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My realistic dream offseason for the Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles need to be aggressive this offseason, so here is my dream (realistic) winter for Mike Elias and the Orioles. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down every m

Auditing my free agent rankings for the Orioles from last offseason

As free agency has officially opened this week, let's first look back at Host Connor Newcomb's free agent rankings for the Baltimore Orioles from last offseason. Connor a

Orioles Waiver Claims: Philip Abner, Josh White, Chase Hampton, Zach Morgan

In the midst of all the roster moves on Monday, the Baltimore Orioles claimed four players off waivers — LHP Philip Abner, RHP Josh White, RHP Chase Hampton, and catcher

Orioles release Heston Kjerstad, Ryan Mountcastle, and Leody Taveras from roster

The Baltimore Orioles made a ton of roster moves on Monday, but the biggest shakeups were Heston Kjerstad, Ryan Mountcastle, and Leody Taveras being taken off the roster.

Ranking the Baltimore Orioles biggest offseason roster needs

The Baltimore Orioles once again will need to be aggresive this offseason, as they have some more holes to fill on their roster. Host Connor Newcomb ranks his top six nee

Orioles Roster Moves: Ryan Helsley opts to return, Luis Robert Jr has option declined

The Baltimore Orioles first option decision of the offseason has already concluded, as Ryan Helsley has decided to opt in to his $14 million contract to remain with the O

These are the most likely Orioles to be cut loose as the 40-man roster crunch begins

As we inch closer to the official start of the MLB offseason, the Baltimore Orioles will have to make some moves to clear space on their 40-man roster. Host Connor Newcom

Tyler O'Neill stayed healthier this season, but it didn't help his production

Tyler O'Neill spent a lot less time on the injured list for the Baltimore Orioles in 2026 than he did in 2025, but his dissapoiting prodcution was mostly the same. Host C

What the Baltimore Orioles can learn from the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series for the first time since 1982. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the things that the Baltimore Orioles could learn from the 20

What the Baltimore Orioles can learn from the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have made it back to the World Series with a team that looks a little different than recent pennant winners. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down what the B

Orioles News & Notes: Jayvien Sandridge, Luis Vazquez, Sam Huff, World Series

It's a quiet part of the offseason, but the Baltimore Orioles are still making some minor league transactions. Host Connor Newcomb discusses the return of LHP Jayvien San

The Orioles played Leody Taveras way too often. They shouldn't do that again.

Leody Taveras had a hot start to his Baltimore Orioles career, and then it all fell apart down the stretch. Host Connor Newcomb recaps Taveras' 2026 season, dives into th

Orioles hire Cubs executive Jared Banner as new General Manager

The Baltimore Orioles have made a big ddition to their front office, hiring Chicago Cubs Assistant GM Jared Banner as their new GM. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down Banner

How elbow injuries to Ryan Helsley and Zach Eflin hurt the Orioles in 2026

The Baltimore Orioles were counting on Ryan Helsley and Zach Eflin to be big parts of their pitching staff in 2026, but both guys missed most of the season with elbow inj

Andrew Kittredge showed his age down the stretch for the Orioles

Andrew Kittredge had another solid year, but was not good in September, when the Baltimore Orioles needed him most. Host Connor Newcomb recaps Kittredge's 2026 seasons an

Orioles News & Notes: Cade Povich, Connor Cooke, Tyler Wells, DL Hall

Cade Povich underwent elbow surgery this week, but will reportedly still be ready for Opening Day. Host Connor Newcomb discusses whether it's finally time to move him to

Ryan Mountcastle and Keegan Akin are the longest-tenured Orioles. That should change.

Ryan Mountcastle and Keegan Akin could both hit free agency for the first time this winter after dissapointing, injury-riddled 2026 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. Ho

Did Chris Bassitt show enough to get one more year with the Orioles?

Chris Bassitt looked like a bad signing for a while. But he got back surgery, and pretty good for the Baltimore Orioles down the stretch. Host Connor Newcomb recap's Bass

Orioles Mailbag: New GM? Learn from White Sox? Bring back Taylor Ward?

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to hire a GM to work under Mike Elias, but what will that person actually do? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question and others on an

How far should the Orioles go in order to bring back Trevor Rogers?

Trevor Rogers is heading into free agency after another great season in 2026, but will the Balitmore Orioles bring him back? Host Connor Newcomb reviews Rogers' season, d