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Updating busy roster day for Orioles (updated)

Updating busy roster day for Orioles (updated)

The Orioles brought four new players into the organization this afternoon while making major changes to their 40-man roster. Right-hander...

Roch Kubatko November 02, 2026 4:48 pm
Kjerstad becomes free agent, Mountcastle option declined

Kjerstad becomes free agent, Mountcastle option declined

The shuffling of players today on the Orioles’ 40-man roster has unexpectedly sent outfielder Heston Kjerstad into free agency. A...

Roch Kubatko November 02, 2026 3:08 pm
Orioles making Mountcastle decision official today (updated)

Orioles making Mountcastle decision official today (updated)

Is this really how it’s going to end for Ryan Mountcastle in Baltimore? If so, MASN should have waited until...

Roch Kubatko November 02, 2026 4:00 am
A busy November is coming, more from the mailbag

A busy November is coming, more from the mailbag

The calendar has flipped to a new month. The last fun-size candy bar is out of my house. And I’ll...

Roch Kubatko November 01, 2026 4:00 am
Orioles decline option on Robert contract, plus other moves

Orioles decline option on Robert contract, plus other moves

The Orioles announced a series of roster moves tonight that were anticipated for weeks. The team declined the $20 option...

Roch Kubatko October 31, 2026 7:10 pm
Another look at Orioles’ 40-man roster, checking where Rogers slots among free agents, Denoyer back in organization

Another look at Orioles’ 40-man roster, checking where Rogers slots among free agents, Denoyer back in organization

Zach Eflin officially became a free agent yesterday, the obvious outcome for a pitcher with a $25 million mutual option...

Roch Kubatko October 31, 2026 4:00 am
Eflin becomes free agent, Hinds stays in organization

Eflin becomes free agent, Hinds stays in organization

The Orioles parted ways with pitcher Zach Eflin again today, declining the 2027 mutual option on his contract. Eflin made...

Roch Kubatko October 30, 2026 2:28 pm
Orioles get busier after World Series

Orioles get busier after World Series

The Brewers sprayed champagne late Wednesday night in the visiting clubhouse at Tropicana Field, and baseball’s offseason business began to...

Roch Kubatko October 30, 2026 4:00 am
Helsley picking up option for 2027 (updated)

Helsley picking up option for 2027 (updated)

A disappointing first season with the Orioles is keeping Ryan Helsley in Baltimore. Helsley is exercising the $14 million player...

Roch Kubatko October 29, 2026 11:50 am
Banner makes interesting comparison when asked about Henderson, also offers opinions on analytics and farm system

Banner makes interesting comparison when asked about Henderson, also offers opinions on analytics and farm system

Turnarounds can happen with dizzying speed, hurling the White Sox into the playoffs after they lost 102 games in 2025...

Roch Kubatko October 29, 2026 4:00 am