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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 10

Orioles need to win some free-agent contests

ORLANDO—The Orioles may or may not reach an agreement with a top-shelf hitter or pitcher before the Winter Meetings end on Wednesday. That doesn’t mean the Orioles aren’t serious players in this year’s free-agent marketplace.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 10

What Lies Ahead For The Bird Tapes (For Starters, There’s A Holiday Sale)

The year 2025 wasn’t good for the Baltimore Orioles, to say the least. But it’s been a great year for the Bird Tapes, my Orioles history project on Substack.

Edward Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Orioles among teams in discussion with Marlins on Edward Cabrera

The Orioles are among the clubs in conversations with the Marlins about hard-throwing starter Edward Cabrera.

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Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Kyle Schwarber rejected Orioles' lucrative contract offer

The first major free-agent chip fell Tuesday morning with Kyle Schwarber returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150M deal.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 9

Orioles to pick 7th in July’s draft

ORLANDO—The Orioles had the seventh worst record in baseball last season, and the fourth best chance of winning the draft lottery. They ended up with the seventh pick in next July’s draft.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / December 9

Orioles get #7 pick in 2026 draft

The Orioles were left out of the top six in the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery, garnering the seventh overall pick despite having the fourth-best odds of earning the #1 spot.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Orioles rumors: Baltimore has spoken with free agent Kyle Tucker

As the MLB free agency dominoes start to fall, outfielder Kyle Tucker’s future is still shrouded in mystery. The only thing that is truly known is that Tucker is being courted by numerous franchises.

Kyle Schwarber News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 9

Orioles matched Phillies’ offer to Kyle Schwarber, per insider

The Baltimore Orioles’ attempt to land Kyle Schwarber did not succeed, but it was far from halfhearted. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Orioles offered Schwarber the same five-year, $150 million contract he agreed to Tuesday with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 9

Orioles’ Henderson to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic; Notes on Basallo, Kremer

ORLANDO–Gunnar Henderson will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Henderson was one of several major league stars to be named to the team on Tuesday.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Scott Boras News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 9

Boras, Orioles in ‘regular communication’ on free agents

ORLANDO—The Orioles have been linked with several clients of baseball’s most powerful agent, Scott Boras. First baseman Pete Alonso, who lives in Tampa, about two hours away, is reported to have scheduled a meeting with the Orioles.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 9

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson named to Team USA for WBC

The Baltimore Orioles will have their superstar represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this spring. It was announced on Tuesday by Team USA manager Mark DeRosa that shortstop Gunnar Henderson will be a member of the USA squad in the upcoming 2026 WBC.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Orioles still in on Kyle Schwarber as Buster Olney predicts he’s next star off board

The Baltimore Orioles remain deep in the hunt for Kyle Schwarber, and momentum keeps building after ESPN insider Buster Olney reported that the All-star slugger could be the first superstar position player to come off the board at the Winter Meetings.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / December 9

Best and worst case scenarios for the rest of Baltimore’s offseason

It’s been five weeks since the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted their second consecutive World Series trophy, and the Orioles are a little closer to having a team that can compete for their first World Series title in 40+ years.

Adley Rutschman News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 9

Orioles’ Albernaz puts focus on Rutschman: ‘It’s us as a coaching staff with him to figure out what’s the areas that he needs to really focus in on’

ORLANDO—One of the biggest challenges for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz will be to help Adley Rutschman recapture the skills that made him one of the best catchers in baseball.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Cardinals’ Oli Marmol quells Orioles’ Ryan Helsley tipping concerns

The Baltimore Orioles’ decision to sign Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract has sparked renewed conversation around the reliever’s late-season struggles in New York As questions continue to swirl about whether pitch tipping played a role in his downturn, St.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / December 7

What Would It Take for the Orioles To Move Coby Mayo or Dylan Beavers?

The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching to compete for a World Series title. President of baseball operations Mike Elias found key offensive contributors through an arduous rebuild, but the pitching staff of the Orioles has never been a strength.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Orioles Looking to Achieve a Winning $200 Million Payroll This Offseason

The Baltimore Orioles will be buyers in free agency this winter, as President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias said days after the 2025 season ended. Coming off a 75-87 season, only one year after a Wild Card berth, they need a spark.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Newest Orioles Acquisition Provides High-Risk, High-Reward Value

The Baltimore Orioles reportedly signed right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Helsley on Saturday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal runs for two years and is worth $28 million, or $14 million per year, pending a physical.

Ryan Helsley News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Orioles sign former All-Star pitcher in free agency

The Baltimore Orioles made their first big swing of free agency by bringing in an All-Star reliever. The Orioles are signing Ryan Helsley to a contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / November 27

Orioles could make up for lackluster offseasons by doing this

Orioles could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

The Baltimore Orioles' disappointing 2025 season began with a lackluster 2024-25 offseason. Those quiet offseasons may be a thing of the past moving forward.

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