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Craig Albernaz reveals first priority for Orioles offseason

The Baltimore Orioles are still basking in the afterglow of having hired Craig Albernaz to be their franchise's 21st manager. And rightfully so, given that Albernaz appears to be the right guy for the job and appears poised to bring the Orioles out of the AL East's basement in 2026.

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Reviewing an eventful week for the Orioles

The main event this week for the Orioles was Craig Albernaz’s introductory press conference as manager, complete with his 2-year-old daughter Gigi serving as his comedic sidekick.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Orioles to hire Dustin Lind as hitting coach

The Orioles ranked 24th in scoring last season.

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Braves add Tony Mansolino, J.P. Martinez to coaching staff

The Braves on Friday announced the hiring of former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino as their new third base coach. He’ll take over for Fredi Gonzalez, whose departure from the staff was reported earlier in the week.

Craig Albernaz News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 7

Orioles add intriguing coach to Craig Albernaz's staff

The Baltimore Orioles fan base and community are still buzzing about the hiring of Craig Albernaz to be the team's 21st manager. The sentiment about this hiring choice has been overwhelmingly positive ever since it came out at the end of October.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 7

Source: Orioles hiring Dustin Lind as lead hitting coach

According to an industry source, the Orioles are hiring Philadelphia Phillies assistant hitting coach Dustin Lind to be their lead hitting coach. The 37-year-old

Jeremiah Jackson News / Camden Chat / November 7

Orioles season review: Jeremiah Jackson

When Jeremiah Jackson arrived in the Orioles organization as a minor league signing around this time last year, there was not much fanfare. At that point, he was a 24-year-old who had never made it above the Double-A level and his most recent season with the Mets did not suggest he was on the way to be any more than that.

Gregory Soto News / Camden Chat / November 7

Gregory Soto brought volatility to Baltimore, but left the Orioles with two intriguing arms

When a reliever makes you hold your breath every time he enters a game, but still somehow records outs, is it still “relief” pitching? Ha. Ha. OK, but how should we estimate the value of a flamethrowing lefty who hits 98 on the radar gun, strikes out hitters in bunches, and also has an ERA around four while walking four-and-a-half batters a game?

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 7

Sharing more about how Craig Albernaz will manage the Orioles

In his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Craig Albernaz offered hints on how he’ll manage the Orioles. Here are some takeaways: On analytics “I love the information.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Athletics avoid arbitration with catcher Austin Wynns

The Athletics acquired Wynns in June after the Cincinnati Reds designated him for assignment. Wynns hit .222 in 22 games with the team. An abdominal strain in early August cost him the rest of the season.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Orioles announce series of roster moves

The Orioles announced a series of roster tweaks on Thursday.

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Andrew Kittredge News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 6

Orioles pick up option on Andrew Kittredge

The Baltimore Orioles have made it official with Andrew Kittredge. After making a trade to reunite with him earlier this week, the club picked up the veteran reliever's $9 million option, USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale first reported.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Mets claim OF Ji Hwan Bae, lefty Jose Castillo off waivers

The New York Mets announced that they have claimed outfielder Ji Hwan Bae off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander José Castillo from the Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 6

Orioles repeating history to make offseason trade with Brewers would be ideal

The Baltimore Orioles did a wonderful job ahead of MLB's trade deadline in July, making something of their underwhelming season. As surprise sellers, they restocked a farm system that not too long ago was ranked atop baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 6

Four Orioles prospects selected as AFL All-Stars

Four Baltimore Orioles prospects have been named to the upcoming Arizona Fall League 'Fall Stars' game this Sunday. Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. (No.

Adley Rutschman News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 6

How Craig Albernaz could change Adley Rutschman's Orioles future

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Baltimore Orioles' franchise right now, given their recent hiring of Craig Albernaz to be the team's 21st manager.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 6

Orioles 2026 giveaway schedule

The Orioles announced their 2026 season schedule for promotions and giveaway items on Thursday afternoon. This is getting a much earlier start on the schedule compared to what the team has done recently.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / November 6

Five Takeaways From the Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 Season

Coming off of playoff berths in 2023 and 2024, the bar was set high for the 2025 Baltimore Orioles to make some noise in October. Frankly, there is no way to describe their 2025 season as anything other than a failure.

Andrew Kittredge News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Orioles Receive Andrew Kittredge For Second Stint With Team

The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. Baltimore’s trade reunited them with a key piece of their bullpen as they seek to reinforce their arm staff following a poor 2025 outing.

Rico Garcia News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Who Is Rico Garcia, The Orioles’ First Offseason Signing

The Baltimore Orioles announced the re-signing of bullpen pitcher Rico Garcia to their staff on Thursday. The deal, first reported by The Baltimore Sun, is for the 2026 season and valued at $900,000.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Four Pitchers the Orioles Could Trade For During the Offseason

It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles need a better rotation for the 2026 season. The team held the fifth-worst ERA, fourth-worst WHIP, and fifth-worst OBA in the majors this season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / October 29

After Hiring a Manager, the Orioles Need To Buy Outs

The Orioles hired Craig Albernaz to take over a team loaded with talented hitters that underachieved last year. Albernaz was the first step in what needs to be a very busy offseason for the Orioles front office.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 26