After going the first nine games of spring training without a home run, the Baltimore Orioles' top prospect has now put his power on full display. Samuel Basallo, MLB Pipeline's No.
SARASOTA—What’s happening? In his final start before Opening Day, Trevor Rogers allowed two runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings and Samuel Basallo hit two long home runs in the Orioles’ 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates before 5,734 at Ed Smith Stadium on Thursday night.
Each of the past six straight seasons, Tyler O'Neill has homered on Opening Day in a one-of-a-kind streak in the history of the sport. The Orioles outfielder, who has been dubbed "Mr.
SARASOTA—The moving trucks have loaded up the equipment. Cars are being shipped to Baltimore, and there are some empty spaces in the clubhouse. Opening Day is a week away, and the Orioles will be leaving Sarasota for home after Saturday’s game.
Opening Day is just one week away, and the Baltimore Orioles enter the new season with high expectations once again. After what was the most successful offseason in Baltimore in a long time, the team finally has the look of a real contender that can compete with the best in the American League.
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.
It will be interesting to see what sort of role Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill will have for his team in the 2026 season. The 30-year-old signed a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Orioles in December of 2024.
As spring training crawls to a close, the back end of several rotations are where we find many of the notable position battles. The Orioles back end is one such place, though recent activity has limited the battle between Shane Baz and Dean Kremer.
One of the reasons that the Orioles targeted Zach Eflin at the 2024 trade deadline—beyond his solid track record as a dependable big league arm—was that he came with an additional season of control.
Hello, friends. We are now just one week away from Orioles Opening Day. It’s true! Real baseball that counts will be back at Oriole Park at Camden Yards next Thursday afternoon.
It’s frustrating when managers appear to base their decisions strictly on analytics rather than their instincts. What else could explain why Team USA manager Mark DeRosa left his hottest hitter on the bench in the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela?
Right-hander Albert Suárez is in camp with the Orioles on a minor league deal. He can opt out of that pact at the end of spring training if not added to the roster, reports Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.
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.
Good morning Birdland, The World Baseball Classic is over, and Venezuela are your 2026 champions. They beat the United States by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday night in Miami.
Here’s a (hopefully) fun test of how much you know about Baltimore’s baseball team Before you dig in, a little background: I think I’m safe in saying the vast majority of Bird Tapes subscribers are fans of the Baltimore Orioles.
Team USA's journey to Tuesday's 2026 World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela has been far from smooth. Despite fielding a roster that features superstars such as Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes and Bobby Witt Jr., the team's success has been heavily clouded by managerial missteps by skipper Mark DeRosa.
With the qualifying stage of the World Baseball Classic officially over, every game from Friday onward is win-or-go-home. Which makes it all the more bewildering that Team USA omitted the 24-year-old Gunnar Henderson from their lineup for Friday evening's must-win game against RHP Michael Soroka and Team Canada.
With the Baltimore Orioles getting ready in spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, the team has announced the pitcher who will get the ball on Opening Day.
Last season, Ryan Mountcastle struggled with injuries and performance issues and was one of many Baltimore Orioles who could not do much. Recently, he gave a crucial spring training update, which could give some hope, according to Orioles beat writer Jake Rill.
MLB Pipeline released its new top 30 prospects list for all organizations in February, including the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles are a far cry from their 2024 preseason peak of holding the first-overall farm system in the sport.
Chris Bassitt was a free agent in the offseason before signing a one-year, $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles last month. The 37-year-old starting pitcher is also a representative for the MLB Players Association.
When the Baltimore Orioles entered spring training in 2025, questions around the rotation were at the forefront of the media and fans’ minds. With Kyle
Ever since he first entered the professional scene in 2021, Baltimore Orioles power-hitting corner infielder Coby Mayo has made a strong offensive impact wherever he went.
Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles in one of the most surprising free-agent deals of the offseason. Alonso secured a five-year, $155 million contract.
Henderson is quickly emerging as the backbone of the organization, and the Orioles will soon face a decision that could shape the direction of the franchise over the course of the next 10 years.