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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.
Kyle Goon: Ravens fans can lament losing Mike Macdonald, but also find hope in his success
COLUMN | The Super Bowl’s winning head coach was calling Baltimore’s defense two years ago, which might be painful for some fans. But in Jesse Minter, the Ravens have a chance to forge a future that outshines hypotheticals.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald holds the trophy as quarterback Sam Darnold, right, and others look on after the team's win in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.
8 lessons Ravens can learn from Seahawks’ Super Bowl win | Banner Ravens Podcast
Mike Macdonald went from Ravens defensive coordinator to Super Bowl-winning head coach in just two seasons.
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.
‘That’s part of his DNA’: How Jesse Minter’s coaching journey molded the Ravens’ new coach
As a coach, the Ravens' Jesse Minter is principled but flexible. As a leader, he is selfless but personable. He is the son of a football coach but the product of so many others.
Jesse Minter hugs his son after the news conference to introduce the Ravens head coach last month.
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran for 135 yards and Jason Myers made all five of his field-goal tries.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills (98) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Third arrest made in fatal DC shooting of former Morgan State basketball player
Blake Bozeman, 31, of Southeast, D.C., was a married father of three, real estate agent and entrepreneur who played guard for the Morgan State Bears from 2011 to 2015.
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 25: Blake Bozeman #22 of the Morgan State Bears passes against the Cal Poly Mustangs during the third round of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational at the Orleans Arena November 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cal Poly won 62-61. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hometown loyalty helped Bowie’s Christian Haynes get to the Super Bowl
He’s set to live a lifelong dream when the Seahawks meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
The Seahawks’ Christian Haynes of Bowie speaks to the media Thursday during Super Bowl week.
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.
Ozzy-Momodu’s 16 points help No. 22 Maryland women cruise past Nebraska 78-60
Oluchi Okananwa scored nine of the Terrapins’ 15 first-quarter points, and Maryland (19-6, 7-6 Big Ten) led 45-28 at halftime.
Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu, pictured against Wisconsin in December, led Maryland with 16 points in a win over Nebraska on Saturday.
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.
Tee Martin helped Lamar Jackson reach new heights. So why didn’t his career soar?
Martin’s lack of upward mobility after his success in Baltimore is impossible to detach from the larger narrative in the NFL.
Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 7 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Tilly, Thornton combine for 36 as Ohio State rolls past Maryland 82-62
Elijah Saunders had 20 points for the Terrapins (8-14, 1-10 Big Ten) before receiving a flagrant foul and an ejection.
Elijah Saunders, shown against Virginia, led Maryland with 20 points against Ohio State.
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.
Last weekend’s loss was just the latest blowout in a miserable season for Maryland
At this point, Maryland fans can be forgiven if the losses start blending together.
Maryland coach Buzz Williams watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in East Lansing, Mich.
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