With the start of spring training just weeks away, expectations have not been any higher for the Baltimore Orioles in 2026, thanks in large part to their offseason acquisitions.
Spring training begins this week, and with it will come a new season’s worth of storylines. Which players are in the best shape of their lives? Are there any secret injuries or surgeries that happened over the off-season?
Good morning, Camden Chatters. As the Orioles make their way to Sarasota for spring training this week, they’ve got an exciting new addition waiting for them.
SARASOTA–The Orioles are beginning their 17th season in Sarasota, and this year, they’ve added a dazzling new training facility to the Ed Smith Stadium complex.
When the Baltimore Orioles signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a lucrative five-year, $155 million contract during the Winter Meetings, it left one of their homegrown sluggers in a difficult spot.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
At first glance the roster that the Orioles will open spring training with appears to be seriously out of balance, and that appearance is not deceiving.
Spring training begins, in part, right now. Pitchers and catchers that will be taking part in the World Baseball Classic have to report to Sarasota today.
Despite the recent lull, the Orioles have had a busy offseason. The Birds made national headlines by inking Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million dollar deal.
Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! And may I be the first to officially welcome you to baseball season! Now that football season has finally come to a close, it’s time for baseball to take center stage.
The Baltimore Orioles' bullpen was mediocre last season. This is shown by them having a collective 4.57 ERA in 2025, which was good for 25th in MLB. Much of this was owed to injuries, specifically to Félix Bautista.
The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday won their salary arbitration case against left-handed reliever Keegan Akin in the organization’s second hearing this offseason.
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.
Left-hander Keegan Akin lost his arbitration hearing against the Orioles, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. He will earn $2.975MM in 2026. Akin filed at $3.375MM but will earn $400K less than that figure in his final trip through arbitration.
Former Houston Astros southpaw ace Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers in free agency this week. This didn't seem to be good news for the Baltimore Orioles, who were seen as among the most likely suitors for Valdez throughout this offseason.
Orioles GM Mike Elias has had a busy offseason in response to last year’s disappointing O’s campaign, making multiple high-profile moves that defied expectations.
The Orioles announced they’ve outrighted infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson after he was designated for assignment over the weekend. Baltimore also confirmed they lost third baseman Bryan Ramos to the Cardinals via waivers, a move that was reported earlier this afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles 2026 season will finally show signs of life on Feb. 10, when pitchers and catchers report to Florida. Baltimore’s season comes with a slew of questions, primarily centering around how new acquisitions Pete Alonso and Shane Baz adapt to the new clubhouse.
The Orioles officially fleshed out their list of non-roster invites for 2026 Spring Training on February 4. That list includes a former first-round pick, Enrique Bradfield Jr., as well as two of the Orioles’ best pitching prospects in the system.
The Baltimore Orioles prioritized their pitching staff during the 2026 offseason, making several moves both in their rotation and the bullpen. Baltimore first signed closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $14 million deal in late November to replace the injured Felix Bautista.
Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish won his arbitration hearing over the Orioles, the Associated Press reports. He’ll be paid the $3.55MM that he and his camp at All Bases Covered Sports Management submitted rather than the $2.875MM figure submitted by the team.
The Baltimore Orioles entered the offseason searching for direction after a 75–87 finish, a sharp turn following a second-place AL East finish in 2024 and a 101-win division title in 2023 that forced the organization to confront its leadership gap.
Ray Miller was known for many things during his time as a major league manager and pitching coach. Yes, he was the manager for the Baltimore Orioles for two seasons (1998-1999) and is a part of MLB history, as he didn’t include Cal Ripken Jr.’s name on the lineup card that broke the Iron Man’s streak at 2,632 consecutive games played.
The Baltimore Orioles made some big moves in the offseason, but they have not fully addressed the situation with their starting rotation. Meanwhile, Framber Valdez still remains unsigned in the free agent market.
The calendar is soon flipping to February, meaning the Baltimore Orioles’ pitchers and catchers report to camp on Feb. 11. The signings of first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Ryan Helsley helped start Baltimore’s offseason on a grand note.
Every fantasy baseball player will immediately answer yes. For me, it is not that easy. Gunnar is a tremendously talented baseball player. For those of us who play by the SMART System, it is a bit different.
Framber Valdez is the top free agent remaining on the market despite going into the offseason as arguably the best starting pitcher available. The controversial incident involving the Houston Astros catcher last year may have lowered his stock.
One day after the Atlanta Braves received news that their shortstop for 2026, Ha-Seong Kim, suffered a hand injury, they found their stopgap at shortstop until his return.