SARASOTA—Many Oriole fans were surprised when they tuned into MLB Network’s roster reveal for the World Baseball Classic and saw a glimpse of a familiar name. Enrique Bradfield Jr. is playing for Team Panama, something that hadn’t been a topic of conversation among fans. On the program, Panama’s roster was the last one revealed, and unlike Team USA, Japan, Dominican Republic or … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bradfield on playing for Team Panama in World Baseball Classic: ‘A fun opportunity’
Rutschman homers, Henderson moves to 3rd, Bradish throws 3 in Orioles’ 7-5 loss to Braves
SARASOTA-What’s happening? Adley Rutschman hit his first home run of the spring and Kyle Bradish pitched three innings, allowing two runs, in the Orioles’ 7-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves before the second sellout crowd of spring training, 7,728, at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday. Rutschman, who’s seeking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season when he missed significant time … [Read more...] about Rutschman homers, Henderson moves to 3rd, Bradish throws 3 in Orioles’ 7-5 loss to Braves
Who is the biggest ‘What if’ in Orioles history? | MAILBAG
Question: Who is the biggest “what if” in Orioles history in your view? That is, what player is most notable for not reaching his potential because of injuries or other issues? From: Timothy Fowler Answer: Tim, you often send in questions I’ve never contemplated. I didn’t live in Baltimore until 1980, so I’ll take it from then on. I would say Dylan Bundy, who was the fourth … [Read more...] about Who is the biggest ‘What if’ in Orioles history? | MAILBAG
First-time manager Craig Albernaz is pleased with Orioles’ spring training: ‘A great camp so far’
SARASOTA—There are 27 days until the Orioles open the 2026 season against the Minnesota Twins, and 22 days until the team plays its final Grapefruit League. In the first two-plus weeks of spring training, the focus of manager Craig Albernaz has been to make sure the Orioles are ready for Opening Day. So far, in his first stint as a major league manager, Albernaz has handled the … [Read more...] about First-time manager Craig Albernaz is pleased with Orioles’ spring training: ‘A great camp so far’
Orioles’ Basallo says side injury isn’t serious, could play this weekend
SARASOTA—Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, who left Thursday’s game against Detroit because of abdominal discomfort in his right side, was back in uniform on Friday. “I feel good, thank God, I’m good,” Basallo said through a team translator. In the top of the third inning, Basallo tagged out Detroit’s Matt Vierling at home plate. After he was examined by head athletic trainer … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Basallo says side injury isn’t serious, could play this weekend