In the Arizona Fall League, Baltimore’s top prospects are shining for the Peoria Javelinas. Vance Honeycutt ties for second in league home runs (3) and posts a .652 slugging mark, while former first‑round pick Ike Irish records a .353/.421/.559 line with two homers in 34 at‑bats after returning from a torn meniscus. Utility candidate Brandon Butterworth hits .233/.410/.433, and pitchers Braxton Bragg (six shutout innings) and Patrick Reilly (1.29 ERA, Pitcher of the Week) lead the mound effort. The Javelinas sit 7‑7 with a +25 run differential as the AFL runs through Nov. 14, offering fans a chance to stream daily games and track the Orioles’ future talent.
As the Orioles' season ends, many Baltimore fans are shifting their allegiance to the Tampa Bay Rays for the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, set to begin Friday. The Rays feature four recent Orioles—closer Bryan Baker (41 saves, dominant postseason performance), pitcher Tyler Wells (3-0, 1.50 ERA), infielder Jorge Mateo, and outfielder Cedric Mullins—plus former manager Brandon Hyde as senior advisor. The Brewers also carry former O's talent, including Joey Ortiz, Gary Sánchez and left‑hander DL Hall. With these familiar faces, Orioles fans find a new team to rally behind in October’s championship showdown.
During the Orioles' golden era at Memorial Stadium, 11‑year‑old Linda Warehime became the beloved “broom girl,” sweeping dust from the bases from 1968 to 1974. Daughter of a Baltimore police lieutenant, she charmed fans with her blond hair, playful antics—like swatting third‑base coaches—and even caught the eye of Pirates coach Frank Oceak during Game 2 of the 1971 World Series. Her role earned her a spot in Sports Illustrated and made her MLB’s first female ballgirl. A newly shared Bird Tapes photo captures Linda on the field, evoking the intimate, family‑like atmosphere of late‑60s/early‑70s Oriole baseball.
“Why not think about the times to come?” – Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac I don’t know what’s in the water, but Bryce Harper seems to be a hot topic as far as the Cubs’ future outfield is concerned, and I don’t know why. Harper has a full no-trade clause, and though his contract is …
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The Orioles re‑sign left‑hander Jayvien Sandridge to a minor‑league contract for 2027, keeping him in the organization after a turbulent 2026 that saw him bounce between the Yankees, Angels and Baltimore, spend most of the season on the minor‑league injured list, and make his last appearance on May 1. At 28, Sandridge has only one MLB inning (two earned runs for the 2025 Yankees) but posted a 3.93 ERA over 201⅓ minor‑league innings from 2022‑2025, striking out 33.8% of batters while walking 17%. The O’s view him as non‑roster depth behind projected left‑hand relievers Josh Walker and Grant Wolfram, hoping his strikeout upside returns.
The Arizona Fall League names Angels shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala as Week 2 Hitter of the Week and Orioles right‑hander Patrick Reilly as Pitcher of the Week. Nimmala posted a 1.758 OPS, 1.091 slugging and a four‑for‑four game with two triples for Mesa, while Reilly threw four scoreless innings for Peoria, striking out seven and allowing only two baserunners. Both are top prospects—Nimmala, the Angels’ No. 34 overall, and Reilly, a former top‑10 Orioles prospect recovering from Tommy John surgery—looking to extend their hot stretches in the fall league.
The Baltimore Orioles fell short of the playoffs yet again in 2026, finishing with a record of 79-82. Following three straight seasons with a winning record from 2022-24, the team has now finished under .500 in back-to-back years. Executive vice president and president of baseball operations Mike Elias assembled a roster that had the highest […]
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The 2026 Orioles leaned heavily on fourth‑outfielder Leody Taveras, who unexpectedly led the team in outfield innings despite a dismal 2025 season (.205/.226/.304). Signed to a modest one‑year, $2 million deal, Taveras stepped in when Tyler O’Neill went on the concussion list, posting a .288/.397/.455 slash line through April before his performance slipped. Yet injuries and struggles among other outfielders kept him in the lineup, and he finished the year with a 0.0 bWAR, essentially replacement‑level. The article argues that while Taveras' durability helped Baltimore avoid a deeper crisis, the team might have benefited from a higher‑quality backup.
Anthony Eyanson bursts onto the Orioles' radar as their top pitching prospect after a meteoric 2026 minor‑league season. The 22‑year‑old right‑hander, a former LSU Tiger, was drafted by the Red Sox in 2025, then traded to Baltimore for catcher Adley Rutschman on Aug. 3. Eyanson posted a 1.32 ERA and .152 BAA in High‑A and Double‑A, followed by a 2.03 ERA and 47 Ks in six Baysox starts, finishing the year 1.54 ERA with 141 strikeouts over 99.1 innings. His four‑pitch arsenal – a 95‑plus fastball, a swing‑and‑miss slider, a sharp curve, and a developing splitter – draws comparisons to Kyle Bradish and Félix Bautista. While limited innings temper hype, the Orioles could promote him to Triple‑A or even the majors for 2027.
The Baltimore Orioles announce 40‑year‑old Jared Banner as their new general manager, a move praised by former Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski and former Pirates GM Theo Cherington. Banner brings 18 years of MLB experience, including stints with Boston, New York, and Chicago, and was part of three Red Sox World Series titles (2007, 2013, 2018). He will oversee player development, coaching, and performance while collaborating with President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias on strategy and talent acquisition. The hire follows a recent decline for the Orioles, who posted 75‑87 in 2025 and 79‑82 in 2026 after an AL East title in 2023.
The blog asks whether signing a top free‑agent arm—Dylan Cease, Ranger Suárez or Framber Valdez—could have saved the Orioles’ 2026 season. The answer argues that none would have dramatically changed the outcome; even Cease’s stellar year wouldn’t have altered the rotation’s makeup, and the team’s main issues were weak offense and a league‑worst 88 unearned runs. A second reader query about a potential 2027 lockout explains that a lost season would simply shift contract years—Pete Alonso’s five‑year deal would lose a year, while free‑agency service time rules remain uncertain pending negotiations. The post invites more Orioles questions via email.
The Baltimore Orioles hired Jared Banner as general manager to work under Mike Elias as Baltimore tries to rebound after their rebuild stalled.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein just said owning MLB teams is making more money than private equity, a direct contrast from what St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said in recent years. Not great for upcoming CBA negotiations.
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. Aggressive roster moves can be challenging for organizations that are so reliant on homegrown talent to succeed, and a looming strike only exacerbates that […]
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As first reported by Jeff Passan, the Orioles have hired Jared Banner to be their new GM. No relation to the gamma-irradiated scientist who turns into a green rage monster, Banner rose to the role of assistant GM with the Cubs after joining the organization as VP of special projects in 2021. He was subsequently …
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The Baltimore Orioles officially appoint Jared Banner, a former Cubs assistant GM, as their new general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Banner brings a decade of player‑development experience from stints with the Red Sox, Mets (where he served as executive director of player development) and the Cubs, highlighted by his role in acquiring Pete Crow‑Armstrong. While Mike Elias retains overall baseball‑operations authority as president of baseball operations, Banner is expected to bolster the Orioles’ struggling development pipeline. The move signals the O’s commitment to faster talent growth after two disappointing seasons.
The Baltimore Orioles announce Jared Banner as their new general manager, pending a press release on October 19, 2026. Banner, 41, joins from the Chicago Cubs where he served as assistant GM after stints with the Mets and Red Sox in player development. He played a key role in the Pete Crow‑Armstrong trade and was previously considered for the Oakland A’s GM job. Banner will partner with president of baseball operations Mike Elias on staffing, acquisitions, and performance as the club looks to rebound from back‑to‑back missed playoffs (79‑82 record in 2026). Both executives aim to build a championship‑contending team for 2027 and beyond.
The Baltimore Orioles announce Jared Banner as their new general manager, joining president of baseball operations Mike Elias on October 19, 2026. Banner, 40, arrives from the Chicago Cubs, where he served as assistant GM after stints with the Red Sox and Mets in player development roles. He will oversee day‑to‑day baseball operations, player development, coaching and performance, while collaborating with Elias on strategy and talent acquisition. Elias, who was promoted after the 2024 season, praises Banner’s multi‑department success as the team looks toward 2027 and beyond.
Jeremiah Jackson burst onto the Orioles' radar in spring 2026, hitting .317 with five homers and a team‑leading 17 RBI in his first 18 games, including a career‑first grand slam on April 13. Yet his season collapsed, ending at .217/.247/.365 with 10 homers, a 72 OPS+ and just 0.1 WAR. After battling for a bench spot, injuries to teammates thrust him into everyday second base, but his offensive decline and only average defense left him scrambling between Norfolk and Baltimore. With pre‑arbitration status making him cheap, the Orioles still face a crowded in‑field roster featuring Blaze Alexander’s .303 line and Christian Encarnación‑Strand’s power. The article weighs whether Jackson’s fleeting flash can earn him a roster slot for 2027.
The latest Camden Chat podcast breaks down the Baltimore Orioles' outfield, which ranks in the bottom ten for defense and holds the MLB’s lowest slugging rate among outfielders. Mike Elias’s attempts to add power via free agent Tyler O’Neill, trade target Taylor Ward, and draftees Colson Cowser and Dylan Beavers fall flat amid injuries and subpar play. Host contrasts this slump with last week’s surprisingly solid bullpen and invites listeners to hear which outfielders, if any, performed well. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as their next general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Steve Melewski reviews Craig Albernaz’s inaugural season as the Orioles’ 21st manager. At 44, Albernaz posted a 79‑82 record, surpassing Buck Showalter’s first‑full‑year wins but still falling short of expectations. The article notes his solid coaching background, including a 2021 Giants championship, and highlights factors like injuries, key players underperforming, a thin bullpen, and controversial lineup platooning that hampered the team. Melewski questions Albernaz’s late‑season public criticism and suggests the front office must improve defense and roster depth for 2027.
The Tampa Bay Rays, now up 3-2 in the ALCS, clinched a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians thanks to former Orioles relievers Tyler Wells and Bryan Baker. Wells struck out future Hall of Famer José Ramírez in the eighth, while Baker secured his 34th straight save in the ninth, a turnaround from his erratic stint in Baltimore before the July 2025 trade. The piece notes the irony for O’s fans as several ex‑Birds, including Cedric Mullins, Jorge Mateo, and former prospect Gary Sánchez, shine in postseason runs that Baltimore still lacks.
A 25-year-old AFL breakout and a slugger with contact issues lead this week's MLU.
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The Orioles’ 2026 outfield was a disappointment, lacking a 15‑HR, 60‑RBI, .230‑plus hitter. After trading Taylor Ward—who posted a .246 average with seven homers before slipping to .125 with Seattle—the team is left with modest production from Colton Cowser (13 HR, .226 average, strong defense), Dylan Beavers (.228, nine HR), and Tyler O’Neill (10 HR, .216). Leody Taveras led the group with 56 RBIs but hit only .219 and may miss arbitration. Prospects like Blaze Alexander could see more time, while Heston Kjerstad’s future is uncertain after limited action and no remaining options. Baltimore will need outside help and roster moves to improve the outfield for 2027.