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Former All-Star Closer Opts Into Contract With Orioles

The Milwaukee Brewers polished off the World Series on Wednesday, which means the MLB offseason officially began on Thursday. While several big names have already elected free agency, including Michael King, one player who's sticking around is Baltimore Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley.

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MLB offseason important dates

The World Series is over. The Brewers are the champions of the 2026 season. Now that that’s settled, the baseball offseason calendar takes over. The month of November is more important than usual this year with the expected coming lockout, which will freeze roster movement until a labor agreement is reached.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Ryan Helsley To Exercise Player Option

Orioles right-hander Ryan Helsley will exercise his $14MM player option and forgo a return to the open market, reports Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

Keegan Akin News / Camden Chat / October 29

Keegan Akin’s poor season was cut short by elbow surgery

As a player who arrived in the organization in the 2016 draft, Keegan Akin is one of the longest-tenured Orioles. We have been hearing about him as a prospect and then seeing him as a major league player for more than a decade.

Milwaukee Brewers 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

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 29

Orioles news: More thoughts on new GM Jared Banner

Hello, friends. There are now 146 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game. In a bit more than a month, the owner lockout will hit and things will be uncertain until a labor agreement is reached.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Mike Elias News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 29

Banner will bring outside perspective to Orioles

I’ll resist the urge to make snap judgments on the hiring and introductory press conference of Jared Banner, the new Orioles general manager. However, there are several things I’m curious about.

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.

Anthony Nunez News / Camden Chat / October 27

Anthony Nunez flashed elite stuff in an up-and-down rookie season

Fifteen months ago, with the 2025 Orioles in the midst of a lost season, Mike Elias put a metaphorical Clearance Sale sign on the O’s roster. Everything

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 27

Orioles news: On the brink of the off-season

Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters! The World Series is rolling on, and it’s starting to look like the Rays just can’t hang with the Brewers. The first two games were close, both one-run wins for the Brewers.

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

Jayvien Sandridge News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 20

Orioles Sign Jayvien Sandridge To Minor League Deal

The Orioles announced that they have signed left-hander Jayvien Sandridge to a minor league deal for the 2027 season. He was already in the Baltimore system but was eligible for minor league free agency.

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 / 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.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

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

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Baltimore Orioles Officially Part Ways With 27-Year-Old Infielder

Baltimore Orioles infielder Luis Vázquez has elected free agency, according to the MiLB transaction log. This move ends Vázquez’s tenure in the Orioles organization, where he had spent the past two seasons primarily as depth.

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?

Connor Cooke News / Viral Sports News / October 14

Baltimore Orioles Suddenly Acquire 26-Year-Old Strikeout Artist

The Baltimore Orioles have added right-handed pitcher Connor Cooke on a minor-league contract, according to the MiLB transaction log. The 26-year-old was subsequently assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

Trevor Rogers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Trevor Rogers gets brutally honest on Orioles’ inconsistent season

The Baltimore Orioles underperformed during the 2026 season. They entered the year with lofty expectations, but the Orioles ultimately missed the postseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Orioles Fire Mascots Oriole Bird, Mr. Splash After GM Promises Free Agency Splurge Following Disappointing Season

Even the Orioles mascots, the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, couldn’t escape the layoffs. The people playing the mascots, along with the team photographer and several other employees, were shown the exit door.

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.

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.

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet will be on wild-card roster

Payton Tolle's Game 1 start places his name next to Babe Ruth in playoff history

Biggest questions for each MLB wild-card series: What to look for in Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres and more

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Mets' Stearns addresses possible regrets about Alonso signing with Orioles

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.

Pete Alonso makes MLB history in first season with Orioles

Bo Bichette, Juan Soto seem to offer hints about major decision that will impact Mets' future

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto make telling comments about Mets clubhouse after lost season ends

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

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / September 28