Jake Rill
@jakerill.bsky.social
Orioles beat reporter for MLB.com
Shane Baz on working with new Orioles teammate Adley Rutschman in the 2021 Futures Game:
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
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"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
Shane Baz strikes out two in the 2nd inning | 07/11/2021
Shane Baz strikes out two batters in his Futures Game outing in the 2nd inning
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January 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Shane Baz on working with new Orioles teammate Adley Rutschman in the 2021 Futures Game:
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
"It went really well," Baz said with a grin. "So I'm excited to pick up from there."
Baz had a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 inning:
www.mlb.com/rays/video/s...
In a video call with reporters, Shane Baz expressed excitement about joining the Orioles. He said he's excited to get to work and to join what he thinks is a talented team.
"I think it's just a team with a ton of firepower really all over the place."
"I think it's just a team with a ton of firepower really all over the place."
January 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
In a video call with reporters, Shane Baz expressed excitement about joining the Orioles. He said he's excited to get to work and to join what he thinks is a talented team.
"I think it's just a team with a ton of firepower really all over the place."
"I think it's just a team with a ton of firepower really all over the place."
Closing out 2025 with one final AMA over on Orioles Reddit.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Closing out 2025 with one final AMA over on Orioles Reddit.
Drop in questions, I’ll be answering later this afternoon: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/s/...
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Zach Eflin is returning to Baltimore and eager to "show what I really am."
The Orioles would gladly take that.
More on the return of the 31-year-old RHP, who adds rotation depth and is hopeful that '26 will be better than '25 (for both him and the team): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
The Orioles would gladly take that.
More on the return of the 31-year-old RHP, who adds rotation depth and is hopeful that '26 will be better than '25 (for both him and the team): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Back with O's on 1-year deal, Eflin eager to 'show what I really am'
BALTIMORE -- As the Orioles continue to bolster their rotation depth for the 2026 season, they have reunited with a familiar arm who has been added back to the starting mix -- one eager to go out and ...
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December 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Zach Eflin is returning to Baltimore and eager to "show what I really am."
The Orioles would gladly take that.
More on the return of the 31-year-old RHP, who adds rotation depth and is hopeful that '26 will be better than '25 (for both him and the team): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
The Orioles would gladly take that.
More on the return of the 31-year-old RHP, who adds rotation depth and is hopeful that '26 will be better than '25 (for both him and the team): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Zach Eflin on returning to Orioles:
"These guys wanted me back after missing all those starts and having an arm injury and having a back surgery. I get a chance to go back and show what I really am, and that's what I'm really excited for."
"These guys wanted me back after missing all those starts and having an arm injury and having a back surgery. I get a chance to go back and show what I really am, and that's what I'm really excited for."
December 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Zach Eflin on returning to Orioles:
"These guys wanted me back after missing all those starts and having an arm injury and having a back surgery. I get a chance to go back and show what I really am, and that's what I'm really excited for."
"These guys wanted me back after missing all those starts and having an arm injury and having a back surgery. I get a chance to go back and show what I really am, and that's what I'm really excited for."
Zach Eflin on Orioles' aggressive offseason:
"The moves that they've made, it's a win-now thing. We want to win the World Series, and everybody on the team knows that. Clearly, they're making it obvious that we're going to make a run at this thing."
"The moves that they've made, it's a win-now thing. We want to win the World Series, and everybody on the team knows that. Clearly, they're making it obvious that we're going to make a run at this thing."
December 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Zach Eflin on Orioles' aggressive offseason:
"The moves that they've made, it's a win-now thing. We want to win the World Series, and everybody on the team knows that. Clearly, they're making it obvious that we're going to make a run at this thing."
"The moves that they've made, it's a win-now thing. We want to win the World Series, and everybody on the team knows that. Clearly, they're making it obvious that we're going to make a run at this thing."
Zach Eflin said he had been having conversations with Orioles about returning even before the team's other offseason moves.
He's excited to be back, wanted to be back all along. Again raved about how much he's enjoyed being in Baltimore and in O's clubhouse.
He's excited to be back, wanted to be back all along. Again raved about how much he's enjoyed being in Baltimore and in O's clubhouse.
December 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Zach Eflin said he had been having conversations with Orioles about returning even before the team's other offseason moves.
He's excited to be back, wanted to be back all along. Again raved about how much he's enjoyed being in Baltimore and in O's clubhouse.
He's excited to be back, wanted to be back all along. Again raved about how much he's enjoyed being in Baltimore and in O's clubhouse.
Returning Orioles RHP Zach Eflin said he's scheduled to throw his first bullpen session post-back surgery on Jan. 6. He's hopeful to be ready to go by Opening Day.
December 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Returning Orioles RHP Zach Eflin said he's scheduled to throw his first bullpen session post-back surgery on Jan. 6. He's hopeful to be ready to go by Opening Day.
Zach Eflin’s deal with Orioles is worth $10 million in 2026, per source. @jonheyman.bsky.social had that number first.
Zach Eflin’s deal is a one-year MLB contract for 2026 featuring a mutual option for 2027, per source, as @afkostka.bsky.social was on.
The Orioles are re-signing RHP Zach Eflin, according to a source.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
December 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Zach Eflin’s deal with Orioles is worth $10 million in 2026, per source. @jonheyman.bsky.social had that number first.
Zach Eflin’s deal is a one-year MLB contract for 2026 featuring a mutual option for 2027, per source, as @afkostka.bsky.social was on.
The Orioles are re-signing RHP Zach Eflin, according to a source.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
December 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Zach Eflin’s deal is a one-year MLB contract for 2026 featuring a mutual option for 2027, per source, as @afkostka.bsky.social was on.
The Orioles are re-signing RHP Zach Eflin, according to a source.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
December 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The Orioles are re-signing RHP Zach Eflin, according to a source.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
@bnightengale.bsky.social was on it first.
Reposted by Jake Rill
Elias: "Our rotation's a lot better than it was before we made the trade, but I view it as a move in this offseason. We've been looking for moves, and when we find 1 that we like, we've been doing it. We'll continue to take that approach. ... We're going to stay hard at work."
Mike Elias said he views Shane Baz as frontline starter with potential to be a top-of-the-rotation arm for Orioles.
However, asked if he views it as the big rotation move for the offseason, Elias said it's "a move" and that O's remain "hard at work" while trying to upgrade team.
However, asked if he views it as the big rotation move for the offseason, Elias said it's "a move" and that O's remain "hard at work" while trying to upgrade team.
December 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Elias: "Our rotation's a lot better than it was before we made the trade, but I view it as a move in this offseason. We've been looking for moves, and when we find 1 that we like, we've been doing it. We'll continue to take that approach. ... We're going to stay hard at work."
Mike Elias says the "path remains open" for playing time for Coby Mayo on a crowded Orioles roster.
Elias said there are 1B reps, DH reps and the "exploration" of other positions (back to 3B, corner OF) is something team has kept in mind during his development.
Elias said there are 1B reps, DH reps and the "exploration" of other positions (back to 3B, corner OF) is something team has kept in mind during his development.
December 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Mike Elias says the "path remains open" for playing time for Coby Mayo on a crowded Orioles roster.
Elias said there are 1B reps, DH reps and the "exploration" of other positions (back to 3B, corner OF) is something team has kept in mind during his development.
Elias said there are 1B reps, DH reps and the "exploration" of other positions (back to 3B, corner OF) is something team has kept in mind during his development.
Orioles POBO/GM Mike Elias on the prospect package sent to Rays in exchange for Shane Baz: "Obviously, we ponied up for this deal."
Elias called it "largest buy-side trade" done in his tenure, and the reasoning is because it was a controllable starting pitcher of high caliber.
Elias called it "largest buy-side trade" done in his tenure, and the reasoning is because it was a controllable starting pitcher of high caliber.
December 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Orioles POBO/GM Mike Elias on the prospect package sent to Rays in exchange for Shane Baz: "Obviously, we ponied up for this deal."
Elias called it "largest buy-side trade" done in his tenure, and the reasoning is because it was a controllable starting pitcher of high caliber.
Elias called it "largest buy-side trade" done in his tenure, and the reasoning is because it was a controllable starting pitcher of high caliber.
Mike Elias said he views Shane Baz as frontline starter with potential to be a top-of-the-rotation arm for Orioles.
However, asked if he views it as the big rotation move for the offseason, Elias said it's "a move" and that O's remain "hard at work" while trying to upgrade team.
However, asked if he views it as the big rotation move for the offseason, Elias said it's "a move" and that O's remain "hard at work" while trying to upgrade team.
December 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Mike Elias said he views Shane Baz as frontline starter with potential to be a top-of-the-rotation arm for Orioles.
However, asked if he views it as the big rotation move for the offseason, Elias said it's "a move" and that O's remain "hard at work" while trying to upgrade team.
However, asked if he views it as the big rotation move for the offseason, Elias said it's "a move" and that O's remain "hard at work" while trying to upgrade team.
Rays POBO Erik Neander said in a call with Tampa media tonight that he feels “very, very strongly” that best of Shane Baz is right in front of him and that Orioles must agree based on acquisition price.
More from Neander on trade (courtesy of MLB dot com’s Adam Berry):
More from Neander on trade (courtesy of MLB dot com’s Adam Berry):
December 20, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Rays POBO Erik Neander said in a call with Tampa media tonight that he feels “very, very strongly” that best of Shane Baz is right in front of him and that Orioles must agree based on acquisition price.
More from Neander on trade (courtesy of MLB dot com’s Adam Berry):
More from Neander on trade (courtesy of MLB dot com’s Adam Berry):
Trade is official. Orioles DFA'd LHP Josh Walker to make room for Baz on the 40-man roster.
Orioles acquiring RHP Shane Baz in a trade with Rays, according to a source.
OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick is return for TB.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first on it. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first on full return.
OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick is return for TB.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first on it. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first on full return.
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Trade is official. Orioles DFA'd LHP Josh Walker to make room for Baz on the 40-man roster.
Orioles' Major League acquisitions so far this offseason:
Rotation:
RHP Shane Baz
Bullpen:
RHP Ryan Helsley
RHP Andrew Kittredge
Position players:
1B Pete Alonso
OF Taylor Ward
OF Leody Taveras
Rotation:
RHP Shane Baz
Bullpen:
RHP Ryan Helsley
RHP Andrew Kittredge
Position players:
1B Pete Alonso
OF Taylor Ward
OF Leody Taveras
December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Orioles' Major League acquisitions so far this offseason:
Rotation:
RHP Shane Baz
Bullpen:
RHP Ryan Helsley
RHP Andrew Kittredge
Position players:
1B Pete Alonso
OF Taylor Ward
OF Leody Taveras
Rotation:
RHP Shane Baz
Bullpen:
RHP Ryan Helsley
RHP Andrew Kittredge
Position players:
1B Pete Alonso
OF Taylor Ward
OF Leody Taveras
The Orioles have a new starting pitcher for their rotation.
A trade with the Rays is bringing RHP Shane Baz to Baltimore and sending a hefty package of prospects to Tampa Bay (per source): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
A trade with the Rays is bringing RHP Shane Baz to Baltimore and sending a hefty package of prospects to Tampa Bay (per source): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
O's-Rays trade: Baz heading to Baltimore for four prospects, pick (source)
The Orioles are acquiring right-handed pitcher Shane Baz from the Rays for a quartet of prospects: OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret and OF Austin Overn. The deal also includes a C...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Orioles have a new starting pitcher for their rotation.
A trade with the Rays is bringing RHP Shane Baz to Baltimore and sending a hefty package of prospects to Tampa Bay (per source): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
A trade with the Rays is bringing RHP Shane Baz to Baltimore and sending a hefty package of prospects to Tampa Bay (per source): www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Reposted by Jake Rill
An important note:
Shane Baz in 2025 at Steinbrenner Field: 5.90 ERA in 82 1/3 innings
Baz on the road in 2025: 3.86 ERA in 84 innings
Shane Baz in 2025 at Steinbrenner Field: 5.90 ERA in 82 1/3 innings
Baz on the road in 2025: 3.86 ERA in 84 innings
December 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
An important note:
Shane Baz in 2025 at Steinbrenner Field: 5.90 ERA in 82 1/3 innings
Baz on the road in 2025: 3.86 ERA in 84 innings
Shane Baz in 2025 at Steinbrenner Field: 5.90 ERA in 82 1/3 innings
Baz on the road in 2025: 3.86 ERA in 84 innings
Shane Baz finally put together a full, healthy season with Rays in 2025. He's coming to the Orioles with 3 years of control ('26, '27, '28).
5-pitch mix, including a 4-seam fastball that averaged 97 mph last season and maxed out at 100.4.
Some solid stuff, also room to grow.
5-pitch mix, including a 4-seam fastball that averaged 97 mph last season and maxed out at 100.4.
Some solid stuff, also room to grow.
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Shane Baz finally put together a full, healthy season with Rays in 2025. He's coming to the Orioles with 3 years of control ('26, '27, '28).
5-pitch mix, including a 4-seam fastball that averaged 97 mph last season and maxed out at 100.4.
Some solid stuff, also room to grow.
5-pitch mix, including a 4-seam fastball that averaged 97 mph last season and maxed out at 100.4.
Some solid stuff, also room to grow.
Orioles acquiring RHP Shane Baz in a trade with Rays, according to a source.
OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick is return for TB.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first on it. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first on full return.
OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick is return for TB.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first on it. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first on full return.
December 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Orioles acquiring RHP Shane Baz in a trade with Rays, according to a source.
OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick is return for TB.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first on it. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first on full return.
OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick is return for TB.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social was first on it. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first on full return.
Big Al is back: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
O's bring back high-ceiling righty Suárez on Minor League deal
BALTIMORE -- A surprise standout during the Orioles’ 2024 season is back in the organization.
On Wednesday, Baltimore announced it has agreed to terms with right-hander Albert Suárez on a Minor League...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Big Al is back: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Orioles also announced that C Maverick Handley cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
INF Willy Vasquez also agreed to terms on a 2026 Minor League deal, per O's.
INF Willy Vasquez also agreed to terms on a 2026 Minor League deal, per O's.
Orioles announce they have agreed to terms with RHP Albert Suárez on a 2026 Minor League contract.
Suárez, 36, returns to the O's after being non-tendered on Nov. 21. He had a 3.59 ERA in 37 games (25 starts) for Baltimore the past 2 seasons.
Suárez, 36, returns to the O's after being non-tendered on Nov. 21. He had a 3.59 ERA in 37 games (25 starts) for Baltimore the past 2 seasons.
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Orioles also announced that C Maverick Handley cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.
INF Willy Vasquez also agreed to terms on a 2026 Minor League deal, per O's.
INF Willy Vasquez also agreed to terms on a 2026 Minor League deal, per O's.