Andy Kostka
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Orioles beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner
As the Framber Valdez saga drags on, these are alternatives for the Orioles
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Here are 4 alternatives for the Orioles if they don’t sign Framber Valdez
The Orioles could benefit from another addition to their rotation.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
As the Framber Valdez saga drags on, these are alternatives for the Orioles
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Michael Frenz, the executive director of the Maryland Stadium Authority, announces his retirement, effective April 30.
MSA, in part, oversees Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
MSA says it will undergo a nationwide search for Frenz’s successor. Frenz held the role 17 years
MSA, in part, oversees Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
MSA says it will undergo a nationwide search for Frenz’s successor. Frenz held the role 17 years
February 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Michael Frenz, the executive director of the Maryland Stadium Authority, announces his retirement, effective April 30.
MSA, in part, oversees Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
MSA says it will undergo a nationwide search for Frenz’s successor. Frenz held the role 17 years
MSA, in part, oversees Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
MSA says it will undergo a nationwide search for Frenz’s successor. Frenz held the role 17 years
The offseason roster churn continues as the Orioles announce they’ve acquired third baseman Bryan Ramos from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash.
Baltimore designates utility man Weston Wilson for assignment to make room.
Ramos is 23. Reached majors briefly in 24 and 25
Baltimore designates utility man Weston Wilson for assignment to make room.
Ramos is 23. Reached majors briefly in 24 and 25
February 2, 2026 at 3:02 AM
The offseason roster churn continues as the Orioles announce they’ve acquired third baseman Bryan Ramos from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash.
Baltimore designates utility man Weston Wilson for assignment to make room.
Ramos is 23. Reached majors briefly in 24 and 25
Baltimore designates utility man Weston Wilson for assignment to make room.
Ramos is 23. Reached majors briefly in 24 and 25
The Orioles say they’ve taken off the scoreboard sign and clock for refurbishment, but it’ll be ready by opening day. Pic from the Os
January 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The Orioles say they’ve taken off the scoreboard sign and clock for refurbishment, but it’ll be ready by opening day. Pic from the Os
West Ham’s great escape — still on
January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
West Ham’s great escape — still on
The Orioles say an active winter has helped ticket sales.
“Ultimately, they (fans) wanted to see that we were as committed as they are to this team, and I think my hope, and what we’re seeing in terms of ticket sales, is that we’re delivering that.”
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“Ultimately, they (fans) wanted to see that we were as committed as they are to this team, and I think my hope, and what we’re seeing in terms of ticket sales, is that we’re delivering that.”
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The Orioles have had a busy winter, and say it’s boosted ticket sales
“And, as we have demonstrated our continued commitment to making sure we’re playing top-tier baseball, our fans have acknowledged that,” said Catie Griggs, the team’s president of business operations....
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January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The Orioles say an active winter has helped ticket sales.
“Ultimately, they (fans) wanted to see that we were as committed as they are to this team, and I think my hope, and what we’re seeing in terms of ticket sales, is that we’re delivering that.”
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“Ultimately, they (fans) wanted to see that we were as committed as they are to this team, and I think my hope, and what we’re seeing in terms of ticket sales, is that we’re delivering that.”
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With only the Orioles now, MASN remains ‘viable,’ team official says www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Orioles official: With only the Orioles now, MASN remains ‘viable’
Orioles president of business operations Catie Griggs anticipates that fans will be well served by a network dedicated to one team.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Saw these kids open for Tommy Oeffling in Salt Lake City recently. Love the sound, and especially the refrain: “What am I if not myself? I’m not anything.”
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Movies
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January 28, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Saw these kids open for Tommy Oeffling in Salt Lake City recently. Love the sound, and especially the refrain: “What am I if not myself? I’m not anything.”
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Reposted by Andy Kostka
This has the Orioles 5th in the AL — 4th in the AL East — at 45 WAR, just barely behind the Red Sox (45.6) and a little further behind the Yankees (47.6) and the Blue Jays (48).
ZIPS projections are complete and have been added to the Depth Charts projections (STEAMER+ZIPS with my playing time projections), which is what you see on the RosterResource pages or the FanGraphs Depth Charts.
Updated team fWAR after adding ZIPS: www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts....
Updated team fWAR after adding ZIPS: www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts....
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
This has the Orioles 5th in the AL — 4th in the AL East — at 45 WAR, just barely behind the Red Sox (45.6) and a little further behind the Yankees (47.6) and the Blue Jays (48).
On Samuel Basallo and player development at the major league level
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Samuel Basallo says his first taste of the majors helped him ‘attack’ the winter
“For him, everything I know, every conversation with him, the background on him, he’s a competitor and he wants to get better and he’s a team-first guy,” manager Craig Albernaz said. “So, when you hav...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
On Samuel Basallo and player development at the major league level
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Former Oriole Trey Mancini receives a minor league deal from the Angels, source confirms, as
@Ken_Rosenthal
said.
Mancini, 33, played 74 games in Triple-A for the Diamondbacks last year. He posted an .895 OPS in that time. He last played in the majors in 2023
@Ken_Rosenthal
said.
Mancini, 33, played 74 games in Triple-A for the Diamondbacks last year. He posted an .895 OPS in that time. He last played in the majors in 2023
January 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Former Oriole Trey Mancini receives a minor league deal from the Angels, source confirms, as
@Ken_Rosenthal
said.
Mancini, 33, played 74 games in Triple-A for the Diamondbacks last year. He posted an .895 OPS in that time. He last played in the majors in 2023
@Ken_Rosenthal
said.
Mancini, 33, played 74 games in Triple-A for the Diamondbacks last year. He posted an .895 OPS in that time. He last played in the majors in 2023
Tom Brady, out of context: “A little booty tap.”
January 26, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Tom Brady, out of context: “A little booty tap.”
Nothing like first tracks on fresh powder. Ski the east! (Featuring my dog almost yanking my mom over)
January 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Nothing like first tracks on fresh powder. Ski the east! (Featuring my dog almost yanking my mom over)
I would respectfully argue you do want to watch it. It’s the only way to realize that the unreal is real.
There’s video floating around. You don’t want to watch it.
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Live: Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
More than a hundred protesters and observers have gathered near E. 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I would respectfully argue you do want to watch it. It’s the only way to realize that the unreal is real.
Parsing the tea leaves, the “New Oriole Way” sounds a lot like the original Oriole Way. That’s because sound, fundamental baseball never goes out of style.
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What does Pete Alonso mean by ‘New Oriole Way’?
“I’m starting to feel like there’s a certain brand of baseball, a type of game we want to play,” Alonso said at the Birdland Caravan.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Parsing the tea leaves, the “New Oriole Way” sounds a lot like the original Oriole Way. That’s because sound, fundamental baseball never goes out of style.
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Thanks to those who said hi at the volunteering event today. You guys basically pay my paycheck
January 24, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Thanks to those who said hi at the volunteering event today. You guys basically pay my paycheck
Nate George is now a top-100 prospect on Baseball America (86) and MLB Pipeline (93). Quite the rise for the 16th-round pick: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Meet the 16th-round Orioles pick who’s playing like a first-rounder
Baltimore signed George for $455,000, the seventh-highest bonus in its 2024 draft class. So far, as the 19-year-old George rips his way through the Florida Complex League and Low-A Delmarva, he’s prov...
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January 24, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Nate George is now a top-100 prospect on Baseball America (86) and MLB Pipeline (93). Quite the rise for the 16th-round pick: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Gunnar Henderson’s shoulder impingement last season likely played a role in his power decline. Now, he says, he’s healthy and ready for the Orioles season to arrive
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Henderson looking forward to healthy season after playing with shoulder impingement
The All-Star shortstop said he injured his shoulder diving for a ball early last season.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Gunnar Henderson’s shoulder impingement last season likely played a role in his power decline. Now, he says, he’s healthy and ready for the Orioles season to arrive
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Pete Alonso: “I know it’s about wins and losses, and not just this organization, but people in this city, they want it so bad. For me, I want to win a championship. I want to do whatever it takes.”
January 23, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Pete Alonso: “I know it’s about wins and losses, and not just this organization, but people in this city, they want it so bad. For me, I want to win a championship. I want to do whatever it takes.”
The shoulder impingement Gunnar Henderson played through last year impacted his swing plane, he said. That probably impacted his power numbers. But Henderson said he’s healthy now
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The shoulder impingement Gunnar Henderson played through last year impacted his swing plane, he said. That probably impacted his power numbers. But Henderson said he’s healthy now
Craig Albernaz said Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad will be a full participant this spring
January 23, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Craig Albernaz said Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad will be a full participant this spring
How a D.C. bar owner’s love of the Orioles shines through in enemy territory
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How a D.C. bar owner’s love of the Orioles shines through in enemy territory
At Eebee's in the Shaw neighborhood, the Orioles remain top dog over the hometown Nationals. When the season arrives this year, the Orioles will be on television.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
How a D.C. bar owner’s love of the Orioles shines through in enemy territory
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Marco Luciano is claimed off waivers by the Yankees. He had been DFA’d last week. The 24-year-old played mostly left field last year but was mostly a middle infielder before that
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Marco Luciano is claimed off waivers by the Yankees. He had been DFA’d last week. The 24-year-old played mostly left field last year but was mostly a middle infielder before that