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March 17, 2026

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Gunnar Henderson is turning heads in the World Baseball Classic, and his teammates want to see him in the USA lineup for the championship against Venezuela. His standout performances are raising expectations for the Orioles’ front office as they prepare for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the team is juggling roster moves, having made a questionable waiver claim by acquiring Jackson Kowar over Anthony Nunez, which could haunt them in the future. As Spring Training progresses, the Orioles are also on the hunt for a leadoff hitter to optimize their lineup, though they have plenty of options, they need to find the right fit to maximize run production. With the season fast approaching, every decision carries weight, and fans are eager to see how these moves will shape their beloved team.

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O's want Gunnar in USA lineup again for Classic championship

O's want Gunnar in USA lineup again for Classic championship

SARASOTA, Fla. -- There’s a consensus among every player in the Orioles’ Spring Training clubhouse: Gunnar Henderson should be back in the Team USA lineup for Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic championship game vs. Venezuela. Sure, maybe these Baltimore players -- all of whom are Henderson’s teammates -- are a

The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring

The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring

You're about to see the most exciting prospects in baseball take the field during Spring Breakout this week -- but a lot of those prospects have already been putting on a showcase this spring. And with Statcast tracking now available for all 30 teams' Spring Training ballparks, it's easier than

Orioles obsession with hoarding waiver claims could bite them early in 2026

Orioles obsession with hoarding waiver claims could bite them early in 2026

The Baltimore Orioles are known for being especially active on the waiver wire. They may have flown a little too close to the sun by picking Jackson Kowar over Anthony Nunez.

Gunnar Henderson's WBC moment just turned up the heat on the Orioles front office

Gunnar Henderson's WBC moment just turned up the heat on the Orioles front office

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is stealing the show during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and making himself some money.

Previewing the AL East: Tampa Bay Rays

Previewing the AL East: Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays head into 2026 in a somewhat familiar position: a payroll well below most divisional rivals, a roster built more on ingenuity than name recognition, and a front office quietly convinced they can squeeze more wins out of this group than any algorithm will give them credit for. One potential area of […]

Orioles enter season without clear leadoff hitter, but plenty of options

Orioles enter season without clear leadoff hitter, but plenty of options

The ideal baseball lineup has players with high on-base percentages near the top of the order, setting the table for the sluggers in the middle. Optimizing a lineup like this can allow a team to score a few more runs per year. On a given day it may not make much of a difference, but […]