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The 2025 MLB draft presented the Baltimore Orioles with a golden opportunity to upgrade their farm system's talent with some high-upside players. With seven selections on Day 1 in the first three rounds, the Orioles could be aggressive in some spots if a player they liked unexpectedly dropped to them.

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Orioles Sign Undrafted Free Agent Who Was Previously Committed to Nebraska

The 2025 MLB draft was a busy one for the Baltimore Orioles, who had seven selections to make through the first three rounds on Day 1. To the surprise of no one, all four of their first-round selections, including compensatory picks, were used on positional players.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

Orioles’ First-Round Pick Could Be a Steal After Sliding in 2025 MLB Draft

It has been an extremely disappointing first half of the season for the Baltimore Orioles, who have fallen well short of expectations. Coming into the year, this was a team that was expected to compete for the AL East crown, but instead is in last place.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 15

Calling the Pen: Breaking up is hard to do, but the Orioles have no choice

I was at a wedding in Stevensville, about 46 miles from Camden Yards, when diehard Orioles fan Denise Jaeger said I had disappointed her with my Calling the Pen piece.

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The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

Orioles Expected By Insider to Trade Nearly Entire Starting Rotation at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have had a nightmarish season that has seen their manager fired and fans calling for the decision makers to suffer the same fate.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 15

Grading the 2025 Orioles Draft class: What do you think?

The Orioles seem to be trying out a different strategy with their largest-ever draft bonus pool. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 15

Three things for Birdland to look forward to in 2025’s second half

The O’s won’t be in the playoff hunt, and the impending fire sale at the trade deadline will be upsetting, but there’s still some silver linings to focus on for the rest of 2025 Tonight is the MLB All-Star Game, and we can officially say goodbye to the first half of the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

Orioles Leave Many Perplexed With Day 1 MLB Draft Strategy

The Baltimore Orioles were a team that many people were keeping a close eye on heading into the 2025 MLB draft. Under general manager Mike Elias, the team has had a consistent strategy throughout the draft that has yielded rather positive results.

Samuel Basallo News / Camden Chat / July 15

This week in the Orioles minors: Basallo continues to make a case for a call-up

The Orioles’ #1 prospect just kept smashing baseballs this week, while four Delmarva pitchers combined for a no-hitter. Each Tuesday on Camden Chat, we look back on the last week of action from the Orioles minor league affiliates, with a particular focus on the performance of players from Camden Chat’s composite top Orioles prospect list.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 15

Orioles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out what Orioles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Hello Orioles fans! We’re back for another day of the Camden Chat In-5 daily trivia game.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / July 15

Orioles’ Blood on draft: ‘Major league players come from everywhere’

After drafting seven players, and just two pitchers in Day 1 of the Major League Baseball draft, the Orioles selected shortstops with their first two picks in the draft’s second day, then sharply pivoted and chose 11 pitchers among their final 15 picks.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 14

Respected Analyst Lists Orioles Day 1 Haul Amongst His Favorite MLB Draft Classes

The 2025 MLB regular season has not gone well for the Baltimore Orioles, but the 2025 MLB draft was going to provide the franchise and its fan base with some optimism heading into the future.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Orioles outright catcher David Banuelos

The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve passed catcher David Bañuelos through waivers and assigned him outright to Triple-A. He had the right to elect free agency but will instead accept his assignment to Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 14

Orioles Slugger Ryan O'Hearn Batting in Notable Lineup Spot During All-Star Game

It might not be the season anyone envisioned for the Baltimore Orioles, but Ryan O'Hearn picked a great time to have the best performance of his career.

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Former MLB Exec Was Impressed by Orioles' Haul in Day 1 of MLB Draft

The Baltimore Orioles had an opportunity on Sunday night to replenish their farm system with seven top 100 selections in the 2025 MLB draft. Six of those picks were in the top 69, as the Orioles held the No.

Baltimore Orioles News / 5 GOATs / July 14

Baltimore Orioles select USC LHP Caden Hunter in 2025 MLB Draft

Teams can never get enough good left-handed pitching from the college ranks and another one has been taken at the 2025 MLB Draft. The Baltimore Orioles have selected USC‘s Caden Hunter with the No.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 14

Orioles All-Star Ryan O'Hearn Named Realistic Trade Target for NL Contender

The Baltimore Orioles are starting to heat up this summer, but the franchise is quickly finding itself in a tricky spot. It has been a very disappointing season for the Orioles based on their lofty expectations coming into the year.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Orioles Make Bullpen Moves Ahead of All-Star Break

Grant Wolfram rejoins the Orioles after earning his first MLB win earlier this week, as Baltimore continues to reshape its bullpen and weigh trade deadline options.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Orioles rumors: 3 pitches expected to be traded

The Baltimore Orioles might not be officially ready to waive the white flag, but speculation regarding their trade deadline plans has already started to circulate.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / July 13

Baltimore Orioles Could Trade Away a Trio of Starting Pitchers at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to trade away a slew of pitching from their disappointing roster, even in addition to dealing away reliever Bryan Baker earlier this week.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Orioles Have Several Draft Options at Pick #19

One thing the Baltimore Orioles must address this year is their weakening farm system. After spending three years at the top of the minor league rankings, the team’s system is finally tapped out.

Dean Kremer News / Field Level Media / July 11

Dean Kremer tosses seven scoreless innings as Orioles down Marlins

Baltimore starter Dean Kremer held the visiting Miami Marlins to three singles across seven shutout innings as the Orioles won 5-2 in Friday night's series opener.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Which other relievers might the Orioles shop?

The Orioles and Rays lined up a mid-July trade on Thursday morning. Baltimore sent setup man Bryan Baker to Tampa Bay for the 37th pick in the draft. That was spurred by the calendar — with the draft on Sunday, the O’s didn’t have time to waste to finalize the deal — but could be the first in a few bullpen trades for Baltimore.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10