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Shane Baz delivered a dazzling first outing for the Orioles, showcasing why they traded for him with the hopes of him turning into a Cy Young-caliber pitcher. Meanwhile, the injury bug struck again as top prospect Samuel Basallo exited a game with abdominal discomfort, sparking unsettling memories of Grayson Rodriguez's struggles last season. With a potent lineup reinforced by Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward, questions linger about the rotation, especially regarding Cade Povich's role after a promising debut last spring. The team's moves have sparked debate among fans about their potential as contenders by 2026, but for now, health and consistency will be paramount in securing a bright future for Baltimore.
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Baz shows why O's traded for him with electric 1st outing of spring
BRADENTON, Fla. -- At the start of Spring Training, new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz didn’t mince words when talking about the potential of Shane Baz, the 26-year-old right-hander and former top prospect who was acquired in a trade with the Rays on Dec. 19.
“Shane Baz's upside is a Cy
Birdswatcher
Mets legend keeps pushing false narrative about Pete Alonso's departure to Orioles
Darryl Strawberry gave some quotes about Pete Alonso leaving the Mets for the Baltimore Orioles and they weren't especially accurate.
Birdswatcher
Samuel Basallo's injury led Orioles fans down a dark spring training path
Baltimore Orioles were seeing flashbacks to Grayson Rodriguez last year when Samuel Basallo's injury update was first provided.
Camdenchat
Where does Cade Povich fit?
A year ago, Cade Povich was the answer to one of the Orioles’ most pressing questions. On the final day of spring training in March 2025, the club named him their fifth starter. He was 25 years old, making his first Opening Day roster, and stepping into a rotation that needed him. Twelve months later, […]
Camdenchat
Orioles question of the moment: Do you think the Orioles are real contenders in 2026?
The Orioles answered a lot of questions this offseason. The question marks surrounding the offense were addressed via the signing of Pete Alonso and the trade for Taylor Ward. Starting pitching was addressed with Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt and the resigning of Zach Eflin. The bullpen added Ryan Helsley and brought back Andrew Kittredge. But […]
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O's Basallo exits game with abdominal discomfort
Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left Thursday's spring training game against the Tigers after experiencing abdominal discomfort after the catcher made an attempted tag at the plate.