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March 23, 2026

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Today marks a unique moment for the Orioles as they face the Nationals, both led by first-year managers, reflecting a fresh start for the Battle of the Beltways. The excitement of the exhibition is tempered by injury concerns, particularly with utility infielder Vázquez exiting early after a hit by pitch, joining Dylan Beavers and Heston Kjerstad on the sidelines ahead of Opening Day. With just days to go before the regular season kicks off, fans will be eager to see how the roster shapes up, especially after the O's failed to land a top starter in the offseason. Meanwhile, Shane Baz, recently acquired, holds the promise of becoming a breakout star that could change the dynamics of the rotation. As Oriole Park at Camden Yards unveils its upgrades today, the atmosphere is ripe with anticipation for what lies ahead.

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Bestie managers add new dimension to O’s and Nats’ not-so-heated rivalry

Bestie managers add new dimension to O’s and Nats’ not-so-heated rivalry

BALTIMORE -- For the first time since the Nationals arrived in Washington, D.C., in 2005, both the Orioles and Nats have a first-year manager to start the season. Better yet, these two new “Battle of the Beltways” managers have known each other for a decade.

Utility infielder Vázquez exits after HBP, set for X-rays

Utility infielder Vázquez exits after HBP, set for X-rays

BALTIMORE -- As a handful of injuries hit the Orioles’ outfield at the end of Spring Training, with the statuses of Dylan Beavers (right knee discomfort) and Heston Kjerstad (right hamstring tightness) both questionable ahead of Opening Day, another question mark was brought into play during the club’s 8-1 exhibition

Former Orioles All-Star looks primed for a bounce back in 2026

Former Orioles All-Star looks primed for a bounce back in 2026

The Baltimore Orioles moved on from Cedric Mullins last season and now he is trying to reestablish himself with the Rays. If he does maybe he could come back to the Orioles.

This Orioles breakout candidate could be everything Mike Elias needs

This Orioles breakout candidate could be everything Mike Elias needs

The Baltimore Orioles once again failed to acquire a top of the rotation starter this offseason. However, Shane Baz who they did acquire has the upside to maybe reach that level.

Sunday exhibition game thread: Orioles vs. Nationals, 1:35

Sunday exhibition game thread: Orioles vs. Nationals, 1:35

It’s Opening Day! …Well, not for the Orioles, but for Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Today the O’s will unveil the many upgrades to their home ballpark to fans for the first time, as they host the Nationals for the opener of a two-game exhibition set (to be followed by tomorrow’s spring finale in D.C.). […]

Orioles news: Dean Kremer optioned, injury updates

Orioles news: Dean Kremer optioned, injury updates

Hello, friends. There are now just four days remaining until Orioles Opening Day. It’s coming on Thursday! As of yesterday, the team has wrapped up its exhibition schedule in Florida, with a home-and-home pair of exhibitions in Baltimore (today) and Washington (tomorrow) still to come before everything starts getting finalized for the regular season. Today’s […]