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A dozen mailbag leftovers for breakfast

A dozen mailbag leftovers for breakfast

The year 2026 has been quiet for the Orioles. No fireworks since the ball dropped. Starter Zach Eflin is the...

Roch Kubatko January 05, 2026
Wondering when Orioles can generate more excitement over a prospect promotion

Wondering when Orioles can generate more excitement over a prospect promotion

The Orioles delivered a powerful one-two prospect punch in August, selecting outfielder Dylan Beavers’ contract from Triple-A Norfolk on the...

Roch Kubatko January 04, 2026
Baz offers opinion on Orioles’ additions, club counting on Cowser and Westburg

Baz offers opinion on Orioles’ additions, club counting on Cowser and Westburg

Shane Baz is a big fan of the Orioles’ offseason moves, especially now that he’s become one of them. The...

Roch Kubatko January 03, 2026
Baz reflects on trade to Orioles and relationships with Eflin and Rutschman

Baz reflects on trade to Orioles and relationships with Eflin and Rutschman

Shane Baz has gone through a trade previously in his baseball life. Just never like this one. The Pirates selected...

Roch Kubatko January 02, 2026
More from Eflin, bullpen questions, and some mailbag leftovers for breakfast

More from Eflin, bullpen questions, and some mailbag leftovers for breakfast

Major League Baseball rang in the New Year by knocking down one of the big starting pitcher dominos in free...

Roch Kubatko January 02, 2026
Looking ahead and back as the year changes to 2026

Looking ahead and back as the year changes to 2026

The ball dropped at midnight and was scored a hit because nobody touched it. That rule probably should be changed....

Roch Kubatko January 01, 2026
Eflin joins cast of bounce back candidates for Orioles

Eflin joins cast of bounce back candidates for Orioles

Zach Eflin probably won’t rise to the top of the Orioles’ rotation, where he resided on 2025 Opening Day. He...

Roch Kubatko December 31, 2025
Reexamining Eflin’s impact on Orioles’ roster plans

Reexamining Eflin’s impact on Orioles’ roster plans

Done after depth? This is just one of the lingering questions after the Orioles brought back Zach Eflin on a...

Roch Kubatko December 30, 2025
Eflin: “I feel better than I ever have in my life and I’m fully prepared to be ready for that first week of the season”

Eflin: “I feel better than I ever have in my life and I’m fully prepared to be ready for that first week of the season”

Veteran starter Zach Eflin is out of options but he had choices. Other teams besides the Orioles expressed interest in...

Roch Kubatko December 29, 2025
Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast

Outfielder Taylor Ward had no idea that the Orioles signed first baseman Pete Alonso until some friends alerted him through...

Roch Kubatko December 29, 2025