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March 24, 2026

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As the Orioles gear up for their Opening Day showdown against the Minnesota Twins, fans are buzzing with anticipation for a fresh start after a disappointing 2025 season. With the team looking to build on last year's 75-87 record, eyes will be on promising players like Samuel Basallo, whose standout spring performance can't be overlooked. Meanwhile, Jhonkensy Noel's impressive play in spring training hints at potential depth for the roster, even if he starts the season in the minors. The schedule ahead presents both opportunities and challenges, making every game crucial. Orioles fans are left wondering just how far this team can go, with optimism swirling around the talent in the pipeline, as Mike Elias continues to reshape the team's future.

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Opening Day FAQ: Twins vs. Orioles (Thurs., 3 p.m. ET)

Opening Day FAQ: Twins vs. Orioles (Thurs., 3 p.m. ET)

BALTIMORE -- After both missed the postseason in 2025, the Twins and Orioles are aiming for a better showing in ‘26. However, only one of these American League foes will begin 1-0. On Thursday, Minnesota (70-92 last season) and Baltimore (75-87) will face off in an Opening Day matchup at

Why Basallo's spring stat line stands out

Why Basallo's spring stat line stands out

There are always plenty of Spring Training stat lines that don't matter. There's probably no one worried that Tarik Skubal has an ERA close to 4.00 this spring, or that Shohei Ohtani is barely batting over .200. But can we figure out the ones that do matter? Let's take a

Orioles may have found a hidden gem whose spring performance cannot be ignored

Orioles may have found a hidden gem whose spring performance cannot be ignored

Jhonkensy Noel has played very well for the Baltimore Orioles this spring training. He likely won't start the season with the major league team, but if he gets called up, he could carve out a nice role for himself.

Here are the most important stretches of Orioles 2026 schedule and why they matter

Here are the most important stretches of Orioles 2026 schedule and why they matter

The Baltimore Orioles have a few stretches in their schedule that are especially important. The soft start to the season, the difficult stretch in early June and the tough stretch to finish the season are among those moments.

How far will the Orioles go this season?

How far will the Orioles go this season?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Last week, I asked you to think about how many games the Orioles will win this […]

The top 20 Orioles prospects for 2026

The top 20 Orioles prospects for 2026

Five years ago, the only thing that mattered in the Orioles organization was the farm system. Would the team be able to develop a core that could compete, year in and year out? After the team stumbled a year ago, this question remains unanswered. With how Mike Elias has used his farm system lately, the […]