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Craig Albernaz's Confession About Orioles Roster Decisions Raises Eyebrows

With Opening Day now less than two weeks away (10 days, to be exact), the Baltimore Orioles still have several decisions that must be made when it comes to finalizing their roster for that first series against the Minnesota Twins.

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Orioles scramble to get Bradish work after 2 rainouts; Injury updates on Westburg, Holliday

SARASOTA—After the Orioles announced that their game on Monday night against the Boston Red Sox was canceled because of impending inclement weather, manager Craig Albernaz and his coaching staff hastily rearranged the pitching schedule.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 16

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday Reveals Rehab Timeline

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday continues to make progress in his rehab from a hand injury that has sidelined him throughout spring training.

Gunnar Henderson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

Why Red Sox-Orioles MLB spring training game was canceled on Monday

Some members of the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are playing at the World Baseball Classic. This included Orioles’ star Gunner Henderson, who hit a massive home run in the win over the Dominican Republic.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / March 16

Orioles' Pete Alonso reflects on what went wrong for 2025 Mets

A club that ended June 12 with a record of 45-24 spent October watching postseason games instead of participating in them.

Mets' Francisco Lindor reflects on spring training debut coming off injury

Kodai Senga showing why he is New York Mets' biggest X-factor

Mets' Brett Baty getting help from former teammate after alleged clubhouse issues

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 16

Orioles-Red Sox game canceled due to impending inclement weather

SARASOTA—The Orioles-Boston Red Sox game on Monday night has been canceled because of impending inclement weather. There will be no makeup date. On Sunday night, the Orioles-New York Yankees game was canceled in the top of the third inning because of rain.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

What Mets’ Francisco Lindor said about Pete Alonso bolting for Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles surprised the MLB world by signing Pete Alonso this past offseason. It seemed as if a reunion with the New York Mets was a possibility, but Alonso ultimately received the contract he wanted with the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 16

Orioles enter season without clear leadoff hitter, but plenty of options

The ideal baseball lineup has players with high on-base percentages near the top of the order, setting the table for the sluggers in the middle. Optimizing a lineup like this can allow a team to score a few more runs per year.

Tyler Wells News / Camden Chat / March 16

What do you expect from Tyler Wells this season?

For a pitcher who has made just seven appearances in the last two seasons combined, Tyler Wells suddenly looms very large for the 2026 Orioles. And not just because of his 6-foot-8 frame.

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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.

Zach Eflin News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 16

Eflin pitches well, O’Neill delivers 2-run single before rain cancels Orioles-Yankees game

SARASOTA—What’s happening? Sunday night’s Orioles-Yankees game was canceled by rain in the top of the third inning. Zach Eflin started for the second time this spring and retired the first six Yankees hitters, striking out four before Spencer Jones singled and the rain made the field unplayable.

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The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 15

Orioles Option Starter to Minors as Rotation Begins to Take Shape

The Baltimore Orioles made a key decision at camp as they assemble their starting rotation for 2026. With the rotation in great shape thanks to offseason additions and multiple starters entering the season healthy, the Orioles concluded that left-handed pitcher Cade Povich is the odd man out.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 14

Orioles Standout Seen as 'Change of Scenery' Candidate

The Baltimore Orioles, having been one of baseball's worst teams from 2017 to 2021, afforded them several top picks in multiple MLB Drafts. And the Orioles appeared to use these picks wisely.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Team USA’s Gunnar Henderson Decision Makes No Sense

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.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 13

Orioles' Top Prospect Launches First Spring Homer Off Phillies' Highly Touted Arm

The top prospect in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system heading into this season showed exactly why he's earned that distinction in the team's latest spring training game.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Four Newest Orioles Prospects Fans Must Keep An Eye On

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 News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

'Would Be Criminal' – Chris Bassitt Urges To Start CBA Negotiations To Avoid A Lockout

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / New Baseball Media / March 9

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Baltimore Orioles

After two straight playoff berths, the Baltimore Orioles failed to make it back to October in 2025. The O’s finished last in the AL East, and several of the team’s stars had disappointing seasons.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / March 7

The Orioles’ Rotation Is Their Biggest Wild Card

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

Coby Mayo News / Just Baseball / March 7

Coby Mayo Is Preparing for the Next Adjustment

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Orioles Believed To Have Made Nine-Figure Offer To Ranger Suárez

The Orioles were among the teams most frequently tied to Ranger Suárez before the southpaw signed a five-year deal with the Red Sox. He commanded a $130MM guarantee to slot behind Garrett Crochet in the Boston rotation.

Vance Honeycutt News / Yardbarker / March 5