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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

Whenever new hire Jared Banner spoke Tuesday it was if his boss, Mike Elias, wrote the script. One answer was most telling of them all

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Whenever new hire Jared Banner spoke Tuesday it was if his boss, Mike Elias, wrote the script. One answer was most telling of them all

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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

The key quotes from Mike Elias and Banner that tell Birdland everything about the upcoming offseason and why 2027 is likely to be just like 2026

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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It shouldn't be too much to expect billionaire David Rubenstein to far exceed what Peter Angelos was willing to spend on his payroll. Let's hold him to that standard

Jun 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein stands with Bird on top of the dugout 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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MLB sources very familiar with how the league office works expect Baltimore's wait for an All-Star Game to linger longer after his comments about ownership profits

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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Orioles failed baseball exec Mike Elias was supposed to follow the Tampa and Milwaukee model, but he's horribly lost the plot, especially in these 3 areas

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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Orioles failed baseball exec Mike Elias has a lot of work to do to try to turn his rotting franchise nd roster around next season

Sep 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) walks off of the field during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Orioles baseball boss Mike Elias loves to repeat the same mistakes over and over, but our fingers are crossed this tragic roster fetish is out of his system now

Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias welcomes the media and VIPs to the new facility. The Baltimore Orioles unveiled their new Player Development Complex to the media on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The 47,700 square-foot facility includes indoor batting cages and infield, a biomechanics lab, new outdoor covered batting cages and more fan access areas.

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Orioles baseball exec likes doing business with the Rays and Brewers, and tends to like their players, too

Sep 23, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) strikes out swinging during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images

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Now really is the best time to trade the fallen shortstop, and if not, then Mike Elias needs to get real about how much needs to change in Baltimore

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Mike Elias is going to tell Orioles fans next week about how different 2027 is going to be. Now that he’s got his new general manager, who isn’t really a genera

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Make no mistake, Mike Elias still runs every part of Orioles' baseball operations but perhaps Banner can influence positive change on the margins

Aug 31, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser (17) celebrates with first baseman Pete Alonso (25) ahead of left fielder Blaze Alexander (23) and right fielder Leody Taveras (30) after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Not too many Orioles overachieved in a lost 2026. But two bats, a reliever and a starter seem unlikely to reach last year's heights again

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The Orioles are playing word games in their press releases announcing Cubs exec Jared Banner as their new general manager. We decode for Birdland

Sep 23, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (32) rounds third base to score a run during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images

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The former top prospect enjoyed a solid bounce-back season in Baltimore. Can it last over time?

Jun 22, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish (38) on the mound at the bottom of the third inning at golden hour versus the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

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Amid a lost 2026 season the Orioles must hope many pitchers and hitters improve, but these three stand out s realistic options to soar in Birdland next season

Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Orioles grabbed a $30M free-agent slugger last year in Pete Alonso. Could they do it again with an elite outfielder?

Sep 3, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Baltimore desperately needs multiple starters and a lefty to lead their rotation, and top Fangraphs data guru Dan Szymborski want's his O's to make this trade

Sep 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a double during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Fangraphs projection specialist Dan Szymborski is also a lifelong O's fan; he blends his brain and heart to explain what they should do with the All Star shortstop

Sep 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho (18) jogs off the field before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Baltimore massively needs to reconstruct its outfield for 2027, with centerfield the overwhelming priority

Sep 15, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles third base Coby Mayo (16) hits a three-run, in the park home run during the eleventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Mayo's bat is one of the few things that still might come from the first wave of the rebuild, and expanding his defensive profile might help the cause

Sep 25, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Orioles have a ton of work to do landing players not currently on their roster but what about the internal roster decisions this offseason? We have answers

Sep 18, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) hits a single in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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The fact the former fifth-overall pick didn't play more in Baltimore's lost 2026 season displays why they must upgrade significantly in CF in 2027

Aug 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts after hitting a single during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images

There is no area of the roster that needs more significant help than Baltimore's woeful outfield, last in almost every key production metric in 2026

Sep 2, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The 22-year-old catcher went through quite a bit in a trying rookie season. Now the "adults" in this organization need to start acting like to reach him

Jun 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2), Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11), Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) and Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (16) converse during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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The Orioles have to be able to defend the ball up the middle at some point, and as Mike Elias whittles down his alleged "core" more big names could be moved