The Baltimore Orioles' only representative on Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic was star shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Of course, this is more than a deserving decision, given that Henderson is one of the best shortstops in all of baseball, not just out of American infielders.
SARASOTA—The Orioles trimmed their roster by two on Wednesday, optioning right-handed pitcher Jose Espada to minor league camp and reassigning left-hander Luis De Léon to minor league camp.
Last week I dug into the things we think we know at this point of the Orioles spring. We know that Tyler Wells is going to start the season in the bullpen because Craig Albernaz told us.
Samuel Basallo is 21 years old, under contract for the next seven-plus years, and widely regarded as one of the most exciting young hitters in baseball.
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.
Here’s a (hopefully) fun test of how much you know about Baltimore’s baseball team Before you dig in, a little background: I think I’m safe in saying the vast majority of Bird Tapes subscribers are fans of the Baltimore Orioles.
Team USA's journey to Tuesday's 2026 World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela has been far from smooth. Despite fielding a roster that features superstars such as Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Paul Skenes and Bobby Witt Jr., the team's success has been heavily clouded by managerial missteps by skipper Mark DeRosa.
LAKELAND, Florida—What’s happening? There are only five days left for spring training in Florida. After two nights of rain and two canceled games, the Orioles played in unseasonably cold weather on Tuesday.
The Baltimore Orioles were praised this offseason for having one of their best winters in a long time. They went out and made the big signings and trades they needed to put themselves back in contention for the American League East title.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz made it clear that he isn't the one making final roster decisions when speaking with the media on March 15. "I’m definitely not the decision-maker.
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.
My brain refuses to wrap itself around the fact of Taylor Ward being on the Orioles. I’m well aware that they traded for him since I wrote about that here on Camden Chat when it happened.
Good morning, Camden Chatters. Friends, if you haven’t been following the World Baseball Classic, you have been missing out. This year’s tournament has been as thrilling as always, and the drama has ratcheted up this week.
The Baltimore Orioles surprised the MLB world by signing Pete Alonso this past offseason. It seemed as if a reunion with the New York Mets was a possibility, but Alonso ultimately received the contract he wanted with the Orioles.
With the qualifying stage of the World Baseball Classic officially over, every game from Friday onward is win-or-go-home. Which makes it all the more bewildering that Team USA omitted the 24-year-old Gunnar Henderson from their lineup for Friday evening's must-win game against RHP Michael Soroka and Team Canada.
The top prospect in the Baltimore Orioles' farm system heading into this season showed exactly why he's earned that distinction in the team's latest spring training game.
With the Baltimore Orioles getting ready in spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, the team has announced the pitcher who will get the ball on Opening Day.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles in one of the most surprising free-agent deals of the offseason. Alonso secured a five-year, $155 million contract.