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Could the Baltimore Orioles pursue Kyle Schwarber this offseason?

The Baltimore Orioles have an extremely important offseason ahead of them. On top of bringing in both a new general manager and field manager, the Orioles have a laundry list of needs to improve the on-field product.

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Ex-Orioles' fan favorite viewed as candidate for Padres managerial opening

The Baltimore Orioles are looking for a new manager ahead of the 2026 season and they might be competing with the San Diego Padres for one potential candidate.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 13

Mike Elias admits Baltimore Orioles are 'behind' in one aspect of offense

A huge reason for the Baltimore Orioles' offensive success during the 2024 regular season was the home run ball. Baltimore hit 235 home runs during that 2024 campaign, which was the 2nd most in MLB, only trailing the New York Yankees' 237 long balls.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / October 13

Three Things Looming Ahead of the Orioles’ Offseason

Just two years after finishing 101-61 and claiming the No. 1 seed in the AL, the Baltimore Orioles found themselves at the bottom of the AL East. The young core struggled to be on the field at the same time, and disastrous pitching doomed the season in April and May.

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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 'MLB yearly hits leaders since 2000' quiz

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

Rico Garcia News / Camden Chat / October 13

Rico Garcia provided stability to Orioles’ late-season bullpen

Rico Garcia was drafted in the 30th round of the 2016 draft, a round that no longer exists. When you take that into account, the fact that he has appeared in 59 major league games is pretty impressive.

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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 / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 13

Orioles’ O’Neill on 2026: ‘A lot of motivation to want to produce and be more available’

During last December’s Winter Meetings, the Orioles conceded they wouldn’t be re-signing slugger Anthony Santander, who finished 2024 with 44 home runs, seventh-most in a season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Orioles’ Albert Suárez Avoids Major Injury, On Track for 2026 Opener

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Albert Suárez has apparently avoided major injury, putting him on track for Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season. The 36-year-old received the good news following a second opinion during an exam on his right elbow, according to MASNSports.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 12

Who will be the Orioles’ center fielder in 2026?

The Baltimore Orioles already face several question marks heading into what will be a critical offseason, but one of the bigger holes in their current roster construction lies in center field.

Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 12

Orioles' Jackson Holliday has 'more comfort' at position other than second base

There's a case to be made that the Baltimore Orioles have the most promising middle infield in all of baseball right now. Both Gunnar Henderson and Jackson

Brandon Hyde News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 12

Brandon Hyde spoke to NL West team about managerial opening

As the Baltimore Orioles conduct a search for their next manager, their former skipper appears to be drawing interest elsewhere. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Standard, former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde spoke this week with San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

Adley Rutschman News / Camden Chat / October 12

Orioles news: Adley Rutschman rebound hopes

Hello, friends. There are now 165 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2026. We’ve still got to get through the remainder of the postseason before we can really start to think about what next year’s roster is going to look like.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 11

Baltimore Orioles eyed Mets executive for managerial job

With each passing day, the Baltimore Orioles are coming closer to finding their next manager. Several Orioles managerial candidates have been cited by insiders and analysts over the past several weeks, with popular names being former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and former Orioles player Ryan Flaherty.

Jordan Westburg News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 11

Orioles’ Westburg eyes full season in ’26; Remembering Craig Heist

For the second straight season, Jordan Westburg missed a significant time because of injuries. In 2024, the 26-year-old third baseman broke his right hand when he was hit by a pitch and missed most of the season’s second half.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 10

Baltimore Orioles should go all-in for elite closer

The Baltimore Orioles need a closer ahead of the 2026 season. Felix Bautista underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum and will likely miss the entire 2026 season.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 10

Beloved ex-Orioles player revealed as Baltimore managerial candidate

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to decide who will be their manager for the 2026 MLB season in the coming weeks, as president of baseball operations Mike Elias has made it clear that getting this figured out will be at the top of his team's to-do list this offseason.

Albert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

Orioles righty expected to avoid surgery

Orioles righty Albert Suarez’s season ended with an elbow injury, and the 36-year-old underwent an MRI earlier this week to determine whether there was any structural damage that would necessitate surgery.

Heston Kjerstad News / Camden Chat / October 10

Heston Kjerstad was supposed to breakout, instead he broke

This was supposed to be the year that Heston Kjerstad finally broke out on the big league stage. He made the Orioles’ Opening Day roster for the first time in his career, and although the team’s outfield was packed with options, he was still poised to get plenty of opportunities.

Samuel Basallo News / Camden Chat / October 10

Samuel Basallo earned his MLB debut and a contract extension with another dominant season

Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Jackson Holliday were all named the top prospect in baseball at one point during their amature career. While the trio put together a historic run, Baltimore nearly added an unprecedented fourth top prospect this season.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 10

Peter Schmuck: An impertinent question about the Orioles’ managerial search

While Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias and his staff work to identify and hire the best possible man to become the club’s new field manager, I have to ask: Does it really make that much difference?

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 9

Orioles’ Suárez gets good news on forearm injury

After appearing in only five games in 2025 and a visit with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas this week, Albert Suárez received some good news.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / October 8

Three areas for Orioles to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Baltimore Orioles to focus on during offseason

The Baltimore Orioles may have been the most disappointing team in the American League in 2025.

Three areas for Los Angeles Angels to focus on during offseason

Three offseason focal points for the Minnesota Twins

Who are the best fits for each MLB managerial vacancy?

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

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

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

ESPN analyst Ben McDonald angered a lot of people with his on-air comment

ESPN analyst Ben McDonald came under fire for a remark he made during the network’s broadcast of the San Diego Padres-Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday. McDonald was in the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series between the Padres and Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / September 29