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On YouTubeBaltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 5
Orioles Still Engaged With Top Free Agent Starter
On February 4, news broke that former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers in free agency.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 5
Orioles question of the moment: What concerns you about this season? 
We’re only days away from Orioles pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training to prepare for the 2026 season. It’s the time of year when optimism abounds and fans everywhere can hope for the best from their favorite team.
Framber Valdez News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 5
Where the Orioles Can Pivot After Missing Out on Framber Valdez
The Baltimore Orioles have fallen short in the Framber Valdez sweepstakes. It was first reported late Wednesday evening by ESPN's Jeff Passan that the Detroit Tigers signed Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out after the second season.
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Camden Chat / February 5
Orioles news: Framber Valdez off the board
Hello, friends. There are now 49 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. That’s seven weeks from today that we’ll be back to real baseball. I’m not so sure we’ll be rid of the snow piles by then.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 5
A closer look at Orioles’ spring training non-roster invitees
The Orioles have invited 30 non-roster players to camp. Let’s take a closer look at some of them. We already know about Albert Suárez, who seems like the best shot of the non-roster players to make the Orioles’ pitching staff, and outfielder Jhonkensy Noel, the slugger known as “Big Christmas.” Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Framber Valdez News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 4
Report: Orioles miss out on Framber Valdez, who has agreement with Tigers
The Orioles will have to look elsewhere for another starter. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Detroit Tigers are in agreement with left-hander Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million deal, which includes an opt-out after the second season.
Enrique Bradfield Jr. News / New Baseball Media / February 4
Orioles’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Bradfield Jr., Gibson
The Orioles officially fleshed out their list of non-roster invites for 2026 Spring Training on February 4. That list includes a former first-round pick, Enrique Bradfield Jr., as well as two of the Orioles’ best pitching prospects in the system.
Kyle Bradish News / Last Word On Sports / February 4
How Kyle Bradish Holds An Important Role To The Orioles’ 2026 Success
The Baltimore Orioles prioritized their pitching staff during the 2026 offseason, making several moves both in their rotation and the bullpen. Baltimore first signed closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $14 million deal in late November to replace the injured Felix Bautista.
Jhonkensy Noel News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 4
Suárez, Noel lead Orioles’ list of 30 non-roster players invited to spring training
The Orioles invited 30 non-roster players to next week’s spring training in Sarasota. Fifteen are pitchers and 15 are position players. The most well-known is right-hander Albert Suárez, who after being invited to spring training in 2024, ended up starting 24 times for the Orioles, tied for second-most on the club.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 4
Orioles' AL East Rival Joins Framber Valdez Pursuit
The Baltimore Orioles have already did a fantastic job improving their roster heading into the 2026 season. They added a ton of pop to their lineup by
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 / Camden Chat / February 4
Orioles question of the moment: What excites you about this season?
After a disappointing 2025, Orioles GM Mike Elias certainly has not been sitting around doing nothing this offseason, hoping that the problems will solve themselves with much of the same core of the roster returning.
Kyle Bradish News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3
Kyle Bradish Wins Arbitration Hearing
Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish won his arbitration hearing over the Orioles, the Associated Press reports. He’ll be paid the $3.55MM that he and his camp at All Bases Covered Sports Management submitted rather than the $2.875MM figure submitted by the team.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / February 3
Three cold streaks the Orioles are looking to end in 2026
For the last 10 days, Maryland has been encased in a covering of frozen snow perpetuated by near constant freezing temperatures. The feeling of being imprisoned by the winter months is something most baseball fans share, as they wait for the offseason to thaw into the renewed hope that comes with spring and the start of a new season.
Vinny Nittoli News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2
Red Sox, Vinny Nittoli Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox have a minor league deal with reliever Vinny Nittoli, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. The Gaeta Sports Management client receives a non-roster invitation to MLB Spring Training.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 2
Orioles’ Jackson Holliday reveals Pete Alonso’s message after signing in Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles entered the offseason searching for direction after a 75–87 finish, a sharp turn following a second-place AL East finish in 2024 and a 101-win division title in 2023 that forced the organization to confront its leadership gap.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / February 2
Orioles Legend Ray Miller’s Lineage Continues as Part of Roy Hobbs World Series Win
Ray Miller was known for many things during his time as a major league manager and pitching coach. Yes, he was the manager for the Baltimore Orioles for two seasons (1998-1999) and is a part of MLB history, as he didn’t include Cal Ripken Jr.’s name on the lineup card that broke the Iron Man’s streak at 2,632 consecutive games played.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1
Orioles Acquire Bryan Ramos, Designate Weston Wilson
The Orioles have acquired infielder Bryan Ramos from the White Sox, according to reporter Francys Romero. Baltimore has officially announced the trade, and the Sox will get cash considerations in return. To open up a 40-man spot for Ramos, the Orioles designated Weston Wilson for assignment.
Framber Valdez News / Total Pro Sports / February 1
'They Don’t Have That Guy Right Now' – MLB Analyst Advocates Orioles’ Big Need To Sign Framber Valdez
The Baltimore Orioles made some big moves in the offseason, but they have not fully addressed the situation with their starting rotation. Meanwhile, Framber Valdez still remains unsigned in the free agent market.
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / January 31
What Other Free Agent Pitchers Can the Orioles Grab?
The calendar is soon flipping to February, meaning the Baltimore Orioles’ pitchers and catchers report to camp on Feb. 11. The signings of first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Ryan Helsley helped start Baltimore’s offseason on a grand note.
Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / January 30
Gunnar Henderson Breakout Encore: Orioles SS Locked as Top-10 Fantasy Pick for 2026
Every fantasy baseball player will immediately answer yes. For me, it is not that easy. Gunnar is a tremendously talented baseball player. For those of us who play by the SMART System, it is a bit different.
Tomoyuki Sugano News / Yardbarker / January 26
Tomoyuki Sugano not ready for NPB return
Tomoyuki Sugano is not ready to close the book on his major league career.
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Three Prospects Who Could Make a Surprise Appearance for the 2026 Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have had a busy offseason in 2026. It started with a trade for outfielder Taylor Ward, then the massive five-year deal for first baseman Pete Alonso.
Heston Kjerstad News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23
Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad gets crucial update for spring training
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad received an important update on Friday, via Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. “Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says outfielder Heston Kjerstad (undisclosed) is expected to be a ‘full participant’ in spring training,” Weyrich wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / January 21
The Orioles Still Have Room for One More Starting Pitcher
With pitchers and catchers starting to report to spring training in one month, free agency is heading into the home stretch. As teams work to finalize their rosters, the Baltimore Orioles have been quiet after doing a lot of their work early in the offseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19
Yankees’ mundane offseason puts them at risk of falling behind division rivals
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has put frugality on display this offseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19
Braves find their stopgap at shortstop after Ha-Seong Kim's injury
One day after the Atlanta Braves received news that their shortstop for 2026, Ha-Seong Kim, suffered a hand injury, they found their stopgap at shortstop until his return.
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