Baltimore Orioles News & Updates

March 03, 2026

Baltimore Orioles Headlines

Samuel Basallo's injury update brought some relief to the Orioles, but manager Craig Albernaz's bold comments hint at a few risks as the team gears up for the season. With Tyler O'Neill's unexpected spring training surge, the lineup may be forced into a rethink, especially with so much talent brewing in the outfield. The Orioles’ prospect list has shifted significantly, with a new generation of players ready to make their mark, reflecting years of smart drafting and trading. As excitement builds for the World Baseball Classic, Orioles fans can look forward to seeing their stars in action against international competition. With the new tournament-style format for the Spring Breakout show promising matchups in 2027, the future looks bright for a franchise that’s finally coming into its own.

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Here are the O's 2026 Top 30 prospects

Here are the O's 2026 Top 30 prospects

Things look a little bit different down on the farm for the Orioles these days. After years of drafting early and loading up on bats, many of those hitters have graduated and/or been traded for other pieces. The shift is apparent because at the top of the new Orioles Top

New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27

New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27

Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the

Craig Albernaz takes a risky stance after Orioles respond to Samuel Basallo injury

Craig Albernaz takes a risky stance after Orioles respond to Samuel Basallo injury

The Baltimore Orioles got some good news with Samuel Basallo's injury update, but manager Craig Albernaz went out on a bit of a limb with his comments.

Tyler O'Neill's early surge could force the Orioles to rethink their lineup

Tyler O'Neill's early surge could force the Orioles to rethink their lineup

Most Baltimore Orioles fans probably didn't expect to see Tyler O'Neill get off to a red-hot start in spring training.

Where to watch the Orioles in the World Baseball Classic 2026

Where to watch the Orioles in the World Baseball Classic 2026

This year’s edition of the World Baseball Classic gets under way on what is, to us, Wednesday night with games kicking off in Tokyo. Most teams will be playing exhibitions against a major league club on Tuesday or Wednesday with their pool play beginning on Friday. The Orioles players who are on these rosters will […]

The Orioles’ outfield is poised for a bounce back season

The Orioles’ outfield is poised for a bounce back season

It’s not entirely clear how new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz plans to deploy his outfield in 2026. The roster is full of intriguing—but flawed—options. And while spring training statistics should never be taken too seriously, the early outcomes from a few names in the mix are worth taking into account. At the moment, it seems […]