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Orioles make big change to analytics department amid playoff push

With the playoffs inching closer, the Baltimore Orioles are making changes not just on the field, but in the front office. On Friday, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reported that assistant GM Sig Mejdal won’t be serving in the analytics department any longer.

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Orioles vs. Brewers discussion

Clinging to ever-fainter AL wild card hopes, the Orioles are back in Baltimore to play the MLB-best Brewers over the penultimate weekend of the 2026 regular season.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 18

Mejdal will no longer oversee analytics for Orioles

Sig Mejdal, the Orioles’ vice president and assistant general manager of analytics, who’s been with the team since November 2018, will be changing roles, according to a report by The Athletic, which was confirmed by an industry source.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 18

Orioles injury update on Bautista, Helsley, Holliday, Bradish, Alexander, Baz; O’s-Brewers lineups

Félix Bautista was in the Orioles’ clubhouse on Friday after throwing nine games in a rehab assignment. Bautista, who was a dominant closer until he needed Tommy John surgery in 2023, returned last season but needed rotator cuff and labrum surgery in August 2025.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 18

Was Orioles Rebuild Undone By Mike Elias's 1st Ever Draft Pick? Buck Showalter Makes The Case

The Orioles have made repeated and perpetual mistakes in every avenue of talent acquisition and development since hiring Mike Elias atop baseball operations in 2018.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Orioles Set to Call Up Starter Following Kyle Bradish Injury

Left-hander Cade Povich is expected to rejoin the Baltimore Orioles ahead of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers after being scratched from his scheduled Thursday start with Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 18

Does the front office deserve credit for finding diamonds in the rough?

Last week Matt Blood, the Orioles’ vice president of player development and domestic scouting, was let go after seven years with the organization. It’s too early to say definitively why, but one narrative that’s seeped into the mainstream is that the front office is unhappy with how the Orioles’ draft picks have panned out.

Ethan Anderson News / Camden Chat / September 18

Orioles minor league recap 9/18: Anderson goes deep again

Norfolk and Charlotte entered the eighth inning with the game tied at one, but Alex Pham allowed four runs in the top of the eighth. Pham allowed a leadoff single, walked a batter, and allowed a go-ahead single to Korey Lee.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Orioles embracing 'crunch time' ahead of opener vs. Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers already have clinched a spot in the postseason. The prospects of the Baltimore Orioles doing so aren't as bright heading into the opener of a three-game series Friday night against visiting Milwaukee.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 18

Orioles news: The final homestand begins

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Only nine games remain on the Orioles’ 2026 schedule. We’re down to single digits now. Tonight, the Orioles begin their final homestand of the season, hosting the MLB-best Brewers and the wild card-hopeful Blue Jays before finishing their year at Yankee Stadium.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 18

4 players who have provided the Orioles with unexpected success in 2026

First baseman Pete Alonso will be named the Most Valuable Oriole next week. He hasn’t disappointed during a disappointing season. There also have been some unexpected players who have made an impact.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 17

Orioles Host The Brewers Clinging To Playoff Hopes, With Their Rotation In Tatters

Back when former Orioles owner John Angelos hired Mike Elias to lead what has become an endless rebuild, spanning two ownership groups and three managers, the Milwaukee Brewers were a team often thrown out as a potential model for this next era of Baltimore baseball.

Buck Showalter News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 17

Former Skipper Buck Showalter Believes Orioles Player Development Could Improve With Matt Blood Gone

Like many in the baseball world, former Orioles manager Buck Showalter, who has done most everything in this game including shape the Arizona Diamondbacks organization as an expansion start-up, believes Baltimore’s recent dismissal longtime exec Matt Blood likely means that his former boss, Mike Elias, is safe.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Orioles' Craig Albernaz Comments on Season-Ending Jackson Holliday Move

The Baltimore Orioles placed Jackson Holliday on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, and manager Craig Albernaz said the infielder will undergo further evaluation for his left wrist issue.

Coby Mayo News / Just Baseball / September 18

Coby Mayo Is Rewarding the Orioles for Their Patience

After a strong August, the Baltimore Orioles looked like they were playing their best ball when it mattered most. Colton Cowser’s game-winning catch in Colorado was primed to be the catalyst the team needed to chase down the third AL Wild Card spot.

Pete Alonso News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 17

Calling the Pen: Alonso’s extraordinary visit to New York lifts Orioles’ faint hopes

Something extraordinary happened this week to someone who carries himself like an ordinary guy but is doing extraordinary things. Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field for the first time since he hit 264 home runs for the Mets in his seven seasons.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 17

Orioles minor league recap 9/17: Three home runs lift Tides to win

Norfolk deployed five pitchers to get through these nine innings, and none of them recorded more than eight outs. Albert Suárez was the starter. He worked 2.1 shutout innings while giving up a hit, a walk, and striking out one.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 17

Orioles Have Two Future Pitching Stars Developing In The High Minors

With a 4.38 ERA entering play on Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles’ rotation ranks 21st out of 30 MLB teams. It’s not particularly good, as Brandon Young is the only member of the unit with an ERA under 4.00, at 3.65.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Orioles belt 4 homers, complete sweep of Mets

Pete Alonso, Jeremiah Jackson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each homered for the second consecutive game Wednesday night, and the visiting Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 7-1 victory.

Jackson Holliday News / Field Level Media / September 16

Orioles place IF Jackson Holliday (wrist inflammation) on IL

The Baltimore Orioles placed infielder Jackson Holliday on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left wrist inflammation. The move is retroactive to Sept.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

Sean Manaea seemed upset at Mets fans over reaction to Orioles' Pete Alonso hitting 300th home run

Alonso received a curtain call from Mets fans after hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning on Tuesday.

Pete Alonso enjoys warm welcome in return to Citi Field

Mets players send messages to fans about return of Orioles' Pete Alonso

Former Mets GM Sandy Alderson blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso hits 300th homer at former home ballpark, joins elite company

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / September 15

Pete Alonso's 300th home run makes history in multiple ways

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso has become the 19th active player to reach 300 career home runs.

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Alonso

Tight defeat against Angels assures Mariners of losing season

Spencer Jones, Cody Bellinger power Yankees to rout of Twins

Guardians walk off White Sox, inch closer in division race

Jacob Misiorowski fires five scoreless innings as Brewers top Pirates

Watch: Bryce Eldridge's massive blast sparks Giants to win over Cardinals

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Alonso

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

A homegrown talent who had played only for the Mets since making his MLB debut in 2019, Alonso broke the franchise's all-time home run record last summer.

Pete Alonso enjoys warm welcome in return to Citi Field

Pete Alonso chases homer No. 300 as Orioles continue set vs. Mets

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on chants from Mets fans amid return to Citi Field

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

Kyle Bradish News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Orioles Place Kyle Bradish On 15-Day Injured List

Kyle Bradish’s regular season is over, as the Orioles announced that the right-hander has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to lower abdominal discomfort. Righty Yaramil Hiraldo was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to take Bradish’s spot on the active roster.

Albert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Orioles Re-Sign Albert Suarez To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Albert Suarez has once again returned to the Orioles on a minor league deal. Baltimore’s Triple-A affiliate announced the agreement, as relayed by Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.