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On YouTubeBaltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / December 21
Orioles news: Reactions to the Shane Baz trade 
Hello, friends. There are now 95 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2026. If this weekend is any indication, things are not going to be sleepy from now until Christmas or even from then until the new year.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 21
Elias on Shane Baz trade, Coby Mayo’s future with Orioles
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.
MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 20
What’s next for the Orioles after the Shane Baz trade
The Baltimore Orioles made another aggressive move Friday, sending four highly regarded prospects and a draft pick in the mid-30s to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Shane Baz.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
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.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20
Orioles pitcher Shane Baz’s ace-caliber ceiling gets full support from Mike Elias
The Baltimore Orioles continue reshaping their roster, and confidence inside the front office appears strong. As the organization evaluates its starting rotation and maps out offseason priorities, president of baseball operations Mike Elias made it clear he believes Shane Baz can anchor the staff.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 20
Orioles' Mike Elias gives stance on Coby Mayo
The Baltimore Orioles landed some major star power at the first base position when they signed Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal last week.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 / 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.
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.
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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