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Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’ve survived the first day of what’s sure to be a long and ugly offseason. On Dec. 2, MLB owners are expected to lock out the players amid a contentious debate over the next collective bargaining agreement.

Baltimore Orioles News / ESPN / October 29

Reports: Reliever Helsley intends to pick up $14M option with Orioles

Reliever Ryan Helsley intends to pick up his $14 million option with the Orioles for 2027, according to multiple reports.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / October 29

Orioles’ Helsley exercises $14 million option for 2027; Rogers, Bassitt, Akin, Kittredge declare free agency

As expected, Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley has exercised his $14 million player option for 2027. Helsley, who pitched in just 17 games due to two lengthy stays on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Orioles last December with the 2027 option.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baseball Now / October 29

Former All-Star Closer Opts Into Contract With Orioles

The Milwaukee Brewers polished off the World Series on Wednesday, which means the MLB offseason officially began on Thursday. While several big names have already elected free agency, including Michael King, one player who's sticking around is Baltimore Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley.

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.

Ryan Helsley News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Ryan Helsley To Exercise Player Option

Orioles right-hander Ryan Helsley will exercise his $14MM player option and forgo a return to the open market, reports Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 8

Ryan Helsley’s promising Orioles debut was cut short by injury

For almost the entirety of 2026, Baltimore felt the absence of a real closer. Sometimes it’d be Tyler Wells. Sometimes Yennier Cano. They’d even sometimes throw Grant Wolfram out there in the ninth, though they should have known better.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 1

Three Bullpen Options The Orioles Must Explore In 2027

The Orioles bullpen was their surprise strength from start to finish despite getting about 17 innings total from Ryan Helsley and Felix Bautista at the back end of games.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Orioles To Reinstate Félix Bautista, Shut Down Ryan Helsley

12:42pm: The Orioles announced the Bautista and Povich moves. They shifted outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL to pave the way for Bautista’s return.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Orioles All-Star Takes Step Forward in Return From Injury

Baltimore Orioles All-Star closer Ryan Helsley took another important step toward returning to the bullpen Tuesday, throwing his first live batting practice session since suffering an elbow injury.

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Orioles Transfer Ryan Helsley To 60-Day IL, Select Sam Huff

The Orioles are going with three catchers for the time being, as Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports that the club is selecting Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Ryan Helsley Expected To Avoid Elbow Surgery

The Orioles have been without closer Ryan Helsley for the past two weeks as he recovers from his second elbow injury of the season. Manager Craig Albernaz shed light on Helsley’s diagnosis before Saturday’s matchup against the Royals.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 3

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) back on injured list

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of right elbow discomfort. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Orioles unsure of Ryan Helsley's status entering series in Cincinnati

Two teams with their share of recent struggles will meet in Cincinnati this weekend as the Reds face the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series starting Friday night.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Orioles Receive Worrying Ryan Helsley Update After Bullpen Exit

The Baltimore Orioles might once again be without closer Ryan Helsley just weeks after his return. During today's come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox, Helsley began warming up in the ninth inning.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Announcement Before Mariners Game

The Baltimore Orioles are getting a major boost in their bullpen. The Orioles activated closer Ryan Helsley from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relief pitcher Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Orioles place Ryan Helsley on IL with elbow inflammation

The Orioles announced that right-hander Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 24

Ryan Helsley has new weapon with Orioles

Helsley had a disastrous end to the 2025 season during his time with the New York Mets. A new pitch could help him avoid the same fate with the Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / November 29

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

He a two-time All-Star who has saved 105 games to the tune of a 2.96 ERA over seven seasons, but he's coming off a rough Mets stint.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23

Tigers among teams interested in Ryan Helsley as starting pitcher

Ryan Helsley is drawing interest from clubs as a starting pitcher, and the Tigers are among the teams who have spoken to him about a possible move to the rotation according to a report from Ken Rosenthal, Cody Stavenhagen, and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 15

Ryan Helsley hints he wasn't on board with Mets trade

New York Mets fans were stoked when their front office traded for St. Louis Cardinals closer and 2024 NL Reliever of the Year Award winner, Ryan Helsley, at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 3, 2025

Ryan Helsley explains what went wrong during disastrous Mets tenure

Helsley recently offered his reasoning for why he was mostly a flop with the Amazins over the final two months of the campaign.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 21, 2025

Mets are no longer in control of their own path to the playoffs

When Sunday began the New York Mets occupied a playoff position in the National League, something they had done since April 5, literally almost the entire season. When Sunday ended, they no longer held one of those spots.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2025

Edwin Diaz offers advice to Ryan Helsley after latest implosion

Mets' Edwin Diaz offers advice to Ryan Helsley after latest nightmare performance

The New York Mets survived yet another brutal outing from relief pitcher Ryan Helsley Tuesday night.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2025

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2025

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

The New York Mets fell to 2-13 over their past 15 games when they blew yet another lead en route to suffering a 4-3 loss to the lowly Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

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