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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 trade deadline gave us some strong clues, and some recent "reports" are doing the same

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Sep 14, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers (48) throws against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Orioles need some difference-makers, and the trade market presents way more options than free agency

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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Everything you need to know about the Orioles offseason so far, and what's next

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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Proven baseball failure Mike Elias is already spinning the local media about "everything being on the table" for transactions this offseason. Here's what he should do:

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

Orioles owner David Rubenstein wouldn't have to break the bank to give Birdland a real lineup with a chance at the playoffs in 2027

Sep 19, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) looks on during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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We rank them in terms of what Mike Elias is likely to do, and how disastrous that could be the upcoming season

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

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Once you sort through the roster - who is definitely back, and may be back, and won't be back - the offseason checklist for Mike Elias becomes clear

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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We know Orioles ownership will only spent to a certain point, but these targets fall into their range

Sep 23, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) walks back to the dug out after striking out during the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images

We know not to dream too big in Birdland; this is a reasonable plan even for proven baseball failure Mike Elias to execute

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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

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

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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

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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

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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?