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Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms

FILE – Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark answers a question during a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
By RONALD BLUM TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark is resigning as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement […]
FILE – Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark answers a question during a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
David Rubenstein, principal owner and controlling partner of the Orioles autographs a bobblehead of his likeness for Gabriel Bravo, 9 of Outer Banks, North Carolina, during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles observations on Rubenstein’s speech, a football-sized clubhouse, Eflin’s return

Owner David Rubenstein addressed the Orioles at spring training Monday, and he later watched as...
Orioles prospect Luis De León stretches with a rubber band during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. The left-hander was named a top-100 prospect by FanGraphs on Monday. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles fast-rising lefty among 4 players on new top 100 prospect list

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, outfielder Dylan Beavers, and pitchers Luis De León and Trey Gibson...
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday hopes for a quick return from hand surgery. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday eyes quick return from hamate surgery

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is hopeful that he won’t miss too much time this...
The Orioles added Pete Alonso on a $155 million deal this offseason. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

READER POLL: How do you grade the Orioles’ offseason moves?

The Orioles made several big moves, such as adding Pete Alonso on a $155 million...
Orioles infielder Jeremiah Jackson does groundball drills during workouts at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

7 Orioles players with the most to prove during spring training

Heston Kjerstad, Zach Eflin and Jeremiah Jackson are among the seven Orioles players with the...
Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad chats with teammates between at-bats during a live bullpen session at Ed Smith Stadium on Sunday. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad ‘back to full health’ after unspecified ailment

Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad spoke publicly Sunday for the first time since going on the...
Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish, shown at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, during spring training, said he expected to have an innings limit this season. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish feels ‘normal’ but expects to have innings limit

Ahead of his first full season back from Tommy John surgery, Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish...
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz sits behind home plate during a live bullpen session Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz ‘shocked’ by Guardians, Clase gambling scandal

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was on the Guardians’ staff when allegations of rigged pitches by...
Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt participated in his first workouts with the team Saturday, fielding groundballs and completing pitchers fielding practice drills at Ed Smith Stadium. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles have what it takes to win title? Chris Bassitt thinks so. | ANALYSIS

Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt wants to get back to the World Series. The 11-year veteran...
Jackson Kowar, shown with the Royals in 2023, is heading to Baltimore in a cash trade. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Orioles trade for reliever Jackson Kowar from Twins, place Colin Selby on IL

The Orioles on Saturday evening sent cash to the Minnesota Twins to acquire reliever Jackson...
Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers simulates his windup during a pitchers fielding practice drill in spring training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, on Wednesday. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles observations on Trevor Rogers at his best, Colton Cowser’s changes

The Orioles’ Trevor Rogers was in midseason form for his live bullpen session Saturday and...
Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt, middle, walks off the agility field with fellow pitchers Zach Eflin, left, and Kyle Bradish during his first day of spring training Saturday in Sarasota, Florida. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles’ Chris Bassitt: Alonso ‘one of the big reasons why I came here’

Chris Bassitt chose the Orioles in free agency because he wanted to win a World...
Orioles infielder Coby Mayo fields a groundball at third base during infield drills on Friday at Ed Smith Stadium. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles’ offseason winners and losers: Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo and more

The Orioles put the finishing touches on their roster with the addition of Chris Bassitt....
Former Orioles right-hander John Means spent last season in the Cleveland Guardians organization recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

John Means signs minor league deal with Royals after Achilles injury

Former Orioles pitcher John Means signed a two-year, minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals...
Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad, shown last year at spring training, showed off his power during Friday's batting practice. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles observations on Kjerstad’s bomb, Rutschman’s swings and Westburg’s injury

Heston Kjerstad and Adley Rutschman hit homers and Jordan Westburg discussed his injury in these...
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks with coaches on the bench at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of a live bullpen session during spring training. The Orioles bolstered their rotation this offseason but did not bring in a front-line starter. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Orioles are bullish on starting rotation. Let’s see. | COMMENTARY

The Orioles are confident in their starting rotation. Should they be? Columnist Josh Tolentino shares...
From left to right, "Early Birds" hosts Sam Cohn, Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recapped an eventful first day of Orioles spring training for Thursday's inaugural episode. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

The Sun’s ‘Early Birds’ podcast debuts to kick off Orioles spring training

The Baltimore Sun’s “Early Birds” podcast launched with a recap of Orioles’ first day at...
Orioles owner David Rubenstein, shown during a news conference at Camden Yards in January, bought the team from the Angelos family in 2024. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Orioles owner David Rubenstein met with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012, documents show

Orioles owner David Rubenstein met with Jeffrey Epstein in November 2012, according to documents recently...
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz addresses the media in Sarasota, Florida, on Wednesday ahead of the ballclub's first workout of spring training. (Jacob Calvin Meyer/Staff)

Orioles observations on ‘encouraged’ trash talk, Pete Alonso’s first homer

The Orioles spent their live bullpen session Thursday chirping at one another, inspired by Pete...
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, shown in August, struggled in 2025. He played in just 90 games because of injuries, hitting nine home runs and recording 29 RBIs. (Nick Wass/AP)

READERS RESPOND: Orioles fans say Rutschman has most to prove this spring

We asked readers which Orioles player has the most to prove during spring training. Here's...
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is among three MLB stars who broke the hamate bone in his hand over the past week. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

How long could Orioles’ Holliday be out with hamate bone injury? A doctor explains.

What is the hamate bone that Jackson Holliday, Francisco Lindor and Corbin Carroll broke? A...
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz throws a pitch during a live bullpen session at Ed Smith Stadium on the first day of spring training. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

10 things we saw and heard from the Orioles’ first day of spring training

Here are 10 things we saw and heard from the first day of Orioles spring...
Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt throws against the Detroit Tigers in 2023. Bassitt will join the Orioles in 2026. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Instant analysis: Orioles to sign free agent pitcher Chris Bassitt

The Orioles bolstered their rotation by adding Chris Bassitt. Here's what The Baltimore Sun sports...
Chris Bassitt is heading to Baltimore after helping the Blue Jays reach the World Series last season. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles to sign pitcher Chris Bassitt to 1-year, $18.5 million contract

The Orioles and right-hander Chris Bassitt have reached an agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million...
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso signs autographs for fans at Baltimore's first spring training workout of the season Wednesday. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles’ Pete Alonso sets tone on first day of spring training

The Orioles’ new first baseman Pete Alonso made his presence felt on the first day...
Jackson Holliday will have surgery on Thursday. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff file)

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday has broken bone in hand, will miss opening day

Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday will have surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his...
Adam Jones, left, and Nick Markakis are among seven guest instructors at Orioles spring training. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff file)

7 former Orioles to serve as guest instructors at spring training 

Adam Jones and Nick Markakis are among the seven former players and coaches announced Wednesday...
Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman after hitting a home run in 2025. Mayo's future in Baltimore is uncertain. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Coby Mayo’s future with Orioles feels more uncertain than ever | COMMENTARY

The Orioles have a surplus of options at first base. Where does that leave Coby...
The Blue Jays' Anthony Santander connects for a two-run RBI single against the Yankees during the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander to miss much of the season with shoulder injury

Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander, who left the Orioles in free agency last year, will...
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks at the team's newly renovated player development complex in Sarasota, Florida, on Monday. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Elias confident in Orioles’ rotation despite lack of ace: ‘Really strong’

The Orioles are keeping an eye on the market, but Mike Elias said Tuesday that...
Former Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano will play for the Rockies in 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano agree to a $5.1 million, 1-year contract

The Colorado Rockies added Tomoyuki Sugano to their rotation on Tuesday, agreeing to a $5.1...
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz speaks with media in January. He enters his first spring training as Baltimore's manager with lofty external expectations. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Orioles spring training is underway. Here’s everything you need to know.

Orioles pitchers and catchers report to spring training Tuesday in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Here's what...
Orioles owner David Rubenstein, middle, cuts an orange ribbon Monday to mark the opening of the team's newly renovated player development complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles football field? Revamped spring training complex has the works.

The Orioles cut the ribbon at their newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium player development complex...
A microphone used during MASN broadcasts of Baltimore Orioles' games.

MASN to offer season pass to watch Orioles games. Here’s how much it costs.

The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network released plans for its streaming platform in 2026, including how fans...
Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman tosses the ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee.

READER POLL: Which Orioles player has the most to prove this spring?

Which Orioles player has the most to prove at spring training? We want to hear...
The Orioles, with owner David Rubenstein, left, manager Craig Albernaz, center, and president of baseball operations Mike Elias are set to begin their quest for a World Series with the start of spring training this week in Sarasota, Florida. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles roundtable: Predicting spring training standouts, storylines and more

Orioles pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota for spring training Tuesday. We examine the biggest...
The Orioles' Keegan Akin was 5-4 with a 3.41 ERA and eight saves in 64 relief appearances last season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration in first win this year for clubs

The Orioles won their salary arbitration case Saturday against pitcher Keegan Akin, the first victory...
Buck Martinez watches batting practice at during spring training in 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Buck Martinez retiring as Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games

Buck Martinez said Friday he is retiring as a Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster after more...
Cal Ripken Jr. arrives for a news conference at Camden Yards about the investigation, abduction and safe return of his mother Vi Ripken in 2012. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping evokes memories of Vi Ripken’s 2012 abduction

The ongoing FBI search for kidnapped Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, evokes memories...
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish, shown last month against the Red Sox in his first start since returning from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, said Tuesday night after another stellar start against the Pirates, “I feel really good right now, stuff-wise and command.” (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles position preview: Will starting rotation get one more splash?

The Orioles haven’t landed a frontline pitcher this offseason, making Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers...
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will join a stacked Team USA roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Which Orioles will represent their countries in World Baseball Classic?

Gunnar Henderson, Dean Kremer, Tyler O’Neill and Enrique Bradfield Jr. are among the Orioles’ 10...
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias, shown in November, has yet to add a frontline starting pitcher this offseason. Baltimore's starting rotation is among its projected weaknesses. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Orioles’ offseason feels incomplete without an ace | COMMENTARY

The Orioles said they wanted to add a frontline starter this offseason. With spring training...
A baseball signed by Ruth on June 4, 1945, is valued at $10,000.(Courtesy of Heritage Auctions)

Babe Ruth-signed ball linked to Nazi spy capture up for auction ahead of 131st birthday

A Boy Scout’s snowstorm encounter in 1945 led to breakfast with Babe Ruth — and...
Blaze Alexander, shown celebrating with the Diamondbacks, was traded to the Orioles on Thursday. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Orioles trade for Diamondbacks’ Blaze Alexander, send Kade Strowd and 2 prospects

The Orioles traded pitcher Kade Strowd for Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander on Thursday, adding a...
Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano throws a pitch in 2024. Cano is one of several Baltimore relievers competing for roster spots this spring. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles position preview: Bullpen spots up for grabs during spring training

Ahead of spring training, The Baltimore Sun is breaking down the Orioles' roster position by...
Framber Valdez was Houston's ace last season with a 13-11 record and 3.66 ERA.

Tigers, pitcher Framber Valdez agree to 3-year, $115 million deal

Framber Valdez and the Tigers have agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract, taking one...
July 28: Orioles starter Albert Suarez pitches against the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles include 13 prospects on spring training invite list

The Orioles released their list of nonroster invitees to spring training — a group of...
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser hits an RBI single against the Astros. Cowser's game took a step back in 2025, but his 2024 season showed high-level potential. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles position preview: Colton Cowser the key to outfield success

The Orioles' outfield has untapped potential. Can Colton Cowser and Tyler O'Neill maximize their ability...
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish throws a pitch in 2025. The pitcher will earn $3.55 million in 2026. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles’ Kyle Bradish wins arbitration hearing, will earn $3.55 million in 2026

Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish won his arbitration hearing with the ballclub, and he'll make $3.55...
From left, Orioles infielders Jackson Holliday, Gunnar Henderson and Ryan Mountcastle are all hoping for better seasons in 2026 than they had last year. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles position preview: Loaded infield got even better with Pete Alonso

The Orioles added Pete Alonso to a loaded infield for 2026 that already included Gunnar...
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman putting on his helmet during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Baltimore, Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Orioles position preview: Rutschman, Basallo form high-upside catching duo

Orioles catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo both enter 2026 with high expectations, but they...
The Baltimore Sun is launching a new podcast. “Early Birds” will offer exclusive access inside the clubhouse and locker room from reporters who are on the ground for every game, practice and press conference.

Baltimore Sun to launch ‘Early Birds’ podcast Feb. 12 on Orioles, Ravens

The Baltimore Sun's reporters Matt Weyrich, Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino will host an all-new...
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz speaks with the media during Birdland Caravan. During the tour, Albernaz shared some insights into his plans to build a winning culture in Baltimore. (Jacob Calvin Meyer/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Albernaz resets Orioles’ clubhouse culture | COMMENTARY

What does "clubhouse culture" really mean? New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has offered hints into...
Framber Valdez, shown in 2023, is still a free agent. The Orioles are one of his potential suitors as spring training nears. (Kevin M. Cox/AP)

Orioles mailbag: Is it Framber Valdez or bust for the rotation?

Does the Orioles' rotation need Framber Valdez? Jacob Calvin Meyer answers that question and more...
Jhonkensy Noel, nicknamed "Big Christmas," was claimed off waivers by the Orioles this offseason. (Chris Tilley/AP file)

The next Jeremiah Jackson? A look at the Orioles’ unheralded offseason moves.

One of the strengths of the Orioles under Mike Elias has been finding diamonds in...
Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez pauses after giving up a solo home run in 2023. Valdez is a coveted free agent this offseason. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Will the Orioles sign Framber Valdez? Don’t look to Kalshi for answers.

Could the Orioles sign Framber Valdez? Prediction markets don't have all the answers.
Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr., shown in 2023, was named one of the top 100 prospects in baseball by The Athletic. (Staff file)

Orioles prospect rankings: 3 new players recognized on top 100 list

Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. cracks into a top 100 prospect list.
The Orioles' Jordan Westburg, left, encourages Dylan Beavers to cross home plate while donning a Ravens helmet and carrying a football after Beavers' walk-off home run at Camden Yards last season. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: New Ravens, Orioles leaders put Baltimore in unfamiliar territory | COMMENTARY

For the first time that doesn't include a new team, Baltimore's football and baseball franchises...
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso speaks with the media during Friday's Birdland Caravan tour. Alonso discussed the team's developing culture, which he calls "the new Oriole way." (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Pete Alonso hopeful to usher in ‘the New Oriole Way’ entering first season

“I’m starting to feel like there’s a certain brand of baseball, the type of game...
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, shown at a 2025 news conference, is widely considered one of the best prospects in baseball. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Why Orioles’ Beavers, Basallo being ranked top 100 prospects again matters

The Orioles' Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo are both on track to be eligible for...
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson speaks with the media during a Birdland Caravan event Friday. Henderson shared that a shoulder injury held him back in 2025, but he's fully healthy with a couple of months until the start of the 2026 season. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson details shoulder injury that derailed 2025 season

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson dealt with a nagging shoulder injury in 2025 that affected his...
Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez smiles as he watches a video replay in 2023. Valdez is one of the top remaining free agent pitchers, and he could be a good fit for the Orioles' 2026 rotation. (David J. Phillip/AP)

As Orioles’ ace options dwindle, so do Framber Valdez’s suitors | ANALYSIS

The Orioles and Framber Valdez appear to be natural fits for one another after how...
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, middle, and first baseman Pete Alonso, right, sit with play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Brown during a "Meet the O's" question-and-answer session Thursday at the Senator Theatre to kick off this year's Birdland Caravan. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)

Orioles’ Pete Alonso wants fan input on first walk-up song with new team

Orioles first baseman has spent the offseason pondering what walk-up song he’ll use at Camden...
Stephen Gregson of Baltimore and his then-18-month-old son Camden are seen with Baltimore Orioles, from left, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle and Colton Cowser, during last year's Birdland Caravan event at Harford County Public Library's Abingdon Branch. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Snowstorm fallout: Orioles cancel Saturday’s Birdland Caravan events

The Orioles’ annual Birdland Caravan fan fest will be cut short because of the snowstorm...
Orioles left fielder Dylan Beavers, shown getting into a defensive stance in 2025, was recently named Baseball America's No. 21 overall prospect. (Kenneth K. Lam/staff)

Orioles prospect rankings: 5 players land inside Baseball America’s top 100

Baseball America on Wednesday released its preseason top 100 prospects list, including a shocking rise...
FILE -San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey sits during a press conference introducing Tony Vitello as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants baseball team on Oct. 30, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for next year’s Hall of Fame ballot

By NOAH TRISTER These days, Buster Posey’s focus is on trying to build a winner...
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday, right, scores against the Pirates during a 2025 spring training game. Of Baltimore's 31 spring training games in 2026, 20 of them will air on MASN. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

MASN to air 20 Orioles spring training games, more than double in recent years

In its first season apart from the Nationals, MASN is making a monumental change to...
The Orioles' Koby Perez, shown in 2019, is the team's vice president of international scouting and operations. Under his watch, the franchise has increased its investment in international prospects. (Staff file)

Orioles make splash with international class, sign shortstop for record $2.3 million

The Orioles signed a franchise record four players to seven-figure bonuses as the club's investment...
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez throws a pitch in 2023. Valdez is among the few high-end starting pitchers still available in free agency. (Kevin M. Cox/AP)

Orioles ace options: With Ranger Suárez off table, who else is available?

The Orioles would benefit from adding a top-end starting pitcher. Here are five No. 1-caliber...
Ranger Suárez was 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA last year with the Phillies. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Ranger Suárez, Red Sox agree to 5-year, $130 million contract

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox agreed Wednesday to a $130 million, five-year...
MASN had broadcast Nationals games since they arrived in Washington in 2005. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff file)

Nationals strike TV deal with MLB to end partnership with MASN, Orioles

The Nationals are leaving MASN and are partnering with MLB to broadcast their games locally,...
The Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero, right, reaches third base before Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson can apply the tag during a Sept. 24 game at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles eye Jeremiah Jackson for utility role in 2026. Is he ready?

Jeremiah Jackson impressed with the Orioles in the second half last season, but his defense...
MLB's Joint Competition Committee voted in September to implement the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system beginning in 2026. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

ABS challenge system is coming to MLB. Which Orioles will benefit most?

MLB is set to implement the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system in 2026. The Orioles...
The Orioles unveiled a Tupac bobblehead, which they will give out on May 8. (Courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles)

Orioles’ 2026 giveaways: Tupac, Pete Alonso bobbleheads among promotions

The Orioles announced their promotional schedule for the 2026 season Monday, including Tupac and Pete...
Tony Holland, of Westminster, has become a minority owner of the Orioles, his hometown team. (Courtesy of Allen Media Strategies)

Orioles Q&A: Westminster’s Tony Holland on becoming minority owner

Tony Holland grew up watching Orioles games on his 13-inch television. Now, Holland has become...
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, shown in 2025, will make $8.5 million in 2026. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles arbitration tracker: Henderson gets record amount, Mountcastle avoids drama

Gunnar Henderson will make $8.5 million in 2026, the largest salary ever for an Orioles...
The Orioles traded right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, not shown, for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward in one of their big splashes this offseason. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)

How Orioles additions Pete Alonso, Taylor Ward fit hitting at Camden Yards

Orioles offseason additions Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward both have power to the opposite field,...
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson takes the field during a 2025 game. Henderson headlines a loaded Baltimore lineup entering 2026. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Orioles 2026 roster projection: How many more pitchers are needed?

With the offseason more than halfway done, here is a look at what the Orioles'...
Orioles president of business operations Catie Griggs has overseen the majority of Camden Yards' renovations since being hired in the summer of 2024. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Orioles’ Catie Griggs: Camden Yards upgrades aimed at giving fans ‘options’

Orioles president of business operations Catie Griggs touted their efforts to reach a “very broad...
Left-hander Ranger Ranger Suárez developed from a swing man to a frontline starter for the Philadelphia Phillies. (Laurence Kesterson/AP)

Orioles free agent targets: Comparing Framber Valdez vs. Ranger Suárez

Framber Valder and Ranger Suárez are the consensus top free agent starters still available. Who...
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, left, high-fives shortstop Gunnar Henderson after hitting a home run against the Athletics on Aug. 8. Both players fell short of expectations in 2024. (Alyssa Howell/AP)

10 New Year’s resolutions for the Orioles heading into 2026

The Orioles enter 2026 with World Series aspirations. From Gunnar Henderson to Mike Elias, some...
Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin, center, signs autographs at spring training. Eflin is returning to the Orioles on a one-year deal, and he's eager to prove his 2025 struggles were an aberration. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles’ Zach Eflin, surgery behind him, wants to ‘show what I really am’

Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin returned to Baltimore on a one-year deal, giving him another shot...
President of baseball operations Mike Elias has been aggressive this offseason bolstering the Orioles' roster, both on the pitching and position player side. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Even after Eflin deal, Orioles have room for a frontline starter | ANALYSIS

The Orioles re-signed right-hander Zach Eflin, a depth piece for their rotation that doesn’t preclude...
Right-hander Zach Eflin had a 4.48 ERA over the past two seasons with the Orioles. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles sign Zach Eflin to 1-year, $10M deal with option for 2027: sources

The Orioles are reuniting with pitcher Zach Eflin in free agency after signing him to...
Ed Stylc started his Baltimore sports collection with baseball cards when he was a boy. His basement is decorated with authentic and replica items commemorating various baseball, football, and ice hockey teams, as well as wrestling belts that had a Baltimore connection. (Kim Hairston/staff)

Baltimore sports memorabilia is nostalgia for some, a thriving business for others

Collectors have quietly fueled Baltimore’s memorabilia market for decades — one driven by nostalgia, not...
Agent Scott Boras, far right, represents the Orioles' infielders. Building and keeping a good relationship with Boras can be critical to extending players like Gunnar Henderson or Jordan Westburg. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

The Orioles have an all-Boras infield. Could Alonso be first domino? | ANALYSIS

A good working relationship between owner, general manager and Scott Boras is important for most...
FILE – San Diego Padres’ Ryan O’Hearn celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sept. 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Ex-Orioles 1B Ryan O’Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a...
Pitcher Shane Baz delivers a pitch against the Blue Jays in 2025. The Orioles traded a bunch of top prospects to bring Baz into their rotation for 2026 and beyond. (Chris O'Meara, AP file)

Orioles’ rotation, even with Shane Baz, still projected as worst in AL East

Even with the boost from the trade for Shane Baz last week, Baltimore's rotation is...
Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz delivers against the Red Sox's Abraham Toro last season. Baz ended 2024 strong with a 3.06 ERA in 79 1/3 innings. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

In Shane Baz, Orioles getting a more reliable Grayson Rodriguez | ANALYSIS

In acquiring Shane Baz, the Orioles have replaced Grayson Rodriguez with a pitcher who possesses...
Since returning in 2024 from Tommy Johns surgery, Shane Baz has posted a 4.29 ERA. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Orioles’ Mike Elias explains decision to trade for pitcher Shane Baz

Mike Elias said that newly acquired Orioles pitcher Shane Baz is a “perfect fit” for...
Rays pitcher Shane Baz delivers against the Orioles on Sept. 24 at Camden Yards. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Instant analysis from Orioles’ trade for Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun sports staff had to say immediately after the Orioles' trade...
Right-hander Shane Baz joins the Orioles after five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles trade for starting pitcher Shane Baz, sending 4 prospects to Rays

The Orioles checked off another box Friday, trading for Rays right-handed pitcher Shane Baz for...
The Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle, left, celebrates with Coby Mayo after hitting a home run against the Athletics on Aug. 8 last season. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell)

4 solutions for Orioles’ logjam at first base after Pete Alonso addition

Pete Alonso is now the starting first baseman for the Orioles. What does that mean...
John Means, shown at 2024 spring training with the Orioles, ruptured his Achilles tendon Tuesday during training. Means says the injury came the same day he was set to announce signing with a team. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Former Orioles pitcher John Means ruptures Achilles tendon

John Means, the former Orioles All-Star who energized Baltimore fans during the rebuild, has suffered...
Orioles owner David Rubenstein, shown during the team's 2025 home opener, is investing heavily into the team's payroll compared to previous ownership. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: The Orioles’ new era is here. It’s OK to believe it. | COMMENTARY

This is an exciting time to be a baseball fan in Baltimore, and it’s finally...
The Orioles' Jordan Westburg, left, and Gunnar Henderson, right, react after Westburg hit a home run against the Yankees in September. With Pete Alonso now on the team, Baltimore hopes it can boast the best offense in baseball. (Pamela Smith/AP)

Do Orioles have best lineup in MLB with Pete Alonso? Mike Elias thinks so.

Early projections peg the Orioles as one of the most prolific offenses in MLB after...
Right-hander Albert Suárez made his MLB comeback with the Orioles in 2024 before injuries limited him to five appearances last season. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Orioles re-sign Albert Suárez on minors deal amid flurry of roster moves

The Orioles aren’t done with Albert Suárez just yet. They signed the right-hander to a...
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