Orioles promote Albert Suarez, shift Westburg to 60-day IL as Eflin goes on 15-day IL
The 36-year-old had yet to appear for Triple-A Norfolk before being summoned to Baltimore for the series finale against Texas.
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Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin exits Tuesday’s start, heads to IL with elbow discomfort
The 31-year-old was making his first start since undergoing back surgery last August.
Following Eflin injury, Orioles bullpen battered in 8-5 loss to Texas
Baltimore’s bullpen allowed seven earned runs after Zach Eflin exited with elbow discomfort in the fourth inning.
Pete Alonso hits first homer as Oriole in Tuesday’s 8-5 loss to Texas
Pete Alonso hits first homer as Oriole in Tuesday’s 8-5 loss to Texas
Craig Albernaz discusses Zach Eflin’s injury and another Orioles loss to Texas
Craig Albernaz discusses Zach Eflin’s injury and another Orioles loss to Texas
Allen McCallum dicsusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses with Nestor as MLB season opens
With the first week of baseball in action, our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum discusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses and the much-discussed ABS system of balls and strikes with Nestor.
Orioles bullpen seeing plenty of work in season’s early days
The Baltimore bullpen threw a whopping 184 pitches Sunday and Monday, but there have been early bright spots.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first weekend of Orioles baseball and ABS system in MLB
It’s been a revolutionary, game-changing concept for the sports of baseball. The first weekend of the ABS system and the challenges of pitchers, catchers and hitters has changed the strategy every night in MLB. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the concerns, drama and impact of the “new” and improved strike zone.
The last stand of Ovechkin
As the Washington Capitals spin toward out of the playoffs, it appears that The Great Eight is skating his last shifts in a legendary NHL career. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss balls and strikes and the end of the Alex Ovechkin Era in D.C. as April 15th looms for your taxes.
Getting into the swing of things with early Birds
With the first week of baseball in action, our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum discusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses and the much-discussed ABS system of balls and strikes with Nestor.
Bassitt struggles in Orioles debut, bats go quiet again in 5-2 defeat to Texas
Chris Bassitt couldn’t get through the fifth inning and took the defeat in his Orioles debut.
Chris Bassitt disappointed not to fare better in club debut as Orioles fall 5-2 to Texas
Chris Bassitt disappointed not to fare better in club debut as Orioles fall 5-2 to Texas
Craig Albernaz discusses struggles of Chris Bassitt and Orioles bats in Monday’s 5-2 defeat
Craig Albernaz discusses struggles of Chris Bassitt and Orioles bats in Monday’s 5-2 defeat
Making dollars and sense of Orioles commitment to Shane Baz
Sure, it’s a 5-year, $68 million commitment to a starting pitcher who hadn’t even thrown a pitch for the Baltimore Orioles, but let Luke Jones and Nestor tell you what makes sense about the dollars that Mike Elias gave new hurler Shane Baz and why it happened now.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Shane Baz contract and risk for Mike Elias and Orioles
Sure, it’s a 5-year, $68 million commitment to a starting pitcher who hadn’t even thrown a pitch for the Baltimore Orioles, but let Luke Jones and Nestor tell you what makes sense about the dollars that Mike Elias gave new hurler Shane Baz and why it happened now.
Having a ball with balls and strikes in first MLB weekend of ABS
It’s been a revolutionary, game-changing concept for the sports of baseball. The first weekend of the ABS system and the challenges of pitchers, catchers and hitters has changed the strategy every night in MLB. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the concerns, drama and impact of the “new” and improved strike zone.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Minnesota
It was hardly a flawless weekend, but Baltimore came away with a laborious 8-6 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Down 4-0 early, Orioles grind to 8-6 win over Minnesota to take season-opening series
Pete Alonso’s RBI single in the seventh put Baltimore ahead before closer Ryan Helsley registered his second save of 2026.
Tyler O’Neill clubs three-run homer to spark Orioles comeback in Sunday’s 8-6 win over Twins
Tyler O’Neill clubs three-run homer to spark Orioles comeback in Sunday’s 8-6 win over Twins
Pete Alonso discusses Orioles lineup battling back from early deficit to take series from Minnesota
Pete Alonso discusses Orioles lineup battling back from early deficit to take series from Minnesota
Shane Baz takes no decision after four-run second inning spoils his Orioles debut
Shane Baz takes no decision after four-run second inning spoils his Orioles debut
Craig Albernaz reflects on back-and-forth day after Orioles’ 8-6 win over Minnesota
Craig Albernaz reflects on back-and-forth day after Orioles’ 8-6 win over Minnesota
Drew French talks state of Orioles pitching staff at start of 2026 season
Drew French talks state of Orioles pitching staff at start of 2026 season
Orioles “open for business” signing Shane Baz to extension before first start for club
“We want to do as much as we can to make this team a championship team and make Baltimore proud of the team we’ve put on the field.”
Orioles strike out 16 times, Bradish labors in 4-1 loss to Minnesota
Kyle Bradish struggled with his command, but Baltimore did very little offensively in its first defeat of the season.
Anthony Nunez impresses in debut with three strikeouts in two perfect innings in Saturday’s Orioles loss
Anthony Nunez impresses in debut with three strikeouts in two perfect innings in Saturday’s Orioles loss
Kyle Bradish labors after first time through order, takes loss in 2026 debut for Orioles
Kyle Bradish labors after first time through order, takes loss in 2026 debut for Orioles
Craig Albernaz discusses cold Orioles bats, Kyle Bradish’s outing after 4-1 loss to Minnesota
Craig Albernaz discusses cold Orioles bats, Kyle Bradish’s outing after 4-1 loss to Minnesota
Shane Baz, Mike Elias, David Rubenstein discuss new contract extension for Orioles starting pitcher
Shane Baz, Mike Elias, David Rubenstein discuss new contract extension for Orioles starting pitcher
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore as Orioles beat Twins behind strong effort from Rogers
Seven strong innings from Trevor Rogers and a packed Oriole Park at Camden Yards kicked off the 2026 campaign in grand style with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore and opine about how true quality starting pitching can take the Birds to new heights with a soft schedule and lots to recommend the squad in the early going.
Orioles agree to five-year, $68 million extension with starter Shane Baz
With Baz scheduled to make his club debut on Sunday, Baltimore is making a significant bet on the 26-year-old’s upside.
For starters, it was a great start to season for Orioles
Seven strong innings from Trevor Rogers and a packed Oriole Park at Camden Yards kicked off the 2026 campaign in grand style with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a successful Opening Day in Baltimore and opine about how true quality starting pitching can take the Birds to new heights with a soft schedule and lots to recommend the squad in the early going.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win over Minnesota
Trevor Rogers set the tone with seven shutout innings to earn the victory on Thursday afternoon.
Rogers throws seven scoreless, Helsley earns save as Orioles edge Minnesota 2-1
Baltimore won its fifth consecutive home opener to cap a fun-filled Opening Day.
Trevor Rogers picks up where he left off in 2025 with seven shutout innings to earn win on Opening Day
Trevor Rogers picks up where he left off in 2025 with seven shutout innings to earn win on Opening Day
Pete Alonso on reception from Orioles fans: “It’s a dream come true to have that feeling”
Pete Alonso on reception from Orioles fans: “It’s a dream come true to have that feeling”
Blaze Alexander reflects on electric Opening Day atmosphere and driving in game-winning run in 2-1 Orioles victory
Blaze Alexander reflects on electric Opening Day atmosphere and driving in game-winning run in 2-1 Orioles victory
Craig Albernaz relishes first win as Orioles manager after 2-1 final over Minnesota
Craig Albernaz relishes first win as Orioles manager after 2-1 final over Minnesota
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bad defense and many hopeful bats of Orioles as Opening Day awaits
We believe the Baltimore Orioles will hit the ball this year but will they catch it? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss last year’s bad defense, poor start and how the many hopeful bats of the Birds should pound their into a playoff caliber team as Opening Day awaits.
Sizing up Opening Day roster for 2026 Orioles
Luke Jones takes a look at the initial 26-man roster for new manager Craig Albernaz.
