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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.
Leody Taveras News / Camden Chat / October 20
Leody Taveras was needed more than you want to need a backup 
One of the real hallmarks of the 2026 Orioles is how many things happened where, if you were told in March that they were going to happen, you would know that meant the season went poorly.
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?
Anthony Eyanson News / Camden Chat / October 20
There is no limit to how good Anthony Eyanson can be
Now arguably the Orioles No.1 prospect, Anthony Eyanson wasn’t even in the Orioles organization when the 2026 season began. In fact, outside of Ben McDonald, I doubt hardly anyone in Birdland knew who Eyanson was seven months ago.
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.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 20
New GM Banner draws rave reviews: ‘The Orioles made a tremendous hire’
Oriole fans were surprised by the hiring of 40-year-old Jared Banner as general manager on Monday. President of baseball operations Mike Elias, who made the hire, had said the team needed help in the front office at the team’s season-ending news conference on September 28th.
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.
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, 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.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19
Orioles turn to Cubs for GM hire after disappointing season
The Baltimore Orioles are sticking with Mike Elias, but after another substandard campaign, the team’s president of baseball operations must move with an uncomfortable sense of urgency heading into the offseason.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19
Orioles Hire Jared Banner As General Manager
8:30 am: The Orioles have officially announced the hiring. The club said in a release that Banner will be in charge of player development, coaching, and performance.
Nick Raquet News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17
Tigers Sign Nick Raquet To Minors Contract
The Tigers have signed left-hander Nick Raquet to a two-year minor league contract, according to 7 News’ Ari Alexander. Raquet became a free agent after he was released by the Orioles in early September.
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.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 16
What Can The Orioles Expect From Christian Encarnacion-Strand In 2027?
Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been on the map since making the Minnesota Twins’ top 30 prospects list in 2022, ranked 29th. He then joined the Cincinnati Reds and was their seventh-best prospect in 2023 before making his MLB debut that year, posting a .805 OPS (113 wRC+) and 13 homers in just 63 games.
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.
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?
Baltimore Orioles News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 9
Orioles Prospects Ike Irish, Vance Honeycutt Mashing Early in Arizona Fall League
The 2026 Arizona Fall League season started last week, and two of the Baltimore Orioles' first-round picks in recent years are already putting their slugging potential on display.
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.
Baltimore Orioles News / The Lead / October 1
Post-Mortem: The Baltimore Orioles Disappointed Again
Just over three years ago, Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias fielded a weak grounder and fired to first to retire Trevor Story. This was the final out of the Orioles’ 100th win of the season, as well as the division clincher.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
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 News / Yardbarker / September 28
Pete Alonso makes MLB history in first season with Orioles
He made Major League Baseball history in his first season with a new team.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium
Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia had a day to remember on Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / September 24
Mets fans won't love what Pete Alonso had to say about being an Orioles player
Alonso offered a quote that sparked plenty of conversations on New York sports radio station WFAN and that may annoy some Mets supporters.
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