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In 1993, Peter Angelos paid $173 million for the Baltimore Orioles; three decades later, David Rubenstein's group bought the team for $1.725 billion

A summer auction in a New York bankruptcy court put the Baltimore Orioles in Peter Angelos’ hands, beginning a 31-year ownership chapter. Angelos led an investor group that paid $173 million for the franchise in August 1993.

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Samuel Basallo’s rookie season showed promise, left room for improvement

The Orioles telegraphed that Samuel Basallo was their catcher of the future as soon as they signed him, days into his MLB career, to an eight-year contract extension.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 6

Orioles news: Checking in on the AFL Orioles

Good morning, Camden Chatters. MLB free agency has been open for three days, but so far, all has been quiet on the hot stove front. As of this writing, no free agent has signed a major league deal with any team.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 6

Reviewing Oriole options for a Basallo backup

During the early part of the 2026 season, the idea that the Orioles would be searching for another catcher in the offseason was laughable. The team seemed perfectly content with the combination of Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo.

William Contreras News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Pete Alonso News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 5

Orioles’ Alonso Silver Slugger finalist

After not having a finalist during award season, Pete Alonso broke through. The Orioles’ first baseman, who led the American League with 43 home runs and 113 RBIs in his first year with the team, is a finalist for a Silver Slugger award.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 5

Orioles news: Rotation needs, possible solutions

Hello, friends. There are now 139 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game. Everyone has their own different level of pessimism for how likely it is that MLB’s owner-imposed lockout of the players will end by then in order to allow the season to begin.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / November 4

3 Things the Orioles Must Accomplish This Offseason

As baseball fans across the world congratulate the Milwaukee Brewers for their World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays, an unpredictable offseason has arrived.

Dylan Beavers News / Camden Chat / November 4

Dylan Beavers failed to carry his momentum into 2026

Dylan Beavers played his way into Baseball America’s Top 100 prospect list with a strong 2025 season. The former first-round pick slashed .304/.420/.515 over 94 games at Norfolk before finally earning a promotion in the middle of August.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 4

5 Realistic Trade Options For The Orioles In The Offseason

The Baltimore Orioles actually competed for a place in the postseason until the final week of September, so they are, theoretically, not that far away from playing in October.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 4

Orioles news: MLB sends latest CBA proposal

Good morning Birdland, November is usually a “paperwork” type of month in baseball. Options getting accepted or declined. Qualifying offers and arbitration decisions going out.

Pete Alonso News / Viral Sports News / November 3

Baltimore Orioles’ Pete Alonso Receives Massive Trade Update

The Baltimore Orioles enter the offseason with a clear hierarchy of priorities and an equally clear exception to their openness on the trade market. After finishing 79-82 and missing the postseason for a second straight year, the club is hunting for starting pitching and outfield help.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Report: Orioles Open To Trade Offers On Majority Of Roster

The Orioles are going into the offseason with a very open mind, reports Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Per Kostka’s report, first baseman Pete Alonso is the only untouchable player on the roster.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baseball Now / November 3

Orioles Cut Ties With First Round Pick After Seven Seasons

The Baltimore Orioles have declined Ryan Mountcastle's $7.5 million option, making him a free agent for the first time. Mountcastle suffered a left foot fracture early in the year, and suffered an oblique strain just as he was getting ready to start a rehab assignment.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Grant Wolfram News / Camden Chat / November 3

Grant Wolfram was fine for the Orioles

Grant Wolfram came to the Orioles in April 2025 in a minor trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his Major League debut at that month at the age of 28.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Orioles Make Four Waiver Claims; Leody Taveras Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced a dizzying slew of roster moves ahead of the deadline to get 40-man rosters down to 40 players. Baltimore claimed right-hander Josh White off waivers from the Marlins and southpaw Philip Abner off waivers from the Mets.

Ryan Mountcastle News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Orioles To Turn Down Ryan Mountcastle’s Club Option

The Orioles are going to turn down the $7.5MM club option on first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, reports Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Mountcastle will become a free agent for the first time in his career.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Baltimore Orioles Officially Cut Ties With $20 Million All-Star

The Baltimore Orioles have declined their $20 million club option on center fielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2027 season, sending the 29-year-old to free agency with a $2 million buyout.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Ryan Helsley staying with Orioles after making $14 million contract option decision

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley is expected to exercise his $14 million player option to remain with the club for the 2027 season, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reported Thursday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / October 22

Three questions facing Baltimore Orioles this offseason

The Orioles' 79-82 record was good enough to keep them in contention for the final wild-card spot, but that was more an indictment of the American League than a testament to their roster.

Athletics, Orioles hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / October 20

Five Key Takeaways from the Orioles’ 2026 Season

The Baltimore Orioles fell short of the playoffs yet again in 2026, finishing with a record of 79-82. Following three straight seasons with a winning record from 2022-24, the team has now finished under .500 in back-to-back years.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baseball Now / October 19

Orioles Name New GM After Disappointing 2026 Season

The Baltimore Orioles endured another disappointing season in 2026, missing the playoffs and finishing below .500 for the second year in a row. With the Orioles heading into a pivotal offseason, they'll have a new general manager in their front office.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Athletics, O's hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

Athletics, Orioles hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

Both announcements landed on the same day, yet both men are walking into jobs that could not be more different … or more urgent.

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / EssentiallySports / October 17

'They’re Making More Money': Orioles Owner Reveals The Hidden Truth Behind Owing an MLB Team That No One Tells

As the CBA negotiations intensify and the threat of a lockout looms over baseball, Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein may have said something that could put the league’s long-standing push for a salary cap under fresh scrutiny.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time K-leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the players with the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / October 7

Baltimore Orioles Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.