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Chris Bassitt News / Camden Chat / October 7
Chris Bassitt provided leadership but little production on the mound 
It’s become an annual ritual for the Orioles front office. Every offseason, when fans are clamoring for the O’s to sign a top-tier ace pitcher, Mike Elias inevitably says “no thanks” and instead throws some money at an aging, back-of-the-rotation veteran.
Boston Bateman News / Camden Chat / October 7
Boston Bateman is shaping up as we’d hoped
The Orioles gave up two productive veterans at the 2025 trade deadline, and Boston Bateman was the main reason why. One year later, the towering lefty looks like a smart bet and one of the most intriguing arms in Baltimore’s system.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 7
Orioles news: Organization lays off dozens, including Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash
Good morning Birdland, Yesterday was just the latest in a recent run of bad days for the Baltimore Orioles. Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reported on Tuesday afternoon that the organization was laying off a significant number of business operations staff.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason 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.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Craig Albernaz News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 7
Calling the Pen: There was wisdom in Palmer’s suggestion for Albernaz
I’ve been fortunate to have good doctors throughout my life, and that includes the dentists, even though it concerned me when they removed my wisdom teeth.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 7
Throwback to 1991: Orioles in the Dominican Republic
I went there to write about the Orioles’ scouting efforts. It was an unforgettable trip. This post includes an audiobook-style reading of my award-winning article.
Shane Baz News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 6
Shane Baz Was The Epitome Of An Average MLB Starter For 2026 Orioles. Will 2027 Be Any Different
Shane Baz was a perfectly pedestrian starting pitcher for the Orioles during his first season in Baltimore. It’s fair to wonder if that’s all he’ll ever be.
Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 6
Mike Elias Will Never Get A Ring With The Orioles. He Might Deserves One From The Rays
Mike Elias is virtually certain never to get a ring for his work with the Baltimore Orioles. They’re a combined 38 games out of first in the AL East the last two years.
Blaze Alexander News / Camden Chat / October 6
Blaze Alexander transformed from utility man to offensive threat in the first half
When the Orioles acquired Blaze Alexander, Jordan Westburg was reportedly only suffering from mild oblique discomfort. The team did not yet know that the former All Star would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the duration of the season.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 6
JT Quinn showed mid-rotation upside in his debut season
It’s rare for the Mike Elias-led Orioles to use a moderately high draft pick on a pitcher. But that conventional wisdom went out the window a bit in the 2025 draft, when they selected Joseph Dzierwa and JT Quinn with a pair of second round picks just 11 slots apart.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 5
Orioles Rotation Enters Offseason With Multiple Question Marks
The Baltimore Orioles rotation was, essentially a league-average unit. It ranked 17th among 30 MLB teams this season with a 4.26 ERA, so there’s a ton of room for improvement if the front office is willing to make some sacrifices and invest time and resources on it.
Jordan Westburg News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4
Where Does Jordan Westburg Fit For The Orioles?
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg missed all of 2026 with multiple injuries. First, it was an oblique strain over the winter. Then, it was an elbow issue that resulted in Tommy John surgery.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3
Orioles Aiming To Improve Defensively In 2027
The Orioles finished 2026 with a disappointing 79-82 record and missed the playoffs for the second straight year. They scored 718 runs on offense but gave up 739 runs to opponents thanks in part to a middling starting rotation.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 3
How Many Players On The Orioles Roster Are Truly Everyday Players? The Reality Is Bleak
Let’s get real about the Orioles roster as they head into whatever MLB’s offseason becomes ahead of a pending labor impasse. We have taken a scalpel to this carcass of a pretend contender, the latest Frankenstein creation of baseball failure Mike Elias, and dissected it in various ways.
Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / October 1
Post-Mortem: The Baltimore Orioles Disappointed Again
Just over three years ago, Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias fielded a weak grounder and fired to first to retire Trevor Story. This was the final out of the Orioles’ 100th win of the season, as well as the division clincher.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Mets' David Stearns addresses possible regrets about Pete Alonso signing with Orioles
Alonso inked a five-year, $155M deal to join the Orioles in free agency, and he ultimately became the first player in MLB history to lead both the American League and the National League in RBI in separate seasons.
Kyle Bradish News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Kyle Bradish To Undergo Hernia Surgery
Orioles righty Kyle Bradish will undergo hernia surgery tomorrow, president of baseball operations Mike Elias announced at his end-of-season press conference (via Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun).
Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / September 28
Pete Alonso makes MLB history in first season with Orioles
He made Major League Baseball history in his first season with a new team.
Gunnar Henderson News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson Makes Injury Admission After Missing Playoffs
Gunnar Henderson revealed that a right wrist injury affected him for much of the 2026 season after the Baltimore Orioles were eliminated from postseason contention.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium
Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia had a day to remember on Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24
4 radical changes Orioles must make this offseason after forgettable 2026 campaign
The Baltimore Orioles entered Thursday at 78–81 with three games left and a slim chance at the American League’s final Wild Card spot. That chance disappeared before they took the field again.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
Mets fans won't love what Pete Alonso had to say about being an Orioles player
Alonso offered a quote that sparked plenty of conversations on New York sports radio station WFAN and that may annoy some Mets supporters.
Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / September 23
Orioles C Samuel Basallo (concussion) on IL, INF Jackson Holliday to have wrist surgery
The Baltimore Orioles placed rookie catcher Samuel Basallo on the seven-day injured list Wednesday due to a concussion and also announced that infielder Jackson Holliday will have surgery next week on his injured left wrist.
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