on payroll this year than last. Their constant claim that they have unlimited resources rings hollow when they keep coming up short in free agency.
    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks Monday prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
    Mike Elias has confidence in Orioles pitching staff but doesn’t rule out an addition
    “I think this rotation looks good,” Mike Elias said. “I think this bullpen looks good. And I think we have a really talented position player core and this is a team that is very capable of going where we want to go, which is deep in the playoffs.”
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, on Monday.
    With new Florida training facility, Orioles commit to player development
    The Orioles use the Ed Smith Stadium complex year-round for spring training, rehabilitation, the Florida Complex League and youth tournaments.
    Baltimore Orioles controlling owner David Rubenstein cuts the ribbon for a new player development complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, on Monday.
    Jon Meoli: Two offseasons in, the Orioles’ best path to spend their money on future contracts is clear
    If the team didn’t know it two years ago, they know it now: Money is only one component of attracting top free agent talent.
    Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson takes questions from reporters following a Birdland Caravan event in January.
    Orioles spring training guide: Catch up with the team before players descend on Florida
    Orioles pitchers and catchers arrive in Sarasota, Florida, this week as preseason training begins.
    The exterior of Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles’ spring training home in Sarasota, Florida, in 2025.
    How the clock at Oriole Park at Camden Yards became timeless
    This month, the Orioles took the clock down from atop the scoreboard so it can undergo a complete refurbishment, which it hasn’t received since it went up more than 30 years ago.
    The completed T. Rowe Price sign above the scoreboard at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
    Left-handed reliever Keegan Akin loses arbitration case to Orioles
    Akin pitched to a 3.41 ERA in 63 1/3 innings last year. This was his third year of arbitration eligibility.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin (45) delivers a pitch during the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
    Jon Meoli: Shane Baz is an increasingly important part of the Orioles’ rotation
    COLUMN: Process the Framer Valdez signing for as long as you want and however you want. Just know that asking “Now what?” will not likely provide a satisfactory answer.
    Shane Baz pitched a career-high 166 1/3 innings last season but had a 4.87 ERA.
    Orioles rob from bullpen to add bench piece | Banner Baseball Show
    Baltimore sent Kade Strowd and two prospects for Blaze Alexander.
    Orioles deal reliever Kade Strowd, 2 prospects to Arizona for utilityman Blaze Alexander
    Baltimore’s bullpen depth remains a question mark with less than a week before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, and losing Kade Strowd from the mix doesn’t help.
    Blaze Alexander #9 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a two-run RBI double against the Minnesota Twins in the tenth inning on Sept. 13, 2025.
    Analysis: By missing out on Framber Valdez, the Orioles risk sullying a productive offseason
    Two sources said Baltimore has been engaged with Zac Gallen this winter, and Gallen could be a strong bounce-back candidate after posting the worst season of his career.
    Framber Valdez pitches for the Houston Astros in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 20, 2025.
    Jon Meoli: FanGraphs’ projections for the 2026 Orioles make one thing clear
    COLUMN | Jon Meoli dug into FanGraphs’ projections for the 2026 Orioles, and came away thinking the team needs one more piece.
    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias looks on at the introductory press conference for first baseman Pete Alonso on Dec. 12, 2025.
    The biggest storylines heading into Orioles spring training | Banner Baseball Show
    From Craig Albernaz's first spring as manager to the O's logjam at first base.
    Gunnar Henderson is one of the fastest players in MLB. He spent the offseason working to get faster.
    At Tinsley Performance this winter, Gunnar Henderson set a goal with owner and trainer Cal Tinsley. He wanted to add speed.
    Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles runs as he steals second base in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 13, 2025.
    Kyle Bradish wins arbitration case against Orioles
    Bradish is poised to be a major piece of Baltimore’s rotation this season.
    Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish watches from the dugout in the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25, 2025.
    As the Framber Valdez saga drags on, these are alternatives for the Orioles
    The Orioles could benefit from another addition to their rotation.
    Framber Valdez reacts while talking with fans in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers on Sept. 15.
    Jon Meoli: More Orioles played through injuries last year than we knew. How might things change in 2026?
    It’s hard to quantify the impact of the injuries they play through and what kind of weight they are on the club’s performance.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) grimaces after a strike in a game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, May 30, 2025.
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