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As Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias and new general manager Jared Banner quickly try to remake the team’s roster ahead of the expected December 1st lockout, there were some expected moves, and some that weren’t.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 29

Banner will bring outside perspective to Orioles

I’ll resist the urge to make snap judgments on the hiring and introductory press conference of Jared Banner, the new Orioles general manager. However, there are several things I’m curious about.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 28

Orioles news: Jared Banner is introduced as new GM

Good morning Birdland, The Orioles year-long hunt for a new General Manager to sit underneath Mike Elias in the front office came to an end last week, when they announced the hiring of Jared Banner.

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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?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 27

Orioles’ new GM Banner says he and Elias will have ‘some uncomfortable conversations’

Everyone wants to know how new Orioles general manager Jared Banner and president of baseball operations Mike Elias will work together. The 40-year-old Banner, who spent nearly six years with the Chicago Cubs, most recently as assistant general manager, has also worked for the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets.

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

MLB News / Camden Chat / October 20

Orioles news: A new GM for the O’s, the WS is set

The World Series is set! Last night, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated to the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to advance to their third World Series. They lost to the Phillies in 2008 and to the Dodgers in 2020.

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 / 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 / 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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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 / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 6

Mike Elias Will Never Get A Ring With The Orioles. He Might Deserves One From The Rays

Mike Elias is virtually certain never to get a ring for his work with the Baltimore Orioles. They’re a combined 38 games out of first in the AL East the last two years.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Mike Elias Expects To Remain With Orioles, Could Expand Front Office

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias was promoted to that role leading into the 2025 season. Since then, the team has gone 150-167 (.473) and may finish last in the AL East for the second consecutive season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 19

Mike Elias's Words Today Guarantee 2027 Is Over For The Orioles Before It Begins

The Baltimore Orioles are no longer a public trust. They are an investment-holding asset in a portfolio full of them overseen by a few private equity billionaires who to this point have been far more passionate about breaking the MLB Players Association and getting a salary cap in place than they are about pennants or parades.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 10