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Mike Elias admits 'concerning' aspect of Orioles stars' regression

It's no secret that most of the Baltimore Orioles top offensive players didn't have the 2025 seasons they were hoping for. Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Colton Cowser, and Ryan Mountcastle all had a worse OPS in the 2025 season than they did just one year ago.

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Orioles news: Starting pitching options

Hello, friends. There are now 172 days remaining until the next Orioles game. Between now and then, we’ve got to wait out the postseason before the O’s can do much of anything other than maybe hire a manager.

Samuel Basallo News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 5

Basallo on Orioles’ future: ‘A lot of us in this room have superstar potential’

Among the most surprising developments of the 2025 season was that the Orioles extended their 21-year-old catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo after just five days in the major leagues.

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Mike Elias News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 4

Mike Elias reveals 'attractive feature' for next Orioles manager

The Baltimore Orioles' managerial search suffered a blow on October 3, when it was announced that the Texas Rangers had hired 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker to lead their team for the 2026 season.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 4

Where did Orioles land in non-playoff team rankings from ex-MLB executive?

A strong argument can be made that the Baltimore Orioles were the most disappointing team in MLB this year. They entered the 2025 season with expectations of being a playoff team, and potentially contending for the World Series if a few things broke in their favor.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 4

Orioles re-sign versatile infielder to minor league deal

As the Baltimore Orioles sit out this year’s postseason action, they have already begun working on their depth for 2026. According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, the Orioles have re-signed utilityman José Barrero to a minor league deal.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 3

Orioles unheralded prospect with upside worth watching in Arizona Fall League

The Baltimore Orioles are going to be keeping a close eye on their prospects who are participating in the Arizona Fall League that gets underway next week.

Tony Mansolino News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 3

Tony Mansolino's Orioles future gets telling update

Tony Mansolino has made it clear that he would like to return as the Baltimore Orioles' manager for the 2026 season if the front office wants to give him that opportunity.

Ryan Mountcastle News / Camden Chat / October 3

Ryan Mountcastle left his future in doubt with a disappointing 2025

Ryan Mountcastle entered 2025 as half of Baltimore’s Ryan Platoon at first base. Mouncastle held the higher pedigree as a former first-round pick that exceeded 30 home runs in his first full season, but Ryan O’Hearn carried more momentum after resurrecting his career in Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 2

Tony Mansolino gets blunt about Ryan Mountcastle's Orioles future

Several big-name Baltimore Orioles players underperformed during the 2025 MLB season. The most notable of these are position players Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

ESPN analyst Ben McDonald angered a lot of people with his on-air comment

ESPN analyst Ben McDonald came under fire for a remark he made during the network’s broadcast of the San Diego Padres-Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday. McDonald was in the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series between the Padres and Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

1 free agent Orioles must pursue this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2025 season hoping to compete for a World Series title. The result was the most disappointing season in Major League Baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 1

Orioles' top executive reveals offseason plan to add starting pitching

In the midst of a disappointing season for the Baltimore Orioles, a clear bright spot was the performance of their frontline starting pitcher. Returning in June from a partial kneecap dislocation he suffered in January, Trevor Rogers pitched like a true ace for Baltimore.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / September 29

Orioles Search for New Manager, Need to Find the Right Fit

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to start fresh for the 2026 MLB season, starting with the search for a new manager. Despite the poor performance of the

Tony Mansolino News / Field Level Media / September 29

Orioles consider interim Tony Mansolino as candidate for full-time manager

Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino is a candidate to have that temporary tag pulled, but the team also will consider others from outside the organization, president of baseball operations Mark Elias said on Monday.

Mike Elias News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Orioles PBO Mike Elias discusses Orioles rotation, roster

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias spoke to the media Monday, just after the club wrapped up a disappointing 2025 season.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Orioles to be ‘most aggressive’ team looking for pitching this offseason

After making the playoffs the previous two seasons, the Baltimore Orioles bottomed out in 2025, finishing last in the AL East with their 75-86 record. But as they prepare for the offseason, the Orioles are looking to get right back into contention.

Kyle Bradish News / Just Baseball / September 28

Kyle Bradish Is Showing He’s One of MLB’s Best When Healthy

Back in 2019, the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels agreed on a trade that sent former O’s top prospect Dylan Bundy to the city of angels. In return, the Orioles received four right-handed pitchers, Kyle Bradish, Isaac Mattson, Zach Peek and Kyle Brnovich.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Orioles’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season will be remembered as one of the most stunning collapses in recent baseball history. After reaching the playoffs in consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and entering the season with legitimate World Series aspirations, the Orioles finished with a disappointing 74-84 record and missed the postseason entirely.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Rangers claim former Mets pitcher

The Rangers have claimed right-hander Dom Hamel off waivers from the Orioles, as per announcements from both teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

2026 Orioles Bullpen Could Include Three New Prospects

The Baltimore Orioles’ bullpen significantly thinned at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Gregory Soto, Seranthony Dominguez, Brian Baker, and Andrew Kittredge all found themselves on new teams by Aug.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / September 25

Orioles Rookie Report: The Kids Will Be Alright

Buried within the Baltimore Orioles’ lost 2025 season is a small glimmer of hope for their future: their two rookies. The team called up outfielder Dylan Beavers and catcher Samuel Basallo in August when their playoff hopes were mostly dashed.

Baltimore Orioles News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 25

Orioles' No. 4 Prospect Named Team's Top AFL Player For 2025

The Baltimore Orioles have had a rough season. They got off to a very slow start, fired manager Brandon Hyde and never quite found their footing. At 74-84 on the season, they are eliminated from postseason contention after two straight years in October.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 22