Baltimore Orioles: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Former Orioles Infielder Believes Team Should Extend Dean Kremer After Minors Option

On March 22, news broke that the Baltimore Orioles were optioning veteran pitcher Dean Kremer to the minor leagues. This move surprised many, given how vital Kremer has been to Baltimore's starting rotation in the past six seasons.

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4 things to look forward to in the first month of the Orioles season

Congratulations to all of Birdland. Opening Day is just two days away. We made it to the start of 2026. As our Tyler Young outlined yesterday, the Orioles’ time in Sarasota gave us plenty of clarity about some things.

Jordan Westburg News / Camden Chat / March 24

What do you expect from Jordan Westburg this year?

Over the last few weeks, we have been surveying readers on their expectations for the major players on this year’s Orioles roster. Today we reach our final, and perhaps most difficult to judge player.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 24

Orioles news: That’s a wrap on spring training

Good morning, Camden Chatters. After five weeks and more than 30 exhibition games, we can officially call it a wrap on Orioles spring training for 2026.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 24

Albernaz on managing the Orioles: ‘Every day, every game, is going to be like Christmas’

On Thursday, Craig Albernaz will manage his first major league game. Spring training hasn’t given us many clues on how he’ll manage, though we’ve looked for them.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Thairo Estrada News / Last Word On Sports / March 23

Orioles Release Veteran Infielder After He Opts Out of Deal

The Baltimore Orioles granted a release to infielder Thairo Estrada on Monday. This comes after he opted out of the minor league deal he signed in February.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 23

How far will the Orioles go this season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 23

Orioles' Roster Hopeful Suffers Tough Injury Blow

With Opening Day just three days away, this roster hopeful for the Baltimore Orioles will miss the start of the season. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz announced on Monday that utility infielder Luis Vázquez suffered a broken right thumb and will miss the start of the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Thairo Estrada Granted Release After Opting Out Of Orioles Deal

Veteran utilityman Thairo Estrada has been granted his release, the team announced. He had an opt-out provision in his minor league contract with Baltimore and is once again a free agent.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 23

Orioles end spring training with 2-0 win over Nationals; Vázquez has broken thumb; Handley, Noel assigned to minor league camp

WASHINGTON–What’s happening? The Orioles concluded their exhibition schedule by defeating the Washington Nationals, 2-0, in the second game in two days between the teams.

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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.

Shane Baz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Orioles’ Shane Baz shoves in scoreless spring training finale

MLB Opening Day is just days away. After an eventful 2026 World Baseball Classic, baseball fans are ready for the start of watching their favorite teams over the course of eight months.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 23

The top 20 Orioles prospects for 2026

Five years ago, the only thing that mattered in the Orioles organization was the farm system. Would the team be able to develop a core that could compete, year in and year out?