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Why the Baltimore Orioles Signed Chris Bassitt

It was no secret that heading into the offseason, the Baltimore Orioles needed to add a frontline starting pitcher. After their rotation was marred by both injuries and inconsistencies last season, the Orioles made it a point to seek out starting pitching help to go along with their other promising arms.

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Orioles game chat: Feb. 26 vs. Tigers, 1:05

The Orioles are 3-2-1 through their first six Grapefruit League games. They had a tie with the Tigers on the road back on Sunday. The two teams – with very different lineups, because it’s early in spring training and this one is in Sarasota instead – will be back at it again today.

Baltimore Orioles News / Sport Relay / February 26

Orioles Early Stars of Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles spring training is off and running in Sarasota. The team has played six games through the first week of the Grapefruit League, winning three, losing two, and tying one.

Trevor Rogers News / Camden Chat / February 26

What do you expect from Trevor Rogers this year?

Last week, Camden Chat’s Tyler Young wrote of Kyle Bradish: “All of this offseason talk around the Orioles’ ‘need’ for an ace seems to ignore the fact that they already have one in-house.” I’d venture to say they might even have two.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

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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.

Thairo Estrada News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 26

Estrada joins Orioles’ crowded infield competition

SARASOTA—Thairo Estrada has joined the competition for an infield spot, and the Orioles will get their first look at him on Friday against Pittsburgh in Bradenton, Florida.

Samuel Basallo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 25

Orioles Top Prospects in 2026 And Where They’ll Likely Start Season

Four Baltimore Orioles prospects were recently awarded spots in FanGraphs' 2026 Top 100 Prospects list. With Opening Day on the horizon, here's how they stack up within the organization: Samuel Basallo has rocketed his way up the Orioles farm system since he was signed as an international free agent in 2021.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 25

Orioles SP Trevor Rogers’ ‘halfway’ confession after shutting down Rays in spring training

The Baltimore Orioles have a new-look roster ready to compete in the tough division that is the AL East. With some new elite talent on the roster, the Orioles will be a team to pay attention to at the beginning of the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 25

Darryl Strawberry clarifies comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets

Darryl Strawberry clarifies controversial comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets for Orioles

New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry generated headlines and sparked some discussions on local sports-talk radio programs when he recently said he believed first baseman Pete Alonso will one day "regret" leaving the Mets.

Mets legend defends David Stearns over controversial offseason moves

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

Ryan Helsley has new weapon with Orioles

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 25

Searching for Orioles that can exceed expectations in 2026

It’s a real rush following a team that’s active in free agency. The Orioles flushed a disappointing 2025 by making several moves that should significantly improve the team this season.

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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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 25

Scott Boras Reveals Why Orioles Were So High on Pete Alonso

Baltimore Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias made it very clear that he wanted to sign star slugger Pete Alonso this offseason. This is how Alonso ended up with a five-year, $155 million deal, which was seemingly much more than he was being offered elsewhere and ultimately a deal he couldn't refuse.

Chris Bassitt News / Camden Chat / February 25

Orioles news: Chris Bassitt throws first live BP of spring

Good Morning Birdland, Yesterday was one of those spring days where the Orioles were playing a game in one Florida town, while most of the news was happening back in Sarasota.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 25

Orioles believe bullpen’s a strength: ‘I think we’re going to surprise some people’

FORT MYERS, Florida—Several key members of the Orioles’ bullpen were on display on Monday. Closer Ryan Helsley pitched for the first time, throwing a scoreless third.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 25

Wally Bunker’s Magical Season

(Note from John Eisenberg: This week I’m handing the Bird Tapes keyboard to Jim Considine, a lifelong Baltimorean and Bird Tapes subscriber whom I’ve known for many years.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 24

Ryan Helsley has new weapon with Orioles

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.

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry shares warning for Pete Alonso about joining Orioles

How Pete Alonso can impact the Orioles' young core

Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada To Minor League Deal

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Orioles’ Trevor Rogers drops truth bomb on making ‘bust’ narrative look foolish

Trevor Rogers finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting and earned an All-Star selection in 2021 with the Miami Marlins. He failed to replicate his success in Miami while dealing with underperformance and injury concerns, and was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2024.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Orioles' Jackson Holliday Reacts to Injury Update on Monday

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.