Jake Rill
@jakerill.bsky.social
Orioles beat reporter for MLB.com
Orioles' Mike Elias to Cordell Woodland's follow-up question:
"Just not at a point to be able to address anything publicly in a responsible manner outside of what we’ve already shared as a club. But we do that as soon as we’re able to, and I expect that we’ll be able to share some news soon."
"Just not at a point to be able to address anything publicly in a responsible manner outside of what we’ve already shared as a club. But we do that as soon as we’re able to, and I expect that we’ll be able to share some news soon."
Orioles POBO/GM MIke Elias on 105.7 The Fan (w/ Cordell Woodland and Ben Hall) when asked about Jordan Westburg said club can't talk about things until there's "a diagnosis, a prognosis, a plan."
"We'll have something to share very, very soon."
"We'll have something to share very, very soon."
February 20, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Orioles' Mike Elias to Cordell Woodland's follow-up question:
"Just not at a point to be able to address anything publicly in a responsible manner outside of what we’ve already shared as a club. But we do that as soon as we’re able to, and I expect that we’ll be able to share some news soon."
"Just not at a point to be able to address anything publicly in a responsible manner outside of what we’ve already shared as a club. But we do that as soon as we’re able to, and I expect that we’ll be able to share some news soon."
Orioles POBO/GM MIke Elias on 105.7 The Fan (w/ Cordell Woodland and Ben Hall) when asked about Jordan Westburg said club can't talk about things until there's "a diagnosis, a prognosis, a plan."
"We'll have something to share very, very soon."
"We'll have something to share very, very soon."
February 20, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Orioles POBO/GM MIke Elias on 105.7 The Fan (w/ Cordell Woodland and Ben Hall) when asked about Jordan Westburg said club can't talk about things until there's "a diagnosis, a prognosis, a plan."
"We'll have something to share very, very soon."
"We'll have something to share very, very soon."
Currently playing at Orioles camp: "Still Fly" by Big Tymers. RHP Rico Garcia is the DJ of the Day.
(As an aside, I saw Big Tymers and Juvenile open for/perform with Lil Wayne in Tampa last year during Spring Training and it was awesome.)
(As an aside, I saw Big Tymers and Juvenile open for/perform with Lil Wayne in Tampa last year during Spring Training and it was awesome.)
February 19, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Currently playing at Orioles camp: "Still Fly" by Big Tymers. RHP Rico Garcia is the DJ of the Day.
(As an aside, I saw Big Tymers and Juvenile open for/perform with Lil Wayne in Tampa last year during Spring Training and it was awesome.)
(As an aside, I saw Big Tymers and Juvenile open for/perform with Lil Wayne in Tampa last year during Spring Training and it was awesome.)
The AL East is again loaded. It's difficult to predict how these teams will stack up in '26. It should be competitive. It should be a dogfight.
More in this roundtable w/Adam Berry, @ianmbrowne.bsky.social, @bryanhoch.bsky.social, @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and myself: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
More in this roundtable w/Adam Berry, @ianmbrowne.bsky.social, @bryanhoch.bsky.social, @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and myself: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Writer roundtable: How will the AL East play out after shocking 2025 season?
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The American League East is loaded this year.
The Blue Jays had a huge offseason after falling just short in Game 7 of the World Series. The Yankees are runnin...
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February 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The AL East is again loaded. It's difficult to predict how these teams will stack up in '26. It should be competitive. It should be a dogfight.
More in this roundtable w/Adam Berry, @ianmbrowne.bsky.social, @bryanhoch.bsky.social, @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and myself: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
More in this roundtable w/Adam Berry, @ianmbrowne.bsky.social, @bryanhoch.bsky.social, @keeganmatheson.bsky.social and myself: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Trevor Rogers will start the Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener vs. the Yankees on Friday afternoon
February 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Trevor Rogers will start the Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener vs. the Yankees on Friday afternoon
Asked if Jordan Westburg’s injury is worse than initially believed, manager Craig Albernaz said, “I just want to make sure that we’re doing our due diligence and make sure Jordan is in the best chance to play this year.”
Manager Craig Albernaz said Jordan Westburg is “physically unable to participate right now” and is “getting evaluated by a medical team.”
Asked if it’s still the oblique or something else, Albernaz repeated Westburg is “just physically unable to go.”
Asked if it’s still the oblique or something else, Albernaz repeated Westburg is “just physically unable to go.”
February 19, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Asked if Jordan Westburg’s injury is worse than initially believed, manager Craig Albernaz said, “I just want to make sure that we’re doing our due diligence and make sure Jordan is in the best chance to play this year.”
Manager Craig Albernaz said Jordan Westburg is “physically unable to participate right now” and is “getting evaluated by a medical team.”
Asked if it’s still the oblique or something else, Albernaz repeated Westburg is “just physically unable to go.”
Asked if it’s still the oblique or something else, Albernaz repeated Westburg is “just physically unable to go.”
February 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Manager Craig Albernaz said Jordan Westburg is “physically unable to participate right now” and is “getting evaluated by a medical team.”
Asked if it’s still the oblique or something else, Albernaz repeated Westburg is “just physically unable to go.”
Asked if it’s still the oblique or something else, Albernaz repeated Westburg is “just physically unable to go.”
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Anthony Santander is back at the bottom of the mountain again, staring up.
My story from Dunedin on Santander's comments and the possibility of another lost season with the #BlueJays:
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My story from Dunedin on Santander's comments and the possibility of another lost season with the #BlueJays:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
'It's not easy to deal with': Santander staring down long rehab after shoulder surgery
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Anthony Santander is back at the bottom of the mountain again, staring up. His left arm immobilized in a sling to keep his shoulder still, he’s just hoping to play baseball this seaso...
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February 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Anthony Santander is back at the bottom of the mountain again, staring up.
My story from Dunedin on Santander's comments and the possibility of another lost season with the #BlueJays:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
My story from Dunedin on Santander's comments and the possibility of another lost season with the #BlueJays:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Here’s 74 home runs worth of right-handed power in one picture.
February 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Here’s 74 home runs worth of right-handed power in one picture.
Dean Kremer is the DJ of the Day at Orioles camp today. Already heard “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan.
February 18, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Dean Kremer is the DJ of the Day at Orioles camp today. Already heard “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan.
Guys in camp have been raving how these Orioles are "built like a football team."
So, what if these O's actually were a football team?
With the help of former college kicker Adley Rutschman and others, we built the lineup for the 2026 O's football squad: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
So, what if these O's actually were a football team?
With the help of former college kicker Adley Rutschman and others, we built the lineup for the 2026 O's football squad: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
'Everyone's huge' at O's camp, so who'd be best on the gridiron? We asked them
SARASOTA, Fla. -- The new agility field at the Ed Smith Stadium complex has artificial turf and 40 yards worth of line markers to assist in timing drills. Many of the athletes roaming around are hulki...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Guys in camp have been raving how these Orioles are "built like a football team."
So, what if these O's actually were a football team?
With the help of former college kicker Adley Rutschman and others, we built the lineup for the 2026 O's football squad: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
So, what if these O's actually were a football team?
With the help of former college kicker Adley Rutschman and others, we built the lineup for the 2026 O's football squad: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Robinson Chirinos has rejoined Orioles as Special Assistant, Baseball Operations & Player Development.
In this role, Chirinos will support players, coaches and staff across the lower levels, providing leadership, mentorship and reinforcement of organizational philosophies.
In this role, Chirinos will support players, coaches and staff across the lower levels, providing leadership, mentorship and reinforcement of organizational philosophies.
February 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Robinson Chirinos has rejoined Orioles as Special Assistant, Baseball Operations & Player Development.
In this role, Chirinos will support players, coaches and staff across the lower levels, providing leadership, mentorship and reinforcement of organizational philosophies.
In this role, Chirinos will support players, coaches and staff across the lower levels, providing leadership, mentorship and reinforcement of organizational philosophies.
Kyle Bradish is first on the mound for live BP today. (Tyler Wells also scheduled to throw on stadium mound later.)
Colton Cowser, Tyler O’Neill, Taylor Ward, Heston Kjerstad, Dylan Beavers among the O’s hitters in this group.
Colton Cowser, Tyler O’Neill, Taylor Ward, Heston Kjerstad, Dylan Beavers among the O’s hitters in this group.
February 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Kyle Bradish is first on the mound for live BP today. (Tyler Wells also scheduled to throw on stadium mound later.)
Colton Cowser, Tyler O’Neill, Taylor Ward, Heston Kjerstad, Dylan Beavers among the O’s hitters in this group.
Colton Cowser, Tyler O’Neill, Taylor Ward, Heston Kjerstad, Dylan Beavers among the O’s hitters in this group.
Holding another AMA on Orioles Reddit later today (3:15 p.m. ET). Plenty to talk about with Spring Training in full swing in Sarasota.
Drop in any questions now: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/co...
Drop in any questions now: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/co...
From the orioles community on Reddit: AMA with MLB.com Orioles beat reporter Jake Rill on Tuesday 2/17/26 at 3:15 p.m. ET! Submit questions now!
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February 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Holding another AMA on Orioles Reddit later today (3:15 p.m. ET). Plenty to talk about with Spring Training in full swing in Sarasota.
Drop in any questions now: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/co...
Drop in any questions now: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/co...
FYI: this was Pete Alonso’s playlist yesterday.
It’s a game at Orioles camp, manager Craig Albernaz said. Every day, a new player is the DJ. Kyle Bradish was the first last week. Then it’s a domino effect, each player gets to choose who goes next.
Today is Samuel Basallo.
It’s a game at Orioles camp, manager Craig Albernaz said. Every day, a new player is the DJ. Kyle Bradish was the first last week. Then it’s a domino effect, each player gets to choose who goes next.
Today is Samuel Basallo.
The playlist on the backfields for the Orioles’ first full-squad workout this morning featured:
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
February 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
FYI: this was Pete Alonso’s playlist yesterday.
It’s a game at Orioles camp, manager Craig Albernaz said. Every day, a new player is the DJ. Kyle Bradish was the first last week. Then it’s a domino effect, each player gets to choose who goes next.
Today is Samuel Basallo.
It’s a game at Orioles camp, manager Craig Albernaz said. Every day, a new player is the DJ. Kyle Bradish was the first last week. Then it’s a domino effect, each player gets to choose who goes next.
Today is Samuel Basallo.
How would new Orioles utility man Blaze Alexander describe himself?
"A super-athlete. A guy who can be versatile, can play everywhere, just go out there and make it happen. I’m a gamer."
Getting to know Alexander, and more from Monday's camp workout: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
"A super-athlete. A guy who can be versatile, can play everywhere, just go out there and make it happen. I’m a gamer."
Getting to know Alexander, and more from Monday's camp workout: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
New O's utility man Alexander a 'super-athlete' and 'gamer'
SARASOTA, Fla. -- What type of player did the Orioles acquire when they brought in Blaze Alexander in a trade with the D-backs on Feb. 5? Allow the 26-year-old utility man to tell you himself.
"A supe...
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February 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
How would new Orioles utility man Blaze Alexander describe himself?
"A super-athlete. A guy who can be versatile, can play everywhere, just go out there and make it happen. I’m a gamer."
Getting to know Alexander, and more from Monday's camp workout: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
"A super-athlete. A guy who can be versatile, can play everywhere, just go out there and make it happen. I’m a gamer."
Getting to know Alexander, and more from Monday's camp workout: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Shane Baz strikes out Gunnar Henderson swinging during Orioles live BP.
Baz’s stuff again looks great out here today.
Baz’s stuff again looks great out here today.
February 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Shane Baz strikes out Gunnar Henderson swinging during Orioles live BP.
Baz’s stuff again looks great out here today.
Baz’s stuff again looks great out here today.
Coby Mayo strikes out looking against Dean Kremer in live BP.
Several member of the Orioles’ dugout: “Challenge! Challenge it!”
Several member of the Orioles’ dugout: “Challenge! Challenge it!”
February 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Coby Mayo strikes out looking against Dean Kremer in live BP.
Several member of the Orioles’ dugout: “Challenge! Challenge it!”
Several member of the Orioles’ dugout: “Challenge! Challenge it!”
Well, it appears the big white cast Jackson Holliday had on his right hand this morning has already been removed.
He has a lighter black wrap on it while watching live BP from Orioles’ dugout:
He has a lighter black wrap on it while watching live BP from Orioles’ dugout:
February 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Well, it appears the big white cast Jackson Holliday had on his right hand this morning has already been removed.
He has a lighter black wrap on it while watching live BP from Orioles’ dugout:
He has a lighter black wrap on it while watching live BP from Orioles’ dugout:
A big step for Zach Eflin today: His first live BP coming off of back surgery.
Also, a good start for Eflin, who strikes out Leody Taveras swinging to open the session at Orioles camp:
Also, a good start for Eflin, who strikes out Leody Taveras swinging to open the session at Orioles camp:
February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
A big step for Zach Eflin today: His first live BP coming off of back surgery.
Also, a good start for Eflin, who strikes out Leody Taveras swinging to open the session at Orioles camp:
Also, a good start for Eflin, who strikes out Leody Taveras swinging to open the session at Orioles camp:
Jackson Holliday showed up to Orioles camp Monday morning with a cast on his right hand, but not for long -- it'll be removed today.
Then, the 22-year-old will soon get to work fielding grounders and running.
"My goal is to be back as fast as possible."
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Then, the 22-year-old will soon get to work fielding grounders and running.
"My goal is to be back as fast as possible."
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In good spirits post-surgery, Holliday hopes to return to O's not long after Opening Day
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Five live at-bats into a pre-Spring Training workout at the Orioles' Ed Smith Stadium complex on Feb. 6, Jackson Holliday could tell something had gone wrong.
"Took a swing and knew ...
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February 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Jackson Holliday showed up to Orioles camp Monday morning with a cast on his right hand, but not for long -- it'll be removed today.
Then, the 22-year-old will soon get to work fielding grounders and running.
"My goal is to be back as fast as possible."
www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Then, the 22-year-old will soon get to work fielding grounders and running.
"My goal is to be back as fast as possible."
www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
It’s been a good start to camp for Heston Kjerstad, who has already taken a ton of live at-bats in recent days.
Kjerstad in the cage on first day of Orioles full-squad workouts:
Kjerstad in the cage on first day of Orioles full-squad workouts:
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
It’s been a good start to camp for Heston Kjerstad, who has already taken a ton of live at-bats in recent days.
Kjerstad in the cage on first day of Orioles full-squad workouts:
Kjerstad in the cage on first day of Orioles full-squad workouts:
Taylor Ward in the batting cage on first day of Orioles full-squad workouts
February 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Taylor Ward in the batting cage on first day of Orioles full-squad workouts
“One Last Breath” by Creed must be a popular one, because it just came on for the second time today
The playlist on the backfields for the Orioles’ first full-squad workout this morning featured:
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
February 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
“One Last Breath” by Creed must be a popular one, because it just came on for the second time today
The playlist on the backfields for the Orioles’ first full-squad workout this morning featured:
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
February 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The playlist on the backfields for the Orioles’ first full-squad workout this morning featured:
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down
Nickelback
Creed
Three Days Grace
Stone Temple Pilots
Goo Goo Dolls
3 Doors Down