Question: There are players who did not have success with the Orioles, were traded and are now having success with other teams — Kevin Gausman, Kyle Stowers, Joey Ortiz, Koji Uehara, Jack Flaherty and Tanner Scott come to mind. Who are some others who did not have success with the Orioles but are in other organizations? From: Marc Goodman Answer: Marc, there’s a lot to unpack … [Read more...] about Which players shouldn’t have been traded by the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Orioles reacquire Andrew Kittredge from Cubs
The Orioles reacquired right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. They traded Kittredge to the Cubs at the trade deadline for teenaged Dominican shortstop prospect Wilfri De La Cruz. Kittredge, who signed with the Orioles in January, has a $9 million option for 2026. In 31 games with the Orioles, Kittredge was 2-2 … [Read more...] about Orioles reacquire Andrew Kittredge from Cubs
What Albernaz, Elias and Rubenstein are saying about the new manager and the 2026 Orioles
BALTIMORE—What happened? Cradling his 2-year-old daughter Gigi through some of his introductory press conference, Craig Albernaz made clear that even though he’s the new manager of the Orioles, he’s learned quickly about Baltimore. In his first answer to a question about what he brought from Cleveland, where he served as bench coach and associate manager, he alluded to the … [Read more...] about What Albernaz, Elias and Rubenstein are saying about the new manager and the 2026 Orioles
Calling the Pen: Dodgers, Blue Jays give fans an all-time classic World Series
My grandfather and my mom ignited my interest in baseball, but it was Sandy Koufax who made me fall in love with the game. It was the 1963 World Series and as a 12-year-old I already was aware of the Yankees’ dominance of the sport. I was about to be introduced to Koufax, the slender, stylish Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander who could overpower hitters with his fastball and make … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Dodgers, Blue Jays give fans an all-time classic World Series
Questions for new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz
Oriole fans will get to hear from new manager Craig Albernaz on Tuesday when he’s officially introduced. Albernaz comes from the Cleveland Guardians, where he was bench coach in 2024 and associate manager in 2025. There are lots of questions about him, and here are some that might be answered: What are your impressions of the team? The Guardians played the Orioles seven times, … [Read more...] about Questions for new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz