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British Baltimore Orioles Fan.
Posting game updates and general chat to the Orioles Baseball community
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Gorilafalls
British Baltimore Orioles Fan.
Posting game updates and general chat to the Orioles Baseball community.
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#Orioles Trade News
News came out early this afternoon that the Orioles have signed former New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract with no deferred payments or opt out years included.
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
As per Roch Kabatko
Source: Orioles have reached agreement with free agent Pete Alonso
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December 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#Orioles Draft Pick Update
**It never rains when it pours**

The Orioles will select seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.

O’s entered the lottery with the fourth-best odds (9.24%) of securing the top pick.
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#Orioles And there’s more
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As @JakeDRill first reported, the Orioles claimed outfielder Will Robertson from the Pirates.

Robertson, 27, is mainly a corner outfielder but has played center in the minors. He debuted in 2025, with 27 games for the Blue Jays and White Sox
December 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#Orioles pitching addition
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The Orioles have also claimed catcher Drew Romo from the Rockies. He's a 24-year-old switch hitter who debuted in 2024 but has played sparingly at the major league level.

Projects as catching depth
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Reposted by Simon
The Orioles have also claimed catcher Drew Romo from the Rockies. He's a 24-year-old switch hitter who debuted in 2024 but has played sparingly at the major league level.

Projects as catching depth
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#Orioles have signed Ryan Helsley to a 2-year, $28 million deal per @JeffPassan
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sending good wishes to you this Thanksgiving! Good food that fills your table, good health as you work hard, and good times with family and friends. May you have all the best delights in life. Happy Thanksgiving from us Orioles fans across the pond. 🇬🇧🧡🇺🇸
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#Orioles Roster
Moves.
Mounty live to fight another day. Suarez now a free agent.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
# Orioles Trade Alert
Alex Jackson to the Twin.
Orioles receive minor league infielder Payton Eekes.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#Orioles John Mabry will not return to Orioles coaching staff in 2026
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Orioles #Birdland
We have reached that day in the off season
Teams must decide by 8 p.m ET tonight whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players.
The deadline for UK based fans is 1 a.m Saturday August 22nd.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A little Rule 5 Protection
#Orioles Roster Moves
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The Orioles protect outfielder Reed Trimble and right-hander Cameron Foster from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster, which is now at 40 players.

Outfielder Pedro León and infielder Luis Vázquez were DFA'd to make room.
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
#Orioles Bench coach appointement.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Orioles Mike Elias has spoken.
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Mike Elias, president of baseball ops, said the Orioles will be “behaving as buyers” this winter, either in free agency or trade.

The wish list:

- Front-line starting pitcher
- closer or late-inning reliever
- Veteran bat, possibly to fit into the outfield
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Orioles Elias speaks about Felix Bautista.
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Mike Elias said right-hander Félix Bautista, who underwent shoulder surgery, could be back after the 2026 trade deadline. But the Orioles are not banking on him immediately being himself, so they want to add late-inning relief
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
# Orioles coaching staff update.
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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.
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
#Orioles full list of today 11/07/25 transactions🧡🖤
November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#Orioles Todays Roster Moves
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#Orioles Roster Update
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
#Orioles update
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
#Orioles News
So it continues per source another coach will not be returning in 2026.

Robinson Chirinos will not be returning as Baltimore’s bench coach for the 2026 season, according to a source.
November 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
#Orioles News … Another one bites the dust.
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Tommy Joseph, another Orioles assistant hitting coach, is not returning to Baltimore next season, two sources said
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#Orioles News … 1st coach to depart from the Orioles
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#Orioles assistant hitting coach/upper level hitting coordinator Sherman Johnson is joining the White Sox as a Minor League hitting coordinator, according to a source.

@afkostka.bsky.social on it first.
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It’s official Craig Albernaz Is the Baltimore Orioles New Manager.
Welcome to #Birdland Craig.
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Statement from Orioles POBO Mike Elias on hiring Craig Albernaz, which is now official: “We believe he is the right person at the right time to elevate our baseball operations and guide our team back to the playoffs and a World Series Championship.”
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM