Baltimore Orioles: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Baltimore Orioles News / ESPN / October 19

O's hire ex-Cubs exec. Banner as new general manager

The Baltimore Orioles have hired Jared Banner, former Cubs assistant GM, as the team's new general manager overseeing player development, coaching and performance.

MLB News / Camden Chat / October 19

Orioles hire Jared Banner, Cubs assistant, as GM

The Orioles really meant it this time about hiring a general manager. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Monday morning that the team has chosen Jared Banner, who was most recently serving as an assistant GM with the Cubs since 2023, to join the O’s front office as GM.

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Mike Elias News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 19

Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as general manager

The Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as general manager. Banner had been with the Chicago Cubs since December 2020, most recently as assistant general manager.

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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.

Jeremiah Jackson News / Camden Chat / October 19

Is there still room on the roster next year for Jeremiah Jackson?

For about three weeks this spring, Jeremiah Jackson was the best story on the Orioles. Through 18 games he was hitting .317 with five home runs, a team-leading 17 RBI, and a .923 OPS.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Orioles Hire Jared Banner As General Manager

8:30 am: The Orioles have officially announced the hiring. The club said in a release that Banner will be in charge of player development, coaching, and performance.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 19

Nate George and Enddy Azocar: Two outfielders, two different paths

On the surface, it might feel like Nate George and Enddy Azocar are an unlikely pairing for our prospect review series. And it’s true, their 2026 seasons had very different trajectories.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 19

Orioles news: Former Orioles nail down a Rays win

Good morning, Camden Chatters. The MLB playoffs continue on, with nothing for Orioles fans to do except watch forlornly as former O’s castoffs play critical roles for successful teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 19

Orioles have intriguing outfield prospects, but need outside help for 2027

The 2026 season wasn’t a good one for Oriole outfielders. They didn’t have an outfielder who hit 15 home runs, drove in 60 runs or batted over .230. Taylor Ward, their most productive outfielder, was traded to Seattle on August 3rd after hitting .246 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs.

Nick Raquet News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Tigers Sign Nick Raquet To Minors Contract

The Tigers have signed left-hander Nick Raquet to a two-year minor league contract, according to 7 News’ Ari Alexander. Raquet became a free agent after he was released by the Orioles in early September.

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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.

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.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 16

What Can The Orioles Expect From Christian Encarnacion-Strand In 2027?

Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been on the map since making the Minnesota Twins’ top 30 prospects list in 2022, ranked 29th. He then joined the Cincinnati Reds and was their seventh-best prospect in 2023 before making his MLB debut that year, posting a .805 OPS (113 wRC+) and 13 homers in just 63 games.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Baltimore Orioles Officially Part Ways With 27-Year-Old Infielder

Baltimore Orioles infielder Luis Vázquez has elected free agency, according to the MiLB transaction log. This move ends Vázquez’s tenure in the Orioles organization, where he had spent the past two seasons primarily as depth.

Cade Povich News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Orioles’ Cade Povich Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Orioles left-hander Cade Povich underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun reports. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training.

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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?

Connor Cooke News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Baltimore Orioles Suddenly Acquire 26-Year-Old Strikeout Artist

The Baltimore Orioles have added right-handed pitcher Connor Cooke on a minor-league contract, according to the MiLB transaction log. The 26-year-old was subsequently assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 10

Orioles Part Ways With Mysterious 22-Year-Old Pitcher

As the MLB offseason draws closer, the Baltimore Orioles have done some early housekeeping. The Orioles finished the regular season at 79-82, placing fourth in the American League East and missing the playoffs by several games behind the final Wild Card berth.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Trevor Rogers gets brutally honest on Orioles’ inconsistent season

The Baltimore Orioles underperformed during the 2026 season. They entered the year with lofty expectations, but the Orioles ultimately missed the postseason.

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

Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push

The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet will be on wild-card roster

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Mets' Stearns addresses possible regrets about Alonso signing with Orioles

Mets' David Stearns addresses possible regrets about Pete Alonso signing with Orioles

Alonso inked a five-year, $155M deal to join the Orioles in free agency, and he ultimately became the first player in MLB history to lead both the American League and the National League in RBI in separate seasons.

Pete Alonso makes MLB history in first season with Orioles

Bo Bichette, Juan Soto seem to offer hints about major decision that will impact Mets' future

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto make telling comments about Mets clubhouse after lost season ends

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