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The Baltimore Orioles sent shockwaves throughout MLB when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. However, the Orioles don’t appear finished adding to their roster. Baltimore has been linked to many of the top pitchers available, including free agent Framber Valdez. The O’s are still expected to land a new […]

The New York Mets have had a disastrous start to the offseason. They lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw Kyle Schwarber re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, and lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles. With Brandon Nimmo gone as well, there will be significant changes for the Amazins in 2026. The Mets […]

On Wednesday, Pete Alonso decided to put his signature on the dotted line for the Baltimore Orioles, signing a five-year, $155 million contract that now makes him the current richest first baseman in terms of average annual value at $31 million. This is a huge step for the Orioles as they look to put the […]

The Baltimore Orioles set the tone for the offseason by prying Pete Alonso away from the New York Mets on a five-year, $150 million agreement. Despite committing $31 million annually to Alonso, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reports that Baltimore “remains engaged with the top end of the starting pitching market” and has already held […]

The Baltimore Orioles are apparently pushing their chips in. After reports swirled that they made a $150 million offer to Kyle Schwarber, who ended up back with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Orioles stunned MLB by signing Pete Alonso. Alonso is signing a five-year, $155 million deal to come to the Orioles in a massive surprise […]

Blockbuster deals are being made throughout MLB. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles decided to sign first baseman Pete Alonso to a whopping $155 million contract. In the process, Alonso cemented a monumental mark for first basemen with the stroke of a pen, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal gives him the highest Average Annual […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made a massive splash in MLB free agency, signing first baseman Pete Alonso. In his second consecutive free agency winter, Alonso has finally landed the long-term deal he desired. Alonso is now an Oriole after inking a five-year, $155 million deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news from the Winter Meetings. […]

The New York Mets had a disastrous day on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Not only did Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies, but closer Edwin Diaz left Queens for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is a free agent, but New York is hesitating, which has opened the door […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings, signing NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber. There were many teams in the Schwarber sweepstakes, including his hometown Cincinnati Reds. But the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who forced the Phillies to level up their Schwarber offer. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has more on […]

The Baltimore Orioles have reentered the MLB offseason spotlight as they engage with the Washington Nationals in trade discussions involving left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Early indications suggest interest is real, but progress toward a finalized deal remains limited. The discussions carry weight for both teams, as the Orioles seek a frontline upgrade and the Nationals look […]

The Baltimore Orioles are once again in the spotlight of MLB offseason news as the club explores ways to bolster the starting rotation. According to league sources, the Orioles are involved in discussions surrounding a trade with the Miami Marlins centered on right-hander Edward Cabrera, a promising arm drawing attention during the Winter Meetings in […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes start to fall, outfielder Kyle Tucker’s future is still shrouded in mystery. The only thing that is truly known is that Tucker is being courted by numerous franchises. All of the top contenders will be connected to the outfielder until his name is signed on the dotted line. But […]

Early on Tuesday, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were interested in trading Nick Pivetta, who is the team’s top starting pitcher. ‘The Padres have shown a willingness to entertain offers for Nick Pivetta, league sources told The Athletic. A deal involving the right-hander is not considered likely — San Diego would require […]

The Baltimore Orioles remain deep in the hunt for Kyle Schwarber, and momentum keeps building after ESPN insider Buster Olney reported that the All-star slugger could be the first superstar position player to come off the board at the Winter Meetings. His update adds new urgency to a race that already includes the Philadelphia Phillies, […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ decision to sign Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract has sparked renewed conversation around the reliever’s late-season struggles in New York As questions continue to swirl about whether pitch tipping played a role in his downturn, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol pushed back on any lasting concerns, offering detailed […]

The Baltimore Orioles announced three roster moves on Saturday. Baltimore designated first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda for assignment and claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. These moves will go overlooked by many, but Baltimore added potentially important depth by claiming Romo and […]

As the Framber Valdez free agency market develops, momentum is building around two major destinations. According to MLB free agency rumors, the Baltimore Orioles rotation and the New York Mets pitching staff are emerging as the most aggressive suitors for the 32-year-old left-hander. With Dylan Cease’s contract off the board, Valdez now headlines the remaining […]

The first major MLB free agency starting pitching domino fell when Dylan Cease inked a $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, there are still plenty of big names still on the market. Chief among them is Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez. He will be the top pitching target on many team’s wish […]

The Baltimore Orioles played out a lost season in 2025. The team went 75-87, missing the playoffs and finishing with the fourth-worst record in the American League. But Baltimore isn’t very far removed from success. Before last season’s letdown, the Orioles made back-to-back playoff appearances and even topped the AL with 101 wins in 2023. […]

The Baltimore Orioles have their closer. With Felix Bautista expected to miss potentially all of the 2026 season, the O’s reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Ryan Helsley on Saturday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Katie Woo of The Athletic later reported that Helsley’s deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out […]

The Baltimore Orioles continue to explore every edge of the pitching market as they search for rotation help in MLB Free Agency. Among the options on their board is Tatsuya Imai, a rising talent whose posting process has sparked league-wide curiosity about his MLB fit. The Orioles see opportunity here, and the timing feels right […]

The Baltimore Orioles enter a critical stage of the 2025 MLB offseason, and the pressure is rising after major shifts in the starting pitching market. With Dylan Cease signing a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Sonny Gray trade strengthening the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore faces mounting urgency to add a frontline arm. […]

The Baltimore Orioles were one of the more disappointing teams in the American League in 2025. They were dominant in 2024, but could not find that same status a year later. The Orioles recently hired Craig Albernaz as their newest manager. Albermaz was a coach for the San Francisco Giants and the Cleveland Guardians for […]

After finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing 75-87 record, the Baltimore Orioles hope to improve the roster for next year. With the common belief being that the club needs to improve the pitching rotation, it appears the front office is at least finding ways to maintain the bullpen by re-signing Felix Bautista. Reports indicate […]

The Baltimore Orioles made the first significant move of the MLB offseason, trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward. Bringing in Ward helps fill their need for a power-hitting outfielder. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Ward will not stop the Orioles from targeting Kyle Tucker in […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels made the first significant trade of the offseason on Tuesday. Baltimore sent starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for outfielder Taylor Ward. It is a one-for-one swap that puts Baltimore in a bind for free agency, but could lead to a bounce-back season. And what does this mean […]

As the MLB world grappled with which players did and didn’t pick up their qualifying offers, the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels made a massive trade with serious 2026 ramifications, exchanging outfielder Taylor Ward and pitcher Grayson Rodrigues in a one-for-one swap. Taking to social media to announce the move, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff […]

Could the Baltimore Orioles trade Adley Rutschman this offseason? One writer thinks there is little chance of that happening, but he admits it’s not zero. The Orioles’ No. 1 overall draft pick in 2019, Rutschman made his MLB debut in 2022 and quickly established himself as Baltimore’s everyday catcher. And while he was a back-to-back […]

With the conversation around New York Mets star Pete Alonso and becoming a free agent, there is no doubt going to be a lot of teams that will try to go after the slugger. As Alonso heads into free agency after being with the Mets, there are a few teams that have been listed that […]

With rumors swirling about moves the Baltimore Orioles can make in the offseason, the player in scope is star outfielder Kyle Tucker. After the Orioles missed the playoffs, the team is looking to revive its chances of getting back to the postseason with a huge step in the right direction: the acquisition of Tucker. The […]

In the midst of their playoff push, the Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles. As both teams prepare for the 2026 season, the roles have now reversed. The Orioles have acquired Kittredge in a trade from the Cubs, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Chicago will get cash […]

The Craig Albernaz era has officially begun in Baltimore as the Orioles have officially announced him as their next manager. The former Cleveland Guardians associate manager will take over a club that went 75-87 last year, finishing last in an American League East that produced three postseason teams. “I am deeply honored and humbled to […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been searching for a new manager for a few months now. Baltimore finished the 2025 MLB season with a disappointing 75-87 record. And they fired Brandon Hyde early in the year as a result of their poor performance. On Sunday night, it looks like the Orioles have decided on their next […]

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is drawing strong managerial interest across Major League Baseball, with the Baltimore Orioles emerging as the latest potential contender to hire the 45-year-old legend. Baltimore has expressed interest in interviewing Pujols for their managerial vacancy, though a formal meeting has not yet taken place, according to a report from […]

The Los Angeles Rams will play in dirt ahead of their London trip, literally. That’s because they’ve chosen a baseball venue to run around in before taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars. They’re also choosing to stay in Baltimore following the 17-3 win over the Ravens. The Rams will use Oriole Park at Camden Yards as […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2025 season hoping to compete for a World Series title. The result was the most disappointing season in Major League Baseball. Grayson Rodriguez’s extended injury absence forced pitchers like Trevor Rodgers into larger roles. In order to avoid a similar collapse, Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen should be a top […]

After making the playoffs the previous two seasons, the Baltimore Orioles bottomed out in 2025, finishing last in the AL East with their 75-86 record. But as they prepare for the offseason, the Orioles are looking to get right back into contention. Baltimore is expected to be the, “most aggressive,” team in the free agent […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone defended himself following his ejection in a 6-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Boone explained why he felt his ejection was a quick-trigger response amid a confrontation with home plate umpire Ramon DeJesus during Aaron Judge’s at-bat in the bottom of the fifth inning. Boone explained why […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season will be remembered as one of the most stunning collapses in recent baseball history. After reaching the playoffs in consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and entering the season with legitimate World Series aspirations, the Orioles finished with a disappointing 74-84 record and missed the postseason entirely. What makes this failure […]