On December 28, news broke that the Baltimore Orioles re-signed right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year contract worth $10 million, and that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season.
Over the last couple of weeks, Camden Chat’s writers have been looking back on what we thought were some of the biggest single storylines of the year for the Orioles.
From now until the end of the year, Camden Chat writers will be revisiting some of the biggest moments and storylines of the disappointing 2025 Orioles season.
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.
Happy Monday, Camden Chatters. The Orioles did something this weekend! They signed a starting pitcher, although it probably isn’t the pitcher you were hoping for.
While the 2025 season was an unfortunate one for the Orioles, there were still some happy and unexpected times. Let’s take a look at some of them. Trevor
Free agent right-hander Zach Eflin re-signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027 on Sunday night. Terms were not disclosed, but MLB Network first reported that the contract is worth a guaranteed $10 million.
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.
The Orioles announced that outfielder Will Robertson has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Zach Eflin, whose one-year, $10MM deal to return to the O’s is now official.
All offseason long, the Baltimore Orioles have shown that they are serious about winning this year. From the signing of Pete Alonso to the blockbuster trade for Shane Baz, the O’s are preparing to compete in the stacked AL East division.
The Orioles have reunited with Zach Eflin, as USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that Baltimore has signed the right-hander to a one-year, $10MM deal with a mutual option for the 2027 season. Eflin is represented by O’Connell Sports Management.
The Baltimore Orioles’ offense has the potential to be among the most dangerous in baseball next season, but with Craig Albernaz entering his first season as manager, lineup construction is tougher to predict.
There's no question that the Baltimore Orioles have had a very successful offseason. They managed to improve their bullpen by signing Ryan Helsley, who will be the Orioles' closer for the 2026 season.
The Baltimore Orioles will likely be looking elsewhere to upgrade their starting rotation. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Orioles and Houston Astros are out of the race to trade for Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera.
Last week, the Orioles and Rays struck a surprising intra-division trade that sent right-handed pitcher Shane Baz to Baltimore in exchange for a high-volume haul that included four prospects and a Competitive Balance A pick.
Orioles trade prospects for rotation help The Baltimore Orioles reached a point this winter where standing still was no longer an option. After reaching the playoffs in each of the previous two seasons, Baltimore fell short in 2025, a reminder that progress in the American League East is rarely linear.
The Baltimore Orioles’ offseason has been nothing if not a roaring success. While the wound of losing out on Kyle Schwarber — who re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies — hadn’t fully healed, Baltimore swung a deal with first baseman Pete Alonso on a five-year deal worth $155 million.
The Baltimore Orioles could see one of their newest stars take the international stage prior to the 2026 MLB season, as first baseman Pete Alonso has made his interest in joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic clear.
The Baltimore Orioles reshaped their roster this offseason with a major addition, and questions quickly followed. After the signing of Pete Alonso, attention shifted to how the move impacts Coby Mayo and the broader roster outlook as the Orioles look ahead to the 2026 season.
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 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.
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.
Baltimore finally spends big, and the move fits the moment The Orioles did not just sign Pete Alonso to add a bat. They signed him to announce who they plan to be.
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.