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Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.’s club option

Everyone expects the MLB to undergo a lengthy lockout this offseason, but perhaps even more predictable than that unfortunate development is the move that the Baltimore Orioles made on Saturday night.

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Orioles news: Rece Hinds will be back, clearing the 40-man roster

Hello, friends. There are 143 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game. Much sooner than that, only a month away, will be the start of the lockout that will leave the question of when the next game will happen in doubt for months afterwards.

Brandon Butterworth News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 1

Orioles utility prospect Brandon Butterworth: ‘I love being on the field. I love being available’

In the biggest transaction of the Orioles’ tumultuous trade deadline in July 2025, Baltimore received six players from the San Diego Padres in return for All-Star designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Orioles Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Orioles made several roster tweaks on Saturday. Right-handers Albert Suarez, Codi Heuer, and Colin Selby cleared waivers, per a team announcement. Suarez elected free agency.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Luis Robert News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Baltimore Orioles Officially Cut Ties With $20 Million All-Star

The Baltimore Orioles have declined their $20 million club option on center fielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2027 season, sending the 29-year-old to free agency with a $2 million buyout.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 31

Orioles news: O’s make more contract option decisions

Happy Halloween Birdland! It is a scary time for Major League Baseball. The World Series is in the rearview, and what lurks around the corner is yet another lockout.

Rece Hinds News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Orioles Re-Sign Rece Hinds

The Orioles announced that outfielder Rece Hinds has been re-signed to a one-year Major League contract. The Baltimore Banner’s Andy Kostka reports that Hinds’ salary will be $4700 more than the next MLB minimum salary, which will be established when the next collective bargaining agreement is settled.

Zach Eflin News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Zach Eflin Becomes Free Agent

Right-hander Zach Eflin was listed in a batch of new free agents in a press release from the MLB Players Association. That indicates that Eflin’s 2027 mutual option was turned down, either by himself or the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 30

Tyler O’Neill’s 2026 season was another letdown

Through two seasons with the Orioles, Tyler O’Neill has played in just 139 total games, hit 19 home runs, and made five trips to the IL. While the 2026 campaign was a slight improvement from his debut season in Baltimore, the Canadian outfielder was once again a gigantic disappointment.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Ryan Helsley News / Camden Chat / October 30

Orioles news: Helsley exercises player option

Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’ve survived the first day of what’s sure to be a long and ugly offseason. On Dec. 2, MLB owners are expected to lock out the players amid a contentious debate over the next collective bargaining agreement.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 30

With World Series over, decision time is here for Orioles

With the World Series ending on Wednesday night, free agency is underway, and the Orioles need to make some decisions over the next several days. Four players filed for free agency on Thursday — left-handed reliever Keegan Akin, right-handed starter Chris Bassitt, right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge and left-handed starter Trevor Rogers.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Orioles Expected To Decline Club Option On Luis Robert Jr.

The Orioles are expected to decline their $20MM club option on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Robert will become a free agent and collect a $2MM buyout on his way out the door.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Baltimore Orioles Acquire 28-Year-Old Pitcher on Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles have brought right-hander Robinson Martínez back into the organization, signing him to a minor league contract for the 2027 season, according to the official MLB transaction log.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Ryan Helsley To Exercise Player Option

Orioles right-hander Ryan Helsley will exercise his $14MM player option and forgo a return to the open market, reports Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Orioles new GM’s bold admission will intrigue fans for 2027 season

The Baltimore Orioles endured a difficult season. They entered the 2026 campaign with lofty aspirations, but Baltimore ultimately missed the postseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / October 22

Three questions facing Baltimore Orioles this offseason

The Orioles' 79-82 record was good enough to keep them in contention for the final wild-card spot, but that was more an indictment of the American League than a testament to their roster.

Athletics, Orioles hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / October 20

Five Key Takeaways from the Orioles’ 2026 Season

The Baltimore Orioles fell short of the playoffs yet again in 2026, finishing with a record of 79-82. Following three straight seasons with a winning record from 2022-24, the team has now finished under .500 in back-to-back years.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / October 19

Biggest Offseason Questions for Orioles After Hiring New General Manager

The Baltimore Orioles have officially named their next general manager relatively early in the offseason. The Orioles introduced Jared Banner as the franchise's new GM on Monday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baseball Now / October 19

Orioles Name New GM After Disappointing 2026 Season

The Baltimore Orioles endured another disappointing season in 2026, missing the playoffs and finishing below .500 for the second year in a row. With the Orioles heading into a pivotal offseason, they'll have a new general manager in their front office.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Athletics, O's hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

Athletics, Orioles hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

Both announcements landed on the same day, yet both men are walking into jobs that could not be more different … or more urgent.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / October 19

Orioles hire Cubs' Jared Banner as general manager

The Baltimore Orioles named Chicago Cubs executive Jared Banner as their new general manager on Monday. Banner will work alongside president of baseball operations Mike Elias, who held the GM role in Baltimore from 2018-25.

Baltimore Orioles News / EssentiallySports / October 17

'They’re Making More Money': Orioles Owner Reveals The Hidden Truth Behind Owing an MLB Team That No One Tells

As the CBA negotiations intensify and the threat of a lockout looms over baseball, Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein may have said something that could put the league’s long-standing push for a salary cap under fresh scrutiny.

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The 'All-time K-leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the players with the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

Baltimore Orioles News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Orioles Fire Mascots Oriole Bird, Mr. Splash After GM Promises Free Agency Splurge Following Disappointing Season

Even the Orioles mascots, the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, couldn’t escape the layoffs. The people playing the mascots, along with the team photographer and several other employees, were shown the exit door.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / October 7

Baltimore Orioles Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29