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Three moves the Orioles need to make this winter

The Orioles need to do something to get themselves back into, and farther into, the postseason in 2025.

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Orioles offseason wish list: Blake Snell

The two-time Cy Young winner is back on the free agent market for the second straight year, and this time the Orioles might be a bidder.

Wednesday Bird Droppings: Orioles protect two prospects from Rule 5 draft

A flurry of actual news came through yesterday, including 40-man roster additions and qualifying offer decisions.

Orioles offseason wish list: Max Fried

Because you can never have too many (healthy) starters, and he might bring even more bang for the buck than Corbin Burnes.

Tuesday Bird Droppings: Colton Cowser was a tough-luck runner-up

The Orioles outfielder finished just five points shy of Luis Gil in the AL Rookie of the Year voting.

Colton Cowser finishes second in AL Rookie of the Year voting

The Orioles outfielder, who was the actual best AL rookie this season, came up just shy to Yankee Luis Gil.

Orioles offseason wish list: Christian Walker

A former Oriole who is now a free agent might fill one of the holes that the 2025 Orioles need to figure out.

Monday Bird Droppings: Tonight could be Cowser’s big night

Rookie of the Year will be announced tonight

Sunday Bird Droppings: Orioles prospects came up short for the AFL title

Creed Willems and Douglas Hodo III had successful AFL campaigns, though their team lost last night’s championship.

Saturday Bird Droppings: Elias says O’s have been “active” so far

A press conference, changing dimensions, and injury updates.

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The Orioles are changing around the Camden Yards left field fences again

It’s going to be about halfway between what it was and what it is now.

Friday Bird Droppings: Return of the three-headed hitting coach

The Orioles again will have multiple major league hitting instructors next season, but with some new faces this time.

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Thursday Bird Droppings: The next round of Orioles offseason choices is approaching

Within a few more days, the Orioles will make their Rule 5 draft protection choices and any non-tender decisions.

Gunnar Henderson emerged as Orioles’ next superstar during electric 2024 season

The 22-year-old followed up his Rookie of the Year season with MVP-caliber numbers, cementing himself as the heartbeat of the O’s lineup

Camden Chat’s Top 50 Greatest Orioles of All Time, 2020 edition

A whole lot of great players have played for the Orioles since 1954. In 2020, we counted down the top 50.

Wednesday Bird Droppings: Anthony Santander wins a Silver Slugger award

The rumor mill is turning, speculation is everywhere, and Tony Taters takes home a trophy.

Corbin Burnes lived up to the lofty expectations in 2024

The Orioles acquired Burnes to serve as a staff ace in 2024, and the free agent delivered for the Birds.

Tuesday Bird Droppings: Colton Cowser is a Rookie of the Year finalist

The O’s outfielder is one of three contenders for the award, which was won by his teammate Gunnar Henderson a season ago.

Colton Cowser did a lot of things well in 2024, but lacked consistency

It was an impressive freshman season that included Gold Glove and Rookie of the Year consideration.

Monday Bird Droppings: Looking forward to awards

The offseason continues with little action so far.

Sunday Bird Droppings: Roki Sasaki is coming (but probably not here)

The next big thing from Japan is reportedly going to be coming across to MLB this offseason.

Saturday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are being connected to big names

Rumors swirl, thinking about spring, and the O’s re-think how to win.

Cedric Mullins went from unplayable to indispensable in an up-and-down 2024

After putting up dreadful offensive numbers for three months, Mullins became one of the Birds’ best hitters down the stretch and in the postseason.

Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles free agent rumors have begun

The O’s are reported to be interested in veteran outfielder and World Series champ Teoscar Hernández.

With Zach Eflin, the O’s got luckier than they could have imagined

The lanky right hander way outpitched his own career totals in nine starts for Baltimore.

Thursday Bird Droppings: Mike Elias says he’ll have the budget he wants or needs

The GM made the remarks in answering questions at this week’s meetings for all team GMs.

Jordan Westburg proved his worth to the Orioles in 2024

Jordan Westburg proved to be a more important piece than many thought.

Wednesday Bird Droppings: Cody Asche to be Orioles hitting coach

Elias gives some quotes, the O’s speak with David Ross, and the coaching room fills up.

Adley Rutschman’s second half has everyone wondering what happened

Was it a secret injury? Random statistical variance? The first sign of concerning and ongoing problems?

Tuesday Bird Droppings: Burnes and Santander are QO’d, Coulombe is declined

The first offseason dominoes are starting to fall.

Orioles decline 2025 contract option for Danny Coulombe, pick up three others

Coulombe not getting picked up is a surprise.

Danny Coulombe shined during limited appearances in an injury-riddled 2024

The veteran left-hander was once again one of the Orioles best back-end relievers, but missed more than half the season due to an elbow injury.