BALTIMORE -- The same questions are asked to members of the Orioles’ front office prior to the MLB Draft every year: Could the O’s finally select a pitcher in the first round? Or will they again choose another college position player? Since president of baseball operations Mike Elias was hired

BALTIMORE -- Joe Singley remembers the first time he saw Adley Rutschman play in person. It was March 10, 2019, when both Rutschman and Singley were college catchers for Oregon State and Coastal Carolina, respectively. The two teams faced off at T-Mobile Park for the Seattle Baseball Showcase, with the

To go along with a young crew featuring Gunnar Henderson, Samuel Basallo and Adley Rutschman, the Orioles added some veteran savvy in Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, giving the club a powerful lineup heading into the 2026 season.

BALTIMORE -- In the late stages of a mid-July game on Thursday afternoon, Craig Albernaz was managing like it was October -- because if the rookie skipper doesn’t manage like this now, his Orioles may not end up making it to October. One sequence during the eighth inning of the

BALTIMORE -- The ball was flying out of Camden Yards with ease during a slugfest between the Cubs and the Orioles on Wednesday night, when the two teams combined for nine home runs during Chicago’s 9-7 win over Baltimore. Only one of those homers, though, landed in extremely rare territory.

It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs

BALTIMORE -- Following a 56-minute weather delay, right-hander Shane Baz continued his upward trend with another quality start, this time against the 50-win Chicago Cubs. Baz kept the Orioles within striking distance, but left-hander Matthew Boyd and four Cubs relievers were too much for Baltimore’s offense. It all added up

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CINCINNATI -- For the third time in four years, Adley Rutschman is an All-Star. The Orioles’ catcher is again heading to the Midsummer Classic, which will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14. Rutschman was announced as a member of the American League roster during the

Phil Regan, a former All-Star pitcher who later managed the Orioles and spent decades as a pitching coach for teams including the Cubs and Mets, has died at age 89. Regan died Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, citing Regan's attorney, Matt Blit. The righty made his

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Three rookies are among the exclusive group of players bound for Philadelphia ahead of next week's All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Citizens Bank Park. One of those players paces the American League atop our third Rookie of the Year poll. The NL leader had a compelling case, too: And

Scouts didn't love the 2016 Draft at the time. The strongest demographic was also the riskiest (high school pitchers), none of the best college hitters were a lock to stay in the middle of the diamond and most of the top college arms didn't live up to expectations. "This is

CINCINNATI -- Blaze Alexander knew the stat before the reporter relaying it could finish the sentence. The 27-year-old utility man is active on social media, so he’s seen it on there. With Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park, the Orioles’ season-high-tying three-game winning streak ended.

Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the

As the dog days of summer began, Luis De León showed he could bring the heat. The Orioles' third-ranked prospect notched a season-high nine strikeouts during Sunday's scoreless outing for Double-A Chesapeake. De León allowed one hit, three walks and hit a batter over 5 2/3 innings in a 2-0

CINCINNATI -- Fourth of July baseball always brings a palpable buzz. That was especially the case Saturday night in Cincinnati, where 33,047 fans packed Great American Ball Park to witness the 2026 debut of Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, one of MLB’s most electric starters in recent years.

CINCINNATI -- Since arriving in the big leagues last August, Samuel Basallo has caught Trevor Rogers 15 times, much more than he’s been paired with any other starting pitcher on the Orioles’ staff. The two have developed a strong connection, and Rogers has praised the 21-year-old backstop’s work behind the

CINCINNATI -- The Orioles are again going to be without their closer for at least a couple of weeks -- and potentially longer. On Friday, Baltimore placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list prior to the opener at Cincinnati. Right-hander Anthony Nunez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to

BALTIMORE -- July is an exciting month on the Minor League Baseball calendar. Top prospects are putting themselves in position for potential promotions. The 2026 MLB Draft is quickly approaching (July 11 and 12). And the All-Star Futures Game is right around the corner as well (July 12).

We’re now just a week away from “go time” – the start of the 2026 MLB Draft. And yes, that means this is our penultimate mock (Man, I love that word). Jim Callis and I will provide one more final projection of the top 40 picks late on Friday, on

Joseph Dzierwa celebrated his inclusion in the 27th annual Futures Game with another in a long string of impressive outings. Baltimore's second-round pick in last year's Draft twirled 4 2/3 scoreless innings and racked up seven strikeouts for Double-A Bowie, which rallied past Binghamton, 8-4, on Thursday night at Mirabito

Roch Cholowsky entered 2026 as the strongest favorite to go first overall in the Draft at the outset of a year since Adley Rutschman in 2019. He's still the best all-around college shortstop since Troy Tulowitzki two decades ago, he led UCLA to a No. 1 ranking from the preseason