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Jun 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) scores a run against Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (75) during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

After talking to some of the best baseball minds I know, who have deep knowledge of this Orioles roster, the front office better be prepared to upgrade at catcher, too

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After talking to some of the best baseball minds I know, who have deep knowledge of this Orioles roster, the front office better be prepared to upgrade at catcher, too

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Aug 16, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz (55) looks on during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The team's nocive skipper, Craig Albernaz, called out fringe players Rece Hinds and Jeremiah Jackson for late-season mistakes that Bordick says are the manager's domain

Nov 7, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Mike Elias can't get much out of 1-1 picks, but Surhoff, a former first-overall himself, could have helped him change that, Orioles Hall of Fame Mike Bordick maintains

Aug 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Evan Phillips (59) reacts at the end of the 10th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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It's doubtful this regime mortgages the future to trade for an elite closer, or pays for one, but there are workarounds they must pursue for back-end insurance

Aug 22, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

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It's beyond time for top baseball exec Mike Elias to act with some urgency, even though it will sting. The present must finally matter in 2027

Jun 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein high fives fans during the seventh inning stretch against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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if owner David Rubenstein is not going to hold failing top officials to account himself, and won't make his mark on the franchise, he needs to hire someone who will

Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrates his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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The Orioles front office doesn't really do much or change much to win much, but maybe they'll get real about their outfield issues next year

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias introduces Craig Albernaz as the Baltimore Orioles new Manager at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Of course the Orioles top baseball boss whined about injuries Monday as he fell 20 games off his own expectations for 2026, but we have the truth

Sep 25, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) celebrates his solo home run against the New York Yankees with teammates in the dugout during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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This was another lost season and the future looks quite bleak but the O's do have a few things going for them heading to the offseason

Jul 1, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz (55) talks with umpire Nate Tomlinson #34 during the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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This list could have easily gone double digits, with baseball boss Mike Elias casually wasting yet another year in his perpetual rebuild

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It's not like top baseball exec Mike Elias is actually going to build a contender, anyway, but if wanted to there's sooooo much work to be done

May 21, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) is greeted by second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) after hitting a 3-run home run in the eleventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Seems inevitable that the second player drafted first-overall by the O's chief baseball exec is going to be shipped out the way the first one was

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; From left to right: Baltimore Orioles Owner David Rubenstein, Baltimore Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz and President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias address the audience during a press conference at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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This Orioles team was heavy on faux comebacks and faux caring with a faux skipper and a faux baseball boss, and more of the same to come next year

Sep 23, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) waives to the fans after Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The 'Polar Bear' is showing his worth both on the field and off it

Sep 23, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Christian Encarnacion-Strand (32) celebrates with Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) after scoring a run during the first inning in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Orioles did their part to keep the slight mathematical hopes alive as they closed out a miserable home campaign in rare fashion

Sep 16, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) hits a single during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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These five players will be crucial next year as the Orioles try to return to October

Jun 26, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) breaks bat after striking out in seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Lexi Thompson-Imagn Images

Opinion

The 22-year-old fledgling slugger has not looked close to himself since going on the IL with a lingering shoulder issue, and this staff tends to make things worse

Sep 21, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) celebrates a home run during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images

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The Orioles rallied late, and Shane Baz showed well, but this lost season is just about extinguished

Sep 19, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz (3) dives towards third and hits a triple during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The 1-0 defeat was the perfect encapsulation of the baseball failures that exec Mike Elias constructs year after year and came mere hours after he gloated about returning for 2027

Orioles ownership allowed their chief baseball exec to meet the media Saturday and gloat about his job security and that of his overmatched skipper. Prepare for a repeat of 2026

Sep 18, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) is unable to make the catch on a home run ball over center field hit by Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) in the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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Yet another starter faltered early, the O's gave outs away, and the lineup struck out a bunch in a very 2026 Baltimore Orioles loss

Jul 9, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias uses a radar gun during a practice game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

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Some of the worst tendencies of Elias's front office shined through atop the 2019 draft and they remain last in AL Easy eight seasons later

Nov 4, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Left: Craig Albernaz looks at Right: President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias after being introduced as the Baltimore Orioles new Manager at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Brewers are the best team in baseball, and were once a model for Baltimore's rebuild gone horribly wrong

Sep 30, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Adam Jones (10) hugs manager Buck Showalter (26) coming off the field after the game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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Like many in the baseball world, former Orioles manager Buck Showalter, who has done most everything in this game including shape the Arizona Diamondbacks organ

LSU Tigers' Anthony Eyanson (24) pitches the ball as Auburn Tigers take on LSU Tigers at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

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Anthony Eyanson and Joseph Dzierwa look like the real deal and could be part of Baltimore's rotation at some point in 2027