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Cole Irvin’s velocity gain takes center stage in first Orioles spring training start
An extra bit of velocity can only help Irvin’s chances to win — and maintain — a place in the rotation come opening day.
Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin delivers a pitch in the first inning of Baltimore's spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Bradenton, Florida.
It’s the pants, too. Orioles players aren’t thrilled with see-through white material.
Under the bright Florida sun, more was revealed where the jersey tucked into the pants. There was a clear orange hue.
Orioles pitcher Seth Johnson throws during workouts at spring training.
After a wild winter, Kaleb Ort hopes a refined cutter will help him stick with the Orioles
The right-handed reliever was claimed off waivers three times this winter. Then this week, the Orioles traded cash to acquire Ort from the Phillies. It has “been a rollercoaster,” Ort admitted.
Orioles pitcher Kaleb Ort has 51 2/3 innings of big league experience over three years with the Boston Red Sox.
Spurred by the loss of his rotation spot, Tyler Wells developed a new offseason routine
Wells adopted a different winter approach than the year before, spending less time on managing his weight and homing in on getting stronger.
Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells posted a 3.64 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP in a 2023 season marked by highs and lows.
Armed with a second curveball, new Orioles ace Corbin Burnes is drawing raves
His new teammates were enthralled with watching the ace put in his work.
Corbin Burnes prepares to face batters during the Baltimore Orioles spring training on Saturday, February 17.
Lefty Driesell, coach who established Maryland basketball as a national force, dies at 92
Driesell coached the Terrapins for 17 seasons and won more than 300 games and, during his time in College Park, Driesell elevated the culture and stature of the program.
Lefty Driesell, pictured in 1974, led Maryland to eight appearances in the NCAA tournament.
Jackson Holliday, baseball’s No. 1 prospect, has sights set on making the Orioles roster
Holliday enters his second spring training with eyes locked on an impending debut as a 20-year-old, on a future full of promise that is already being realized.
Jackson Holliday takes the field for Norfolk. (Photo by Sydney Smith, courtesy of the Norfolk Tides.)
Orioles players slam new MLB jerseys: ‘Like a knockoff jersey from T.J.Maxx.’
Players aren’t thrilled: “We look like a highlighter sometimes.”
Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel speaks with manager Brandon Hyde at Spring Training in Sarasota.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish begins throwing after offseason elbow injury
Bradish expressed optimism that he will pitch this year, while O’s manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Tyler Wells and Cole Irvin have the inside track to fill the openings in the rotations.
Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish looks on at Spring Training in Sarasota.
With Bradish and Means sidelined, the Orioles’ once-full rotation has openings
Corbin Burnes, Grayson Rodriguez and Dean Kremer seem to be locks in the starting five. Here's a look at the current 40-man-roster options and nonroster invitees at camp who will be considered to fill the back end of the rotation.
Manager Brandon Hyde said he is comfortable with the rotation candidates in spring training with the Orioles in Sarasota, Florida.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish will miss start of regular season with UCL sprain
Bradish received a platelet-rich plasma shot in the elbow and is set to start a throwing program on Friday, Elias said.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (39) stares down Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) at first base during game one of the American League Divisional Series at Camden Yards on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Orioles add Peyton Burdick to outfield competition; Félix Bautista to 60-day IL
In 46 games between 2022 and 2023 for Miami, Burdick hit .200 with a .649 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. Although Burdick hit just .219 in Triple-A last season, he clubbed 24 homers at that level.
Peyton Burdick, #6 of the Miami Marlins, poses for a portrait during photo day at Roger Dean Stadium on Feb. 22, 2023 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MASN broadcast crew to return, including Kevin Brown in final year of contract
A source tells The Baltimore Banner that major decisions related to MASN and the Orioles front office are on hold until the ownership transfer is completed.
ESPN and Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown is doused with beer and champagne in the clubhouse following the team’s playoff-clinching win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The Orioles earned a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
As Orioles pitchers and catchers report, here’s what to expect — and what to wonder about
What we think we know: The new ace will thrill, and the top prospect will rake. What we’re not so sure about: that fourth outfield spot and bullpen arms.
Baltimore Orioles right fielder Heston Kjerstad (13) gets ready to swing at a pitch during a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
The Orioles still have too many infielders, including baseball’s top prospect. How will it shake out?
The Orioles traded Joey Ortiz, but there are still too many promising players — most notably Jackson Holliday — and not enough roster spots.
Jordan Westburg and Gunnar Henderson celebrate after scoring a run against the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the ALDS at Camden Yards.
Baltimore City Council approves tobacco ban for athletes and fans at stadiums
The proposal to ban all tobacco products in Baltimore stadiums is backed by Mayor Brandon Scott and follows similar steps by most other MLB cities.
The exterior of the “Welcome to Oriole Park at Camden Yards” sign as seen following a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Aug. 9, 2023.
Coca-Cola expected to take over for Pepsi at Camden Yards
Baltimore’s partnership with PepsiCo, the parent company of Pepsi, began in 2019. Now, Coca-Cola products are set to come to Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
Jacob Webb beats Orioles in arbitration, will earn $1M
The Orioles argued for the reliever to make $925,000, but the panel sided with the 30-year-old and his representatives.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jacob Webb (66) pitches during his debut as an Oriole during a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Aug. 9, 2023.
Orioles OF Austin Hays wins arbitration case, will make $6.3M
Hays, 28, had the best year of his major league career last year, making the All-Star game for the first time while hitting .275 with 16 home runs.
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays, seen here during Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers, made his first All-Start team in 2023.
In deal for Corbin Burnes, Orioles hope for echoes of Houston’s Verlander trade in 2017
The Astros traded for the former Cy Young winner to reignite their rotation, and the club went on to win the World Series. Now, in 2024, the Orioles traded Burnes — and who knows what’s next?
Orioles general manager Mike Elias described Thursday's trade for pitcher Corbin Burnes as “just what we needed.”
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