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Orioles Make Four Waiver Claims; Leody Taveras Elects Free Agency

The Orioles announced a dizzying slew of roster moves ahead of the deadline to get 40-man rosters down to 40 players. Baltimore claimed right-hander Josh White off waivers from the Marlins and southpaw Philip Abner off waivers from the Mets.

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Orioles shuffle 40-man roster as free agency period opens

Five days after the World Series marks a number of deadlines for baseball teams that spur a lot of activity. The Orioles were active with shuffling the fringes of the roster on this day, churning five players out of the organization while bringing four in from assorted waiver claims.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 2

Orioles cut ties with Heston Kjerstad, Ryan Mountcastle, Leody Taveras

Heston Kjerstad, the overall No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, whose career has been undercut by injuries, has cleared waivers and will become a free agent.

Heston Kjerstad News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Orioles Release Heston Kjerstad

Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is heading to the free agent market after clearing outright waivers, Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports. The team previously designated him for assignment, per Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Ryan Mountcastle News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Orioles To Turn Down Ryan Mountcastle’s Club Option

The Orioles are going to turn down the $7.5MM club option on first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, reports Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Mountcastle will become a free agent for the first time in his career.

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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.

Gunnar Henderson News / Camden Chat / November 2

Gunnar Henderson just wasn’t himself in 2026

Let’s talk about 2026 Gunnar Henderson. I put off writing Gunnar’s season recap for a little while because I need space from disappointment. So while there was still playoff baseball to enjoy, and we didn’t have to directly confront the possibility of no baseball in 2027, I let the Gunnar Henderson retrospective simmer.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 2

Orioles news: Roster cleanup has begun

Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! I hope you had a fun Halloween weekend. If you’re a Ravens fan, my condolences on whatever that game was yesterday. It was, obviously, a slow weekend for the Orioles.

Jeremiah Jackson News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 2

Jeremiah Jackson’s uncertain place on ’27 Orioles

The Orioles have begun removing players from the 40-man roster to prepare for the likelihood of a quicker than usual offseason because of the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 1

Orioles news: Rece Hinds will be back, clearing the 40-man roster

Hello, friends. There are 143 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game. Much sooner than that, only a month away, will be the start of the lockout that will leave the question of when the next game will happen in doubt for months afterwards.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Orioles Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Orioles made several roster tweaks on Saturday. Right-handers Albert Suarez, Codi Heuer, and Colin Selby cleared waivers, per a team announcement. Suarez elected free agency.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 31

Orioles news: O’s make more contract option decisions

Happy Halloween Birdland! It is a scary time for Major League Baseball. The World Series is in the rearview, and what lurks around the corner is yet another lockout.

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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.

Rece Hinds News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 31

Orioles’ retention of Hinds begins offseason of unexpected moves

Watching how a team is constructed is perhaps the thing I enjoy most about my job, at least during the offseason. There are many expected moves, and some unexpected ones.

Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Baltimore Orioles Officially Cut Ties With 11-Year MLB Veteran

Long-time veteran pitcher Zach Eflin is a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after the Baltimore Orioles declined their side of a mutual option on his 2027 contract, according to the MLB transaction log.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Baltimore Orioles Acquire 28-Year-Old Pitcher on Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles have brought right-hander Robinson Martínez back into the organization, signing him to a minor league contract for the 2027 season, according to the official MLB transaction log.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Ryan Helsley staying with Orioles after making $14 million contract option decision

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley is expected to exercise his $14 million player option to remain with the club for the 2027 season, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reported Thursday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Orioles new GM’s bold admission will intrigue fans for 2027 season

The Baltimore Orioles endured a difficult season. They entered the 2026 campaign with lofty aspirations, but Baltimore ultimately missed the postseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / October 22

Three questions facing Baltimore Orioles this offseason

The Orioles' 79-82 record was good enough to keep them in contention for the final wild-card spot, but that was more an indictment of the American League than a testament to their roster.

Athletics, Orioles hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

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.

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, O's hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

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.

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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.

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.

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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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 12

Orioles 2027 Free Agents: Who's Back, Who's Gone, Whose Option Will Be Picked Up?

It’s very obvious the Orioles need to make radical changes to their roster in 2027. They need to overhaul the outfield, there are no two ways about it,

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.