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An updated projection for Orioles' Opening Day roster

March 22, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles are set to open their 2026 season with a Thursday matchup against the Twins at Camden Yards. Which 26 players will be on Baltimore’s roster? Here’s an updated projection for the O’s as the opener nears.

Beavers (knee) expects to be OK; Kjerstad (hamstring), Akin (adductor) to undergo imaging

March 22, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- A pair of Orioles outfielders -- as well as one of the club's top left-handed relievers -- have sustained new injuries in the final days of Spring Training. Dylan Beavers was scratched from the lineup prior to Friday's 3-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Yankees due to

Kremer optioned to Minors as O's Opening Day rotation becomes set

March 22, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles’ rotation landscape has become so deep that there won’t be room for one of the staff’s recent workhorses to begin the 2026 season. In a surprising, unexpected move, Baltimore optioned right-hander Dean Kremer to Minor League camp on Saturday afternoon, meaning the 30-year-old will not

How do things look in uber-competitive AL East ahead of Opening Day?

March 21, 2026

Finally, we can see the finish line. Which is, of course, the starting line. Spring Training has nearly come to an end, and Opening Day is so close we can almost see the bunting. (The decorations, not the small-ball strategy.) There hasn’t been a ton of drama in what figures

These 5 O's prospects stole the show during Spring Breakout win

March 20, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- A near-MLB-ready pitcher put the finishing touches on a strong spring, an 18-year-old delivered the biggest hit of the night and a 6-foot-8 left-hander racked up eight strikeouts at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on Friday. There was no shortage of impressive performances during the Orioles' 3-1

Pair of O's athletic trainers form all-woman staff for Spring Breakout

March 20, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- When Maggie Hunt was growing up, she didn't see a lot of women working in professional baseball. She never could have predicted she'd one day be the athletic trainer for Single-A Delmarva in the Orioles' organization. "Now, just knowing that it’s becoming normalized, more women should be

Twins-Orioles Opening Day starters: Ryan vs. Rogers

March 20, 2026

Two of the American League’s best starters from last season will be going head to head when the Twins and Orioles meet for an Opening Day contest on March 26 at Camden Yards. Minnesota will send right-hander Joe Ryan to the mound, with Baltimore giving the assignment to left-hander Trevor

2 more Basallo home runs! O's top prospect closing spring on huge tear 

March 19, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Remember less than a week ago when Samuel Basallo slugged his first Grapefruit League home run and continued his hot spring with a five-RBI showing against the Phillies in Clearwater? That was only a warmup act. If you already thought the 21-year-old was setting himself up for

'Mr. Opening Day' O'Neill aiming to extend record HR streak to 7

March 19, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- One week from today will be Opening Day at Camden Yards. The Orioles will open the 2026 season with a matchup against the Twins, and Tyler O'Neill will enjoy what is typically one of his best days of the year. O’Neill loves the pageantry and festivities as

Explore Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles

March 18, 2026

Welcome to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles and one of the crown jewel ballparks of Major League Baseball. Nestled into the heart of Charm City, Camden Yards has a unique charm that is best experienced by attending an O’s game. And make sure to get

This sleeper roster candidate is making late push to break camp with O's

March 18, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- A surprise contender has emerged in the battle for the final spot on the Orioles' bench. In a competition with Jeremiah Jackson and Luis Vázquez as the favorites -- and with Weston Wilson in the mix as well -- Bryan Ramos has pushed his way into the

The goal for the O's starting rotation in 2026: 'Surprise people'

March 17, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Many times this spring, groups of starting pitchers have sat together on the couches inside the Orioles' clubhouse prior to workouts at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. They'll play Clash Royale on their phones or watch a game take place on the nearby pool table. If there's

O's want Gunnar in USA lineup again for Classic championship

March 17, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- There’s a consensus among every player in the Orioles’ Spring Training clubhouse: Gunnar Henderson should be back in the Team USA lineup for Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic championship game vs. Venezuela. Sure, maybe these Baltimore players -- all of whom are Henderson’s teammates -- are a

Povich optioned as O's pitching staff continues to take shape

March 15, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Last year, Cade Povich made an Opening Day roster for the first time in his big league career. The left-hander was the No. 5 starter in the Orioles’ rotation to begin the 2025 season, which came with the assignment of starting the home opener vs. the Red

Who bats leadoff for O's? No answer yet, but Ward emerging as option

March 15, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- MLB managers often caution to not read too much into Spring Training lineups. Teams aren’t worried about winning games, so the construction of the batting order is more about getting players their work in -- guys who need to get more at-bats (or will be playing only

O's Opening Day starter Rogers eager for Camden crowd, aims to 'give them a show'

March 14, 2026

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Orioles had two strong options to choose from when deciding on their 2026 Opening Day starter -- Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers, the co-aces of the rotation. Both had strong résumés and deserving cases. However, the O’s will be handing the ball to the reigning Most

O's prospect likely bound for Opening Day roster -- but he's taking nothing for granted

March 14, 2026

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Basallo breakout imminent? O's top prospect homers, continues hot spring

March 13, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A Samuel Basallo breakout could come early in 2026, as the 21-year-old phenom has spent much of Spring Training this year showing exactly why he's MLB Pipeline's No. 8 overall prospect. Basallo's torrid spring continued Friday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark, where he went 2-for-4 with a double,

X-rays negative after Mountcastle hit by pitch on right hand

March 11, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles appear to have avoided another significant injury situation. Ryan Mountcastle was hit in the right hand by a pitch during the eighth inning of the O’s 7-2 Grapefruit League win over the Pirates on Wednesday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium, prompting an early exit from

As Mayo reacclimates to 3rd, his bat shows why he's needed in O's lineup

March 11, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Much of the talk about Coby Mayo this spring has been about his defense -- how he’s making the transition from first base back to third, how he’ll fare as the likely fill-in for the injured Jordan Westburg at the hot corner and even how he made

Chris Davis to be inducted into O's Hall of Fame as part of '26 class

Slugger to be joined by former right-hander Storm Davis, late executive/scout Jim Russo
March 10, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The 2026 Orioles Hall of Fame class will feature the franchise's single-season home run record holder who was once among baseball's most fearsome sluggers during his prime. Chris Davis, who hit 53 home runs for Baltimore in 2013, has been elected to the O's Hall of Fame,

How this O's prospect went from pro infielder to collegian to lights-out pitcher

March 10, 2026

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The youngest coach on O's revamped staff (only 28) has made quick impact

March 9, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- If you’ve watched any Orioles Spring Training home games this year, you’ve likely seen new manager Craig Albernaz sitting in one of the four chairs positioned to the left of the first-base dugout on the warning track, with a protective net in front of them. Most of

O's react to Gunnar's 4-hit Classic performance for USA: 'The guy is elite'

March 8, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- It was a later start to the day at Orioles camp on Sunday morning, as the team's report time was pushed back due to the beginning of daylight savings time. The staff's decision worked out well for the players, some of whom stayed up Saturday night to

'I want the fire': Wells ready for pressure of the 'pen

March 7, 2026

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