MLB owners can't stop ruining all of Rob Manfred's arguments for a salary cap
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein just exposed the flaws in MLB’s salary cap argument, and Rob Manfred shouldn't be pleased.
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Orioles news: Waiting around to see how the postseason goes
Hello, friends. There are 157 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game. We will probably not know whether a game will happen on that day or not until something like 110 days from now. Many of the days between now and then will have apocalyptic rhetoric about whether there will be a 2027 season […]
Phillies news: J.T. Realmuto, Dave Dombrowski, Alex Vesia
It was too late for me to add to the news yesterday, but how about the Orioles owner saying the quiet part out loud? Honestly, I don’t think that it does much to sway anything in the upcoming negotiations either way too wildly. The MLBPA still hasn’t started putting out ads to combat the ones […]
Reviewing the surprising Orioles’ bullpen of 2026
The Orioles’ disappointing season can be attributed to poor offensive and defensive performances by key players, and injuries to some others. It can’t be attributed to the bullpen. Perhaps the most surprising stat about Oriole relievers is that they pitched the fourth-fewest innings in baseball, 573. Only the Dodgers, Phillies and Mariners used the bullpen […]
Tigers Sign Nick Raquet To Minors Contract
The Tigers have signed left-hander Nick Raquet to a two-year minor league contract, according to 7 News’ Ari Alexander. Raquet became a free agent after he was released by the Orioles in early September. The length of the deal reflects Raquet’s health situation, as Alexander reports that the southpaw recently underwent a Tommy John surgery. […]
MLBTR Chat Transcript
Mark P Welcome to an afternoon edition of the Weekend Chat! We’ll start with the questions in a minute… Stl fans the cardinals are looking for a short term answer at 3B and the orioles are looking for help at catcher. Wouldn’t a trade of a catcher for Coby Mayo make sense? Mark P Mayo […]
The Opener: Game 4, Woodruff, Mariners
October 17 is a banner day in Pirates history, as the Bucs’ last two World Series titles were clinched on this day in 1971 and 1979, both in the form of Game 7 victories over the Orioles. Pittsburgh’s 2-1 triumph in 1971 came on the strength of Steve Blass’ gem of a complete game, plus […]
Orioles news: David Rubenstein “couldn’t figure out” why fans cared so much about local team
Good morning Birdland, The ALCS is expected to continue tonight in Cleveland after a rainout on Friday. MLB doesn’t do doubleheaders in the postseason, so this reschedule has condensed the calendar a bit. No longer is there an off-day set for Sunday, which could mean that these two teams would play on three straight days […]
As O’s look to upgrade outfield production, will a trade be one avenue to do that?
Baltimore outfielders ranked 28th in OPS in 2026
Calling the Pen: Influencing the next generation of Oriole fans
The day after the Orioles had officially been eliminated from postseason play, Pete Alonso was still playing as though he hadn’t gotten the memo. In what turned out to be their final day of the 2026 season, the 31-year-old first baseman hit two more home runs in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Yankees. […]
“They’re Making More Money”: Orioles Owner Reveals The Hidden Truth Behind Owing an MLB Team That No One Tells
As the CBA negotiations intensify and the threat of a lockout looms over baseball, Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein may have said something that could put the league’s long-standing push for a salary cap under fresh scrutiny. For years, owners have argued that rising player salaries and escalating payrolls are making the business increasingly unsustainable. […] The post “They’re Making More Money”: Orioles Owner Reveals The Hidden Truth Behind Owing an MLB Team That No One Tells appe...
Orioles Could Pursue Catching Help
The Orioles already have experienced catchers Samuel Basallo, Carlos Narváez and Yohel Pozo on their 40-man roster, but they may not settle on that trio in 2027. The O’s are “likely” to look for someone with higher offensive upside than Narváez and Pozo, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. [RELATED: Orioles Offseason Outlook] Baltimore started […]
Taylor Ward’s time in Baltimore was abbreviated and underwhelming
The 2025 Orioles struggled to hit home runs, so Mike Elias went into the off-season with a goal of acquiring some boppers. His first move came early, on November 19th, when he traded starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez for longtime Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward. Ward was coming off of 36 home runs with the […]
Speed in center: Getting to know Eric Booth Jr. and Ty Head
The Orioles went into the 2026 draft with a clear candidate in mind, it seems: southpaw, speedster, outfielder. At #7, they selected Eric Booth Jr. out of Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi—a high schooler, but a very toolsy one. At #46 overall, the Birds then chose Ty Head, a lefty bat with great […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 16
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Rodney Scott, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1971 – In the World Series, Brooks Robinson drives in Frank Robinson in the 10th inning of Game 6 to give Baltimore a Series-tying 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh’s Roberto […]
Rubenstein on owning the Orioles: ‘It’s not as easy as I thought’
Few professional sports owners write books about their teams. Orioles owner David Rubenstein is an exception. Last month, Rubenstein’s book, “Inside the Owner’s Box” was published, and on Thursday night, he joined three owners of Washington sports teams in a forum at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., which he chairs. Rubenstein, who declined interview […]
Who should Orioles protect in Rule 5 draft? | MAILBAG
Question: How does the expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement impact the Rule 5 draft and which minor leaguers do you think the O’s should protect? From: TheObxr. Answer: Stu, if there’s a lockout, it’s likely that the Rule 5 draft will be canceled. In the lockout of 2021-2022, there was no Rule 5 draft. However, the […]
Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles fell short of expectations in 2026. They sold at the deadline but it doesn’t appear they are kicking off any kind of rebuild. Assuming they plan to return to contention in 2027, there are many questions to be answered. Guaranteed Contracts Pete Alonso, 1B: $124MM through 2030 Kyle Bradish, RHP: $90MM through 2031 […]
Orioles’ Cade Povich Undergoes Elbow Surgery
Orioles left-hander Cade Povich underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun reports. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training. Povich, who divided the season between Baltimore and Triple-A Norfolk, went on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation on May 8 and did […]
Jorge Polanco had one of the most disappointing seasons in Mets history in 2026
Three days after the Orioles agreed to a five-year deal with Pete Alonso last December, the Mets signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract. At the time, the Mets’ front office clearly thought that the switch-hitting veteran would give them good production at the plate, and in the team’s press release about the […]
Shane Baz impressed despite a brutal lack of run support
There are plenty of things the Orioles could have done differently to improve their record last season. They could have played better defense or struck out less. But there’s one simple thing that would have ensured more victories. They could have scored some runs when Shane Baz was on the mound. Baltimore’s front office went […]
Don’t forget about these three Orioles pitching prospects
Braxton Bragg, Levi Wells, and Patrick Reilly all lost significant time to injuries in 2025, leaving questions about their development and big league potential. With all three eligible for the Rule 5 Draft this winter, Baltimore could have some decisions to make about protecting them on the 40-man roster, assuming the draft even takes place […]
Orioles news: No Gold Glove finalists for the team
Hello, friends. There are now 160 days until the next scheduled Orioles game. Will there be a game on March 25, 2027 between the O’s and Rays? Only labor negotiations in December, January, and February can answer that question. For now, there are the playoffs. The Rays and Guardians will play their third game today, […]
Peter Schmuck: Orioles can’t let possibility of a lockdown lull them to sleep
I’m pretty sure Mike Elias already knows this, but the Orioles need to proceed into this important offseason as if the 2027 season is going to begin on time. Because it probably will. The doomsayers think otherwise, of course. The current labor agreement between the 30 club owners and the Major League Baseball Players Association […]
Bird Tapes Podcast: A New Interview with Fred Manfra
The retired broadcaster chronicles his journey from a blue-collar Baltimore childhood to his quarter-century as ‘Voice of the Orioles.’ I don’t know how many games Fred Manfra worked during his 25 years as one of the Orioles’ radio voices, but it’s a big number, well into the thousands — so big that Manfra became as […]
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