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Orioles Hire Robinson Chirinos As Special Assistant

Former player Robinson Chirinos will return to the Orioles but in a new role. The club announced that he will be working as a special assistant in the baseball operations and player development department.

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Why Zach Eflin’s Spring Focus Matters More Than His Results

This spring training is a crucial one for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin, who was re-signed on a one-year, $10 million deal with a 2027 mutual option in the offseason.

Colton Cowser News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 17

Confident Cowser optimistic about 2026 Orioles

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Last season, centerfielder Colton Cowser had two stints on the injured list, one for the thumb he broke diving headfirst into first base and another when he crashed into the outfield wall in Philadelphia.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Can Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers Be Aces Atop the Orioles Rotation in 2026?

The Baltimore Orioles, you might have heard, signed a guy named Pete Alonso this winter. The Polar Bear, he of great power and Home Run Derby success, took up a lot of headlines in and around Baltimore since December.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 17

Orioles Young Catcher Predicted for Breakout 2026 Season

Heading into this season, there has been a ton of buzz generated around what the Baltimore Orioles' lineup is capable of. Combining the offseason acquisitions of Taylor Ward and Pete Alonso with the other young superstars in the lineup have the Orioles poised to be a top offensive team in all of baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 17

Why trading Ryan Mountcastle or Coby Mayo might not make sense

The current buzz out of Sarasota has seemingly shifted from which players the Orioles may add to the roster to who may soon be heading out the door. MLB

Blaze Alexander News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 17

Blaze Alexander Gets Blunt About Being Traded to Orioles

On February 5, news broke that the Baltimore Orioles completed a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for utility player Blaze Alexander. In return, Baltimore traded reliever Kade Strowd along with minor league players Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.

Kyle Bradish News / Camden Chat / February 17

What do you expect from Kyle Bradish this year?

All of this offseason talk around the Orioles’ “need” for an ace seems to ignore the fact that they already have one in-house. Kyle Bradish was one of the best pitchers in the league back in 2023.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 17

Orioles news: The gang’s all here

Good morning, Camden Chatters. As we start to tick through the key dates leading up to the start of the 2026 baseball season, the Orioles arrived at one such benchmark yesterday by holding their first full-squad workout.

Zach Eflin News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 17

Eflin tries to sell Orioles’ winning culture to new teammates

SARASOTA—Whenever a new player came to the Orioles this offseason, they invariably pointed to a phone call or message from Zach Eflin, who re-signed with the Orioles late in December.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

1 spring training position battle that could shape Orioles’ season

The Baltimore Orioles had a disastrous season in 2025. Many had expected the Orioles to gain a playoff spot for the third consecutive year, but the team sunk like a stone from the very early part of the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 16

Orioles’ 1st full-squad workout draws crowd, encouragement from owners

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Monday was the first day of full-squad workouts for the Orioles, and players gathered for a group meeting. Control owner David Rubenstein and minority owner Michael Arougheti addressed the team.

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Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 16

Orioles’ Promising Infielder Returns to Camp After Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles had their young star infielder back at their big league camp on Monday. Jackson Holliday returned to the Orioles' camp in Sarasota for the first time since undergoing surgery last week to remove a broken hamate bone that he suffered while taking live batting practice in just his fifth at-bat.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 15

Orioles continuing to explore trade market for pair of corner infielders

Injuries have created an opportunity for the Baltimore Orioles to get corner infielder Coby Mayo and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle into the lineup. Instead, neither may be on the roster come Opening Day.

Where the pitching market stands after Orioles sign Chris Bassitt

Orioles find missing piece to their rotation's puzzle with Chris Bassitt signing

These are MLB’s three most improved teams

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 15

Orioles’ Bradish on innings limit; Albernaz on rotation; Ward, Kowar report

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Kyle Bradish started six times late last season after his June 2024 Tommy John surgery. “I haven’t had a normal spring training for two years, so it’s nice to feel like a normal player,” Bradish said on Sunday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15

Orioles rumors: Baltimore exploring multiple trade options amid key injuries

The Baltimore Orioles had a very frustrating 2025 season. Baltimore missed the Major League Baseball Playoffs, after posting a losing campaign. This offseason, the Orioles have made a lot of moves to try and rebuild their roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 16

These are MLB’s three most improved teams

These three MLB teams have risen to the occasion and improved the most over the course of this offseason.

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Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Nationals, Cionel Perez Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league deal with left-hander Cionel Perez, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. Perez earns an invite to major-league Spring Training.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / February 13

Top Orioles Prospects Who Could Make An Impact in 2026

It wasn’t so long ago that the Baltimore Orioles were one of the top dogs in the American League East division. In fact, they took the top spot in 2023 thanks to a 101-win showing, only to follow that up with a 91-win campaign in 2024 that resulted in a Wild Card berth.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / February 13

Top Things To Watch During the Orioles’ Spring Training

With snow and ice still piled up high and temperatures struggling to get above freezing, spring training could not be coming at a more perfect time. The long awaited return of Baltimore Orioles baseball is almost here.

Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / February 12

Henderson, Bradish headline Orioles’ projected 2026 Opening Day look

Gunnar Henderson and Kyle Bradish are positioned to lead a retooled Baltimore Orioles club into the 2026 season, anchoring a projected Opening Day lineup and rotation that blends established stars with young talent and new power.