Alonso, Basallo back up strong effort from Povich as Orioles win 6-2 to take series from San Francisco
Cade Povich pitched 6 2/3 strong innings to earn the win after Pete Alonso delivered a big two-run double in the fifth.
Craig Albernaz
Craig Albernaz reacts to Cade Povich’s impressive outing in Sunday’s 6-2 win over San Francisco
Craig Albernaz reacts to Cade Povich’s impressive outing in Sunday’s 6-2 win over San Francisco
Dear Mike Elias: A brand new season and manager means real fresh hope – and nowhere to hide anymore
I would’ve fired you last May when you fired your manager and then hid for three days. Your “leadership” stinks but I do believe your baseball team can be a playoff contender this summer. But on the heels of last place, at some point the record belongs to you…
Craig Albernaz discusses struggles of Shane Baz and Orioles bats in Friday’s loss to San Francisco
Craig Albernaz discusses struggles of Shane Baz and Orioles bats in Friday’s loss to San Francisco
Scar tissue from 2025 doing Orioles no favors navigating underwhelming start
Nine games shouldn’t change one’s expectations for 2026, but you’d like to see a few more encouraging signs in the midst of a 3-6 start.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Texas and 3-3 homestand
Samuel Basallo’s long home run helped cap the homestand with a win on Wednesday afternoon.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss elbow injury to Zach Eflin and bullpen strain for Orioles as first week proves choppy for Albernaz
We knew the Orioles would need Dean Kremer back in Baltimore at some point but we didn’t think it’d be this soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Tuesday night elbow injury to Zach Eflin and the current bullpen strain for the Birds as the first week proves choppy for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz.
Orioles bats back Rogers in 8-3 win over Texas to wrap 3-3 opening homestand
Baltimore tagged Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi for six runs to salvage the final game of a three-game set.
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ most complete performance of young season in 8-3 win over Texas
Craig Albernaz reacts to Orioles’ most complete performance of young season in 8-3 win over Texas
The loss of Zach Eflin and how it impacts Orioles pitching
We knew the Orioles would need Dean Kremer back in Baltimore at some point but we didn’t think it’d be this soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Tuesday night elbow injury to Zach Eflin and the current bullpen strain for the Birds as the first week proves choppy for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Sizing up Opening Day roster for 2026 Orioles
Luke Jones takes a look at the initial 26-man roster for new manager Craig Albernaz.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Orioles pitching and prep for long MLB season in bullpen for Birds
We love the starting rotation but about that untested bullpen? Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for Opening Day and beyond with a full preview of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles and where the Birds will be flying in the American League East this summer – and hopefully, into the fall.
Akin, Kittredge go to 15-day injured list as Orioles set Opening Day roster
Baltimore will be down an additional bullpen arm with lefty Keegan Akin going on the IL with a groin strain.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering 2026 season
New manager Craig Albernaz will try to lead Baltimore back to the postseason after a last-place finish in 2025.
Dear Alby: Welcome to Birdland and the low bar of high expectations
Before Grondahl and Bader and Griggs and Fine grab you and tell you all about me and my decades of orange civic mind crimes of baseball passion, let me make this clear: I am a true believer. I think the 2026 Orioles can win.
In surprise move, Orioles option Dean Kremer to minors to set Opening Day rotation
Kremer led Baltimore in innings pitched last season, but he had a minor-league option remaining, which made room for Zach Eflin.
Orioles bullpen begs more questions than you’d like for would-be contender
With few proven relief commodities, Baltimore is counting heavily on new closer Ryan Helsley to put a tough 2025 behind him.
Orioles name Trevor Rogers as Opening Day starter
Voted the 2025 Most Valuable Oriole after a stunning season, Rogers will be Baltimore’s starter on March 26.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training pathway to Opening Day and roster spots
As we watch selected spring training games on what’s left of the MASN television network, we see opportunity and the summer ahead for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sarasota innings and at-bats and what they’ll mean for skipper Craig Albernaz and the Birds as Opening Day looms and injuries abound in Florida.
Injuries open new path to an Opening Day roster spot in Birdland
As we watch selected spring training games on what’s left of the MASN television network, we see opportunity and the summer ahead for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sarasota innings and at-bats and what they’ll mean for skipper Craig Albernaz and the Birds as Opening Day looms and injuries abound in Florida.
Orioles veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge dealing with shoulder inflammation
Baltimore was counting heavily on the soon-to-be 36-year-old to bridge the gap to new closer Ryan Helsley.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts as World Baseball Classic competition begins
Adley Rutschman enters a pivotal 2026 after enduring struggles and injuries over the last season and a half.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss expectations of new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz this season
With changes made in leadership with both professional sports franchises in Baltimore this winter, it’ll be Craig Albernaz leading off for the Orioles with an early-season testing ground that already include key injuries and a suspect bullpen. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the expectations of the new Birds skipper and the vital signs of life for a team with high hopes in a crowded AL East Division.
