Jake Rill
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"It's a huge advantage for us as we train and try to get our players better. ... This is going to be the anchor of this facility, and this is one of the best."
The Orioles' massive new player development complex in Sarasota is now open:
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The Orioles' massive new player development complex in Sarasota is now open:
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O's unveil new $21 million player development facilities in Sarasota: 'A dream for us'
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Monday was a day the Orioles had been awaiting for quite some time.
A new 47,700-square-foot, $21 million player development complex was unveiled at the O's facilities at Ed Smith St...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
"It's a huge advantage for us as we train and try to get our players better. ... This is going to be the anchor of this facility, and this is one of the best."
The Orioles' massive new player development complex in Sarasota is now open:
www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
The Orioles' massive new player development complex in Sarasota is now open:
www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
This is the viewing area for the Orioles’ bullpen sessions. Fans will be allowed in the area to the left of the orange rope. Media will be on the right side.
February 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This is the viewing area for the Orioles’ bullpen sessions. Fans will be allowed in the area to the left of the orange rope. Media will be on the right side.
New enclosed “8-pack” for bullpen sessions at Orioles’ Sarasota complex
February 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
New enclosed “8-pack” for bullpen sessions at Orioles’ Sarasota complex
New Orioles pitching lab in Sarasota
February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
New Orioles pitching lab in Sarasota
Orioles control owner David Rubenstein cuts the ribbon to officially open the team’s new player development complex
February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Orioles control owner David Rubenstein cuts the ribbon to officially open the team’s new player development complex
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias calls this a “very exciting day” and said this type of player development complex had been “a dream” for some time.
“This was a really large effort.”
Elias said this area may be best indoor hitting facility in world right now.
“This was a really large effort.”
Elias said this area may be best indoor hitting facility in world right now.
February 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias calls this a “very exciting day” and said this type of player development complex had been “a dream” for some time.
“This was a really large effort.”
Elias said this area may be best indoor hitting facility in world right now.
“This was a really large effort.”
Elias said this area may be best indoor hitting facility in world right now.
The Orioles are about to unveil their new 47,700-square-foot player development complex here in Sarasota.
The facility broke ground after last Spring Training. Today is ribbon cutting and media tour. More to come.
The facility broke ground after last Spring Training. Today is ribbon cutting and media tour. More to come.
February 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The Orioles are about to unveil their new 47,700-square-foot player development complex here in Sarasota.
The facility broke ground after last Spring Training. Today is ribbon cutting and media tour. More to come.
The facility broke ground after last Spring Training. Today is ribbon cutting and media tour. More to come.
The report date for Orioles pitchers and catchers is tomorrow, with the first Spring Training workout set for Wednesday here in Sarasota, Fla.
As camp nears, here’s a first attempt to project the O’s 26-man roster for 2026: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
As camp nears, here’s a first attempt to project the O’s 26-man roster for 2026: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
An early look at who could make O's Opening Day roster
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February 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The report date for Orioles pitchers and catchers is tomorrow, with the first Spring Training workout set for Wednesday here in Sarasota, Fla.
As camp nears, here’s a first attempt to project the O’s 26-man roster for 2026: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
As camp nears, here’s a first attempt to project the O’s 26-man roster for 2026: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
SARASOTA, Fla. — The beginning of my 4th season on the Orioles beat has arrived. ☀️🌴⚾️
February 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
SARASOTA, Fla. — The beginning of my 4th season on the Orioles beat has arrived. ☀️🌴⚾️
Orioles announce that INF/OF Weston Wilson cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
Also, INF/OF Bryan Ramos was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.
O’s 40-man roster is at 39 players.
Also, INF/OF Bryan Ramos was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.
O’s 40-man roster is at 39 players.
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Orioles announce that INF/OF Weston Wilson cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
Also, INF/OF Bryan Ramos was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.
O’s 40-man roster is at 39 players.
Also, INF/OF Bryan Ramos was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals.
O’s 40-man roster is at 39 players.
Orioles participants in 2026 WBC:
LHP Micah Ashman (Canada)
OF Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Panama)
LHP Naykel Cruz (Cuba)
RHP Jose Espada (PR)
RHP Rico Garcia (PR)
INF Gunnar Henderson (USA)
RHP Dean Kremer (Israel)
RHP Ryan Long (GB)
OF Tyler O'Neill (Canada)
INF Luis Vázquez (PR)
LHP Micah Ashman (Canada)
OF Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Panama)
LHP Naykel Cruz (Cuba)
RHP Jose Espada (PR)
RHP Rico Garcia (PR)
INF Gunnar Henderson (USA)
RHP Dean Kremer (Israel)
RHP Ryan Long (GB)
OF Tyler O'Neill (Canada)
INF Luis Vázquez (PR)
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Orioles participants in 2026 WBC:
LHP Micah Ashman (Canada)
OF Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Panama)
LHP Naykel Cruz (Cuba)
RHP Jose Espada (PR)
RHP Rico Garcia (PR)
INF Gunnar Henderson (USA)
RHP Dean Kremer (Israel)
RHP Ryan Long (GB)
OF Tyler O'Neill (Canada)
INF Luis Vázquez (PR)
LHP Micah Ashman (Canada)
OF Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Panama)
LHP Naykel Cruz (Cuba)
RHP Jose Espada (PR)
RHP Rico Garcia (PR)
INF Gunnar Henderson (USA)
RHP Dean Kremer (Israel)
RHP Ryan Long (GB)
OF Tyler O'Neill (Canada)
INF Luis Vázquez (PR)
D-backs GM Mike Hazen: "I believe in the development that Blaze has undergone. I do believe that he's a better baseball player. He's a young kid, he's a good player. ... Why was Baltimore, among a lot of other teams, coming after Blaze? It was for that same reason."
D-backs GM Mike Hazen told AZ media Blaze Alexander would have had role in '26, but there were limited players he could trade for 'pen help.
"At this stage of the game, the players that we had to sort of move for somebody like Strowd was kind of limited."
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"At this stage of the game, the players that we had to sort of move for somebody like Strowd was kind of limited."
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February 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
D-backs GM Mike Hazen: "I believe in the development that Blaze has undergone. I do believe that he's a better baseball player. He's a young kid, he's a good player. ... Why was Baltimore, among a lot of other teams, coming after Blaze? It was for that same reason."
D-backs GM Mike Hazen told AZ media Blaze Alexander would have had role in '26, but there were limited players he could trade for 'pen help.
"At this stage of the game, the players that we had to sort of move for somebody like Strowd was kind of limited."
(h/t @stevegilbertmlb.bsky.social)
"At this stage of the game, the players that we had to sort of move for somebody like Strowd was kind of limited."
(h/t @stevegilbertmlb.bsky.social)
February 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
D-backs GM Mike Hazen told AZ media Blaze Alexander would have had role in '26, but there were limited players he could trade for 'pen help.
"At this stage of the game, the players that we had to sort of move for somebody like Strowd was kind of limited."
(h/t @stevegilbertmlb.bsky.social)
"At this stage of the game, the players that we had to sort of move for somebody like Strowd was kind of limited."
(h/t @stevegilbertmlb.bsky.social)
Orioles are acquiring INF Blaze Alexander from the D-backs in exchange for RHP Kade Strowd and 2 Minor Leaguers (RHP Wellington Aracena and INF José Mejía, according to a source.
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O's fortify infield depth with trade for Blaze Alexander from D-backs (source)
The Orioles are adding to their infield depth, acquiring Blaze Alexander from the D-backs in exchange for right-hander Kade Strowd, Minor League RHP Wellington Aracena and Minor League INF José Mejía,...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Orioles are acquiring INF Blaze Alexander from the D-backs in exchange for RHP Kade Strowd and 2 Minor Leaguers (RHP Wellington Aracena and INF José Mejía, according to a source.
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Framber Valdez is off the free-agent board, his search for a new team now over. But the Orioles’ pursuit of starting pitching is not.
Where do the O’s go from here?
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Where do the O’s go from here?
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Here's how O's should pivot after Valdez picks Tigers
BALTIMORE -- Framber Valdez’s search for a new team is over. The Orioles’ pursuit of more starting pitching, however, is not.
Baltimore did not land Valdez, who had been the top available starter on t...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Framber Valdez is off the free-agent board, his search for a new team now over. But the Orioles’ pursuit of starting pitching is not.
Where do the O’s go from here?
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Where do the O’s go from here?
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Orioles’ non-roster invitees for Spring Training include prospects such as OF Enrique Bradfield Jr., RHP Trey Gibson, INF Aron Estrada, RHP Nestor German, LHP Luis De León and others
February 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Orioles’ non-roster invitees for Spring Training include prospects such as OF Enrique Bradfield Jr., RHP Trey Gibson, INF Aron Estrada, RHP Nestor German, LHP Luis De León and others
RHP Kyle Bradish won his arbitration hearing with Orioles, according to a source. Bradish will make $3.55 million during the 2026 season.
The Associated Press was first to report.
The Associated Press was first to report.
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
RHP Kyle Bradish won his arbitration hearing with Orioles, according to a source. Bradish will make $3.55 million during the 2026 season.
The Associated Press was first to report.
The Associated Press was first to report.
New upper level pitching coordinator Thomas Eshelman, 31, pitched for Orioles from 2019-21.
2 former O’s Minor Leaguers are also now on the Dominican Summer League staff — Elio Prado (hitting coach) and Noelberth Romero (coach).
2 former O’s Minor Leaguers are also now on the Dominican Summer League staff — Elio Prado (hitting coach) and Noelberth Romero (coach).
Orioles announced these staff promotions/hires:
-Forrest Herrmann from Director of Pitching Development to Director of pitching
-Mike Montville from Triple-A Norfolk hitting coach to Upper Level Hitting Coordinator
-Thomas Eshelman hired as Upper Level Pitching Coordinator
-Forrest Herrmann from Director of Pitching Development to Director of pitching
-Mike Montville from Triple-A Norfolk hitting coach to Upper Level Hitting Coordinator
-Thomas Eshelman hired as Upper Level Pitching Coordinator
February 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
New upper level pitching coordinator Thomas Eshelman, 31, pitched for Orioles from 2019-21.
2 former O’s Minor Leaguers are also now on the Dominican Summer League staff — Elio Prado (hitting coach) and Noelberth Romero (coach).
2 former O’s Minor Leaguers are also now on the Dominican Summer League staff — Elio Prado (hitting coach) and Noelberth Romero (coach).
Orioles announced these staff promotions/hires:
-Forrest Herrmann from Director of Pitching Development to Director of pitching
-Mike Montville from Triple-A Norfolk hitting coach to Upper Level Hitting Coordinator
-Thomas Eshelman hired as Upper Level Pitching Coordinator
-Forrest Herrmann from Director of Pitching Development to Director of pitching
-Mike Montville from Triple-A Norfolk hitting coach to Upper Level Hitting Coordinator
-Thomas Eshelman hired as Upper Level Pitching Coordinator
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Orioles announced these staff promotions/hires:
-Forrest Herrmann from Director of Pitching Development to Director of pitching
-Mike Montville from Triple-A Norfolk hitting coach to Upper Level Hitting Coordinator
-Thomas Eshelman hired as Upper Level Pitching Coordinator
-Forrest Herrmann from Director of Pitching Development to Director of pitching
-Mike Montville from Triple-A Norfolk hitting coach to Upper Level Hitting Coordinator
-Thomas Eshelman hired as Upper Level Pitching Coordinator
Orioles have acquired INF/OF Bryan Ramos from White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The 23-year-old (who was DFA’d on Thursday) hit .198 in 36 big league games over past 2 seasons.
INF/OF Weston Wilson was DFA’d to make room on O’s 40-man roster.
INF/OF Weston Wilson was DFA’d to make room on O’s 40-man roster.
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Orioles have acquired INF/OF Bryan Ramos from White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The 23-year-old (who was DFA’d on Thursday) hit .198 in 36 big league games over past 2 seasons.
INF/OF Weston Wilson was DFA’d to make room on O’s 40-man roster.
INF/OF Weston Wilson was DFA’d to make room on O’s 40-man roster.
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The Camden Yards scoreboard sign and clock are off to be refurbished. They will be getting a new internal mechanism, clock face and neon on Orioles lettering. It will be ready for Opening Day.
(Photo courtesy of Orioles)
(Photo courtesy of Orioles)
January 31, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The Camden Yards scoreboard sign and clock are off to be refurbished. They will be getting a new internal mechanism, clock face and neon on Orioles lettering. It will be ready for Opening Day.
(Photo courtesy of Orioles)
(Photo courtesy of Orioles)
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Czechia has a new Major Leaguer! With Eric Sogard missing out due to injury, Terrin Vavra will bring big league experience to everyone's favorite central European baseball team: www.mlb.com/news/terrin-...
Terrin Vavra set to join Czechia at 2026 World Baseball Classic
The fan favorite Czechia -- a team consisting almost entirely of amateur players born and developed in the Czech Republic \-\- has a new Major Leaguer joining the team for the 2026 World Baseball Clas...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Czechia has a new Major Leaguer! With Eric Sogard missing out due to injury, Terrin Vavra will bring big league experience to everyone's favorite central European baseball team: www.mlb.com/news/terrin-...
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Cubs announce that they have signed OF Dylan Carlson to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to MLB camp this spring.
January 26, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Cubs announce that they have signed OF Dylan Carlson to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to MLB camp this spring.
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