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Orioles Make a Decision on Opening Day Starter

The Baltimore Orioles will have a different Opening Day starter for the fifth consecutive season. On Friday, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz announced that Trevor Rogers will take the mound for the season opener against the Minnesota Twins on March 26 at Camden Yards.

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Ahead of Friday’s spring training game against the Phillies, the Orioles delivered some news: Trevor Rogers is going to be the Opening Day starting pitcher.

Ryan Mountcastle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle shares pivotal spring training injury update

Last season, Ryan Mountcastle struggled with injuries and performance issues and was one of many Baltimore Orioles who could not do much. Recently, he gave a crucial spring training update, which could give some hope, according to Orioles beat writer Jake Rill.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 13

Which dark horses could squeeze onto the Orioles roster?

Things are getting real, people. The Orioles’ 2026 season begins in just under two weeks, with a home opener against Minnesota on March 26th. The spring has had its fun and games, but it’s nearing time to make final roster cuts.

Jordan Westburg News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 13

Orioles’ Jordan Westburg Shares Emotional Injury Admission

The Baltimore Orioles will be without standout third baseman Jordan Westburg to begin the 2026 season, as Westburg has a partially torn UCL in his right elbow that will keep him out at least through April and perhaps longer.

Adley Rutschman News / Camden Chat / March 13

What do you expect from Adley Rutschman this year?

Remember 2022? We kept waiting for the Orioles to call up Adley Rutschman, the 2019 #1 draft pick. When Mike Elias chose to bring him up, there was little time to prepare.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / March 13

Orioles news: Pondering the Opening Day roster

Good morning, Camden Chatters. The Orioles had their final off day of spring training yesterday, and now it’s an all-out sprint to the end of camp. The

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 13

Orioles’ spring training observations

SARASOTA—The final days of spring training are here. The Orioles will play 10 games in the last nine days in Florida, with a split-squad on March 19th.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Four Newest Orioles Prospects Fans Must Keep An Eye On

MLB Pipeline released its new top 30 prospects list for all organizations in February, including the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles are a far cry from their 2024 preseason peak of holding the first-overall farm system in the sport.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 12

Adley Rutschman Reveals Off-Field Jackson Holliday Roasting Strategy

Given that the Baltimore Orioles are loaded with young and talented stars, there's a lot of interest in how these players interact with each other off the field.

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Jackson Holliday News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 12

Jackson Holliday Gets Honest About Injury Return Timeline

Baltimore Orioles star second baseman Jackson Holliday suffered a broken hamate bone at the beginning of spring training. He had surgery on February 12, and the question is now whether Holliday will be healthy enough to be on the field when Opening Day arrives on March 26.

Chris Bassitt News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

'Would Be Criminal' – Chris Bassitt Urges To Start CBA Negotiations To Avoid A Lockout

Chris Bassitt was a free agent in the offseason before signing a one-year, $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles last month. The 37-year-old starting pitcher is also a representative for the MLB Players Association.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 12

How the Baltimore Orioles Have Performed at the World Baseball Classic

The Baltimore Orioles have a good amount of representation at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Nine players within the organization are participating in

Samuel Basallo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 12

Orioles' Top Prospect Predicted for Breakout Season

The Baltimore Orioles added several big-name veterans to their roster this offseason, but their young core is still intact, with many players from that group looking for bounce-back seasons in 2026.

Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Team USA Makes Gunnar Henderson Decision During World Baseball Classic

The Baltimore Orioles are preparing for the 2026 MLB season, but several players are currently away from camp due to the World Baseball Classic. One of those players is the best talent on the roster, shortstop Gunnar Henderson.

Baltimore Orioles News / New Baseball Media / March 9

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Baltimore Orioles

After two straight playoff berths, the Baltimore Orioles failed to make it back to October in 2025. The O’s finished last in the AL East, and several of the team’s stars had disappointing seasons.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / March 7

The Orioles’ Rotation Is Their Biggest Wild Card

When the Baltimore Orioles entered spring training in 2025, questions around the rotation were at the forefront of the media and fans’ minds. With Kyle

Coby Mayo News / Just Baseball / March 7

Coby Mayo Is Preparing for the Next Adjustment

Ever since he first entered the professional scene in 2021, Baltimore Orioles power-hitting corner infielder Coby Mayo has made a strong offensive impact wherever he went.

Adley Rutschman News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Could the Baltimore Orioles Actually Trade Adley Rutschman?

It sounds like a wild idea on the surface. After all, Adley Rutschman has been the face of the modern Baltimore Orioles rebuild. Since debuting in 2022, the switch-hitting catcher has helped transform the franchise from a rebuilding club into a perennial contender in the American League.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Orioles Believed To Have Made Nine-Figure Offer To Ranger Suárez

The Orioles were among the teams most frequently tied to Ranger Suárez before the southpaw signed a five-year deal with the Red Sox. He commanded a $130MM guarantee to slot behind Garrett Crochet in the Boston rotation.

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Vance Honeycutt putting himself back on Orioles prospect map

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Vance Honeycutt has been one of the biggest surprises of spring training.

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Orioles Shuffle Bullpen In Wake Of New Injuries

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Orioles Shuffle Bullpen In Wake Of New Injuries

The Baltimore Orioles are placing pitcher Tyler Wells in the bullpen following the injury to reliever Andrew Kittredge. New manager Craig Albernaz told reporters on Wednesday morning that Kittredge is suffering from right shoulder inflammation.

Andrew Kittredge News / Field Level Media / March 4

Orioles RHP Andrew Kittredge (shoulder) likely to miss Opening Day

Veteran Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge has a "low probability" of being available for the start of the season due to right shoulder inflammation, Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz told reporters Wednesday morning.

Gunnar Henderson News / Yardbarker / March 4

Orioles have a Gunnar Henderson contract problem

Henderson is quickly emerging as the backbone of the organization, and the Orioles will soon face a decision that could shape the direction of the franchise over the course of the next 10 years.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 24

Ryan Helsley has new weapon with Orioles

Helsley had a disastrous end to the 2025 season during his time with the New York Mets. A new pitch could help him avoid the same fate with the Baltimore Orioles.

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

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