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2025 MLB Draft: Ike Irish contract details revealed for Baltimore Orioles first-round pick

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles selected Auburn catcher and outfielder Ike Irish with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. MLB.com’s Jim Callis revealed Irish’s rookie contract details on Friday.

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Orioles Appear Unlikely To Trade Trevor Rogers Despite Resurgent Performances

The Baltimore Orioles have very much entered selling mode now less than two weeks from the trade deadline at the end of the month. After trading away a productive reliever in Bryan Baker within the division to the Tampa Bay Rays, they are expected to deal several players from their pool of veteran soon-to-be free agents.

Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Orioles re-sign Corbin Martin to MLB deal

The Orioles announced that they have re-signed right-hander Corbin Martin to a major league deal. The O’s already had vacancies on their 40-man and active rosters, so no corresponding moves were necessary.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Orioles Draft Haul Includes Two Towering Pitchers

The Baltimore Orioles in 2025 have struggled. After going 91-71 in the 2024 season, they have fallen off this year in producing that same high-level play.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 18

Orioles Sign First-Round Selection Ike Irish in Quick Fashion

The Baltimore Orioles will be starting up the second half of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays in a pivotal American League East matchup. With the Orioles well under .500 and the trade deadline quickly approaching, they will need a strong week of play to potentially flip their mindset from being sellers.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Orioles sign first-round pick Ike Irish

The Orioles announced that they have signed their first-round pick from this year’s draft Ike Irish. Jim Callis of MLB.com reports that the signing bonus was just over $4.4MM, right around slot value for the 19th overall pick.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 18

Orioles fans are feeling good about the 2025 Draft class

The team officially signed its top pick, Ike Irish, on Friday. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Orioles fans and fans across the country.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 18

Surprising Team Listed As Best Trade Fit for Orioles All-Star Slugger

Ryan O'Hearn will likely be playing for a new team after the trade deadline, if not before. He's put together an excellent season in the final year of his contract with the Orioles, and he'll have an opportunity to show what he can do on a contending team during the second half of this campaign.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 18

Orioles sign 1st round draft pick Ike Irish

The Orioles have signed their first-round draft pick, Ike Irish, a catcher from Auburn University. Irish was the 19th overall selection in Sunday’s draft.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 18

4 Orioles Players Who Must Be Moved Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have fought to get into a spot where the front office might consider not becoming sellers ahead of the trade deadline, but with an 11.5-game deficit in the AL East and an even more important 7.5-game gap from the final Wild Card spot, the clock seems to have struck midnight on the 2025 group.

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The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Baltimore Orioles News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 18

Ex-Baltimore Orioles Prospect Remembered As Hero After Tragic Drowning Death

A Georgia community is in mourning after the passing of a former Baltimore Orioles prospect, who tragically died after he saved a family of five caught in a rip current in the waters of South Carolina.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 18

Orioles midseason awards 2025: The best and the worst so far

Who’s most deserving of team hardware over the first half of the season? We list our picks here. Every year, Jayson Stark of The Athletic hands out his own midseason awards and, sorry to say, the Orioles representation on that list is even skimpier than at the All-Star Game.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 18

Top Analyst Names Orioles Biggest Winner of 2025 MLB Draft

The MLB draft wrapped up on Monday, and the Baltimore Orioles added an impressive group of young players to their organizational pipeline. Armed with two first-round compensatory picks and a competitive balance pick acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the deal that sent reliever Bryan Baker to their division rival.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 18

Orioles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Friday edition

Think you can figure out what Orioles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Orioles fans! We’re back for another day of the Camden Chat In-5 daily trivia game.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 18

Orioles’ questions for season’s 2nd half

After four quiet days, the Orioles resume play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night at 7:35 p.m. at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa with Charlie Morton (5-7, 5.18) scheduled to face Taj Bradley (5-6, 4.60).

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 17

Improving Orioles, streaky Rays open second half in Tampa

The Baltimore Orioles are remaining confident despite a slow start to the season contributing significantly to their current place in the standings. Mired

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 17

Former Orioles Pitcher Kyle Gibson Announces Retirement After Recent Release

Kyle Gibson has been playing in the majors since his debut in June of 2013. After being released earlier this season, and not finding a landing spot, he has announced that he will retire. Gibson made the announcement on the Serving It Up podcast.

Felix Bautista News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 17

Orioles Reportedly Listening to Trade Offers on Superstar Closer Felix Bautista

The Baltimore Orioles are having a miserable season and have already entered selling mode ahead of the trade deadline. With the team very clearly open for business, it's anyone's guess who all could be on the chopping block and wearing a new uniform just a couple of weeks from now.

Corbin Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Righty Corbin Martin elects free agency after clearing waivers

The Orioles announced Thursday that right-hander Corbin Martin, whom they designated for assignment this past Sunday, has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Should Baltimore Orioles Have Fire Sale at MLB Trade Deadline?

There was a lot of hope heading into this season for Baltimore Orioles fans. After the past two seasons, that lingering feeling of desperation and despair seemed to be leaving the organization.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Orioles All-Star admits trade ‘elephant in the room’

The Major League Baseball trade deadline looms over every team in the league. July 31 represents the deadline for many teams to set themselves up for the rest of the season and beyond.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Grading The Orioles First 7 Draft Picks Of The 2025 MLB Draft

One of the core issues the Baltimore Orioles are facing is the lack of depth in their farm system. In 2023, the team ranked first in the league for its high-ceiling prospects Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson.

Baltimore Orioles News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 16

Baltimore Orioles Praised For Cobbling Together Top-Ranked 2025 MLB Draft Class

In case their farm system hadn't earned enough praise already, the Baltimore Orioles continued to lap up the accolades in Atlanta this week. MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis ranked which organizations did the best job "hoarding talent" in the 2025 MLB Draft on Tuesday, slotting the Orioles in at No.

Ramon Laureano News / Just Baseball / July 16

Ramón Laureano Is a Sneaky Trade Chip for the Orioles

The 2025 season has not been kind to the Baltimore Orioles. After winning at least 90 games in each of the past two seasons, many thought that their young core would elevate them to World Series contention.

Baltimore Orioles News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Baltimore Orioles select USC LHP Caden Hunter in 2025 MLB Draft

Teams can never get enough good left-handed pitching from the college ranks and another one has been taken at the 2025 MLB Draft. The Baltimore Orioles have selected USC‘s Caden Hunter with the No.