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2025-2026 Offseason Predictions
Podcast Episode · On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast · 11/06/2025 · 57m
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Our annual offseason prediction episode:
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Spotify: bit.ly/47OUjgn
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Pej9...
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YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Pej9...
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The Orioles are expected to hire Joe Singley to their coaching staff, two sources said. Singley, joining from the Marlins, is set to be Baltimore’s field coordinator and major league catching coach.
Singley was the Marlins’ catching coach last year.
Singley was the Marlins’ catching coach last year.
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Orioles are expected to hire Joe Singley to their coaching staff, two sources said. Singley, joining from the Marlins, is set to be Baltimore’s field coordinator and major league catching coach.
Singley was the Marlins’ catching coach last year.
Singley was the Marlins’ catching coach last year.
Ethan Anderson goes 101 mph the other way for his 8th AFL double.
Enrique Bradfield Jr led off the game with a walk and later scored to give Peoria an early lead in today's AFL Championship game.
Enrique Bradfield Jr led off the game with a walk and later scored to give Peoria an early lead in today's AFL Championship game.
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Ethan Anderson goes 101 mph the other way for his 8th AFL double.
Enrique Bradfield Jr led off the game with a walk and later scored to give Peoria an early lead in today's AFL Championship game.
Enrique Bradfield Jr led off the game with a walk and later scored to give Peoria an early lead in today's AFL Championship game.
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Check out yesterday's Arizona Fall League Analysis piece with @downonthefarm.bsky.social! We look at the breakout performances and cold streaks to see how much the fall season affects a prospect’s future outcomes. Check it out below:
Arizona Fall League Heaters (and Droughts): Signal or Noise?
Does a hot or cold streak in the AFL portend future success, or merely generate misguided excitement?
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November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Check out yesterday's Arizona Fall League Analysis piece with @downonthefarm.bsky.social! We look at the breakout performances and cold streaks to see how much the fall season affects a prospect’s future outcomes. Check it out below:
This week's draft profile: LHP Cole Tryba
Tryba's fun pitch mix will look to transition into the weekend rotation this season for UC Santa Barbara as his name continues to trend up.
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Tryba's fun pitch mix will look to transition into the weekend rotation this season for UC Santa Barbara as his name continues to trend up.
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https://oriolesontheverge.substack.com/p/2026-draft-profile-lhp-cole-tryba-will-be-a-must-watch
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November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This week's draft profile: LHP Cole Tryba
Tryba's fun pitch mix will look to transition into the weekend rotation this season for UC Santa Barbara as his name continues to trend up.
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Tryba's fun pitch mix will look to transition into the weekend rotation this season for UC Santa Barbara as his name continues to trend up.
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The Peoria Javelinas clinched a spot in today's Arizona Fall League Championship with a win late last night.
Enrique Bradfield Jr: 1/2, RBI, 2 BB
Ethan Anderson: 0/1, RBI, 3 BB, HBP
Championship game is today at 3:30 ET.
Enrique Bradfield Jr: 1/2, RBI, 2 BB
Ethan Anderson: 0/1, RBI, 3 BB, HBP
Championship game is today at 3:30 ET.
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Peoria Javelinas clinched a spot in today's Arizona Fall League Championship with a win late last night.
Enrique Bradfield Jr: 1/2, RBI, 2 BB
Ethan Anderson: 0/1, RBI, 3 BB, HBP
Championship game is today at 3:30 ET.
Enrique Bradfield Jr: 1/2, RBI, 2 BB
Ethan Anderson: 0/1, RBI, 3 BB, HBP
Championship game is today at 3:30 ET.
We talk through the list of Rule 5 eligible players and discuss who else, if anyone, gets added to the 40-man roster before next week's protection deadline.
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40 Man Protection
Podcast Episode · On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast · 11/13/2025 · 1h 6m
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November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We talk through the list of Rule 5 eligible players and discuss who else, if anyone, gets added to the 40-man roster before next week's protection deadline.
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Mitch Plassmeyer is also returning to the Orioles’ staff, according to a source.
Plassmeyer has been in organization since 2022. Finished this past season as both assistant pitching coach and bullpen coach.
@richdubroffmlb.bsky.social was on it first.
Plassmeyer has been in organization since 2022. Finished this past season as both assistant pitching coach and bullpen coach.
@richdubroffmlb.bsky.social was on it first.
Drew French, Buck Britton and Ryan Klimek all expected to return to Orioles' coaching staff in 2026, per source.
Not yet clear whether Britton will be 3rd-base coach, which he was to finish '25.
French has been pitching coach since '24, Klimek pitching strategy coach since '23.
Not yet clear whether Britton will be 3rd-base coach, which he was to finish '25.
French has been pitching coach since '24, Klimek pitching strategy coach since '23.
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Mitch Plassmeyer is also returning to the Orioles’ staff, according to a source.
Plassmeyer has been in organization since 2022. Finished this past season as both assistant pitching coach and bullpen coach.
@richdubroffmlb.bsky.social was on it first.
Plassmeyer has been in organization since 2022. Finished this past season as both assistant pitching coach and bullpen coach.
@richdubroffmlb.bsky.social was on it first.
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Mike Elias said yesterday the Orioles will be in the mix on the Japanese market. “If you’re an East Coast team, it’s a little bit of a disadvantage. … But I think with Sugano, we’ve demonstrated we can be a destination, and we’re going to keep working on that.”
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mike Elias said yesterday the Orioles will be in the mix on the Japanese market. “If you’re an East Coast team, it’s a little bit of a disadvantage. … But I think with Sugano, we’ve demonstrated we can be a destination, and we’re going to keep working on that.”
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Buck Britton, Drew French and Ryan Klimek are all expected to return to the Orioles coaching staff under manager Craig Albernaz, per source.
Last year, French was pitching coach, Klimek was pitching strategy coach and Britton was interim third base coach. TBD on exact titles.
Last year, French was pitching coach, Klimek was pitching strategy coach and Britton was interim third base coach. TBD on exact titles.
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Buck Britton, Drew French and Ryan Klimek are all expected to return to the Orioles coaching staff under manager Craig Albernaz, per source.
Last year, French was pitching coach, Klimek was pitching strategy coach and Britton was interim third base coach. TBD on exact titles.
Last year, French was pitching coach, Klimek was pitching strategy coach and Britton was interim third base coach. TBD on exact titles.
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In 2024, Nate George was a 16th round draft pick out of high school. In 2025, he was the Orioles Minor League Player of the Year.
The 2025 recap series rolls along with a look back at the impressive debut of the 19-year-old outfielder.
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The 2025 recap series rolls along with a look back at the impressive debut of the 19-year-old outfielder.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In 2024, Nate George was a 16th round draft pick out of high school. In 2025, he was the Orioles Minor League Player of the Year.
The 2025 recap series rolls along with a look back at the impressive debut of the 19-year-old outfielder.
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The 2025 recap series rolls along with a look back at the impressive debut of the 19-year-old outfielder.
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GM meetings begin today in Las Vegas. Not many significant transactions tend to come out of these but the groundwork is often laid for future trades, among other things.
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
GM meetings begin today in Las Vegas. Not many significant transactions tend to come out of these but the groundwork is often laid for future trades, among other things.
RHP Tanner Smith touched 98.1 mph in his outing tonight, picking up 6 whiffs and 2 strikeouts. Couple of tough infield hits, but Smith's full AFL campaign has been strong. 15 K/3 BB in 8.2 IP, including tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
RHP Tanner Smith touched 98.1 mph in his outing tonight, picking up 6 whiffs and 2 strikeouts. Couple of tough infield hits, but Smith's full AFL campaign has been strong. 15 K/3 BB in 8.2 IP, including tonight.
And that's all the work he will get tonight. Short, sweet, and dominant. Imagine he gets one more outing in this final week of the AFL. Regardless, De Leon opened a lot of eyes as one of the top arms in the league this year.
Two strikeouts and a lineout to RF (grabbed by EBJ) for Luis De Leon.
10 pitches/7 strikes. 3 whiffs. Sat 97 mph.
10 pitches/7 strikes. 3 whiffs. Sat 97 mph.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
And that's all the work he will get tonight. Short, sweet, and dominant. Imagine he gets one more outing in this final week of the AFL. Regardless, De Leon opened a lot of eyes as one of the top arms in the league this year.
Two strikeouts and a lineout to RF (grabbed by EBJ) for Luis De Leon.
10 pitches/7 strikes. 3 whiffs. Sat 97 mph.
10 pitches/7 strikes. 3 whiffs. Sat 97 mph.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Two strikeouts and a lineout to RF (grabbed by EBJ) for Luis De Leon.
10 pitches/7 strikes. 3 whiffs. Sat 97 mph.
10 pitches/7 strikes. 3 whiffs. Sat 97 mph.
Andres Rodriguez is joining the Orioles as Assistant Pitching Coordinator, Latin America. He was with the Red Sox organization this season as an FCL pitching coach.
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Andres Rodriguez is joining the Orioles as Assistant Pitching Coordinator, Latin America. He was with the Red Sox organization this season as an FCL pitching coach.
Couple of minor league moves:
RHP Houston Roth, RHP Thad Ward, IF Noelberth Romero elected free agency.
RHP Chipper Menard was released.
RHP Houston Roth, RHP Thad Ward, IF Noelberth Romero elected free agency.
RHP Chipper Menard was released.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Couple of minor league moves:
RHP Houston Roth, RHP Thad Ward, IF Noelberth Romero elected free agency.
RHP Chipper Menard was released.
RHP Houston Roth, RHP Thad Ward, IF Noelberth Romero elected free agency.
RHP Chipper Menard was released.
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In San Francisco, Dustin Lind worked with Donnie Ecker. In Philadelphia, he worked with Kevin Long. Now Lind is leading his own hitting department.
On Lind joining Craig Albernaz's staff in Baltimore: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
On Lind joining Craig Albernaz's staff in Baltimore: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Orioles hiring Phillies assistant Dustin Lind as hitting coach
Lind has history with Albernaz. They worked together with the San Francisco Giants, when Lind was their director of hitting and an assistant hitting coach.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In San Francisco, Dustin Lind worked with Donnie Ecker. In Philadelphia, he worked with Kevin Long. Now Lind is leading his own hitting department.
On Lind joining Craig Albernaz's staff in Baltimore: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
On Lind joining Craig Albernaz's staff in Baltimore: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Very busy week over on our Substack. Reactions to a bunch of moves made this week, continued 2025 prospect recaps with a look at RHP Wellington Aracena, and plenty more!
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November 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Very busy week over on our Substack. Reactions to a bunch of moves made this week, continued 2025 prospect recaps with a look at RHP Wellington Aracena, and plenty more!
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The deadline to add players to the 40-man roster and protect them from the Rule 5 Draft is November 18th.
Here's the full list of Orioles Rule 5 eligible players:
Here's the full list of Orioles Rule 5 eligible players:
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The deadline to add players to the 40-man roster and protect them from the Rule 5 Draft is November 18th.
Here's the full list of Orioles Rule 5 eligible players:
Here's the full list of Orioles Rule 5 eligible players:
Yet another scoreless outing for RHP Brandon Downer in the AFL:
1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Season line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Season line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Yet another scoreless outing for RHP Brandon Downer in the AFL:
1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Season line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Season line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Huge congrats to Anthony Nunez on being added to the 40-man roster.
The former switch-hitter turned pitcher was dominant in his first year of pro ball as a pitcher. 2.06 ERA, 83 K in 56 IP across three levels.
The former switch-hitter turned pitcher was dominant in his first year of pro ball as a pitcher. 2.06 ERA, 83 K in 56 IP across three levels.
November 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Huge congrats to Anthony Nunez on being added to the 40-man roster.
The former switch-hitter turned pitcher was dominant in his first year of pro ball as a pitcher. 2.06 ERA, 83 K in 56 IP across three levels.
The former switch-hitter turned pitcher was dominant in his first year of pro ball as a pitcher. 2.06 ERA, 83 K in 56 IP across three levels.
Our annual offseason prediction episode:
Apple: bit.ly/3JlZjB1
Spotify: bit.ly/47OUjgn
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Pej9...
Apple: bit.ly/3JlZjB1
Spotify: bit.ly/47OUjgn
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Pej9...
2025-2026 Offseason Predictions
Podcast Episode · On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast · 11/06/2025 · 57m
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November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Our annual offseason prediction episode:
Apple: bit.ly/3JlZjB1
Spotify: bit.ly/47OUjgn
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Pej9...
Apple: bit.ly/3JlZjB1
Spotify: bit.ly/47OUjgn
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Pej9...
18-year-old international free agent RHP Roniel Joseph out of the DR signs with the Orioles. The 2025 international signing period closes Dec. 15th.
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
18-year-old international free agent RHP Roniel Joseph out of the DR signs with the Orioles. The 2025 international signing period closes Dec. 15th.