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Andy Kostka is an Orioles beat writer for The Baltimore Banner, focused on telling stories that revolve around — and away from — baseball. He previously covered the Orioles for The Baltimore Sun, and before that he worked for The Clarion Ledger in Mississippi. Kostka graduated from the University of Maryland and grew up in Rockville.

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The goal of modifying season ticket packages was to reduce complexity between plans and eliminate a “real or perceived lack of transparency,” Orioles President of Business Operations Catie Griggs said.
Orioles announce modified season ticket packages for 2026 season
Baltimore has contemplated a change of this sort for almost a decade, before a change in ownership groups led David Rubenstein to the helm and Catie Griggs to the role of president of business operations.
Baltimore Orioles' Coby Mayo runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run off of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez during the fourth inning
Coby Mayo’s 3-run blast gives reality to what Orioles have ‘dreamed on’
With another gem from left-hander Trevor Rogers, Baltimore escaped Citizens Bank Park with a victory Wednesday.
Infielder Jeremiah Jackson photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day during spring training.
To finally reach the majors, Orioles utility man Jeremiah Jackson had to embrace being present
The blossoming of a 25-year-old utility man is one of the more positive outcomes for a club experiencing a dismal season.
Dean Kremer of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch in the first inning.
Dean Kremer gives Orioles a chance, but feeble offensive showing leaves them well behind Phillies
Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks during the announcement that the Orioles' High-A affiliate will relocate to Frederick.
Orioles sent nearly $8.5 million to four teams as part deadline deals, source says
Harrison Bader #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases on his three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles.
A debacle from the bullpen sends the Orioles to a colossal defeat in Philly
Pitcher Grayson Rodriguez photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at spring training.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to get elbow surgery, miss rest of 2025 season
The operation will be a debridement surgery meant to remove bone, thus correcting an impingement Rodriguez has felt since spring training.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Ramón Laureano #5 of the San Diego Padres celebrate on the field after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on August 01, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
In San Diego, Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano start a grand new adventure
As Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano grasped the sudden change in their situation — a late Thursday trade that sent the two Orioles players to the Padres — they stayed close to one another.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, right, watches from the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Elbow surgery an option for Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez
Rodriguez may undergo season-ending elbow surgery to solve a recurring impingement issue, general manager Mike Elias said Friday.
Mike Elias, executive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks to the media before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee.
Orioles trade deadline grades: Best deal, worst deal and overall take on the prospect haul
Here’s how The Baltimore Banner’s Orioles writers grade the work done ahead of the deadline.
Ryan O'Hearn hit 42 home runs with a .796 OPS in 1,100 at-bats as an Oriole.
Orioles trade Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano to San Diego Padres for prospect haul
The Orioles sent cash in the trade and received six prospects.
Charlie Morton posted a 5.42 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 110 innings for the Orioles.
Orioles trade Charlie Morton to Detroit Tigers for pitching prospect
In return, the Tigers are trading left-hander Micah Ashman to Baltimore.
Center fielder Cedric Mullins has hit 15 home runs and stolen 14 bases this season.
Orioles trade center fielder Cedric Mullins to Mets for three reliever prospects
Baltimore drafted Mullins in the 13th round out of Campbell University in 2015, and he debuted in 2018.
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn rounds the bases after a home run during game three of a series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Camden Yards in 2024.
Ryan O’Hearn’s time in Baltimore was short, but his legacy has as much to do with perseverance as production
“A huge part of the turnaround,” interim manager Tony Mansolino said. “Just to be a part of the turnaround, you don’t ever lose that label. That means something.”
Orioles pitcher Andrew Kittredge pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Orioles continue sell-off by trading right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge to Cubs
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías (29) throws a ball to first base during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Orioles trading steady infielder Ramón Urías to Astros
The Orioles expanded beyond just their impending free agents by agreeing to a deal that will send infielder Ramón Urías to the Houston Astros, a source confirmed.
Cade Povich delivers a pitch as a member of the Savannah Bananas in 2020.
Before the Savannah Bananas exploded, Orioles pitcher Cade Povich helped create Banana Ball
Seranthony Domínguez had a 3.24 ERA in 43 games with the Orioles.
Orioles trade Seranthony Domínguez to Blue Jays mid-doubleheader
The returning player, one source confirmed, is right-hander Juaron Watts-Brown.
Baltimore Orioles' Coby Mayo rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Coby Mayo’s 3-hit game a sign of progress in Orioles’ blowout win
Félix Bautista watches from the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers on June 11.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista set to miss extended time with shoulder injury
“It’s incredibly disappointing. He’s going to be out for a while," interim manager Tony Mansolino said. "It’s a really important part of the Baltimore Orioles. Very unfortunate set of circumstances.”
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