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Orioles adjust to post-Rutschman world; Rogers stays in Baltimore; O’s-Angels lineups
BALTIMORE—A day after the shocking trade that sent catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles to Boston, there were stunned players in the Orioles’ clubhouse on Tuesday. The Orioles enter Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels with a 54-58 record, 2 ½ games out in the wild-card race. “If you’re expected to do something […]
Calling the Pen: A frank look at the Rutschman trade
Something changed for me in 1966. I had been a baseball fan — Sandy Koufax, in particular — but I wasn’t an Orioles fan. Then Frank Robinson arrived and my interest in the Orioles became a passion. The timing couldn’t have been better. Frank turned a good team into a great one — four World […]
Peter Schmuck: Clearly, inconsistent Orioles failed to make a case for staying the course
There’s no way to be sure what Mike Elias would have done if the Orioles had cold-cocked the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend instead of going out without a bang in the final two games of the seemingly crucial three-game series at Oriole Park. I’m guessing it would not have changed all that much, even […]
Orioles’ Mike Elias on trading Adley Rutschman: ‘An incredibly emotional moment’
Mike Elias sat for a 28-minute video conference call after the Orioles president of baseball operations made a series of trades that will change the face of the team on and off the field. Elias, his voice uncharacteristically scratchy, completed the most difficult deal of his nearly eight years with the Orioles, trading three-time All-Star […]
What they’re saying about the Orioles trading Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox
The Orioles’ trade of catcher Adley Rutschman within the American League East to the Boston Red Sox is drawing a lot of reaction from those inside baseball and those who cover it. Here is a sample: Ian Cundall, Baseball America: “With the emergence of Samuel Basallo as their catcher of the future, moving Rutschman makes […]
Orioles trade Tyler Wells to Rays
In their third trade of the day, the Orioles sent 31-year-old right-handed reliever Tyler Wells to the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, the Orioles are re-acquiring 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret, who was drafted by the team in the 14th round of the 2023 draft and traded to the Rays as part of the […]
Orioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox
The Orioles have traded three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles are also sending catcher Jake Rogers and cash considerations to Boston. Rogers was acquired from Detroit last Thursday. In return, the Orioles are receiving 27-year-old catcher Carlos Narváez, minor league right-handed starters Anthony Eyanson (21) and Kyson Witherspoon (21), […]
Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 right-handed pitchers
The Orioles traded outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. In return, the Orioles are receiving right-handed pitchers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. Ward, who was obtained by the Orioles last November in exchange for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, hit .246 with a .730 OPS, 7 […]
Calling the Pen: Thoughts on what Orioles should do at trade deadline
Two weeks ago, my wife, Barb, and I said goodbye to our son, Brent, his wife, Shaaretha, and their two children, Kugan and Anjali. They were leaving for the United Kingdom, where they’ll embrace new opportunity and new adventures. We wanted to embrace them for as long as possible, but it was time to let […]
The Orioles won’t trade Gunnar Henderson | MAILBAG
Question: So there’s a lot of suggestions about who the O’s should trade to make the team better, but no one ever mentions Gunnar Henderson. He’s not been a big contributor for quite a while, and wouldn’t he bring a pretty good player to Baltimore? From: Bob Snyder Answer: Bob, Michael Scott also has a […]
Orioles stumble to trade deadline in rain-shortened 8-0 loss to Phillies
BALTIMORE—The Orioles began Sunday just 1 ½ games out of the final wild-card spot, and hoped that with Kyle Bradish facing the Philadelphia Phillies’ Zack Wheeler, they could make a convincing case as a genuine contender ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. Instead, due to a rain delay of one hour, 49 minutes in […]
Orioles count down the hours until trade deadline; O’s-Phillies lineups
BALTIMORE—Orioles first base coach Jason Bourgeois played for six teams in his eight-year major league career. Although he moved around often, he never changed teams at the trade deadline. There’s so much uncertainty involving the Orioles as they prepare for Sunday’s final game of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. No one knows how […]
Orioles get just 3 hits, waste Baz’s strong start in 5-0 loss to Phillies
BALTIMORE—After a thrilling win on Friday night moved the Orioles to within two games of .500, they received an excellent performance from Shane Baz and absolutely no offense. Baz continued to get no run support as the Orioles suffered their third shutout and second in four games, striking out 14 times in a 5-0 loss […]
Orioles’ Albernaz on Kremer: ‘He’s made a great impact’; Trevor Rogers reacts to Kremer, deadline; Hiraldo recalled
BALTIMORE—Manager Craig Albernaz will miss starting pitcher Dean Kremer, who was traded by the Orioles to the Minnesota Twins for 18-year-old minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes late Friday night. “It’s part of the game, and the initial reactions were a little bit of shock,” Albernaz said. Albernaz was not present when the 30-year-old right-hander was […]
Henderson’s 2-run triple lifts Orioles past Phillies, 6-4, as wild-card race tightens; Kremer traded to Twins
BALTIMORE—Before Friday night’s game, president of baseball operations Mike Elias emphasized how important the three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies was with the trade deadline coming on Monday at 6 p.m. The Orioles began the game three games under .500 and trailed by two runs in the bottom of the seventh. But after a stirring […]
Chris Davis going into Orioles Hall of Fame: ‘I think our team chemistry was so tight’
BALTIMORE—On Saturday night, Chris Davis joins the Orioles Hall of Fame, and he’s one of four players from his time to be enshrined. J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis are already members. “I think it was the chemistry,” Davis said of those team. “We obviously had talent. When I was traded over here, they […]
Orioles trade Dean Kremer to Twins for minor league outfielder
BALTIMORE—The Orioles on Friday traded starting pitcher Dean Kremer to the Minnesota Twins for 18-year-old minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes. Kremer, who came to the Orioles in the trade that sent Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers in July 2018, missed much of this season with a strained right quadriceps muscle. He was 1-4 […]
Peter Schmuck: Mike Elias isn’t keeping us in suspense, but his team certainly is
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias looked ahead to the final two months of the 2026 season during a dugout news conference on Friday afternoon and tried hard to frame the situation for all of us who are wondering whether the team will be a buyer or a seller at Monday’s trade deadline. Will […]
Orioles’ Elias on trade deadline: ‘Not a strong bias’ on buying or selling; Cano signs 2-year extension; Injury update
BALTIMORE—The trade deadline is Monday at 6 p.m., and the Orioles have an important three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies before then. “We are watching game-by-game,” Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said on Friday. “This has turned out to be kind of razor-wire situation going into this deadline. We’re 2 ½ out. We’re […]
Orioles activate catcher Jake Rogers, designate Chadwick Tromp for assignment
The Orioles activated catcher Jake Rogers, who was acquired from Detroit on Thursday for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart, before Friday’s home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rogers will replace catcher Chadwick Tromp on both the 26- and 40-man rosters. Tromp was designated for assignment on Friday. In nine games, Tromp hit .125 (3-for-24) with […]
Calling the Pen: Will it be a fun four-day weekend for the Orioles?
Homer Simpson once was told that if he didn’t come to work on Friday, don’t bother coming in on Monday. As only Homer could, his reaction was, “Woohoo! Four-day weekend!” The Orioles are entering their own four-day weekend that could determine their immediate and long-term future. There are three games to play against the Phillies, […]
Checking in with former Orioles reliever Darren O’Day
Darren O’Day was one of the best relievers in Orioles history. From 2012-2018, O’Day appeared in 391 games, fifth most in team history. His sidearm throwing style, and being a part of some historically great bullpens made him a fan favorite. O’Day was in Baltimore last weekend, broadcasting for the Atlanta Braves, and he’ll be […]
Must the Orioles trade Trevor Rogers and Taylor Ward? | MAILBAG
Question: Isn’t it bad business and organizational malfeasance not to trade everyone on a last-year contract at the trade deadline? An exception would be a World Series contender. I’m a Taylor Ward fan and a big Trevor Rogers fan, but to get nothing for them after the season seems foolish. Even if the Orioles traded […]
Orioles acquire catcher Jake Rogers from Tigers
Seeking still another upgrade to their catching, the Orioles acquired Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. Rogers, who hasn’t reported, will need to be added to both the 26- and 40-man rosters. The right-handed hitter had been designated for assignment by the Tigers on Tuesday. Originally drafted […]
Orioles face final few days before trade deadline after shocking win over Tigers
It wasn’t just that the Orioles completed an improbable comeback against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, or that they managed to win a game started by the magnificent Tarik Skubal, who may have pitched his last game for the Tigers. It was that with just three games remaining until Monday’s trade deadline, it made it […]
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