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A new signing period for international amateur free agents began Tuesday with the Orioles making their most significant early outlay on July 2.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 2, 2019

This year's July 2 signing period is expected to yield 30 new amateurs for the Orioles and herald a new beginning for a department that was left behind.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 1, 2019

The Orioles introduced second-round pick Gunnar Henderson on Wednesday, having him field grounders at shortstop and participate in batting practice.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

With his top draft picks signed, Orioles general manager Mike Elias looks to build the organization with a strong international signing class.

By Giana Han

Jun 26, 2019

The Orioles' average announced attendance represents an 18% drop over the same period last year. But the club is trying to build it back up in time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

On the day the Orioles introduced first overall pick Adley Rutschman, Manny Machado came to Camden Yards as a visitor for the first time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 25, 2019

Mike Elias expects Adley Rutschman to join the Gulf Coast League roster and then the Aberdeen IronBirds.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 25, 2019

The Orioles announced that they have signed No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman. They are also nearing a deal with second-rounder Gunnar Henderson, per reports.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 24, 2019

With Manny Machado returning to Camden Yards, this week's Orioles reset examines how the fruits of last season’s trades are ripening.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 24, 2019

With $8.5 million in international bonus pool slots for the 2018-19 period, the Orioles have used nearly all of it under new GM Mike Elias and Koby Perez.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 13, 2019

Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb will undergo hip surgery later this week and miss the rest of the 2019 season.

Orioles executive vice president Mike Elias said Tuesday that he's "not looking to part with" Trey Mancini in a trade, but the Orioles are "open to anything".

By Jon Meoli

Jun 11, 2019

The Orioles might be losing at a near-record pace, but it's not because they are trying to make sure they pick first in next year's draft.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 9, 2019

Once No. 1 pick Adley Rutschman signs with the Orioles, general manager Mike Elias expects to meet with him to discuss the plan for his summer workload.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 7, 2019

For the first time since Mike Elias became the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager in November, his new team faces the Astros.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 7, 2019

The Orioles’ new front-office regime for the first time completed half of its drafting-and-develop backbone Wednesday by finishing its first MLB draft.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 6, 2019

The Orioles' first draft under their new front-office regime wrapped up Wednesday with rounds 11-40.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 5, 2019

Analysis of the Orioles' first day of the Major League Baseball draft.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2019

Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias explains the process that led the Orioles to first overall pick Adley Rutschman in the MLB draft.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2019

What they are saying about Orioles No. 1 draft pick Adley Rutschman.

The Orioles could have gone two ways with the first pick in the First Year Player Draft and either one would have been fine, but anything else would not.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 3, 2019

Designated hitter Renato Núñez is one of several Orioles who will get to return to their old stomping grounds in this week's road trip through Texas.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 3, 2019

The Orioles' recent drafts have stocked the franchise with some promising players who fit Mike Elias' draft-and-development formula.

By Jon Meoli

May 31, 2019

Examining Orioles GM Mike Elias' draft picks with the Houston Astros.

By Jon Meoli

May 30, 2019

Whoever the Orioles take with the first pick of the MLB draft on Monday will go in a spot that has a history of success, but then the failures stand out more.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 29, 2019

Orioles general manager Mike Elias said there are positives to pull from a team with the worst record in the American League, including manager Brandon Hyde.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 22, 2019

Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde took a shot on Stevie Wilkerson in center field and it has worked.

By Jon Meoli

May 18, 2019

Zach Pop, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in last summer’s Manny Machado trade, underwent successful Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery Tuesday.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 14, 2019

With Cadyn Grenier and Adam Hall, each selected high in the last two MLB drafts, playing on the same infield, the Orioles have a 'luxury' at Low-A Delmarva.

By Jon Meoli

May 11, 2019

The Orioles filled out their fifth rotation spot by reportedly signing right-hander Dan Straily to a major league deal.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 5, 2019

With the Orioles' 2019 season beginning with Thursday's Opening Day game against the Yankees, here's a look at what fans need to know for the upcoming season.

By Nathan Ruiz

Mar 28, 2019

New Orioles manager Brandon Hyde knows he is in for a very challenging season, but he seems well prepared to make his debut as a major league manager.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 28, 2019

As the Orioles rebuild rolls on behind the scenes, the major league team will be playing with a mandate of competing, and might actually play in a way that past Orioles teams frustrated by not doing.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 27, 2019

Here's what you need to know before the Orioles play the Yankees on Thursday.

These are the five players fans should watch closely in 2019.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 27, 2019

Orioles general manager Mike Elias discussed the club's all-but-set Opening Day roster Monday and answered some questions about how it came together.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 25, 2019

Top catching prospect Chance Sisco was optioned to Norfolk and journeymen catchers Andrew Susac and Carlos Pérez were assigned to minor league camp late Sunday, clarifying the catching situation.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 24, 2019

Orioles fans are clamoring for the young kids to get on the field right away, but that isn't going to happen. Mike Elias and the new front office is not going to rush into this season.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 24, 2019

The Orioles outfield situation continues to clarify after the club released Eric Young Jr. on Friday. He could still return to the club if he doesn't find a major league job.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 22, 2019

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Mike Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The fourth on that list is right-hander David Hess.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 21, 2019

The Orioles are trying to lift themselves from the ashes of their historically bad 2018 season, and — win or lose — they can lift up their troubled city if their effort sends the right message to the fans.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 21, 2019

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The third on that list is outfielder Cedric Mullins.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 20, 2019

The Orioles looked to recent champions in Houston and Chicago to assemble the trio of general manager Mike Elias, manager Brandon Hyde and assistant general manager for analytics Sig Mejdal to take the team in a new direction

By Jon Meoli

Mar 20, 2019

Projecting the Orioles' Opening Day roster after a round of cuts including Austin Hays, Anthony Santander, and Cody Carroll provided plenty of clarity into Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde's reasoning as they build the 25-man roster.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 18, 2019

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The first on that list is catcher Chance Sisco.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 18, 2019

In sending Austin Hays out of major league camp despite his standout spring performance, the Orioles made the clearest indicator yet that even fielding the best or most exciting major league team possible won't get in the way of the player development plans they're putting in place.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 17, 2019

Austin Hays, the one-time Orioles top prospect who had a team-high five home runs this spring, was sent out to minor league camp Sunday as part of the third wave of roster cuts for the team.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 17, 2019

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the team has had discussions about using an opener to begin games as opposed to a traditional starter, but there's too much undecided on the team to determine that at this point.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 16, 2019

Here's a breakdown of some of the most important roster battles playing out in Orioles camp, including the starting rotation, catcher, shortstop, third base, and the outfield.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 12, 2019

Adam Jones said last year at FanFest that he was excited about the prospect of free agency, but it obviously didn't live up to his expectations.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 11, 2019