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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.

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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.

Trevor Rogers News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 4

Orioles could face tough task in replacing Trevor Rogers

Free agency has begun, and it’s time for the Orioles to begin thinking about life without Trevor Rogers. We don’t know what the marketplace will say about Rogers, but four recent predictions indicate he’ll do well wherever he lands.

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.

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

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

Ryan Mountcastle News / Camden Chat / November 3

Orioles news: O’s part ways with Mountcastle, Kjerstad

Good morning, Camden Chatters. It’s just a few weeks now until the MLB lockout is expected to begin, essentially freezing all baseball roster moves for however many months it may last.

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.

Heston Kjerstad News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Orioles Release Heston Kjerstad

Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is heading to the free agent market after clearing outright waivers, Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports. The team previously designated him for assignment, per Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun.

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.

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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 / Camden Chat / November 2

Orioles news: Roster cleanup has begun

Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! I hope you had a fun Halloween weekend. If you’re a Ravens fan, my condolences on whatever that game was yesterday. It was, obviously, a slow weekend for the Orioles.

Luis Robert 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.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Baltimore Orioles Officially Cut Ties With 11-Year MLB Veteran

Long-time veteran pitcher Zach Eflin is a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after the Baltimore Orioles declined their side of a mutual option on his 2027 contract, according to the MLB transaction log.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Orioles new GM’s bold admission will intrigue fans for 2027 season

The Baltimore Orioles endured a difficult season. They entered the 2026 campaign with lofty aspirations, but Baltimore ultimately missed the postseason.

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

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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 / Fastball on SI / October 19

Biggest Offseason Questions for Orioles After Hiring New General Manager

The Baltimore Orioles have officially named their next general manager relatively early in the offseason. The Orioles introduced Jared Banner as the franchise's new GM on Monday.

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.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / October 19

Orioles hire Cubs' Jared Banner as general manager

The Baltimore Orioles named Chicago Cubs executive Jared Banner as their new general manager on Monday. Banner will work alongside president of baseball operations Mike Elias, who held the GM role in Baltimore from 2018-25.

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.

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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.