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Calling the Pen: A frank look at the Rutschman trade

Something changed for me in 1966. I had been a baseball fan — Sandy Koufax, in particular — but I wasn’t an Orioles fan. Then Frank Robinson arrived and my interest in the Orioles became a passion. The timing couldn’t have been better. Frank turned a good team into a great one — four World […]

When do you think the Orioles will next make the postseason?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Mike Elias waved the white flag on the 2026 season with the trade deadline moves. We can always hold out hope that the Orioles will put together […]

Baltimore Orioles’ Last-Minute Trade Deadline Moves: A Review

The Baltimore Orioles were busy at the MLB trade deadline on Monday.As usual, down-to-the-wire moves were made, some of which raised eyebrows.Solely looking at the transactions from Aug. 3, the Orioles have a new look to their roster.Orioles’ Trade Deadline ReviewThe top name shipped out of Baltimore on Monday was, of course, 28-year-old catcher Adley […] The post Baltimore Orioles’ Last-Minute Trade Deadline Moves: A Review appeared first on HEAVY .

Meet new Red Sox catcher and trade deadline prize Adley Rutschman

Who is he and where did he come from? He’s catcher Adley Rutschman! If the name sounds familiar, that would make sense considering he was previously playing with the Baltimore Orioles, another AL East foe. The number one overall pick of the 2019 MLB Draft by way of Oregon State (and the Falmouth Commodores of […]

Many people want to know why Orioles GM Mike Elias will get another rebuild chance after trade deadline fire sale

Mike Elias took over as the general manager of the Baltimore Orioles in November 2018. In his first draft as the general manager, Elias took Adley Rutschman with the first overall selection of the 2019 MLB Draft. He was supposed to be the building block of a rebuild for the Orioles, but now Rutschman is […] The post Many people want to know why Orioles GM Mike Elias will get another rebuild chance after trade deadline fire sale appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MLB Payroll Tracker Updated With Every Trade

Ethan Hullihen has processed every deadline deal, and the latest payroll information is available in our MLB Payroll Tracker tool.  Explore updated payrolls and CBT positions for all 30 teams, with unparalleled accuracy.  Here’s an updated look at the Orioles, updated after every trade: On the main page, you can see that nine teams project […]

Orioles-Angels series preview: The trade deadline hangover series

So… here we are. There’s something cruel about the scheduling gods sending the Los Angeles Angels into Camden Yards the day after the trade deadline. Both of these teams spent Monday afternoon dismantling pieces of their roster, and now they get to spend three days looking at what’s left. If you’re looking for a series […]

Ken Rosenthal praising Red Sox’s Craig Breslow for not ‘prospect hugging’

The Boston Red Sox made some big moves before the Major League Baseball trade deadline passed on Monday. That includes bringing in former Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is giving Boston props for not being afraid to part ways with prospects, in order to build a winning team right now. “Give […] The post Ken Rosenthal praising Red Sox’s Craig Breslow for not ‘prospect hugging’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why do I even like the stupid Orioles, anyway?

Eight years ago, the Orioles blew up their team ahead of the trade deadline on the way to a franchise-worst 115 losses. Months later, Mike Elias was hired as the Orioles general manager to preside over a period where, in his own words, winning was “not strategically relevant,” when everyone understood that the Orioles were […]

Orioles GM Mike Elias makes playoff declaration after trade deadline fire sale includes Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward

The Baltimore Orioles were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, but it was a complete fire sale. Orioles general manager Mike Elias traded away Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward, and Tyler Wells. While it was a sell-off from the O’s, Elias still believes the team can contend for a playoff spot this year, per Jacob Calvin […] The post Orioles GM Mike Elias makes playoff declaration after trade deadline fire sale includes Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mike Elias has failed as Orioles GM, and he just admitted it

Mike Elias was hired in November of 2018 to rejuvenate an Orioles franchise that had become the laughing stock of Major League Baseball. After nearly eight years mostly spent pretending that the Orioles were on the cusp of real success, Elias just proved how truly large his failure has been by trading Adley Rutschman to […]

Orioles minor league weekly recap: Trades reshape the O’s system

Every Tuesday on Camden Chat, we check in on the latest goings-on in the Orioles’ minor league system. And as of yesterday, that system looks dramatically different. The Orioles became sellers at the MLB trade deadline for the second straight season, swinging a series of deals yesterday that ranged from the expected (Taylor Ward) to […]

Orioles news: Still reeling from the Rutschman trade

On June 3, 2019, my family and I headed to Camden Yards. It wasn’t to see the Orioles play; they had the day off. As season ticket holders, we had been invited to a draft day party at the now-defunct Dempsey’s. The odds were in favor of first-year General Manager Mike Elias drafting Adley Rutschman, […]

Red Sox To Acquire Adley Rutschman

The Orioles are sending catcher Adley Rutschman to their division rivals in Boston, per various reports. The Red Sox will also receive catcher Jake Rogers and cash. In exchange, the Orioles will receive prospects Anthony Eyanson, Enddy Azocar, and Kyson Witherspoon, plus catcher Carlos Narváez and a player to be named later, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. […]

Adley Rutschman trade grades for stunning Red Sox-Orioles blockbuster hours before deadline

The Boston Red Sox have brought themselves back from the dead after a slow start to the 2026 MLB season, and they’re right back in the thick of the postseason race. To strengthen the squad, the Red Sox made one of the biggest deals of the deadline, swinging a trade for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley […] The post Adley Rutschman trade grades for stunning Red Sox-Orioles blockbuster hours before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rays Select Kenny Piper

The Rays selected catcher Kenny Piper onto the major league roster on Monday evening. He’s in the lineup tonight at Coors Field, batting eighth against Michael Lorenzen for his big league debut. Tampa Bay also designated right-hander Chase Solesky as the necessary 40-man roster move when they finalized their trade for Tyler Wells from Baltimore. It’s probably a one-off […]

“Very Difficult”: Tigers’ Scott Harris Breaks Silence After Multiple Trades

The Detroit Tigers have officially moved on from several players, the most notable of which was back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, who was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday evening.The Tigers also traded away popular veteran catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles, who soon traded him again to […] The post “Very Difficult”: Tigers’ Scott Harris Breaks Silence After Multiple Trades appeared first on HEAVY .