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How Colton Cowser is Approaching Orioles’ Center Field Job

The Baltimore Orioles have a long history of prolific center fielders who have come through their franchise. One notable name is Adam Jones, who spent 11 seasons with the Orioles (2008-2018) and is now an advisor in Baltimore’s front office.

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Isaac Paredes Named Trade Fit for Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles were dealt two brutal injuries to their infielders at the early stages of spring training. Jackson Holliday suffered a fractured hamate bone in his right hand; despite recently undergoing surgery and returning to the O's camp, the 22-year-old is not expected to be ready by Opening Day.

Jordan Westburg News / Camden Chat / February 24

Can the Orioles still have an elite offense without Jordan Westburg?

After having the 2025 season derailed largely due to injuries, the news that came out of Sarasota last Friday was the last thing Birdland wanted to hear: Jordan Westburg is set to miss the first month with a partial UCL tear that could end up costing him the whole season.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 24

Gunnar Henderson Gets Honest About New Faces in Orioles Infield

The Baltimore Orioles were probably not expecting so much change within their infield after the 2025 season. Gunnar Henderson is Baltimore's franchise player and presumably their shortstop of the future, given that they can lock him down to a long-term contract.

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Pete Alonso News / Camden Chat / February 24

What do you expect from Pete Alonso this year?

Do you remember how you felt when you heard that the Orioles signed Pete Alonso to a five-year contract? Shock was my biggest feeling. Alonso is an actual star and not the kind of player the Orioles have gone after in a long time.

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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 24

Orioles news: Working out the early-spring glitches

Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’re four days into the Grapefruit League season, still at the point where every team has roughly 10,000 players in camp and the regulars are getting sporadic half-days of work.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 24

Orioles’ pitching prospects have bright outlook: ‘Better than advertised’

SARASOTA—Craig Albernaz has been pleasantly surprised by the number of promising young arms he’s found in Orioles’ spring training. The first-year manager read reports and looked at tape of several prospects, and he’s liked what he’s seen.

Gunnar Henderson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson reveals plan after Team USA’s hockey gold win

The Baltimore Orioles already knew Gunnar Henderson could anchor their infield, but now his ambitions stretch all the way to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Orioles’ Pete Alonso sounds off on important role after exiting Mets

Veteran slugger Pete Alonso is wasting no time in making his presence felt in his first stint with the Baltimore Orioles. When Alonso chose the Orioles in the offseason, it was billed as a franchise-defining swing.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 23

Povich pitches 2 scoreless, Mateo hits grand slam in Orioles’ 10-7 loss to Braves

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Last season, Cade Povich started 20 games, third most on the Orioles. This season, the 25-year-old left-hander might not begin the season with the team.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 23

Five Orioles to Watch During Spring Training

Entering Spring Training, a lot of the excitement at the Baltimore Orioles camp revolved around their new additions. But a couple of key injuries have put the spotlight squarely on a few unexpected names.

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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

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 23

Orioles' Jackson Holliday Provides an Update on His Rehab

The Baltimore Orioles got an encouraging update surrounding one of their injured star infielders. In an exclusive interview with Jake Rill of MLB.com, Jackson Holliday revealed that he had the stitches removed from his right hand after recently undergoing surgery for a fractured hamate bone.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 23

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry shares warning for Pete Alonso about joining Orioles

During a recent chat with Laura Albanese of Newsday, Strawberry shared somewhat of a warning for Alonso regarding the "Polar Bear" relocating to Baltimore.

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

How Juan Soto could be key to Luis Robert Jr.'s bounce back with Mets

Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts to Steve Cohen 'never' having a team captain

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 23

Orioles Sign Versatile Infielder to Minor League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are adding another versatile defender to their infield mix. On Monday morning, the club announced it signed infielder Thairo Estrada to a minor league contract.

Jackson Holliday News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Orioles' Jackson Holliday Reacts to Injury Update on Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is currently recovering from a broken hamate bone in his hand. On Monday, the former top prospect received an encouraging injury update.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Orioles make addition amid Jackson Holliday, Jordan Westburg injuries

While the Baltimore Orioles have high expectations in 2026, they’ll be entering the season with infielders Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg on the shelf.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Nimmo opens up about Lindor, alleged 2025 Mets problems

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

Part of New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns dismantling the core of the club's roster this offseason involved trading Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien this past fall.

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Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts to Steve Cohen 'never' having a team captain

MLB insiders rip Mets for letting Pete Alonso leave

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Mike Elias News / Camden Chat / February 23

Digging through Mike Elias’ vision for this Orioles’ bullpen

The team that the Orioles have assembled ahead of the 2026 season is strong. It’s not perfect, but there is plenty of upside, and it seems like the front office has done a decent job of building in depth to help absorb the injuries that have already come.

Thairo Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 23

Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada To Minor League Deal

The Orioles are signing infielder Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal, per a team announcement. The deal includes an invite to big league Spring Training.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 23

Orioles question of the moment: Which player is poised for a breakout?

The last few years have been filled with stories about Baltimore’s young talent. The Orioles developed three youngsters into the top prospect in baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 21

How Pete Alonso can impact the Orioles' young core

Alonso has already been recognized early in spring training as the most popular guy in the clubhouse.

Spring training roundup: Alonso hits HR in Orioles' debut to top Yankees

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones draws comparisons to Shohei Ohtani

Jazz Chisholm Jr. wants an absurd contract in free agency

Three Yankees top prospects who may see the majors in 2026

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman could be next member of 3,000-hit club

Angels owner's claim that fans don't prioritize winning says a lot about him, organization

Zach Eflin News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Zach Eflin Signing Impact: Fantasy Boost for His New Team in 2026 Rotisserie Leagues

Zach Eflin re-signing with the Orioles is hardly game-changing news. Coming off an injury-plagued season (and years of nagging conditions if not outright injuries) will keep a lot of drafters away from picking him this spring.

Jordan Westburg News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Jordan Westburg Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear

Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, president of baseball operations Mike Elias announced to reporters this morning (via Jake Rill of MLB.com).

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / February 19

Orioles Could Make Blockbuster Trade During 2026 MLB Season

In the ever-evolving chess game of Major League Baseball roster management, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves at a crossroads with Ryan Mountcastle, a once-promising power hitter who’s now more of a puzzle piece that doesn’t quite fit.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Jordan Westburg Undergoes Imaging For Potential Elbow Injury

Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has been slowed by an oblique injury in camp and was already expected to miss the first few games of exhibition play as a result.

Baltimore Orioles News / Stadium Rant / February 19

How The Orioles Can Flip The Script In 2026

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Baltimore Orioles enter the new season with more questions than answers. Touted as a team with a promising core of young talent only a few short years ago, the O’s saw their season record drop to six games below .500 last year.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Can Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers Be Aces Atop the Orioles Rotation in 2026?

The Baltimore Orioles, you might have heard, signed a guy named Pete Alonso this winter. The Polar Bear, he of great power and Home Run Derby success, took up a lot of headlines in and around Baltimore since December.