Jake Rill
@jakerill.bsky.social
Orioles beat reporter for MLB.com
Potential Orioles bullpen to open the 2026 season, as roster currently stands:
RHP Ryan Helsley (closer)
RHP Andrew Kittredge
LHP Keegan Akin
RHP Yennier Cano
LHP Dietrich Enns
RHP Rico Garcia
RHP Kade Strowd
LHP Grant Wolfram
More moves could be on the way, of course.
RHP Ryan Helsley (closer)
RHP Andrew Kittredge
LHP Keegan Akin
RHP Yennier Cano
LHP Dietrich Enns
RHP Rico Garcia
RHP Kade Strowd
LHP Grant Wolfram
More moves could be on the way, of course.
November 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Potential Orioles bullpen to open the 2026 season, as roster currently stands:
RHP Ryan Helsley (closer)
RHP Andrew Kittredge
LHP Keegan Akin
RHP Yennier Cano
LHP Dietrich Enns
RHP Rico Garcia
RHP Kade Strowd
LHP Grant Wolfram
More moves could be on the way, of course.
RHP Ryan Helsley (closer)
RHP Andrew Kittredge
LHP Keegan Akin
RHP Yennier Cano
LHP Dietrich Enns
RHP Rico Garcia
RHP Kade Strowd
LHP Grant Wolfram
More moves could be on the way, of course.
The Orioles appear to have their closer for 2026, as the start to their aggressive offseason continued Saturday afternoon.
Baltimore has agreed with Ryan Helsley on a two-year deal worth $28 million, sources confirmed to mlb.com.
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Baltimore has agreed with Ryan Helsley on a two-year deal worth $28 million, sources confirmed to mlb.com.
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Helsley agrees to 2-year, $28 million deal with Orioles (source)
The Orioles and closer Ryan Helsley have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club hasn't confirmed the deal, w...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Orioles appear to have their closer for 2026, as the start to their aggressive offseason continued Saturday afternoon.
Baltimore has agreed with Ryan Helsley on a two-year deal worth $28 million, sources confirmed to mlb.com.
Story: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Baltimore has agreed with Ryan Helsley on a two-year deal worth $28 million, sources confirmed to mlb.com.
Story: www.mlb.com/orioles/news...
Orioles are hiring Mike Shildt as upper level coordinator of instruction, per source, with Samuel Vega becoming lower level coordinator of instruction.
Shildt has previously been manager of Cardinals (2018-21) and Padres (2024-25).
@rochkubatko.bsky.social on it first.
Shildt has previously been manager of Cardinals (2018-21) and Padres (2024-25).
@rochkubatko.bsky.social on it first.
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Orioles are hiring Mike Shildt as upper level coordinator of instruction, per source, with Samuel Vega becoming lower level coordinator of instruction.
Shildt has previously been manager of Cardinals (2018-21) and Padres (2024-25).
@rochkubatko.bsky.social on it first.
Shildt has previously been manager of Cardinals (2018-21) and Padres (2024-25).
@rochkubatko.bsky.social on it first.
Taylor Ward said he spoke with new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and new hitting coach Dustin Lind on the night of the trade.
Ward called them "fiery guys." Excited to work with both both in Baltimore in 2026.
Ward called them "fiery guys." Excited to work with both both in Baltimore in 2026.
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Taylor Ward said he spoke with new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and new hitting coach Dustin Lind on the night of the trade.
Ward called them "fiery guys." Excited to work with both both in Baltimore in 2026.
Ward called them "fiery guys." Excited to work with both both in Baltimore in 2026.
Taylor Ward on joining Orioles: "Just excited to step in and help produce in that lineup. ... This team's definitely capable of making a deep playoff run, and I'm excited to join that."
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Taylor Ward on joining Orioles: "Just excited to step in and help produce in that lineup. ... This team's definitely capable of making a deep playoff run, and I'm excited to join that."
Orioles announce that INF Luis Vázquez cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk
November 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Orioles announce that INF Luis Vázquez cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk
Mike Elias also said he believes these logjams will "sort itself out." Noted how important depth is (as Orioles have learned) and how they didn't want to discard a good hitter (which they believe Ryan Mountcastle still can be).
His full comment on the topic:
His full comment on the topic:
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Mike Elias also said he believes these logjams will "sort itself out." Noted how important depth is (as Orioles have learned) and how they didn't want to discard a good hitter (which they believe Ryan Mountcastle still can be).
His full comment on the topic:
His full comment on the topic:
Orioles' Mike Elias on the free-agent starting pitching market:
"There are guys out there, and we are in pursuit of every one of them."
Elias said they're "sourcing" all types of pitching. Will be working all winter on adding to the staff.
"There are guys out there, and we are in pursuit of every one of them."
Elias said they're "sourcing" all types of pitching. Will be working all winter on adding to the staff.
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Orioles' Mike Elias on the free-agent starting pitching market:
"There are guys out there, and we are in pursuit of every one of them."
Elias said they're "sourcing" all types of pitching. Will be working all winter on adding to the staff.
"There are guys out there, and we are in pursuit of every one of them."
Elias said they're "sourcing" all types of pitching. Will be working all winter on adding to the staff.
Will Orioles still be in search of more impact bats after trading for Taylor Ward?
Mike Elias: "We very well might."
Mike Elias: "We very well might."
November 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Will Orioles still be in search of more impact bats after trading for Taylor Ward?
Mike Elias: "We very well might."
Mike Elias: "We very well might."
Mike Elias on Orioles finding ABs for Taylor Ward, Tyler O'Neill, Samuel Basallo, Ryan Mountcastle, Coby Mayo, Adley Rutschman and all other players currently on roster:
"It's a good problem to have."
"It's a good problem to have."
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Mike Elias on Orioles finding ABs for Taylor Ward, Tyler O'Neill, Samuel Basallo, Ryan Mountcastle, Coby Mayo, Adley Rutschman and all other players currently on roster:
"It's a good problem to have."
"It's a good problem to have."
Orioles' Mike Elias onTaylor Ward-Grayson Rodriguez trade: "This is one that I felt and a lot of us felt and we felt was going to benefit the organization."
Elias noted how the market doesn't have a lot of RHH power bats, especially in outfield. Had targeted Ward for a while.
Elias noted how the market doesn't have a lot of RHH power bats, especially in outfield. Had targeted Ward for a while.
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Orioles' Mike Elias onTaylor Ward-Grayson Rodriguez trade: "This is one that I felt and a lot of us felt and we felt was going to benefit the organization."
Elias noted how the market doesn't have a lot of RHH power bats, especially in outfield. Had targeted Ward for a while.
Elias noted how the market doesn't have a lot of RHH power bats, especially in outfield. Had targeted Ward for a while.
Mike Elias said Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is "a big part of our picture right now"
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Mike Elias said Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is "a big part of our picture right now"
Mike Elias said Orioles will hope to continue discussions with RHP Albert Suárez moving forward, and Elias made that clear to Suárez's team when informing them of the non-tender decision
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Mike Elias said Orioles will hope to continue discussions with RHP Albert Suárez moving forward, and Elias made that clear to Suárez's team when informing them of the non-tender decision
Orioles announce they tendered 2026 contracts to LHP Keegan Akin, RHP Kyle Bradish, RHP Yennier Cano, INF Gunnar Henderson, RHP Dean Kremer, INF Ryan Mountcastle, LHP Trevor Rogers, C Adley Rutschman, OF Taylor Ward and RHP Tyler Wells.
RHP Albert Suárez non-tendered.
RHP Albert Suárez non-tendered.
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Orioles announce they tendered 2026 contracts to LHP Keegan Akin, RHP Kyle Bradish, RHP Yennier Cano, INF Gunnar Henderson, RHP Dean Kremer, INF Ryan Mountcastle, LHP Trevor Rogers, C Adley Rutschman, OF Taylor Ward and RHP Tyler Wells.
RHP Albert Suárez non-tendered.
RHP Albert Suárez non-tendered.
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was tendered a contract, according to a source. ESPN's Jeff Passan was on it first.
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was tendered a contract, according to a source. ESPN's Jeff Passan was on it first.
OF Pedro León was claimed off waivers by the Phillies.
The Orioles claimed the 27-year-old off waivers from the Astros on Nov. 6, then designated him for assignment on Tuesday.
The Orioles claimed the 27-year-old off waivers from the Astros on Nov. 6, then designated him for assignment on Tuesday.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
OF Pedro León was claimed off waivers by the Phillies.
The Orioles claimed the 27-year-old off waivers from the Astros on Nov. 6, then designated him for assignment on Tuesday.
The Orioles claimed the 27-year-old off waivers from the Astros on Nov. 6, then designated him for assignment on Tuesday.
Updated Orioles staff (per sources):
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
INF: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Bullpen: Hank Conger
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
INF: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Bullpen: Hank Conger
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Updated Orioles staff (per sources):
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
INF: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Bullpen: Hank Conger
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
INF: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Bullpen: Hank Conger
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
Orioles are hiring Hank Conger as bullpen coach, according to a source.
Conger, 37, played 7 MLB seasons as a catcher. He was the Twins' first-base/catching coach from 2022-25.
@rochkubatko.bsky.social was on it first.
Conger, 37, played 7 MLB seasons as a catcher. He was the Twins' first-base/catching coach from 2022-25.
@rochkubatko.bsky.social was on it first.
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Orioles are hiring Hank Conger as bullpen coach, according to a source.
Conger, 37, played 7 MLB seasons as a catcher. He was the Twins' first-base/catching coach from 2022-25.
@rochkubatko.bsky.social was on it first.
Conger, 37, played 7 MLB seasons as a catcher. He was the Twins' first-base/catching coach from 2022-25.
@rochkubatko.bsky.social was on it first.
Updated Orioles coaching staff (per sources):
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
Infield: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
Infield: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Updated Orioles coaching staff (per sources):
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
Infield: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
Bench: Donnie Ecker
Hitting: Dustin Lind
Asst. hitting: Brady North
1B: Jason Bourgeois
3B: Buck Britton
Infield: Miguel Cairo
Field coordinator/catching: Joe Singley
Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer, Ryan Klimek back on pitching side.
Orioles are hiring Brady North as assistant hitting coach, according to a source.
North was previously Rays' assistant hitting coach, spent 4 seasons on their MLB staff. Overlapped with Craig Albernaz in Minor League system there in '19.
@afkostka.bsky.social was on it first.
North was previously Rays' assistant hitting coach, spent 4 seasons on their MLB staff. Overlapped with Craig Albernaz in Minor League system there in '19.
@afkostka.bsky.social was on it first.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Orioles are hiring Brady North as assistant hitting coach, according to a source.
North was previously Rays' assistant hitting coach, spent 4 seasons on their MLB staff. Overlapped with Craig Albernaz in Minor League system there in '19.
@afkostka.bsky.social was on it first.
North was previously Rays' assistant hitting coach, spent 4 seasons on their MLB staff. Overlapped with Craig Albernaz in Minor League system there in '19.
@afkostka.bsky.social was on it first.
Plenty of O’s topics to discuss following last night’s surprise trade.
I’ll be holding an AMA on Orioles Reddit later today (2 p.m. ET), so make sure to drop in any questions about Taylor Ward, Grayson Rodriguez, the GM Meetings or whatever else: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/s/...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Plenty of O’s topics to discuss following last night’s surprise trade.
I’ll be holding an AMA on Orioles Reddit later today (2 p.m. ET), so make sure to drop in any questions about Taylor Ward, Grayson Rodriguez, the GM Meetings or whatever else: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/s/...
I’ll be holding an AMA on Orioles Reddit later today (2 p.m. ET), so make sure to drop in any questions about Taylor Ward, Grayson Rodriguez, the GM Meetings or whatever else: www.reddit.com/r/orioles/s/...
Updated Orioles rotation landscape:
1. RHP Kyle Bradish
2. LHP Trevor Rogers
3. RHP Dean Kremer
4. RHP Tyler Wells
5. LHP Cade Povich
Depth: RHP Albert Suárez (probable long man out of 'pen), RHP Brandon Young
Solid group, but needs another top-tier arm (and even more so now).
1. RHP Kyle Bradish
2. LHP Trevor Rogers
3. RHP Dean Kremer
4. RHP Tyler Wells
5. LHP Cade Povich
Depth: RHP Albert Suárez (probable long man out of 'pen), RHP Brandon Young
Solid group, but needs another top-tier arm (and even more so now).
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Updated Orioles rotation landscape:
1. RHP Kyle Bradish
2. LHP Trevor Rogers
3. RHP Dean Kremer
4. RHP Tyler Wells
5. LHP Cade Povich
Depth: RHP Albert Suárez (probable long man out of 'pen), RHP Brandon Young
Solid group, but needs another top-tier arm (and even more so now).
1. RHP Kyle Bradish
2. LHP Trevor Rogers
3. RHP Dean Kremer
4. RHP Tyler Wells
5. LHP Cade Povich
Depth: RHP Albert Suárez (probable long man out of 'pen), RHP Brandon Young
Solid group, but needs another top-tier arm (and even more so now).
Orioles' OF mix:
Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward
Ward has spent most of career in LF. Cowser frontrunner to man CF. O'Neill/Beavers could play RF, with DH time for O'Neill. Taveras backup in CF. Kjerstad's role uncertain.
Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward
Ward has spent most of career in LF. Cowser frontrunner to man CF. O'Neill/Beavers could play RF, with DH time for O'Neill. Taveras backup in CF. Kjerstad's role uncertain.
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Orioles' OF mix:
Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward
Ward has spent most of career in LF. Cowser frontrunner to man CF. O'Neill/Beavers could play RF, with DH time for O'Neill. Taveras backup in CF. Kjerstad's role uncertain.
Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward
Ward has spent most of career in LF. Cowser frontrunner to man CF. O'Neill/Beavers could play RF, with DH time for O'Neill. Taveras backup in CF. Kjerstad's role uncertain.
Quite a surprising trade here.
26-year-old Grayson Rodriguez, '18 1st-round Draft pick and former top prospect, showed a ton of potential in '23 and '24, just hasn't stayed healthy.
Taylor Ward, 31, is entering final year or arbitration. Hit .247 over 8 seasons with Angels.
26-year-old Grayson Rodriguez, '18 1st-round Draft pick and former top prospect, showed a ton of potential in '23 and '24, just hasn't stayed healthy.
Taylor Ward, 31, is entering final year or arbitration. Hit .247 over 8 seasons with Angels.
Orioles have traded RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for OF Taylor Ward
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Quite a surprising trade here.
26-year-old Grayson Rodriguez, '18 1st-round Draft pick and former top prospect, showed a ton of potential in '23 and '24, just hasn't stayed healthy.
Taylor Ward, 31, is entering final year or arbitration. Hit .247 over 8 seasons with Angels.
26-year-old Grayson Rodriguez, '18 1st-round Draft pick and former top prospect, showed a ton of potential in '23 and '24, just hasn't stayed healthy.
Taylor Ward, 31, is entering final year or arbitration. Hit .247 over 8 seasons with Angels.
Orioles have traded RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for OF Taylor Ward
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Orioles have traded RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for OF Taylor Ward