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I’m probably fooling myself to think that Mike Elias could give a hoot about my opinion or, for that matter, even knows that I still show up at the ballpark once in a while to see if the lights are still on. But I’m going to deliver a piece of advice, and I only need […]
A new Bird Tapes content stream explores what else is in my office closet besides recordings of old interviews. First up: the iconic tabletop baseball simulation game that loomed large in my youth. The Bird Tapes sprang into existence out of a cluttered closet in my home office, where the history of the Baltimore Orioles […]
The Orioles only got to send one representative to the All-Star game this season, but Adley Rutschman earned the opportunity. Rutschman made his third All Star appearance after slashing .253/.327/.436 in the first half. Rutschman’s strong start to the season represented a bounceback for the former first overall pick. The Oregon State product posted a […]
The regrettably Oriole-light 2026 edition of MLB’s All-Star Game gets under way at 8pm tonight, or however long after 8pm that it takes to do all of the pre-game activities – player introductions and all of that – that MLB doesn’t schedule before 8pm. You can watch the game on Fox and that’s it. Adley […]
The Baltimore Orioles need to reset, and All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman should hold major appeal to Wild Card contenders like the Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As unbelievable as this would have been when the Orioles acquired him or even at the end […]
The week before the All-Star break was almost like a 2026 season in miniature for the Orioles. They began the week with a losing streak that sent them to a new low point for the season, and broke out of that losing streak by setting a season-high winning streak. They finally won a fourth straight […]
As the Orioles head into the second half of the season and toward the August 3rd trade deadline, they have decisions to make on two prime trade candidates. Given the O’s perpetual need for starting pitching, LHP Trevor Rogers seems like an ideal extension candidate and should not be traded. Outfielder Taylor Ward represents a […]
This week marks the All-Star break for more than just the major league teams. The minor league affiliates are off for the next few days as well, never mind that the leagues themselves don’t put on All-Star Games any more, like they used to. For a variety of reasons, there probably wouldn’t be all that […]
Who excelled for the O's in the 2026 season's first half?
Good morning, Camden Chatters. How are you spending your four days off from Orioles baseball (assuming you hadn’t already bailed on Orioles baseball by, like, May)? Me, I’m going to take care of important things around the house, by which I mean catching up on TV. I’m still working my way through the Fallout season […]
The Baltimore Orioles made a small move on the first day of the All-Star break, acquiring right-hander Cam Sanders from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Baltimore optioned Sanders to Triple-A Norfolk and transferred left-hander Keegan Akin to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot. The Akin Situation The move was driven by a significant injury. Akin has been sidelined since late June with a UCL injury and is slated for a visit with Dr. Keith Meister, with th...
When the Orioles return to play after the All-Star break, they’ll have 65 games remaining, and some momentum. For the first time this season, they have a four-game winning streak, and are five games below .500 at 46-51. They’re in fourth place in the American League East, 11 ½ games behind the Tampa Bay Rays, […]
Question: The Orioles have drafted 57 pitchers from 2021-2025. Have any of these 57 pitched for the Orioles at the MLB level? Are any ranked as current top 30 prospects? Any evaluation/insights into the Orioles’ pitcher drafting strategy and then subsequent development success or failure during Mr. Elias’ tenure would be appreciated. From: Joe Knepley […]
Jac Caglianone reminded baseball fans of his immense power during the Royals’ recent series against the Baltimore Orioles, crushing his 15th home run of the season. The blast was another example of why Kansas City invested the sixth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft in the young slugger. Performances like these have quickly turned Caglianone […] The post What Is Jac Caglianone’s Ethnicity and Religion? Exploring the Baseball Star’s Family Roots and Faith appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Orioles have traded for right-hander Cam Sanders, the team announced. The Pirates designated Sanders for assignment last week. Pittsburgh will receive cash in the deal. Baltimore moved lefty Keegan Akin to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot. Sanders was optioned to Triple-A. Sanders was bumped off the roster after the Pirates […]
When the Orioles traded for Blaze Alexander back in February, expectations were modest. The former 11th-round pick had been useful in his time with the Diamondbacks, showing positional versatility and some speed on the bases. But his outlook was still that of a bench player that could fill in here and there. And that’s similar […]
Kansas City Royals reliever Lucas Erceg hit Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander on the hand in the seventh inning of the Royals 8-2 loss, leading to some tempers flaring and the benches clearing. Here’s what the Associated Press report of the incident had to say: Though both teams began the day in last place […]
Triple-A: Norfolk Tides v. Syracuse Mets (canceled) This one was canceled due to wet grounds. Box score Double-A: Chesapeake Baysox 7, Akron RubberDucks (Guardians) 4 Although Akron put up three quick runs against Chesapeake starter Ben Vespi, the Baysox quickly tied it up, then raced ahead with a four-run seventh inning. Frederick Bencosme scored the […]
NC State had seven players taken during the MLB Draft over the weekend, with most of them scattered to the winds of the National League. Not surprisingly, it was Ty Head who hopped off the board first, going to the Orioles with the No. 46 overall pick. The slot value of that selection is north […]
Club selected pitchers with 11 of 20 selections
Happy Monday, Camden Chatters! We made it to the All-Star break and the Orioles played well enough over the weekend to give us warm fuzzies heading into four days off. They swept the Kansas City Royals and finally won four games in a row. Now they get a few days off, except for Adley Rutschman, […]
The Orioles’ 2026 draft is complete, and though their first pick, high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr., is the most noteworthy, they’ll try to develop contributing players from the draft’s later rounds. On Sunday, the Orioles took 16 players—half of whom were college pitchers. Their sixth-round pick was left-hander Zane Adams from Alabama. Adams was […]
Question: Why do you think the O’s did not select left-handed high school pitcher Gio Rojas? We have a glut of outfielders. From: Sandra Freund Answer: Sandra, the Orioles don’t draft pitchers in the first round, and that’s something I’ve been critical of them for. When they draft pitchers, they draft college pitchers, not high […]
The Orioles rolled through rounds 5-20 on day 2 of the MLB draft as Sunday went along, adding to the four players they took over the first four rounds on Saturday. The O’s wrapped up the draft not all that differently from how they started it. Their top pick, Eric Booth Jr., came from the […]