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The Orioles remade their rotation in the offseason, but to the extent hoped for by Baltimore fans. Corbin Burnes departed in free agency, netting a compensatory draft pick, but the front office opted to go with a series of older veterans on one-year deals to round out the staff.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 22

Baltimore Orioles Owner Baffles Fans With Bizarre Bobblehead Promotion

Promotions and giveaways at MLB games are fun for fans, even if they can be a bit silly. Do fans really want team-themed bucket hats and bowling shirts that they'll never wear again?

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Orioles GM comments on long-awaited extensions for star players

Orioles GM makes revealing comments on long-awaited extensions for star players

We’re now more than a year into David Rubenstein’s tenure as Orioles owner, and while they’ve spent more money on the whole, it’s primarily been on one-year deals for free agents.

Why Orioles' Brandon Hyde may have hottest seat of any MLB manager

Will 2025 be the last season for these 20 MLB stars?

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 2

Watch: Special Guest Gives Rousing Speech in Orioles Clubhouse After Home Opener

Monday was a special day for the Baltimore Orioles. After splitting their four-game road series with the Toronto Blue Jays to begin the season, they won their home opener 8-5 against the Boston Red Sox in front of 45,000 fans at Camden Yards.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 14

Watch: Baltimore Orioles Owner Reveals His Celebrity Look-a-Like

New Baltimore Orioles David Rubenstein has taken it upon himself to become a fan-friendly owner in his short time leading the franchise. Rubenstein seems willing to do anything to engage the fan base.

MLB News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 3

Orioles, Nationals announce end of MASN dispute

SARASOTA—The long-running Mid-Atlantic Sports Network legal dispute between the Orioles and Washington Nationals has ended, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 19

Baltimore Orioles Owner Gives Team Crucial Reminder Before Season Begins

With professional sports teams, a winning culture starts at the top. For a franchise to succeed, it helps to have an owner who cares about and is invested in the organization, both emotionally and financially.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 18

Rubenstein on involvement with Orioles, All-Star Game; Means going to Guardians

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Orioles owner David Rubenstein visited the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Monday, met fans and the media in a wide-ranging press availability.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / February 17

Owner David Rubenstein: Orioles ‘don’t have financial constraints’

SARASOTA—A year ago, David Rubenstein was waiting for approval on his bid to buy the Orioles, and that came just before last March’s Opening Day. Rubenstein quickly won fans over by greeting them before the opener and tossing hats and balls throughout Camden Yards.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / January 25

Orioles billionaire owner weighs in on rising MLB salaries

Rubenstein has little margin to raise this concern since he has the capital to be able to afford the players he truly covets.

Dodgers president defends team's offseason spending

Dodgers make eyebrow-raising claim about spending spree

25 lessons taken from the 2024 MLB season

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 24

Baltimore Orioles New Owner Wants Salary Cap in Major League Baseball

It's a new era for the Baltimore Orioles. Not only do they have the best nucleus of young players in the sport that should have them in contention for the foreseeable future, but their new ownership group, led by local billionaire David Rubenstein, gives this savvy front office a chance to land marquee free agents for the first time in years.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / January 24

Orioles owner David Rubenstein favors a salary cap

Next week is the first anniversary of the announcement of David Rubenstein’s acquisition of the Orioles. He and his partners bought the team for $1.725 billion, a sale that was completed on March 28th.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 5

Baltimore Orioles Owner Receives Prestigious Honor From President Biden

Baltimore Orioles fans were very excited when it was announced that David Rubenstein was taking over as principal owner of the team. Right before spring training in 2024, a group headed by Rubenstein purchased the franchise for $1.7 billion.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / December 11

Boras says Rubenstein-owned Orioles are more aggressive free-agent players

DALLAS—Scott Boras, who represents a number of key Orioles, said the team has become more aggressive in pursuing free agents under owner David Rubenstein.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 20

Baltimore Orioles Listed As Top Landing Spot for Free Agent All-Star

It is not often the Baltimore Orioles have been willing to spend in free agency, but with new owner David Rubenstein, that may be changing. With ace Corbin

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 10

Orioles Predicted To 'Open Their Wallet' To Keep Star Pitcher in MLB Free Agency

It’s a crucial offseason for the Baltimore Orioles, with plenty of big decisions to make. The team enters the winter clearly past its six-year rebuild after making the postseason the last two years.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 9

Insider Thinks Baltimore Orioles 'Make a Run' at Star Pitcher in Free Agency

It's hard to project what the Baltimore Orioles are going to do this offseason. Because David Rubenstein is now the new owner of the franchise, there is a chance the local billionaire gives the front office resources that allows them to bid for some high-profile free agents unlike in years past.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Orioles owner looking to 'speed up the effort' in World Series chase

This might be one of the clearer indications yet that the Orioles are in for their busiest offseason in a long time.

Orioles OF undergoes surgery on fractured hand

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Longest losing streaks in MLB history' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2024

Orioles have the look of a team ready to contend for World Series

With a powerful lineup and solid pitching, Baltimore looks like a contender in the AL East in what could be a down year for the rest of the division.

Corbin Burnes dominates in Orioles debut, significantly raises their ceiling

Opening Day winners and losers: Orioles shine, Giants disappoint

Watch: Mike Trout hits first home run of 2024 MLB season off Corbin Burnes

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / ESPN / March 28, 2024

Orioles embrace 'momentous' new ownership era

David Rubenstein took over the Baltimore Orioles at a particularly optimistic moment for the franchise -- and the new owner seems well aware of what this team could accomplish in the immediate future.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 28, 2024

Orioles’ Hyde humbled by Rubenstein’s praise

Brandon Hyde was pleased when he learned that the Orioles’ new lead owner, David Rubenstein, referred to him as “the best manager in baseball.” Hyde, who’s beginning his sixth season as Orioles manager and won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2023, returned Rubenstein’s compliment.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / March 28, 2024

Rubenstein says his goal is an Orioles World Series in 2024

David Rubenstein’s first public appearance as the new control person with the Orioles began with Maryland Governor Wes Moore speaking about Tuesday’s tragic collapse of the Key Bridge.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / March 27, 2024

MLB owners give final OK for sale of Orioles

Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the transfer of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein on Wednesday. "I congratulate David Rubenstein on receiving approval from the Major League Clubs as the new control person of the Orioles," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a news release.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25, 2024

MLB owners set date for vote on Orioles sale

Major League Baseball’s other 29 owners will vote on the sale of the Orioles from the Angelos family to a purchasing group led by billionaire David Rubenstein later this week, Britt Ghiroli and Evan Drellich of The Athletic report.

Longtime Orioles Owner Peter Angelos Passes Away at Age 94

Orioles player does not mince words about Jackson Holliday demotion

Orioles GM attempts to explain handling of baseball's top prospect

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / March 9, 2024

Sources: MLB Ownership Committee Approves Orioles Sale

The sale of the Baltimore Orioles is one step closer to being finalized. On Friday, the MLB Ownership Committee recommended approval of the sale to David Rubenstein.