Heading into the most recent MLB offseason, Baltimore Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias had a three-part wish list of player types he wanted to acquire in the winter.
One of the moves the Baltimore Orioles made this winter was to bring Zach Eflin back on a one-year deal. Eflin, 31, struggled through an injury-shortened 2025 season that produced a bloated 5.93 ERA and -0.3 fWAR, culminating in a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure in August.
After a week where it’s been light on televised Orioles spring training action, the Orioles are back on MASN for their home contest against the Cardinals on Friday afternoon.
It sounds like a wild idea on the surface. After all, Adley Rutschman has been the face of the modern Baltimore Orioles rebuild. Since debuting in 2022, the switch-hitting catcher has helped transform the franchise from a rebuilding club into a perennial contender in the American League.
The last time the Orioles were in need of a closer in free agency before this past offseason, they signed Craig Kimbrel, who was once quite good but had his most recent season before that end in a memorable disaster.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida–A familiar face in an unfamiliar uniform walked over to a group of reporters who cover the Orioles and talked to them for the first time since he was fired last May 17th.
The Orioles were among the teams most frequently tied to Ranger Suárez before the southpaw signed a five-year deal with the Red Sox. He commanded a $130MM guarantee to slot behind Garrett Crochet in the Boston rotation.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida–What’s happening? Zach Eflin made his spring training debut, throwing 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the Orioles’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays before 3,305 at Charlotte Sports Park on Thursday.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
A very good friend of mine, who happens to be a former Maryland legislator, just got back from a visit to spring training and called me to tell me how bad the Orioles look right now.
It's getting increasingly likely that the Baltimore Orioles will be without one of their top relief pitchers when Opening Day arrives. Speaking with reporters
Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles in one of the most surprising free-agent deals of the offseason. Alonso secured a five-year, $155 million contract.
Five years after the Orioles drafted Colton Cowser with the #5 overall pick, he remains a frustrating enigma. Who is the real Cowser? Is he the player who provided power, defense, and positive vibes during his AL Rookie of the Year runner-up performance in 2024?
The Baltimore Orioles are placing pitcher Tyler Wells in the bullpen following the injury to reliever Andrew Kittredge. New manager Craig Albernaz told reporters on Wednesday morning that Kittredge is suffering from right shoulder inflammation.
Spring training is in full session, and the Baltimore Orioles are in the middle of playing some solid baseball. Newly acquired slugger Pete Alonso is picking up where he left off in New York with two homers this spring.
The much-debated question of how the Baltimore Orioles plan to use Tyler Wells has officially been answered. According to manager Craig Albernaz, the veteran right-hander will come out of the bullpen to start the season.
Veteran Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge has a "low probability" of being available for the start of the season due to right shoulder inflammation, Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz told reporters Wednesday morning.
Henderson is quickly emerging as the backbone of the organization, and the Orioles will soon face a decision that could shape the direction of the franchise over the course of the next 10 years.
For the first time in his MLB career, Pete Alonso will run onto the field on Opening Day for a team other than the New York Mets, having signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles last December.
The vibes are immaculate for the Baltimore Orioles in the early going of Spring Training, as they have a new and improved roster that’s looking to redeem the team from their disappointing 2025 campaign.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson is looking to help his team return to the postseason in 2026. The O's had lofty expectations for 2025 after their strong 2024 campaign, but Baltimore failed to make the playoffs last year.
The Baltimore Orioles made headlines this offseason for acquiring established veterans like first basemanPete Alonso and outfielder Taylor Ward, but they still need second baseman Jackson Holliday to play to his potential.
The Baltimore Orioles escaped disaster on Thursday after top prospect Samuel Basallo was pulled from a spring training game. The eighth-ranked prospect in all of baseball told reporters on Friday morning that he felt “fine” and that he should get back into games this weekend.
Helsley had a disastrous end to the 2025 season during his time with the New York Mets. A new pitch could help him avoid the same fate with the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is currently recovering from a broken hamate bone in his hand. On Monday, the former top prospect received an encouraging injury update.
A familiar formula carried into a new spring for the Baltimore Orioles: timely power and overpowering pitching. Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and six pitchers combined on a three-hit shutout as Baltimore opened Grapefruit League play with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday at Ed Smith Stadium.