Despite all the great moves the Baltimore Orioles have made in free agency this offseason, there's still a belief among some that the team is still one move away from being true World Series contenders.
The Baltimore Orioles have remained aggressive all offseason in their quest to return to the postseason. However, they have failed to find their true ace.
After finishing last in the AL East division in 2025, this offseason the Orioles have set to work re-building. They added power to the lineup in the form
The Baltimore Orioles' bullpen was mediocre last season. This is shown by them having a collective 4.57 ERA in 2025, which was good for 25th in MLB. Much of this was owed to injuries, specifically to Félix Bautista.
Next month’s World Baseball Classic should be a terrific event. Hopefully, fans watch and savor it. The WBC comes at the right time, after the Winter Olympics are over and before the first weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament.
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.
The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday won their salary arbitration case against left-handed reliever Keegan Akin in the organization’s second hearing this offseason.
Left-hander Keegan Akin lost his arbitration hearing against the Orioles, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. He will earn $2.975MM in 2026. Akin filed at $3.375MM but will earn $400K less than that figure in his final trip through arbitration.
Former Houston Astros southpaw ace Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers in free agency this week. This didn't seem to be good news for the Baltimore Orioles, who were seen as among the most likely suitors for Valdez throughout this offseason.
Orioles GM Mike Elias has had a busy offseason in response to last year’s disappointing O’s campaign, making multiple high-profile moves that defied expectations.
The Orioles announced they’ve outrighted infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson after he was designated for assignment over the weekend. Baltimore also confirmed they lost third baseman Bryan Ramos to the Cardinals via waivers, a move that was reported earlier this afternoon.
The Cardinals have claimed infielder Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Orioles, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. There wasn’t any previous indication that Ramos had been designated for assignment but it seems the O’s tried to quietly sneak him through waivers.
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.
The Baltimore Orioles enter 2026 with plenty of questions, most notably in a starting rotation that lacks the depth and dominance it showed in 2024. With uncertainty on the mound, the offense will need to carry more of the load.
It has been a busy, exciting, and possibly incomplete offseason for the Baltimore Orioles. President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias has arguably been the most aggressive executive in the league this winter.
Good morning, Camden Chatters. In the wake of the Orioles missing out on Framber Valdez, and thus coming up empty on every high-profile free agent starting pitcher this offseason, fans wondered if the Birds might pivot to the trade market to acquire the hurler they need.
There’s nothing wrong with adding major league talent ahead of spring training, and that’s exactly what the Baltimore Orioles did on Thursday. Baltimore acquired infielder Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Kade Strowd, Wellington Aracena, and Jose Mejia.
The Baltimore Orioles 2026 season will finally show signs of life on Feb. 10, when pitchers and catchers report to Florida. Baltimore’s season comes with a slew of questions, primarily centering around how new acquisitions Pete Alonso and Shane Baz adapt to the new clubhouse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Framber Valdez is the top free agent remaining on the market despite going into the offseason as arguably the best starting pitcher available. The controversial incident involving the Houston Astros catcher last year may have lowered his stock.
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.
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.