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Orioles, Braves Look To Reset Expectations After Disappointing 2025 Campaigns

A year ago, both the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves entered spring training with postseason aspirations and rosters built to contend deep into October.

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Chris Bassitt makes argument against salary cap in baseball

Bassitt, unsurprisingly, doesn't think a salary cap is the solution to Major League Baseball's problems. He laid out an argument as to why.

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on controversial Mets exit

Jordan Westburg Undergoes Imaging For Potential Elbow Injury

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

The Orioles’ player with most to prove in spring training

The Baltimore Orioles were viewed as potential World Series contenders going into last season. The team had seen monumental growth in back-to-back seasons in 2022 and 2023.

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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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Jordan Westburg News / Field Level Media / February 19

O's OF Jordan Westburg physically 'unable to participate'

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg was not on the field with the team for a spring training workout on Thursday, and manager Craig Albernaz doesn't know when his status will change.

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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.

Jordan Westburg News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Jordan Westburg Undergoes Imaging For Potential Elbow Injury

Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has been slowed by an oblique injury in camp and was already expected to miss the first few games of exhibition play as a result.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 19

Baltimore Orioles 2026 spring training broadcast schedule

The Grapefruit League schedule is upon us. From February 20 through March 23, the Orioles will be playing near-daily games to help them get ready for Opening Day on March 26.

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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

Dylan Beavers News / Camden Chat / February 19

What do you expect from Dylan Beavers this year?

The Orioles outfield is completely remade going into the 2026 season, with Colton Cowser now the full time CF and Taylor Ward brought in to man LF. However, the Orioles outfielder I am most excited to see take the field in 2026 is rookie Dylan Beavers.

Baltimore Orioles News / Stadium Rant / February 19

How The Orioles Can Flip The Script In 2026

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Baltimore Orioles enter the new season with more questions than answers. Touted as a team with a promising core of young talent only a few short years ago, the O’s saw their season record drop to six games below .500 last year.

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Jordan Westburg News / Camden Chat / February 19

Orioles news: Waiting on a Jordan Westburg update

Hello, friends. There are now 35 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. That’s just five weeks away. Something vaguely resembling an Orioles game will be available on your television or other streaming device tomorrow with the opening of the Grapefruit League schedule.

Jordan Westburg News / EasySportz / February 18

Jordan Westburg Dealing With Right Oblique Strain at Start of Orioles’ Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is sidelined early in spring training with a right oblique strain that has delayed his Grapefruit League debut and left the club sorting out its infield plans with Opening Day on the horizon.

Pete Alonso News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 18

Craig Albernaz Shuts Down 'Outside Perception' of Pete Alonso

Baltimore Orioles fans probably know what to expect with Pete Alonso. After their team signed Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal in free agency this offseason, Baltimore's loyal fan base understood they were getting a guy who hits 30 home runs in a down year and can hit 50 in a good year.

Jackson Holliday News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

Latest Jackson Holliday injury update will catch Orioles fans’ attention

Jackson Holliday suffered a broken hamate bone injury in his right hand. He is expected to miss all of spring training and Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles.

Coby Mayo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 18

Why the Orioles Shouldn’t Trade Coby Mayo

The Baltimore Orioles’ logjam of right-handed corner infielders has fueled trade speculation all winter, and even with spring training now underway, those rumors have remained persistent.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 18

How the Orioles Are Building Their Opening Day Roster

With the Baltimore Orioles set to begin their 2026 Spring Training games on Friday, new manager Craig Albernaz continues to develop his plans for the team's Opening Day roster.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 18

Which Orioles Prospects Actually Matter in 2026

In just two days, the Baltimore Orioles will take the field for their first spring training game, signaling the start of a new season. The team will begin rounding out its roster while getting extended looks at players who could join the major league club at some point this season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 18

MLB insiders rip Mets for letting Pete Alonso leave

A recent survey of people in baseball didn't paint an encouraging picture of the Mets' decision to let Alonso walk.

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on controversial Mets exit

Juan Soto opens up about relationship with Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse issues that impacted 2025 Mets

What Carlos Mendoza has told Mets players about expectations early into spring training

Steve Cohen opens up about Mets' World Series drought, controversial offseason moves

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

Robinson Chirinos News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

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.

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.

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.

Jackson Holliday News / EasySportz / February 16

Jackson Holliday Eyes Return After Hamate Surgery

SARASOTA, FL— Jackson Holliday won’t be in the lineup for Opening Day, but the Baltimore Orioles remain confident the delay will be measured in weeks — not months.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Orioles Exploring Trades Of Coby Mayo, Ryan Mountcastle

Even as Spring Training begins to get underway, the Orioles are continuing to explore trade possibilities involving Coby Mayo and Ryan Mountcastle, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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.