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Orioles emerge as surprise 'dark-horse suitor' for star hitter

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias is saying all the right things during this week's general manager meetings in Las Vegas. Everything that Elias has said indicates that he's willing to make multiple major moves to turn Baltimore back into a World Series contender in 2026 after what was a disappointing 2025 campaign.

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Mike Elias reveals Orioles' closer plans amid Felix Bautista injury

The Orioles are going to be active in the closer market this winter.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13

How the Orioles can fill their closer role

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be very busy this offseason after a disappointing 2025 season. With a new manager in Craig Albernaz, the Orioles are expected to improve their team in several ways with the hopes of contending in 2026.

Pete Fairbanks News / Camden Chat / November 13

Pete Fairbanks could be a solution to the Orioles’ closer problem

Replacing Félix Bautista is no easy feat. The Orioles’ mountainous All-Star closer — who is likely to miss the entire 2026 season, just as he missed all of 2024 — has gigantic shoes that are hard to fill.

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The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

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Buck Britton News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 13

Orioles’ coaching staff will include Britton, French, Klimek

Manager Craig Albernaz’s coaching staff will include some new coaches and some holdovers, with some still to be decided. In addition to new bench coach

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 13

Mike Elias reveals Orioles' offseason wish list

Baltimore Orioles' president of baseball operations Mike Elias met with the media on Wednesday during day two of the 2025 MLB Winter GM Meetings in Las Vegas.

Coby Mayo News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 13

Orioles must decide if Mayo is 2026 1st baseman

The Orioles’ prospective infield for 2026 looks nearly set. Gunnar Henderson will start at shortstop, Jackson Holliday at second base, and Jordan Westburg at third.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 12

Baltimore Orioles hire new bench coach under Craig Albernaz

Another coach with previous ties to Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is joining his staff. On Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun reported that the Orioles are hiring Donnie Ecker as their bench coach.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Sporting News / November 12

Grayson Rodriguez's health remains one of the top questions for the Orioles

Can Grayson Rodriguez escape the injury bug in 2026?

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Orioles to name Donnie Ecker bench coach

The Orioles are hiring former Reds, Giants and Rangers coach Donnie Ecker as their new bench coach, reports the Baltimore Sun’s Jacob Calvin Meyer. Ecker was the Giants’ hitting coach in 2020-21 and worked alongside new O’s skipper Craig Albernaz on that staff.

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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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 12

Baltimore Orioles expected to be aggressive this offseason

The floor is yours, Mike Elias. After the Baltimore Orioles went 75-87 and missed out on the postseason in 2025, they will look to improve their roster this winter in order to get back to October and beyond.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 12

Orioles hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach

New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has moved quickly to fill out his coaching staff. Donnie Ecker, who was most recently the offensive coordinator of the Texas Rangers, will be the Orioles’ bench coach in 2026.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 12

Why Orioles fans shouldn't panic over quiet start to offseason

The Baltimore Orioles have their work cut out for them when it comes to improving their roster this MLB offseason. The team's talented young roster came up short during the 2025 campaign, which was why Baltimore ended up in last place in the ever-competitive AL East division.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 12

Orioles season review: Grayson Rodriguez

The story of the 2025 Orioles is as much about who didn’t play because they were hurt as much as it is about how well players played when healthy. Grayson Rodriguez represents this idea taken to its most extreme.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 12

Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever?

I detected the scent of runaway recency last summer when I read in The Athletic that the 2025 Orioles were “the most disappointing team of modern times” in Major League Baseball, according to a sub-headline in an article authored by Jayson Stark.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 12

Orioles free agent target: Ranger Suárez

The Orioles are in a position where they must improve the top of their starting rotation. If they aren’t willing to trade prospects or young players to do it, spending money is the only way.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 12

Orioles need starting pitching, but what moves will Elias be willing to make?

The 2026 season is a critical one for the Orioles, and they’re counting on a new manager, Craig Albernaz, to make them contenders again after a major decline in 2025.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

The Orioles Should Target Two Big Name Outfielders in Free Agency

The Baltimore Orioles are in desperate need of offensive power, especially in their outfield. The team must be prepared to go full throttle into the free agency market following a disappointing 2025 season.

Tony Mansolino News / ESPN / November 11

Mansolino to become Braves' new bench coach

Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino will become the Braves' bench coach under new manager Walt Weiss rather than third-base coach.

Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Why Orioles are labeled a ‘wild card’ Kyle Tucker suitor

With rumors swirling about moves the Baltimore Orioles can make in the offseason, the player in scope is star outfielder Kyle Tucker. After the Orioles missed the playoffs, the team is looking to revive its chances of getting back to the postseason with a huge step in the right direction: the acquisition of Tucker.