Jason La Canfora

Joined: Apr 15, 2026

Jason La Canfora has covered the NFL and MLB for decades and currently covers the Ravens and Orioles for On SI.

Jul 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz walks to the dugout during a stop in play in the game against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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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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Aug 7, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) throws to the plate against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Jun 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (2), left, and infielder Pete Alonso (25) watch the Orioles bat in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Jul 31, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) acknowledges the bullpen and runs the bases after hitting a two run home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

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Some of the underlying fastball metrics, as he moves to his mid-30s, aren't great, and his presence couldn't elevate the '26 lineup

Aug 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) high-fives first baseman Coby Mayo (16) after scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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It's more important than anything else the O's see as much of Alexander, Basallo, Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo as they can. And we've got a plan

Apr 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) reacts after giving up a run during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The starting pitcher the Orioles dealt at the deadline made them look silly, while the starting pitcher they should have dealt also made them look silly

Aug 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Ezequiel Duran (20) slides into home plate to score as Baltimore Orioles catcher Carlos Narvaez (75) awaits the throw during the second inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The veteran catcher is uniquely positioned to help Baltimore and play a pivotal role in trying to maximize the development of potential superstar catcher Samuel Basallo

Aug 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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This feast-or-famine lineup hit four homers in a 9-3 win, after a long stretch of games struggling to register four hits total

Apr 22, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) reacts against the Kansas City Royals after striking out in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Teams adjust to the Orioles each season, but they lack the front office, coaching and tweaks to fight back. Since June 1, the lineup is a joke

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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If we are stuck with feckless Mike Elias running baseball operations, at the very least the manager must have a pulpit and a resume surpassing any of the charlatans in the front office

Jul 20, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The O's so often find ways to lose and did so again here to open a 10-game road trip in heartbreaking fashion

Jun 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish (38) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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This extended journey can make or break their Wild Card hopes

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 pose for a photo during a press conference at Warehouse Bar. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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if the Orioles had an ownership that gave a damn about winning, these four measures would be ip ASAP

Jul 19, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (16) hits a home run during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The former top prospect hasn't been developed at any position and his hot bat languishes on the bench far too much for a 24-year-old slugger

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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Baltimore's player-development and quality-of-play failures are on display at every affiliate down on the farm, sadly

Jason La Canfora

Joined: Apr 15, 2026

The Orioles Are Going To Hobble Mightily Down The Stretch. Here's Why

Orioles GM Mike Elias Pretends He Can Compete In The AL East. But The Rays, Among Others, Own Him

Orioles Starter Shane Baz Must Fight Off Fatigue From No Run Support In Playoff Push

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Orioles Best Prepare As If This Is The Best Season They'll Get Out Of Pete Alonso

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A Perfect Plan For Orioles IF Rotation When Blaze Alexander And Samuel Basallo Return

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Ex-Oriole Dean Kremer Dominates Birds While Trevor Rogers Comes Up Quite Small

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Orioles Catcher Carlos Narvaez Is Far More Than A Deadline Throw-In. His Presence Is Key

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Orioles Bats Awake From Deep Slumber In Romp Over Rangers

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Orioles Hitting Failures Pre-Date Recent Injuries And Are Reaching New Lows

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One Of These Three Proven Managers Should Be The Orioles Next Skipper

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Orioles Waste Another Shane Baz Gem, Lose 2-1 At Texas To Start Huge Road Trip

Orioles Playoff Hopes Ride On 10-Game Road Trip

Four Things That Need To Happen Next in Orioles Rebuild

Orioles Refuse To Give Coby Mayo Regular At Bats, Begging Major Questions About His Future

The Orioles Fundamental Rot - Errors And Unearned Runs - Is Marring Them At Every Minor League Level, Too