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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 29

Embattled Orioles GM Mike Elias Has Big Decision to Make at Trade Deadline

One of the biggest shocks of the 2025 MLB season has been the remarkable failure of the Baltimore Orioles. The O's came into the year looking to get back to the postseason after a lackluster campaign in 2024, and were viewed by many as one of the favorites to come out of the American League come October.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / July 28

How the Orioles Got 'The Prized One' at Pick 31

The Baltimore Orioles entered the MLB Amateur Draft primed to reload their farm system that saw several top prospects recently graduate. Their $19,144,500

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 26

Job of Orioles Boss 'Could Be in Jeopardy' Depending on How Trade Deadline Goes

Mike Elias has done a tremendous job of getting the Baltimore Orioles to this current point. Taking over in November of 2018 leading into the 2019 campaign, his teardown rebuild approach landed the organization multiple star prospects who have turned into cornerstones for this franchise.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Orioles Front Office Faces Franchise-Defining Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline looming, it seems like phones are ringing for the Baltimore Orioles. Even before the season began, many believed that the Orioles were expected to be buyers at this year's trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Red Sox AL East Rival Makes Definite Trade Deadline Plans

Realistically, the Boston Red Sox have the farm system to make nearly any trade at the deadline. Unless a superstar becomes available and the Red Sox don't want to part ways with a few of their prospects, there's no reason they can't be in the mix for many of the top players available.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 21

The state of the Orioles roster as trade deadline looms

Elias is shifting into sell mode, and the Orioles have plenty of pieces to move. This past weekend was not a great development for anyone that still hoped the Orioles would be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Orioles GM discusses what team is focused on in trade talks

The Orioles managed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Rays earlier on Sunday but are still 10 games under .500 with a -99 run differential.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 20

Orioles Boss Shares What They Plan To Do Ahead of This Year's Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles won on Sunday. It stopped a four-game skid and prevented a sweep at the hands of the their division rivals. But no matter what happens in the coming days, all signs are pointing to general manager Mike Elias pulling the plug on this group ahead of the trade deadline to get back what he can for players on expiring deals.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 20

Red Sox Get Good News On Key Trade Target From AL East Rival GM

The Boston Red Sox aren't going to be trade deadline sellers, but one of their American League East rivals sure is headed that direction. It's been a brutal season for the Baltimore Orioles, and even after a win on Sunday, they're 10 games under .500 and 8 1/2 out of playoff position.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

Orioles Sign Undrafted Free Agent Who Was Previously Committed to Nebraska

The 2025 MLB draft was a busy one for the Baltimore Orioles, who had seven selections to make through the first three rounds on Day 1. To the surprise of no one, all four of their first-round selections, including compensatory picks, were used on positional players.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

Orioles Expected By Insider to Trade Nearly Entire Starting Rotation at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have had a nightmarish season that has seen their manager fired and fans calling for the decision makers to suffer the same fate.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 15

Orioles Leave Many Perplexed With Day 1 MLB Draft Strategy

The Baltimore Orioles were a team that many people were keeping a close eye on heading into the 2025 MLB draft. Under general manager Mike Elias, the team has had a consistent strategy throughout the draft that has yielded rather positive results.

Athletics News / Camden Chat / July 14

Orioles round up talent on Draft Day 2 from a bunch of less-known schools

Small school, high school, junior college, Mike Elias’s team was all over the place across rounds 4-10 of the Draft. The first round of the MLB Draft gets the most attention for one simple reason: That’s when any team has the best chance of finding impact talent.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 14

Way-too-early takeaways from the first three rounds of the MLB Draft

Mike Elias’ favorite time of the year is here, and so far, things seem to be going well. The Orioles entered the start of the 2025 draft with a rare chance to redefine their minor league system.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / July 13

The Orioles actually drafted multiple pitchers to wrap up their Day 1

Not one, but two pitchers. Mike Elias is trying out something new in this 2025 Draft. The Orioles continued on through the first day of the 2025 MLB Draft by making their second round, CB round B, and third round picks.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Orioles pitcher's frustrating season continues with injured-list placement

Zach Eflin’s back soreness is sending him to the 15-day injured list. The Orioles announced the move, which is retroactive to June 29, while recalling rookie righty Brandon Young to take his spot on the active roster.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 30

Yankees Rival in Trade Deadline No-Man's Land

Will the real Baltimore Orioles please step forward? Entering the 2025 season, many pundits predicted the Orioles would be playoff contenders. But Sunday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays didn't change Baltimore's postseason positioning.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Orioles GM Mike Elias opens up about team's trade-deadline plans

While they entered the season viewed as a surefire contender, the Orioles are buried in the standings headed into the second half of the season.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 20

O's GM 'working as rapidly as I can' to turn team around

Underperformance since the middle of last season was the reason Orioles general manager Mike Elias provided Tuesday for firing Brandon Hyde as manager three days earlier.