Jake Rill
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Orioles beat reporter for MLB.com
Jackson Kowar was DFA’d by Twins on Thursday, now joins Orioles’ bullpen mix.
The 29-year-old RHP had a 4.24 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Mariners last season. Previously pitched for Royals from 2021-23.
The 29-year-old RHP had a 4.24 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Mariners last season. Previously pitched for Royals from 2021-23.
Orioles announce they have acquired RHP Jackson Kowar from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations.
RHP Colin Selby (right shoulder inflammation) placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on 40-man roster.
RHP Colin Selby (right shoulder inflammation) placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on 40-man roster.
February 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Jackson Kowar was DFA’d by Twins on Thursday, now joins Orioles’ bullpen mix.
The 29-year-old RHP had a 4.24 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Mariners last season. Previously pitched for Royals from 2021-23.
The 29-year-old RHP had a 4.24 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Mariners last season. Previously pitched for Royals from 2021-23.
Orioles announce they have acquired RHP Jackson Kowar from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations.
RHP Colin Selby (right shoulder inflammation) placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on 40-man roster.
RHP Colin Selby (right shoulder inflammation) placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on 40-man roster.
February 14, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Orioles announce they have acquired RHP Jackson Kowar from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations.
RHP Colin Selby (right shoulder inflammation) placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on 40-man roster.
RHP Colin Selby (right shoulder inflammation) placed on the 60-day injured list to make room on 40-man roster.
Colton Cowser on Trevor Rogers: “Very deceptive. I wasn’t ready for that. But yeah, he looked really good.”
Trevor Rogers live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
February 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Colton Cowser on Trevor Rogers: “Very deceptive. I wasn’t ready for that. But yeah, he looked really good.”
Yennier Cano looking pretty sharp early in his session of live BP. Here he is striking out Dylan Beavers swinging:
February 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Yennier Cano looking pretty sharp early in his session of live BP. Here he is striking out Dylan Beavers swinging:
On Trevor Rogers’ penultimate pitch (also a whiff), it sounded like Heston Kjerstad turned to Samuel Basallo and said how “nasty” Rogers’ stuff looked.
Nasty indeed. Impressive first live showing of camp for Rogers, who won’t be taking anybody by surprise this year.
Nasty indeed. Impressive first live showing of camp for Rogers, who won’t be taking anybody by surprise this year.
Trevor Rogers live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
February 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
On Trevor Rogers’ penultimate pitch (also a whiff), it sounded like Heston Kjerstad turned to Samuel Basallo and said how “nasty” Rogers’ stuff looked.
Nasty indeed. Impressive first live showing of camp for Rogers, who won’t be taking anybody by surprise this year.
Nasty indeed. Impressive first live showing of camp for Rogers, who won’t be taking anybody by surprise this year.
Trevor Rogers live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
February 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Trevor Rogers live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
Adley Rutschman grounder SS
Willy Vasquez K (looking)
Colton Cowser K (looking)
Heston Kjerstad K (swinging)
Weston Wilson K (swinging)
Dylan Beavers K (swinging)
Cowser flyout LF
Wilson K (swinging)
Rutschman single (likely)
Kjerstad K (swinging)
Trevor Rogers gets Weston Wilson to strike out swinging. That’s 6 K’s (4 swinging) among his first 8 batters faced during Orioles live BP.
February 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Trevor Rogers gets Weston Wilson to strike out swinging. That’s 6 K’s (4 swinging) among his first 8 batters faced during Orioles live BP.
Get your popcorn ready. Trevor Rogers is coming back out for a second “inning” of live BP this afternoon.
Trevor Rogers’ live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder to SS
Willy Vasquez strikeout (looking)
Colton Cowser strikeout (looking)
Heston Kjerstad strikeout (swinging)
Weston Wilson strikeout (swinging)
Dylan Beavers strikeout (swinging)
Rogers looked nasty.
Adley Rutschman grounder to SS
Willy Vasquez strikeout (looking)
Colton Cowser strikeout (looking)
Heston Kjerstad strikeout (swinging)
Weston Wilson strikeout (swinging)
Dylan Beavers strikeout (swinging)
Rogers looked nasty.
February 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Get your popcorn ready. Trevor Rogers is coming back out for a second “inning” of live BP this afternoon.
Prospect battle in Orioles live BP: Samuel Basallo (O’s No. 1 per MLB Pipeline) vs. Nestor German (O’s No. 11)
German won the matchup, getting Basallo to whiff once and then to fly out to right field on the next pitch.
German won the matchup, getting Basallo to whiff once and then to fly out to right field on the next pitch.
February 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Prospect battle in Orioles live BP: Samuel Basallo (O’s No. 1 per MLB Pipeline) vs. Nestor German (O’s No. 11)
German won the matchup, getting Basallo to whiff once and then to fly out to right field on the next pitch.
German won the matchup, getting Basallo to whiff once and then to fly out to right field on the next pitch.
Trevor Rogers’ live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder to SS
Willy Vasquez strikeout (looking)
Colton Cowser strikeout (looking)
Heston Kjerstad strikeout (swinging)
Weston Wilson strikeout (swinging)
Dylan Beavers strikeout (swinging)
Rogers looked nasty.
Adley Rutschman grounder to SS
Willy Vasquez strikeout (looking)
Colton Cowser strikeout (looking)
Heston Kjerstad strikeout (swinging)
Weston Wilson strikeout (swinging)
Dylan Beavers strikeout (swinging)
Rogers looked nasty.
February 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Trevor Rogers’ live BP results:
Adley Rutschman grounder to SS
Willy Vasquez strikeout (looking)
Colton Cowser strikeout (looking)
Heston Kjerstad strikeout (swinging)
Weston Wilson strikeout (swinging)
Dylan Beavers strikeout (swinging)
Rogers looked nasty.
Adley Rutschman grounder to SS
Willy Vasquez strikeout (looking)
Colton Cowser strikeout (looking)
Heston Kjerstad strikeout (swinging)
Weston Wilson strikeout (swinging)
Dylan Beavers strikeout (swinging)
Rogers looked nasty.
First on the mound for today’s Orioles live BP: Trevor Rogers
February 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
First on the mound for today’s Orioles live BP: Trevor Rogers
It didn't take long for Chris Bassitt to explain why he signed with the Orioles.
"A chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but win a World Series."
Bassitt also shared why he thinks the '26 O's are capable of making it all the way to a title: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
"A chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but win a World Series."
Bassitt also shared why he thinks the '26 O's are capable of making it all the way to a title: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Upon arrival, Bassitt states his vision for '26 Orioles: 'Win a World Series'
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Last Nov. 1, Chris Bassitt came so close to winning his first World Series championship. His Blue Jays took a lead into the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 7, before the Dodgers r...
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February 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
It didn't take long for Chris Bassitt to explain why he signed with the Orioles.
"A chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but win a World Series."
Bassitt also shared why he thinks the '26 O's are capable of making it all the way to a title: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
"A chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but win a World Series."
Bassitt also shared why he thinks the '26 O's are capable of making it all the way to a title: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
New Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt ahead of today’s workouts. He’s been chatting with teammates all morning, now talking with Cade Povich and manager Craig Albernaz.
February 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
New Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt ahead of today’s workouts. He’s been chatting with teammates all morning, now talking with Cade Povich and manager Craig Albernaz.
What does it take to reach the World Series, and why does Chris Bassitt think the '26 Orioles can do that?
-Talent
-Toughness
-Team dynamic
Bassitt said he'll do anything to help the O's get there and his goal early in spring is to learn all of the guys here.
His full answer:
-Talent
-Toughness
-Team dynamic
Bassitt said he'll do anything to help the O's get there and his goal early in spring is to learn all of the guys here.
His full answer:
February 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
What does it take to reach the World Series, and why does Chris Bassitt think the '26 Orioles can do that?
-Talent
-Toughness
-Team dynamic
Bassitt said he'll do anything to help the O's get there and his goal early in spring is to learn all of the guys here.
His full answer:
-Talent
-Toughness
-Team dynamic
Bassitt said he'll do anything to help the O's get there and his goal early in spring is to learn all of the guys here.
His full answer:
Zach Eflin has often talked about how much he loves playing for the Orioles, and he reiterated that this morning.
“The only place I wanted to play this year was here.”
“The only place I wanted to play this year was here.”
Zach Eflin and Chris Bassitt are good friends, golf together and spend time together in the offseason.
Eflin said the first thing Bassitt texted him after the signing was: “Let’s go win a title.”
Eflin: “And I was like, ‘Dude, you’re gonna love it here.’”
Eflin said the first thing Bassitt texted him after the signing was: “Let’s go win a title.”
Eflin: “And I was like, ‘Dude, you’re gonna love it here.’”
February 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Zach Eflin has often talked about how much he loves playing for the Orioles, and he reiterated that this morning.
“The only place I wanted to play this year was here.”
“The only place I wanted to play this year was here.”
Zach Eflin and Chris Bassitt are good friends, golf together and spend time together in the offseason.
Eflin said the first thing Bassitt texted him after the signing was: “Let’s go win a title.”
Eflin: “And I was like, ‘Dude, you’re gonna love it here.’”
Eflin said the first thing Bassitt texted him after the signing was: “Let’s go win a title.”
Eflin: “And I was like, ‘Dude, you’re gonna love it here.’”
February 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Zach Eflin and Chris Bassitt are good friends, golf together and spend time together in the offseason.
Eflin said the first thing Bassitt texted him after the signing was: “Let’s go win a title.”
Eflin: “And I was like, ‘Dude, you’re gonna love it here.’”
Eflin said the first thing Bassitt texted him after the signing was: “Let’s go win a title.”
Eflin: “And I was like, ‘Dude, you’re gonna love it here.’”
Is Chris Bassitt over the Blue Jays’ loss in 2025 World Series?
“I’m not over it. I think the only way I can possibly get over it is to win one. … I still have a lot of pain from it, for sure. So it’s for sure unfinished business.”
“I’m not over it. I think the only way I can possibly get over it is to win one. … I still have a lot of pain from it, for sure. So it’s for sure unfinished business.”
February 14, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Is Chris Bassitt over the Blue Jays’ loss in 2025 World Series?
“I’m not over it. I think the only way I can possibly get over it is to win one. … I still have a lot of pain from it, for sure. So it’s for sure unfinished business.”
“I’m not over it. I think the only way I can possibly get over it is to win one. … I still have a lot of pain from it, for sure. So it’s for sure unfinished business.”
Chris Bassitt said he was communicating with Orioles players such as Pete Alonso (his former Mets teammate) and Zach Eflin during the free-agent process.
“One of the big reasons why I came here was Pete.”
“One of the big reasons why I came here was Pete.”
February 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Chris Bassitt said he was communicating with Orioles players such as Pete Alonso (his former Mets teammate) and Zach Eflin during the free-agent process.
“One of the big reasons why I came here was Pete.”
“One of the big reasons why I came here was Pete.”
Chris Bassitt is here, and he quickly made it clear why he wanted to join the 2026 Orioles:
“Number one reason is a chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but winning a World Series. And I think this team has the ability to do that.”
“Number one reason is a chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but winning a World Series. And I think this team has the ability to do that.”
February 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Chris Bassitt is here, and he quickly made it clear why he wanted to join the 2026 Orioles:
“Number one reason is a chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but winning a World Series. And I think this team has the ability to do that.”
“Number one reason is a chance to win. And not just win a couple games, but winning a World Series. And I think this team has the ability to do that.”
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After an injury-plagued '25, Jordan Westburg is frustrated to be dealing with a tweaked oblique at the start of Spring Training '26.
"I felt like I was doing everything right, and here we are again."
An update from Westburg and more notes from O's camp: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
"I felt like I was doing everything right, and here we are again."
An update from Westburg and more notes from O's camp: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
After injury-filled '25, Westburg frustrated by oblique tweak: 'Here we are again'
SARASOTA, Fla. -- After an injury-plagued 2025 season, Jordan Westburg was hopeful for better health in '26. That's why it's even more frustrating for the soon-to-be 27-year-old infielder to be dealin...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
After an injury-plagued '25, Jordan Westburg is frustrated to be dealing with a tweaked oblique at the start of Spring Training '26.
"I felt like I was doing everything right, and here we are again."
An update from Westburg and more notes from O's camp: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
"I felt like I was doing everything right, and here we are again."
An update from Westburg and more notes from O's camp: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
“He’s a beast, like physically. … He works his ass off.”
New Orioles closer Ryan Helsley’s stuff has impressed early in camp — which was showcased during a strong session of live BP — but so has his work ethic, which was praised by his new manager.
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New Orioles closer Ryan Helsley’s stuff has impressed early in camp — which was showcased during a strong session of live BP — but so has his work ethic, which was praised by his new manager.
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New O's closer Helsley standing out with stuff, work ethic early in camp
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Félix Bautista stood off to the side of the Orioles’ new agility field at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Thursday afternoon, his 6-foot-8, 285-pound frame easy to spot while watchin...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
“He’s a beast, like physically. … He works his ass off.”
New Orioles closer Ryan Helsley’s stuff has impressed early in camp — which was showcased during a strong session of live BP — but so has his work ethic, which was praised by his new manager.
www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
New Orioles closer Ryan Helsley’s stuff has impressed early in camp — which was showcased during a strong session of live BP — but so has his work ethic, which was praised by his new manager.
www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
A pitcher to keep an eye on this spring at Orioles camp: RHP Anthony Nunez.
24-year-old came over from Mets in Cedric Mullins trade, finished ‘25 at Triple-A Norfolk. Could appear on O’s updated Top 30 prospects list on MLB Pipeline later this year. Part of bullpen competition.
24-year-old came over from Mets in Cedric Mullins trade, finished ‘25 at Triple-A Norfolk. Could appear on O’s updated Top 30 prospects list on MLB Pipeline later this year. Part of bullpen competition.
February 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
A pitcher to keep an eye on this spring at Orioles camp: RHP Anthony Nunez.
24-year-old came over from Mets in Cedric Mullins trade, finished ‘25 at Triple-A Norfolk. Could appear on O’s updated Top 30 prospects list on MLB Pipeline later this year. Part of bullpen competition.
24-year-old came over from Mets in Cedric Mullins trade, finished ‘25 at Triple-A Norfolk. Could appear on O’s updated Top 30 prospects list on MLB Pipeline later this year. Part of bullpen competition.
Jean Carlos Henriquez has issued a couple of walks and also hit a batter during this live BP, but the NRI righty has some good stuff.
Here he is setting down Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems on a called third strike:
Here he is setting down Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems on a called third strike:
February 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Jean Carlos Henriquez has issued a couple of walks and also hit a batter during this live BP, but the NRI righty has some good stuff.
Here he is setting down Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems on a called third strike:
Here he is setting down Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems on a called third strike:
Orioles have 2 groups of live BP today, and manager Craig Albernaz said some intriguing arms would be on backfield.
One is 32-year-old RHP Jean Carlos Henriquez, NRI who signed a Minor League deal in Nov.
Played DSL for Rays in ‘14-15, returned to baseball 10 years later in DR.
One is 32-year-old RHP Jean Carlos Henriquez, NRI who signed a Minor League deal in Nov.
Played DSL for Rays in ‘14-15, returned to baseball 10 years later in DR.
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Orioles have 2 groups of live BP today, and manager Craig Albernaz said some intriguing arms would be on backfield.
One is 32-year-old RHP Jean Carlos Henriquez, NRI who signed a Minor League deal in Nov.
Played DSL for Rays in ‘14-15, returned to baseball 10 years later in DR.
One is 32-year-old RHP Jean Carlos Henriquez, NRI who signed a Minor League deal in Nov.
Played DSL for Rays in ‘14-15, returned to baseball 10 years later in DR.