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The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching to compete for a World Series title. President of baseball operations Mike Elias found key offensive contributors through an arduous rebuild, but the pitching staff of the Orioles has never been a strength.

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Orioles news: Winter meetings approach

Hello, friends. There are now 109 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2026. The next few of these days will be taken up by baseball’s annual winter meetings, during which time potentially nothing important will happen, or just as potentially, one or more deals could come together that have a big impact on the shape of the roster next season.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 7

Orioles preparing for Winter Meetings

Baseball’s Winter Meetings are being held in Orlando, about 5 miles from Disney World. It’s the first time they’ll be held in Orlando since 2017. They were scheduled to return to Orlando in 2021 but were canceled because of the lockout.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Orioles Looking to Achieve a Winning $200 Million Payroll This Offseason

The Baltimore Orioles will be buyers in free agency this winter, as President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias said days after the 2025 season ended. Coming off a 75-87 season, only one year after a Wild Card berth, they need a spark.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 6

Craig Albernaz gets honest about Orioles' Ryan Helsley signing

The Baltimore Orioles made arguably the biggest splash in MLB's free agent reliever market on November 29, when they signed Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal that includes a player option after the 2026 season.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Ryan Noda News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 6

Orioles designate versatile lefty slugger for assignment

The Baltimore Orioles continue to shuffle the back end of their roster as the winter meetings near. On Saturday, the Orioles announced they designated first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 6

Orioles bolster roster by adding outfielder, catcher

The Baltimore Orioles announced three roster moves on Saturday. Baltimore designated first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda for assignment and claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 5

Baltimore Orioles named a favorite to add star pitcher

The Baltimore Orioles have a clear need for pitching this offseason. As various reports have indicated, Mike Elias is prioritizing the addition of quality arms and many believe that the club will be one of the most aggressive in the free agent market.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 5

Orioles called a surprise team to watch at winter meetings, per insider

The Baltimore Orioles have already been active this offseason, but as MLB’s winter meetings begin Monday in Orlando, more big moves could be on the way.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 5

Orioles emerge as 'serious threat' to sign top starting pitcher

Ever since Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias made it clear that his team intends to acquire a frontline starting pitcher this offseason, there has been a lot of interest about which free agents available would make the most sense for Baltimore, and who they're most likely to pursue.

Ranger Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Astros, Orioles among clubs interested in Ranger Suarez

Left-hander Ranger Suárez is one of the top free agent starting pitchers still available.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 4

Orioles’ top priority revealed ahead of Winter Meetings

With the start of the Winter Meetings less than a week away, it is no surprise that the Baltimore Orioles will be looking to improve in this area. According

Ryan Mountcastle News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 4

Insider admits when Orioles 'might need' to trade Ryan Mountcastle

There has been trade speculation surrounding Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle for much of 2025. While trade chatter about Baltimore potentially dealing their longtime first baseman died down after the trade deadline passed and Mountcastle was still on the roster, it has been picked back up again this offseason.

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Cedric Mullins News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 4

Why the Orioles were wise to not bring back Cedric Mullins

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is headed back to the AL East. On Wednesday evening, Mullins agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Newest Orioles Acquisition Provides High-Risk, High-Reward Value

The Baltimore Orioles reportedly signed right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Helsley on Saturday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal runs for two years and is worth $28 million, or $14 million per year, pending a physical.

Ryan Helsley News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Orioles sign former All-Star pitcher in free agency

The Baltimore Orioles made their first big swing of free agency by bringing in an All-Star reliever. The Orioles are signing Ryan Helsley to a contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 28

Mike Elias says Orioles looking for 'experienced ninth-inning guy'

Baltimore quickly went to work on its bullpen when the offseason got underway, adding Andrew Kittredge in a trade with the Cubs. The veteran righty would likely be the club’s closer if the season started today, but president of baseball operations Mike Elias still has plenty of time to add to the bullpen.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / November 27

Orioles could make up for lackluster offseasons by doing this

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The Baltimore Orioles' disappointing 2025 season began with a lackluster 2024-25 offseason. Those quiet offseasons may be a thing of the past moving forward.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 27

Orioles rumors: Baltimore could boost rotation with Tatsuya Imai signing

The Baltimore Orioles continue to explore every edge of the pitching market as they search for rotation help in MLB Free Agency. Among the options on their board is Tatsuya Imai, a rising talent whose posting process has sparked league-wide curiosity about his MLB fit.