Does Santander's possible departure increase need for veteran bats?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The final game of a baseball season, and especially in the playoffs, can resemble a high school graduation. You sit next to someone in homeroom for four years and realize you probably won’t ever see each other again. Paths are more likely to cross in sports, but the Orioles know that their spring training clubhouse won’t look the same. Players will
Elias confirms Hyde's return in 2025 and talks coaches, Rutschman, payroll, analytics and much more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Mike Elias’ annual season-ending press conference lasted 36 minutes today at Camden Yards. The time wasn’t an issue. It was the date. The Orioles thought they’d be playing games instead of packing and heading home. The sixth-year executive vice president/general manager didn’t want to reflect only a few days into October. The Royals swept the best-
Two games, one run: The offseason is here already for the Orioles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The ending can be abrupt and this one was. A season of big expectations for the Orioles ended with another quick out in the playoffs. This time they are done one round sooner than last year. It all stings in the moment and will probably stay with many in the organization and fanbase for quite a while. Ten straight postseason losses and swept in fou
Are Nats ready to spend again to supplement young roster?
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
It feels a bit like ancient history at this point, but it’s worth remembering the Nationals were consistently one of baseball’s highest-spending clubs for nearly a decade. For nine consecutive seasons from 2013-21, their year-end payroll ranked among the top 10 in the majors, peaking in 2019 at more than $205 million (fourth-highest in the sport).
Orioles try to come to grips with another playoff sweep and pending losses within clubhouse
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cionel Pérez sat frozen on the Orioles’ bench on a 65-degree night at Camden Yards. Most of his teammates who stood at the dugout railing and watched the Royals celebrate on their field had gone inside. Pérez didn’t budge except for the moment when he lowered his head. Pérez rubbed his hands across his face, but he couldn’t make it all go away. The
A few quick takes on a season-ending loss for the Orioles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have lost yet another close postseason game to the Kansas City Royals. Swept four straight in the 2014 American League Championship Series by six total runs, they lost a pair of one-run games to K.C. in this AL Wild Card round. They lose 2-1 today and scored just one run in the series. The Royals advance to play the No. 1 seed Yankees i
Orioles swept in Wild Card round with 2-1 loss to Royals, Cowser fractures hand
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The music didn't play. The reflections from the disco lights didn't bounce off the walls and ceiling. The Orioles sat in silence at their lockers or circled the room and hugged, failing to repeat as division champions and now mimicking last year’s morose elimination setting. The losing streak in the playoffs has reached 10 games. Any chance to snap
O's game blog: Zach Eflin takes the mound in must-win scenario for O's
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Facing a win or go home, the season's over scenario, the Orioles host the Kansas City Royals today in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card round series at Oriole Park.  There were just 10 hits yesterday as Kansas City pushed across a sixth-inning run to beat the Orioles 1-0, who now have a nine-game postseason losing streak. Bobby Witt Jr. singl
Orioles maintaining confidence and routines in do-or-die Game 2
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde took a temperature check of his team this morning. He walked in the clubhouse and the weight room. No one seemed to be sweating yesterday’s loss that pushed them to the brink of elimination in the Wild Card round. “I think it's totally business as usual,” Hyde said. “I think guys are in great spirits and ready to get af
Orioles and Royals lineups for Game 2 of Wild Card
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
If the Orioles reach the Division Series, Game 1 would be played Saturday at 6:38 p.m. at Yankee Stadium. Game 2 would be played Monday at 7:38 p.m. They need to get there first, and a loss today destroys that goal. Colton Cowser is the cleanup hitter this afternoon, Adley Rutschman is catching and Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter. Zach Eflin