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On YouTubeBaltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 20
Elias on Orioles’ acquisition of Shane Baz: ‘He has one of the best starting pitcher arms in the major leagues’ 
On Friday, the Orioles acquired 26-year-old right-handed pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for four prospects — catcher Caden Bodine, right-handed pitcher Michael Forret, outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Overn in addition to the Orioles’ Competitive Balance Round A pick, the 33rd overall, in the 2026 draft.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 20
Orioles eyeing trade for lefty reliever
The Baltimore Orioles executed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed starter Shane Baz on December 19, trading several quality prospects in what's just the most recent in a flurry of moves to turn Baltimore back into World Series contenders in 2026.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 20
Breaking down the Orioles’ trade for starting pitcher Shane Baz
There had been chatter for weeks about the Orioles’ pursuit of starting pitchers. Many names had been mentioned. One that wasn’t was Shane Baz, who was acquired by the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in exchange for four of the team’s top 30 prospects.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
Orioles Trade Big Prospect Package, But Get Major Starting Pitching Help
The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a trade that would send a package of prospects for starting pitcher Shane Baz. The trade, first reported by ESPN, then confirmed by Baltimore, includes first-round 2025 outfield draft selection Slater de Brun.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 20
Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades
The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Ken Rosenthal says Orioles are not done after Shane Baz trade
The Baltimore Orioles are not taking last year’s brutal season lightly. The Orioles are continuing to make moves so that they can get back to the form they had in the 2023 and ’24 seasons when they were participants in the American League playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 19
Baltimore Orioles reveal coaching staff for 2026
On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles pulled back the curtain and revealed their coaching staff for the 2026 season. With plenty of changes to the roster this offseason, the Orioles chose to surround new manager Craig Albernaz with some familiar faces.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 19
Why the Orioles still need pitching after Shane Baz trade
The Baltimore Orioles have a chance to do something special in 2026 after adding Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, Taylor Ward and now Shane Baz. Following back-to-back postseason appearances, the Orioles missed out on October last season due to injuries and inconsistencies, which saw manager Brandon Hyde get fired in May.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 19
Orioles Acquire Shane Baz from Rays: What to Make of Trade
Tampa Bay continued its organizational shuffle on December 19. The Rays acquired four prospects, headlined by outfielder Slater de Brun, and a CBA pick in the 2026 MLB Draft in exchange for Shane Baz from the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
The Orioles acquire the starter they need from the Rays in what could be an overpay
Not often in Major League Baseball do division rivals come together for a trade, but it does happen. As the offseason turns, one of those rivalry trades
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19
Orioles Designate Josh Walker For Assignment
The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve designated lefty Josh Walker for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to newly acquired right-hander Shane Baz, whose previously reported acquisition from the division-rival Rays is now official.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 19
Orioles to acquire starting pitching help from Rays
The Baltimore Orioles are set to make a major upgrade to their starting rotation. As first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Orioles are acquiring Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz in exchange for a hefty prospect package.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Orioles acquire pitcher in attention-grabbing trade with Rays
The Baltimore Orioles have been among the biggest players of the 2025 MLB offseason. Just weeks after signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal, the Birds have struck again.
Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18
Orioles’ Pete Alonso gets ‘perfect fit’ truth bomb from new teammate
The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of the season when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. Alonso’s impact is already being seen before he has even donned a Baltimore jersey.
Framber Valdez News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 18
Orioles linked to cheaper rotation options as Framber Valdez remains in question
The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the busiest teams so far this offseason, but remain in need of a frontline starting pitcher. While Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish are already a strong 1-2 punch, president of baseball operations Mike Elias has repeatedly confirmed that the club remains committed to pursuing an ace-caliber arm.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 18
Pete Alonso’s Signing Signals Orioles Are Finally All-In
As Baltimore Orioles fans sat on their couches in October, the sting of disappointment grew as they watched an AL East foe reach the World Series and nearly win it.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17
Orioles Sign Albert Suárez To Minor League Deal
The Orioles announced that they have signed right-hander Albert Suárez to a minor league deal. The righty will presumably receive an invite to big league camp in spring training, though the O’s didn’t explicitly say so.
Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / December 17
Orioles Lose Player to Mets After Pete Alonso News
The Baltimore Orioles made their biggest move of the MLB offseason one week ago, signing first basemanPete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract, effectively ending his tenure with the New York Mets.
Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / December 15
Orioles' Pete Alonso Announces News Away From Baseball on Monday
The Baltimore Orioles are looking to return to the MLB playoffs in 2026, and if they do, a major reason will be the addition of Pete Alonso. The Orioles signed the 31-year-old right-handed slugger to a five-year, $155 million contract last week to serve as the team’s everyday first baseman.
Ryan Noda News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14
Orioles Outright Ryan Noda
The Orioles announced earlier this week that first baseman Ryan Noda has cleared outright waivers. Noda was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week.
Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11
Orioles have interest in ace pitcher
The Baltimore Orioles already made one big splash in free agency, and they might be ready to make another. On Wednesday, the Orioles signed Pete Alonso to a 5-year, $155 million contract.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / December 10
Orioles turning attention to All-Star pitcher after Pete Alonso signing
The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of the young MLB offseason, but it sounds like they aren't done trying to make noise.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / December 10
Should the Orioles Consider Shopping Tyler O’Neill?
After the surprising trade for Taylor Ward sent the team’s first round pick from 2018 in Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim, the Baltimore Orioles’ very important offseason is starting to take shape.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / December 7
What Would It Take for the Orioles To Move Coby Mayo or Dylan Beavers?
The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching to compete for a World Series title. President of baseball operations Mike Elias found key offensive contributors through an arduous rebuild, but the pitching staff of the Orioles has never been a strength.
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