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Baltimore Orioles star getting serious trade interest

The arrival of Baltimore Orioles' 2025 top prospect Samuel Basallo to the big leagues was extremely exciting for fans, as they had been hearing about what Basallo was doing in the minor leagues since the franchise signed him back in 2021.

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Orioles sign right-hander Richard Guasch to minor league deal

The Baltimore Orioles have added a new minor league arm, signing free agent right-hander Richard Guasch to a one-year minors deal for 2026. Guasch, 27, has seven years of professional experience dating back to 2018, but has never pitched beyond the Double-A level.

Craig Albernaz News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 14

Albernaz’s 1st coaching staff with Orioles is intriguing and somewhat familiar

So far, there are seven confirmed coaches for manager Craig Albernaz’s first Oriole staff. Three are new — bench coach Donnie Ecker, lead hitting coach Dustin Lind and first base coach Jason Bourgeois.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Orioles pursuing prominent pitching upgrades, open to signing qualifying offer recipients

On the heels of a disappointing 2025 season, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias is striking a much more aggressive tone in his early media appearances this offseason than last.

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MLB News / Sporting News / November 13

Braves claim two relief pitchers off waivers from Orioles

The Atlanta Braves picked up two relief pitchers off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13

Orioles shockingly doing something no other team has been willing to do

The Baltimore Orioles faced a lot of criticism for how they handled the offseason leading into the 2025 campaign. Their payroll went up, but they didn’t address the glaring holes on their roster, namely on the pitching staff.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13

Orioles emerge as surprise 'dark-horse suitor' for star hitter

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias is saying all the right things during this week's general manager meetings in Las Vegas. Everything that Elias has said indicates that he's willing to make multiple major moves to turn Baltimore back into a World Series contender in 2026 after what was a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Baltimore Orioles News / Sporting News / November 13

Mike Elias reveals Orioles' closer plans amid Felix Bautista injury

The Orioles are going to be active in the closer market this winter.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13

How the Orioles can fill their closer role

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be very busy this offseason after a disappointing 2025 season. With a new manager in Craig Albernaz, the Orioles are expected to improve their team in several ways with the hopes of contending in 2026.

Pete Fairbanks News / Camden Chat / November 13

Pete Fairbanks could be a solution to the Orioles’ closer problem

Replacing Félix Bautista is no easy feat. The Orioles’ mountainous All-Star closer — who is likely to miss the entire 2026 season, just as he missed all of 2024 — has gigantic shoes that are hard to fill.

Buck Britton News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 13

Orioles’ coaching staff will include Britton, French, Klimek

Manager Craig Albernaz’s coaching staff will include some new coaches and some holdovers, with some still to be decided. In addition to new bench coach

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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.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13

Mike Elias reveals Orioles' offseason wish list

Baltimore Orioles' president of baseball operations Mike Elias met with the media on Wednesday during day two of the 2025 MLB Winter GM Meetings in Las Vegas.

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Coby Mayo News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 13

Orioles must decide if Mayo is 2026 1st baseman

The Orioles’ prospective infield for 2026 looks nearly set. Gunnar Henderson will start at shortstop, Jackson Holliday at second base, and Jordan Westburg at third.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 12

Baltimore Orioles hire new bench coach under Craig Albernaz

Another coach with previous ties to Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is joining his staff. On Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun reported that the Orioles are hiring Donnie Ecker as their bench coach.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Sporting News / November 12

Grayson Rodriguez's health remains one of the top questions for the Orioles

Can Grayson Rodriguez escape the injury bug in 2026?

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Orioles to name Donnie Ecker bench coach

The Orioles are hiring former Reds, Giants and Rangers coach Donnie Ecker as their new bench coach, reports the Baltimore Sun’s Jacob Calvin Meyer. Ecker was the Giants’ hitting coach in 2020-21 and worked alongside new O’s skipper Craig Albernaz on that staff.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 12

Baltimore Orioles expected to be aggressive this offseason

The floor is yours, Mike Elias. After the Baltimore Orioles went 75-87 and missed out on the postseason in 2025, they will look to improve their roster this winter in order to get back to October and beyond.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 12

Orioles hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach

New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has moved quickly to fill out his coaching staff. Donnie Ecker, who was most recently the offensive coordinator of the Texas Rangers, will be the Orioles’ bench coach in 2026.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 12

Why Orioles fans shouldn't panic over quiet start to offseason

The Baltimore Orioles have their work cut out for them when it comes to improving their roster this MLB offseason. The team's talented young roster came up short during the 2025 campaign, which was why Baltimore ended up in last place in the ever-competitive AL East division.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Camden Chat / November 12

Orioles season review: Grayson Rodriguez

The story of the 2025 Orioles is as much about who didn’t play because they were hurt as much as it is about how well players played when healthy. Grayson Rodriguez represents this idea taken to its most extreme.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

The Orioles Should Target Two Big Name Outfielders in Free Agency

The Baltimore Orioles are in desperate need of offensive power, especially in their outfield. The team must be prepared to go full throttle into the free agency market following a disappointing 2025 season.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Why Orioles are labeled a ‘wild card’ Kyle Tucker suitor

With rumors swirling about moves the Baltimore Orioles can make in the offseason, the player in scope is star outfielder Kyle Tucker. After the Orioles missed the playoffs, the team is looking to revive its chances of getting back to the postseason with a huge step in the right direction: the acquisition of Tucker.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Orioles to hire Dustin Lind as hitting coach

The Orioles ranked 24th in scoring last season.

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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.