Counterpoint: no www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

I mean, I know the Yankees don't play good defense, but Kirk's double wasn't a misplay

"If, if, if. The Orioles can’t let their entire season hinge on whether the core avoids major injuries and produces to its potential. . . . They need a proven hitter capable of carrying them for stretches and relieving the pressure on everyone else" www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/o...

Sign me up for taking some big swings. I'm tired of the status quo

Mansolino being included on this graphic is kind

I love the idea of adding a veteran, reliable bat. Still, there are a few big questions with this lineup (and will be no matter how the offseason goes)

When another team can't score with the bases loaded and no outs

Playoff baseball rules. Also, this sucks. Thanks a lot, Orioles

Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is undergoing treatment for a medical condition, Mike Elias said, and he’s responding favorably to treatments and he’ll be in spring training. Elias declined to specify what the medical condition is

Oh yeah, sure

Tony Mansolino said he has been told he’s under consideration for the full-time managerial post in Baltimore but he understands he may be wearing a different uniform next year. No guarantee

For Orioles, 2025 ends with many of the same words. Real change will come from action.

There's nothing to say after a season like this that will make anyone feel better, but sure, this sounds good. And not just everybody *in* the clubhouse, either. I'd be pretty shocked by any significant changes, though

Bad baseball team ends a bad season

So, like, whatever happened to Heston Kjerstad?

Hey, at least Mayo is finishing strong

This is... oddly encouraging? Because he's been miserable offensively this year

It sucks that it's his last start of the season, but Rogers has earned a start like this

Dylan Beavers rules

The Orioles are a depressing baseball team, and everyone involved should feel bad about it

Thinking Adley Rutschman's return would give the lineup a boost would make sense if you haven't watched the Orioles in over a year

"Let’s be frank about what this team is instead of fantasizing about what it could be. It is a lousy offensive team that has gotten worse since the trade deadline. A field of prospects that was heralded as the best farm system in baseball for multiple years is underachieving."

I'm pretty firmly in the "no" camp, but this is a nice discussion. In general, I think an MLB manager's effect is overrated. Still, it seems like the O's could benefit with someone with more experience. They have to do better than Mansolino

this place is going to be bonkers when Elias brings Mansolino back

There's a decent chance that Dean did that on purpose

Every Trevor Rogers story is satisfying to read about, and he seems genuinely appreciative to be "back." Hopefully, he's able to keep that momentum next year

It seems like watching fastballs down the middle for strike 3 isn't great

On one hand, if the Orioles can fix Trevor Rogers, then basically anything is possible. On the other, they need to fix and/or address so many other things to become a legitimate contender again

Clearly Adley Rutschman returning is a last-ditch effort to increase his trade value

Collectively, the O's offensive approach has been broken for quite some time. Still, the team's HR leader having just 17 of them is a huge red flag

Orioles offensive ranks since Aug. 1: Average: .218 (29th) OPS: .651 (29th) Strikeout rate: 26.3% (29th) Runs: 174 (30th) Home runs: 46 (26th) A meager end to the season.

Once again, the Orioles deliver!

single in your scorebook 😐

To the O's next manager: Good luck fixing this team's offense!

Trevor Rogers... wow

#Orioles LHP Trevor Rogers has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 15 consecutive starts, the longest such streak in franchise history and the longest by an MLB starter this season. It's the longest such streak since Dodgers LHP Julio Urías had 17 in a row across '22 and '23 seasons.

Fun fact: Cedric Mullins, who is no longer a member of the Orioles, has any many home runs this season as the current O's team leader (Jackson Holliday, 17)

Mateo shouldn't be playing CF... but that was a nice catch

Some positive things are happening lately, and this is all mentioned in the article, but it is daunting when you realize the Orioles need to sign a GM, an actual good manager, multiple quality starting pitchers, several useful relievers, and perhaps a CF and/or another bat

Mayo with 2 hits and flashing the leather? Noted!

Basallo bomb

The BABIP gods are blessing the Orioles this inning

If Kremer is anything other than the O's 5th starter next season, then you can chalk up the upcoming offseason as another failure

The football celebration after a homer is fun, but if any team can have an injury happen because of it, it's the Orioles

Oof

Busy day, catching up... why did Sugano only throw 63 pitches?

Tyler O'Neill is currently not injured. I repeat, Tyler O'Neill is currently not injured

That's a tough error on Rivera

Did someone steal Cowser's Legos or something? What's up with him?

Pretty cool way to end a weird and fun series