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Orioles Dealing With Another Injury to Prized Outfielder

Another day, another injury. The Baltimore Orioles are dealing with a second outfielder injury in as many days, this time involving Heston Kjerstad. The former prized prospect has right hamstring tightness and will undergo imaging when the team returns to Baltimore.

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Kremer’s surprising demotion: Noel’s grand slam propels Orioles to 10-8 win over Phillies

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Dean Kremer won’t begin the season in Baltimore. Kremer, who’s been a mainstay of the starting staff since 2022, has a 41-40 record and a 4.26 ERA in six Orioles seasons, was surprisingly optioned to minor league camp on Saturday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Inside The Diamonds / March 21

Baltimore Orioles Announce Starting Rotation; Option 2025 Innings Leader

The Baltimore Orioles will start the season on Thursday at home against the Minnesota Twins. They announced that Trevor Rogers will be getting the ball.

Dean Kremer News / Field Level Media / March 21

Orioles option RHP Dean Kremer to minor leagues

Right-hander Dean Kremer, who led the Baltimore Orioles in wins and innings in 2025, will not begin the season in the major leagues after he was optioned to minor-league camp on Saturday.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Orioles Option Dean Kremer To Minors

The Orioles trimmed their spring roster to 43 players with four more cuts today. The team announced that right-handers Hans Crouse, Nestor German, and Trey Gibson were all reassigned to the minor league camp, and in a much more surprising move, right-hander Dean Kremer was optioned to the minor league camp.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 21

Orioles live game chat: March 21 vs. Phillies, 1:05

With this afternoon’s game, the Orioles spring training season in Florida will be over. There are two more exhibition games to be played in Baltimore and in Washington, but those are not part of the Grapefruit League.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 21

Orioles’ Kjerstad to have MRI on right hamstring, Beavers says knee is better

SARASOTA—Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad will have an MRI on his right hamstring on Sunday after the club returns to Baltimore. Kjerstad was removed from Thursday’s game because of hamstring tightness.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 21

Orioles news: Orioles prospects best Boston, 3-1

Good morning Birdland, The final day of spring training has arrived! Huzzah! Kind of. At 1 p.m. today, the Orioles will host the Phillies for their last game down in Florida.

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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 21

Oriole prospects beat Red Sox, 3-1; Eflin allows 1 hit in 5 1/3 scoreless innings in 3-1 loss to Yankees

SARASOTA–What’s happening? The Orioles’ roster for Spring Breakout included 16 of the team’s top 30 prospects. The three most recent No. 1 draft picks — Enrique Bradfield Jr.

Dylan Beavers News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 20

Orioles Top Prospect a Last-Minute Scratch With Knee Injury

It’s never a good sign when new injuries pop up late in Spring Training. With just five days until the start of the Baltimore Orioles’ season, one of the

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Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 20

Orioles' Jackson Holliday Takes Important Step in Rehab

The Baltimore Orioles could see their starting second baseman sooner rather than later. According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday had taken live batting practice on Thursday and has another session scheduled for Friday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 20

Orioles fans are expecting a big improvement in 2026

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 20

Insider Gives Bleak 2-Word Update on Orioles-Gunnar Henderson Contract Extension

The Baltimore Orioles did a fantastic job with their early picks in several MLB Drafts back when they were perennial bottom dwellers in the AL East. They drafted catcher Adley Rutschman with the No.

Samuel Basallo News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Orioles' Samuel Basallo Continues Recent Spring Training Power Surge

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.

Tyler ONeill News / Field Level Media / March 19

Orioles OF Tyler O’Neill aims to extend Opening Day HR mark

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Orioles Rotation Battle 2026: Shane Baz vs Dean Kremer Fantasy Outlook

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18

Albert Suárez Has Opt-Out In Deal With Orioles

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.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Team USA Makes Gunnar Henderson Decision at World Baseball Classic

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.