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The Baltimore Orioles proved they are not merely waiting for their young players to come of age after trading for ace and former Cy Young Corbin Burnes. A 101-win 2023 season that included an American League East title is motivating the organization to go all in ahead of the 2024 campaign. The question on fans’ […]

The Baltimore Orioles have had a strong offseason, and after winning the American League East last year, they seem poised to make another run for the division in 2024. However, even as Spring Training only just gets underway, it looks like the team is dealing with injury issues to one of their top starters in […]

Trevor Bauer wants to pitch in MLB during the 2024 season. Bauer, who is currently a free agent, spent the 2023 season pitching in Japan but is ready to return to the big leagues. And one team he thinks would be a “great match” is the Baltimore Orioles. Bauer was asked by a fan on […]

The Baltimore Orioles have avoided arbitration with first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, the club announced Wednesday. O’Hearn signed a new, short-term deal with Baltimore, which according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand, will pay him $3.5 million this season before the club will have a $7.5 million option for 2025. Feinsand reported that O’Hearn, if the Orioles decided […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ farm system has been highly rated over the last few years, and it doesn’t look like it will change anytime soon. When it comes to finding prospects and developing them, the O’s just know what to do. That much is clear after the Orioles’ farm system has been ranked no. 1 by […]

The Baltimore Orioles are widely considered the favorites in the American League East after winning 101 games last season as a young team and adding star pitcher Corbin Burnes this offseason. The Orioles also have baseball’s no. 1 rated prospect, 20-yea-old Jackson Holliday, ready to possibly join the club at Camden Yards. Orioles GM Mike […]

With football season concluding soon and the whispers of spring calling, that means baseball season will be right around the corner. It’s now just 50 days away from MLB Opening Day 2024 (as of this writing), and then all will be right with the world again if you’re a baseball fan. If you are one […]

The Baltimore Orioles acquired former Cy Young winning pitcher Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in a massive trade. Baltimore had the best record in the American League in 2023, and now they have their sights set on making a deeper playoff run during the 2024 campaign. The New York Yankees happen to […]

Throughout the offseason, talks surrounding the Baltimore Orioles revolved around the team’s search for a starting pitcher. It looks like they’ve finally landed one. Just in time for spring training, the Orioles have acquired right-hander Corbin Burnes in exchange for Joey Ortiz, D.L. Hall and a competitive balance draft pick. A three-time All-Star and the […]

We have officially entered a new era of Milwaukee Brewers baseball. Yes, change was promised when both president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell left for flashier and more lucrative jobs after a nine-year run. Though, the franchise model could have realistically been replicated with general manager Matt Arnold and new skipper […]

Now that the Baltimore Orioles, coming off of a 102 win season, have acquired star pitcher Corbin Burnes, can the New York Yankees still be considered favorites in the American League East? The answer is no, at least according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: .@JonHeyman breaks down the Orioles blockbuster trade for 2021 NL […]

The Baltimore Orioles were mired in a painful rebuild to begin the 2020s, and yet here they are, having emerged as one of the teams best positioned to contend for the foreseeable future. On Thursday, the Orioles pushed even more chips to the center of the table when they traded away infielder Joey Ortiz, southpaw […]

The Baltimore Orioles grabbed headlines earlier this week after news of the franchise’s sale to a couple of billionaires. They are turning heads again, this time for reasons more relatable to non-billionaires, as the O’s have acquired star pitcher Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers via a stunning trade that caught everybody by surprise. In […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers made a blockbuster trade less than two weeks before the start of spring training. The Orioles are sending shortstop Joey Ortiz and left-hander D.L. Hall to Milwaukee in exchange for star pitcher Corbin Burnes. Vegas took immediate notice, as the betting line for the Orioles’ World Series odds quickly moved […]

The Baltimore Orioles have engaged the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster MLB trade less than two weeks before the start of spring training. The Orioles are sending shortstop Joey Ortiz and left-hander D.L. Hall to Milwaukee in exchange for Corbin Burnes, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The Orioles get a massive upgrade ahead of spring training […]

John Angelos and the Angelos family recently made the decision to sell the Baltimore Orioles for approximately $1.75 billion. The franchise is reportedly being sold to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti. Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. is also apart of the new ownership group, and he took to X (formerly Twitter) to […]

The Baltimore Orioles will be under new ownership, with reports surfacing that John Angelos has agreed to sell the MLB franchise to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, with the former expected to be the main controller, per John Ourand of Puck News. “It looks like the Orioles sale is finally going to […]

Despite winning over 100 games and the AL East, the Baltimore Orioles have had a relatively quiet offseason. While a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease would certainly send shockwaves, a deal is seeming less likely for the Orioles. Trade talks between Baltimore and Chicago over Cease have stopped, according to Bob Nightengale […]

As spring training draws nearer, talks surrounding the Baltimore Orioles revolve around the team’s ongoing search for a starting pitcher. Coming off an impressive season, the Orioles look to continue where they left off. And to make sure that happens, Mike Elias and the front office are working to bolster their roster. Elias recently spoke […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as a potential trade destination for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are also still available in MLB free agency. The Orioles would benefit from pitching help, and there are options. Another pitcher in free agency who Baltimore is reportedly interested in is […]

The Baltimore Orioles established themselves as a real player in the American League during the 2023 MLB season, and the team is build pretty much solely on young talent. After securing the top record in the American League, the Orioles had a disappointing exit in the playoffs, being swept in the ALDS by the eventual […]

After months of trade rumors and speculation, it appears that the Chicago White Sox may keep Dylan Cease for the 2024 season. Of course, Chicago could look to trade him prior to the 2024 deadline or during next offseason, since Cease is under team control through 2025. With that being said, the Baltimore Orioles have […]

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be without their star closer Felix Bautista for the entire 2024 season. But if it were up to Bautista, he would be pitching for the Orioles sooner rather than later. Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Bautista’s realistic expectations are to return by 2025’s Opening Day. However, if he gets […]

While the Baltimore Orioles won the AL East in 2023, the team entered the offseason in need of some pitching. The Orioles have been tied to many of the best pitchers on the trade market, but a deal doesn’t seem close. When it comes to Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease and Jesus Luzardo of […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to prove that their AL East championship was no fluke and that they’re here to stay. But as the Orioles scorch their path, it appears that it’ll be walked without a top flight free agent pitcher. Baltimore has shown interest in middle-tier pitchers from, “Marcus Stroman on down.” However, the […]

The New York Yankees already acquired outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo this offseason. New York may not be done looking to add talent via trade, though. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles have “sincere” trade interest in Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Cease is among the […]

The Baltimore Orioles enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2023, but fell short in the playoffs, sending them back to the drawing board this offseason. However, for the first time in a while, they will be adding to their roster in an effort to become a World Series contender, and that has led them to search […]

Former Baltimore Orioles infielder Ryan Minor passed away at 49-years old on Friday following his battle with cancer. Minor’s twin bother, Damon, made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). “After a courageous and hard fought battle I’m sad to say that Ryan lost his fight with cancer this afternoon. He truly was the best twin […]

The Major League Baseball hot stove is beginning to sizzle. With Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Juan Soto off the board to their new destinations, expect more movement from MLB’s biggest stars in the days to come. One of the next stars that could be on the move in a trade is Dylan Cease of […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease has been on the trade market this offseason and, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles are considered the favorites: “The Chicago White Sox, who are shopping ace Dylan Cease, were disappointed seeing that the Dodgers sent promising young starter Ryan Pepiot to […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Baltimore is receiving RHP Jonathan Heasley for minor league RHP Cesar Espinal. The Orioles’ acquisition of Heasley adds depth to their bullpen. He also could be a candidate to start. Heasley started 21 games in 2022 for […]

The Baltimore Orioles are coming off of one of their best seasons in recent memory with 101 wins and an AL East title. With their future looking bright, the Orioles now know where their home games will be held for their next three decades. They won’t be going anywhere, as the Orioles have reached an […]

The Baltimore Orioles shocked the baseball world en route to a 2023 AL East crown. Their next bold initiative? Signing two Scott Boras clients to contract extensions before they hit free agency. Speaking to the media on Thursday at MLB’s Winter Meetings, Boras joked that the Orioles reach out about deals for his clients Gunnar […]

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly in talks of being sold to Carlyle Group Inc. co-founder and billionaire David Rubenstein, Gillian Tan of Bloomberg reports. Rubenstein, 74, is reportedly among potential suitors looking to acquire the Orioles. However, as noted in the article, “nothing has been finalized” and “talks may still fall apart.” So far, no […]

Craig Kimbrel is set to join his fifth different team since 2021. The nine-time All-Star closer recently agreed to a contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Kimbrel addressed his decision to sign with Baltimore in MLB free agency, per Roch Kubatko of MASN. “Craig Kimbrel says he was looking for an opportunity and comfort when signing […]

The Baltimore Orioles saw their closer of the present and future present himself with Felix Bautista’s breakout 2023 season. However, with Bautista suffering a devastating injury, the Orioles have a backup plan, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with Craig Kimbrel, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Baltimore was “seriously engaged” in contract discussions with Kimbrel […]

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking bullpen help amid Felix Bautista’s injury. Baltimore is reportedly interested in reliever Robert Stephenson, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Orioles update comes after Morosi reported that Stephenson “has been one of the most popular free-agent relievers” during the offseason. Baltimore relied heavily on its bullpen in 2023 and […]

Felix Bautista’s dominant 2023 season for the Baltimore Orioles ended in disheartening fashion. But the closer got a nice pick me up on Wednesday, when he was named winner of the 2023 Mariano Rivera Award, given to the American League’s top relief pitcher each season. The Orioles were quick to celebrate the achievement for the […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ plunge to the bottom of the MLB standings to end the 2010s finally began to pay off, even culminating in the AL East crown during the 2023 season. However, the Orioles ran into the buzzsaw that was the Texas Rangers, getting swept in the ALDS and getting sent to an early offseason […]