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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.

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Orioles news: The gang’s all here

Good morning, Camden Chatters. As we start to tick through the key dates leading up to the start of the 2026 baseball season, the Orioles arrived at one such benchmark yesterday by holding their first full-squad workout.

Zach Eflin News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 17

Eflin tries to sell Orioles’ winning culture to new teammates

SARASOTA—Whenever a new player came to the Orioles this offseason, they invariably pointed to a phone call or message from Zach Eflin, who re-signed with the Orioles late in December.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 16

Orioles’ 1st full-squad workout draws crowd, encouragement from owners

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Monday was the first day of full-squad workouts for the Orioles, and players gathered for a group meeting. Control owner David Rubenstein and minority owner Michael Arougheti addressed the team.

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Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 16

Orioles’ Promising Infielder Returns to Camp After Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles had their young star infielder back at their big league camp on Monday. Jackson Holliday returned to the Orioles' camp in Sarasota for the first time since undergoing surgery last week to remove a broken hamate bone that he suffered while taking live batting practice in just his fifth at-bat.

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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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 16

While flawed, the Orioles rotation is exactly what the front office wants it to be

So much of the offseason conversation around the Orioles pertained to their rotation. The unit was a failure in 2025 for a myriad of reasons, and the team’s President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias vowed to address them over the winter.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 16

Is the Orioles rotation good enough to compete in the AL East?

The Orioles addressed a lot of needs this offseason. They brought on Pete Alonso, one of the splashiest signings of the offseason, period. They signed a bona fide lockdown closer in Ryan Helsley.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 16

Orioles news: Exploring trades for Coby Mayo and Ryan Mountcastle

Happy President’s Day, Camden Chatters! If you’ve got the day off from work today, I hope you use it wisely. I plan to do some relaxing. We are now just four days from the first Spring Training game of the season.

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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

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Heston Kjerstad News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 16

Orioles’ Kjerstad talks about his health, swing, outlook

SARASOTA—Heston Kjerstad, the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, began last season with the Orioles and was sent to Triple-A Norfolk after hitting .192 with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 54 games.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 15

Orioles continuing to explore trade market for pair of corner infielders

Injuries have created an opportunity for the Baltimore Orioles to get corner infielder Coby Mayo and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle into the lineup. Instead, neither may be on the roster come Opening Day.

Where the pitching market stands after Orioles sign Chris Bassitt

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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 / Camden Chat / February 15

Orioles news: Chris Bassitt arrives, Trevor Rogers pitches

Hello, friends. There are now 39 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. It’s only one day more until all position players are required to report to camp, and on Friday, the Grapefruit League schedule will begin for the O’s.

Trevor Rogers News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 15

Orioles’ Trevor Rogers on new additions: ‘This team is so exciting’

SARASOTA—Trevor Rogers hadn’t pitched at Ed Smith Stadium since he was a minor leaguer with the Miami Marlins in 2019. Rogers, who had been acquired by the Orioles from Miami at the 2024 trade deadline, wasn’t able to pitch last year in spring training because of a knee injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 16

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Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Nationals, Cionel Perez Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league deal with left-hander Cionel Perez, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. Perez earns an invite to major-league Spring Training.

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / February 13

Top Things To Watch During the Orioles’ Spring Training

With snow and ice still piled up high and temperatures struggling to get above freezing, spring training could not be coming at a more perfect time. The long awaited return of Baltimore Orioles baseball is almost here.

Baltimore Orioles News / EasySportz / February 12

Henderson, Bradish headline Orioles’ projected 2026 Opening Day look

Gunnar Henderson and Kyle Bradish are positioned to lead a retooled Baltimore Orioles club into the 2026 season, anchoring a projected Opening Day lineup and rotation that blends established stars with young talent and new power.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 12

Baltimore Orioles Considering This Rotation Plan

The Baltimore Orioles are entering the 2026 season with a new look roster and multiple new faces in the rotation and bullpen. On Thursday, manager Craig Albernaz outlined a potential rotation plan to start the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 12