Mar 23, 2026
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5 min read
The nephew of a beloved Orioles icon, Gregg Zaun has catching in his blood. He's fought the odds to make it to major league camp, and he's determined to stay.
Mar 22, 2026
7 min read
A veteran reliever known for locker room shenanigans joins a bullpen with some familiar faces. Can they win another championship together a decade later?
Mar 21, 2026
4 min read
A new starter joins the team after winning last year's World Series. Will a preseason illness ruin his appetite for eating innings this season?
Mar 20, 2026
6 min read
A former college superstar and elite prospect, left field is still Jeffrey Hammonds' job to lose. But will his body let him down again?
Mar 19, 2026
A beloved Oriole returns as a postseason hero. He has one ring, and now he wants to win another, this time in Baltimore.
Mar 18, 2026
Nearing 40 years old, Jesse Orosco led the AL in appearances last year. He'll provide a steady veteran presence in the late innings this year.
Mar 17, 2026
A versatile veteran joins the O's and takes his lumps as he transitions back to third base.
Mar 16, 2026
All eyes are on the Orioles' sideburned leadoff man. He'll be tasked with sparking what should be a powerful offense in 1996.
Mar 15, 2026
8 min read
Once the highest paid player in baseball, Bobby Bonilla is now the life of the party as he prepares for his first full season in Baltimore
Mar 14, 2026
The most underrated Oriole is looking to bounce back from a 1995 "disaster" that wasn't all that disastrous.
Mar 13, 2026
The speedy Expos outfielder should help round out the Opening Day roster.
Mar 12, 2026
Scott Erickson's career has been a rollercoaster. With a fresh start in Baltimore, can he get back on track in 1996?
Mar 11, 2026
The Orioles' newest pitching acquisition has a health scare in camp. Will the brash, portly lefty be able to stabilize the rotation this season?
Mar 10, 2026
The Orioles heaviest hitter is back with a single-minded drive to be the best.
Mar 9, 2026
A camouflaged eccentric joins the O's, known to keep a hunting knife and dummy grenades in his locker. Can he provide end-game peace of mind out of the bullpen?
Mar 8, 2026
The Orioles ace lets his pitching do the talking. Will this be the year he finally toes the rubber in the postseason?
Mar 7, 2026
A superstar second baseman in his prime joins the O's with an incredibly impressive resume. Are questions about his attitude sincere or just sour grapes from up north?
Mar 6, 2026
He built a back-to-back champ north of the border. Now he comes to Baltimore with money to spend.
Mar 5, 2026
An Orioles legend gets his call to the Hall of Fame. His protégé, another Orioles legend, has finally returned to Baltimore. Can he recapture Orioles Magic?
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
One man is synonymous with baseball in Baltimore in 1996.
Mar 3, 2026
There are some new faces in powerful new places in Baltimore heading into the 1996 season.
Mar 2, 2026
Offense is up across baseball heading into 1996. What are the reasons? Do we want to know? Do we care?
Labor
Mar 1, 2026
The vibes are good in South Florida for spring training, but under the surface, is baseball OK?
Feb 13, 2026
The 1996 Orioles captured the imagination of a region. Let's relive their dingers, drama ... and painful demise. Is 30 years too soon?
