Rogers’ historic stretch of dominance was just too hard to ignore. An amazing story to bounce back and win MVO. My ballot: 1. Rogers 2. Gunnar Henderson 3. Jackson Holliday

BREAKING: Major League Baseball will use the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) during the entire 2026 season ABS CHALLENGE RULES: - Each team will get two challenges and can keep them if they're successful - Challenges can only be initiated by a pitcher, catcher, or

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Enrique Bradfield Jr. is off to a strong start in the Arizona Fall League. Could he impact the O's outfield in 2026? masn.me/mo4a23uf

Albert Pujols doesn’t go to the Angels. Hm.

Rashod Bateman held his annual Halloween party at the Ronald McDonald House. There were some epic guest appearances:

Heard today that Albernaz interviewed and one source thought he was a favorite. Jeff has it done

Introducing our new Manager, Craig Albernaz! Welcome to Birdland! For 2026 ticket information, go to orioles.com/tickets 🎟️

A lot of good here, including Jeff noting that “Albernaz's ability to connect with players was a hallmark of his time in San Francisco and Cleveland -- and was part of the allure for an Orioles team filled with young talent.”

WHEN THEY BUILD THE OHTANI STATUE IT NEEDS TO BE 4000 FEET TALL AND MADE OF SOLID DIAMOND

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Remember when Vladdy totaled 3 hits in his first 3 postseason series and didn’t win a game? Neither does anybody else now. Growth, even for the best, takes time. On some lessons to be learned from the World Series. masnsports.com/blog/entry/les…

The hottest prospects of the Arizona Fall League 🔥 More details in this week's Hot Sheet: buff.ly/jNXFF6j

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The Baltimore Orioles will not exercise the $5.5 million option on Jorge Mateo for 2026, per sources. Mateo will become a free agent.

3.14 ERA in 17 games for Baltimore last year Great reverse splits. Righties had a .596 OPS against the lefty Enns in ‘25

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The Orioles got Wilfri De La Cruz, their No. 24 prospect on MLB Pipeline, and the Cubs got 28 games of Andrew Kittredge Now, the Orioles have Kittredge back